The most anticipated event of the summer is just around the corner for the Club’s sexagenarian set. (For the clueless, this means 60 years old and over and has absolutely nothing whatever to do with ‘sex.’) The ranks of Club membership are swelling with a growing number of candidates for the Geezer Regatta on August 27…that’s just one week before the big Stingray Regatta over Labor Day weekend.

Being a brand new event for FBYC and wishing to host a big bash on Saturday night for participants and their friends, we need a headcount fast to determine our food and beverage and trophy requirements for this first annual regatta designed specifically for us older folks.

So please, PLEASE, run, don’t walk, to the FBYC website right now and sign up for the Geezer Regatta whether you are going to race, want to serve on the R/C, want to volunteer on the social committee, or just want to enjoy a cocktail party followed by a delicious dinner. Spread the word amongst your friends…those under 60 are welcome as well. In fact, only the skipper needs to be a sexagenarian or older; crew members and hangers-on may be any age.

Here are the exciting details of the Geezer Regatta:

What:  Regatta in Flying Scots and other OD classes with three or more entries (Lasers, Optis, 420s, Frontrunners, Mobjacks, and others are welcome) other one-design fleets with three or more yachts.

When:  Saturday, August 27 – one day only

Where:  FBYC

Why:  For fun and Senior Club Champion bragging rights.

Who:  All FBYC skippers over the age of 60.  So the younger whippersnappers won’t feel entirely left out, they will be permitted to crew, but not take the helm nor ridicule the skipper. Non-members may only serve as crew. 

Trophies: A mix of serious competition trophies and whimsical awards as well.

The Party:  The highlight of the event on Saturday evening will boast a hearty meal after cocktails and music (probably just a CD but good classic rock&roll set at low volume).  As usual at clubhouse events, any attire will be acceptable, but we would like to encourage those so inclined to flourish their finest Bermudian togs to truly make this a memorable and civilized event in the spirit of yesteryear.  (Hmm…perhaps also there should be a cannon blast to signal the lowering of the colors at sunset.)  Cost is yet to be determined but, this being a volunteer effort, the cost should be minimal. 

Contact Co-Chairmen for further information:

Jere Dennison (jerepaula@verizon.net)

Perry Guy (pguy@verizon.net)