Opening Days at Yapewi A.C. & Riverwinds Y.C.

Stars & Stripes flying high at YAC ( left ) and at RWYC ( right )

Mary & I were able to finally make it out this past week-end to a couple Openings.It was a beautiful sunny Saturday and the only bad thing about the day was we were not able to attend Quaker City YCs Opening which over the years Mary & I have done many times and enjoyed the company & hospitality of their members.We will be there next year for sure.

The day started early with a ride up the turnpike to the easy going, slow paced Yapewi A.C. for their 1:00 Ceremony.

Past DRYL President & Past YAC Commodore Bob Bocock was the MC.

Bob introduced Queen Kaity who did a wonderful job singing the National Anthem.

YAC Officer Sean Haley had the Honor of escorting his lovely daughter, our DRYL Queen Kaity up to the podium.

YAC Commodore Abers speaks to the group.

YAC Officers, visiting Clubs Officers, Queen Kaity & Princesses

After Bob Bocock officially opened the 2012 Boating Season for YAC the picnic was started. Some stayed to enjoy an afternoon at YAC and others like Mary and I ventured south getting in a caravan behind DRYL 1^st VP Brasberger who led the way to River Winds YC Opening Day.Upon our arrival, Rich Smizer who was the MC got the ceremony started and did a great job of introducing his Officers, as well as all the visiting club Officers.The sun continued to shine all afternoon making it the nicest day we have had so far in the 2012 boating season.

The food was out of this world, smoked brisket, ribs, chicken prepared by EZ Duz BBQ which is owned by NPBC members.There was a complete buffet of other foods as well including salads & desserts.For me, after being butt bound for close to 3 weeks, it was a day made in heaven with the Yapewi crew starting it all off, and the River Winds crew rounding the day out for us. We could not have asked or had a better day,sunshine, surrounded by good people, laughs - good food and being by the water & boats, truly this was the recipe that made for this GREAT DAY !!

RWYC Commodore Lewitt addresses the crowd.

Honor Guard at attention during the playing of Taps.

Commodore Lewitt with his father Ben Sr. who served in The US Army and fought at The Battle of the Bulge and was awarded The Purple Heart, The Bronze Star, 4 Battle Stars, Medal of Victory, European and American Theater Medals ( for War Campaigns ) and State & County Medals.With Memorial Day upon us we should remember to Honor & Give Thanks to our fallen heros and to men like Ben Sr. who fought for the freedoms we have today.