2009 Riverside YC Luau

All week the weather forecasts called for a rainy July 18^th week-end. I arrived on Thursday afternoon by boat and the RYC crew were very busy setting up and preparing for the week-end late into the night. As other visiting boaters pulled in on Friday night to partake in an annual event (that is one of, if not the best event on the river) they secured their lines and then went about to battening down the hatches preparing for the rain – which did come, and it came heavy – all the while the RYC crew continued to work on the grounds and in the outer kitchen. The Friday night wet dock party was moved inside where RYC put out a $5 buffet and a Texas Hold’Em game broke out. The Shuffle Board table saw some action as well. Afterwards, the party then headed back to the docks where the drinks continued to flow and the music from NHYC’s Frank & Val’s boat ( Final Answer ) compared to a live concert! I have never heard a better sound system on a boat. Friday night seemed to never end – but it did, at what time you ask – I retired at 2:00AM and the diehards were still going strong!

Saturday morning arrived and the sun was shining bright and the sky was bright blue - all the while the RYC crew was still working hard setting up the grounds and working in the outer kitchen (did these guys work thru the night or what ?)

I Hate to jinx RYC, but someone in their organization has an in with Mother Nature – or someone up there is watching over them as Opening Days, Closing Days, Luau’s always seem to be predicted wet but the wet never shows up. There was one year that it rained at their Crab Feast – ONE YEAR ! LOL

As the 30 or so visiting boats arrived during the day it was obvious that it was going to be another GREAT WEEK-END at Riverside YC! My Luau Punch started flowing at breakfast and it put some people down for a power nap . While some napped during the afternoon, others baked in the sunshine and enjoyed their nectar of choice. Gotta thank the NHYC crew – Tom, Sea Venture, and Mary C, Serenity who made the dock smell like a floating diner on Saturday morning.

The Luau Party started at 7:00 and the 300 or so people were slow to arrive; but once the 2 huge Roasted Pigs made an appearance the crowd got larger much quicker. The DJ played music while dinner was being eaten and some got up to dance. As the night grew darker and people continued to eat and drink - the blenders were buzzing making frozen drinks and the cooks and pig carver were busy keeping the lines moving.

So far we had great food, great drinks and 10 or so visiting clubs to mingle with and share some laughs – all in all it was a great evening – however the Show had not even started – you see, RYC Luau’s are known for their live shows. Last year we got to see Joan Rivers, Cher, and even Elvis! This year we got to see Tina Turner and The Fabulous Blues Brothers! Now you add 2 great shows to the great food , good drinks, the camaraderie of boaters from up and down river and you have another GREAT RYC Luau! BUT – it did not end there – the fun then moved back to the docks and the party continued and yet another show was put on onboard The whole lotta T & A (RYCs Ted & Anita’s boat ). The bridge became the stage (spotlights and all) and it was put to good use – Lou Turks should start to worry! All was going good and when Teddy took the stage and put on his Solo Dance Act in black Speedo and black unbuttoned shirt - he proved he has seen a few Chippendales Shows in his time. LOL

I retired about 1:00AM and the party was still going strong ….. as I lay in the vee bunk – I thought – what a great party, another great time at RYC! And all this for $25 ??? Yes, $25 American got me a week-end at a wonderful club that has wonderful members who go all out to make this event one that you will remember – what a deal!

A couple people will have fonder memories like Skip (WEBC ) who won the 50-50 of close to $500 and Steve ( NHYC ) who won the 52 inch LCD flat screen TV ( thought that baby was mine ) LOL

Thank you RYC – especially all those members that worked oh so hard and late into each night to make this another very successful RYC Luau!

Enjoy The Pictures….