What a strange sailing season this has become. As you are all aware, our social events have been “Pirated” by COVID-19! For the health and safety of our club members, we have cancelled our Father’s Day event for June. We are working diligently on identifying cost effective ways to provide alternate social gatherings for our members. There are far too many touch points on a buffet line, putting our members at too high of a risk for contamination. Food Trucks or catered meals allowing members to then disperse to on-site picnic areas (one family to a table) or the cockpit/cabin of their boats would be the ideal option. I am actively working on identifying a vendor that can provide what we need within their own guidelines for July 4th. Stay tuned for a final announcement closer to July.

We will continue to follow CDC guidelines and Governor Holcomb’s phased plan for reopening Marion County, as well as, monitor the infection rates. In the meantime, continue to practice safe social distancing, hand hygiene, and supporting one another.

Vickie Greenough
Social Chair

With spring finally here, we are all getting the itch to spend more time at the club, reuniting with fellow sailors, and participating in club functions. Unfortunately, our new friend, COVID, is causing us to take pause on our normal routines.

In an effort to assure the safety and wellbeing of our club members, Mother’s Day Brunch and Memorial Day events will be cancelled for May. We will continue to evaluate the situation and determine how to move forward with our social gatherings throughout the season. We will follow the recommendations of the CDC and monitor the effects of the virus on Indiana. Again, the safety and wellbeing of our club members are extremely important to us so we will move forward with every precaution necessary to ensure our members have a healthy sailing season.

As you gather at the club for some camaraderie, remember to practice the 6 foot social distancing guideline, wash or sanitize your hands, and try not to share your snacks unless you have a safe way to do so.

Vickie Greenough and Kate McMillan
Social Chair and Co-Chair
317-847-7400

*** Updates will be provided through email regarding events as the COVID19 situation progresses ***

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Please join me in welcoming Kate McMillan as Social Co-Chair!  Kate comes to us with a background in event planning and will be a great asset to the Social Committee.  We are currently seeking volunteers for our 2020 events.  Our season opener, Mother’s Day, will be here before we know it!  Please take note that the date for the Beach Party has been changed due to a conflict with the Jimmy Buffett Concert.  As a reminder, Memorial Day and Labor Day will both be celebrated on Saturday night to kick off the holiday weekend.

Outlined below are the event times and dates for the 2020 sailing season. I hope to see you all out enjoying the fellowship!

Mother’s Day – 5/10; 11:30 – 1:30

Memorial Day – 5/23; 6:00 – 9:00

Father’s Day – 6/21; 11:30 – 1:30

July 4^th – 7/4; 6:00 – 9:00

Beach Party – 7/18; 6:00 – 9:00

Labor Day – 9/5; 6:00 – 9:00

Lobster Fest – 9/26; 6:00 – 9:00

Chili Cookoff – 10/17; 5:30 – 7:30

Final Bash – 11/7; 6:00 – 10:00

If you are interested in hosting an event in 2020, please contact Vickie Greenough at 317-847-7400 or vgreenough21@gmail.com

Vickie Greenough

Social Chair