The Social Calendar for RMHYC focuses primarily on the winter cruising season – November through March – and club functions are scheduled during these months, unless otherwise posted or announced on the RMHYC Net. This is when many of our members visit the Abacos, and the yacht club typically has a scheduled event each month.

While in the Abacos, members are encouraged to tune their VHF radio each Monday, Wednesday and Friday to Channel 78 at 8:00AM to stay abreast of club news and activities. Members not having access to VHF can arrange to receive emails prior to club events.

Your social chairs,
Susan Harward and Roberta & Steve Brandt

March 10, 2011		The 2nd annual Art Display by Club Members All members are invited to bring any arts and crafts they enjoy working on to share with the rest of the club. Last year we had water color paintings, pine needle basketry, hand made fly fishing lures, conch shell lamps, jewelry of all types and many other creations. If you have any creations you would like to show, please arrive between 3 and 3:30 pm to set up. None of the art is for sale, this is just a show only! This years event will be held in the conference facility in the hotel at Abaco Beach Resort from 4-6 pm. There will be a two for one bar and a special meal at Anglers for club members after the event. Make your reservations for dinner directly with Anglers now. Make sure to tell them you are a RMHYC member!
March 11, 2011		Dinner at the Jib Room This is a special offer by the Jib Room for members only. Reservations made with Bob & Judy on Shade Mor. There are a limited number of reservations, so get yours in soon!
March 17, 2011		March Social - St. Patrick’s Day Theme Chaired by Brian Beckwith and Jan Dennis (Roving Seas) Everyone is Irish on St. Paddys Day! Wear something green and you might win a prize! I hear the worlds largest leprechan will make an appearance as he can't resist a corned beef and cabbage dinner with carrots and potatoes with soda bread and a special green dessert!
April 19, 2011		Farewell Party Hosted by Susan Harward (Susan’s Cove) at Regattas. For those of you still in the area on this date, Susan will be hosting a farewell party. In past years we have brought snacks to share. This is a very casual event. More details to follow in the coming days.
November 15, 2011		Welcome Back Party Hosted by Susan Harward (Susan’s Cove) at Regattas. As with the farewell party, bring a snack to share. Details will follow before the cruising season starts.
December 13, 2011		Christmas Social Hosted by Robert & Rita Wieczorek/ (Magnum Opus) Jeff & Sandi Fabbri (Oasis) This festive event is held at Anglers and a limited number of tickets will be sold. Wear your favorite (formal) holiday colors and enjoy a wonderful meal and sing carols with friends.
January 10, 2012		Age of Aquarius/Hippie Party Hosted by Bette and David Bauereis (Tar Heel) with Peggy O'Neill and Terry Ziegler (More Attitude). Everything will be groovy at the first event of the new year! Dig out those love beads, tie dyed shirts, bell bottoms and whatever your favorite attire was back then. Peace and Love will rule the Marquis Tent with our favorite hippie dippy dj Ray Vallerie taking your requests to dance to or just sit back and groove to the tunes.
February 14, 2012		AGM Every member is encouraged to attend to hear what has gone on over the last crusing season and hear upcoming future events. If you have concerns or questions or comments, this is the time to do so after the general business is taken care of.
February 17, 2012		Commodores Ball - Roaring 20’s/Flapper Theme Hosted Helen Jacobs (Spirit of Freedom) , Joy Funston (Shearwater Land) Heather Patterson (Dragons Den) The Marquis Tent will be transformed into a speakeasy where flappers and gangsters rule. Women - flapper dresses, evening dresses, boas, long pearl necklaces, fans. Men - Zoot Suits, Black or white ties on a black shirt was popular, spats (white canvas or vinyl shoe covers). fedoras or gangster hats. Aviator clothing was also popular. Suggestion for using clothing you already have: Buy Beaded Fringe and attach it creatively! You can get this at most craft and fabric stores. Maybe add a beaded shawl around the hips. Beaded fringe to bottom of dress and sleeves. Tassels were also in vogue. These are just suggestions, you could Google for other ideas! Band leader Ray V will have you doing the Lindy Hop or the Charleston into the wee hours. Of course there will be "bootleg" drinks available too! More info will follow, this should be enough to get you started!
March 13, 2012		Margarita Madness/Beach Party/Parrothead hosted by Jack & Sue Powers (Seafood Searcher) and Margo Caldy & Dennis Krakow. Get those surfing duds, loud Hawaiian shirts ready for a day of fun on the beach! Beach games, drinks and food under (hopefully) sunny skies. Possible games could be a conch horn blowing contest, sand skiing, limbo and ???

Members will be assessed a modest fee for each of these socials. Guest and members of other yacht clubs are welcome. Member and Non-member fees will be announced on the RMHYC Net in advance of the event and reservations will be required.