Well the Opening of the 2023 Boating Season and BBQ On March 24th was a resounding success! The weather was exceptional and the pot luck dishes were delicious and the Hamburgers and Hot Dogs were perfect for a celebration of the Vernal Equinox. The attendance at the event was really impressive. 41 SIBC Members and Guests were in attendance. Many thanks to Lee Carroll who was the Master of Ceremonies, Steve and June Hernandez who handled all the logistics of the event, Bill Doggett who built the fire and was our “official” photographer and all around helper, Ric Walters who was the Grill Master and and Cheryl Walters and Sandy Fusco who where slinging drinks behind the Bar, and all the many helping hands both during the event and after the event cleaning up. It was truly a Team Effort and this lead to a very successful event enjoyed by all …and remember…NO MORE SOCKS FOR THE REST OF THE 2023 BOATING SEASON!!!Here is a link to the Google Photo Album of the Event: Link to Photos
R/V Song of the Whale arrived in Savannah on January 27th at Rousakis Plaza on River Street. Having sailed from the U.K. to Fernandina Island in Florida, she will follow the migration of the North Atlantic Right Whale from their calving grounds here in the southeast up to Canada, working with leading North Atlantic right whale researchers to address data gaps fundamental to the survival of the species. IFAW commissioned the vessel in 2004 to provide an offshore platform to enhance monitoring and research efforts of marine mammals, particularly whales. The Song of the Whale is a 21-meter sailing vessel, purpose built to be the quietest research vessel in the world.
Ahoy SIBC Members,
Members of the club attended a tour of the Tiny Homes project (Chatham-Savannah Homeless Authority) on Saturday, Nov 12. The Tiny House Project reduces veteran homelessness by providing a community of permanent, affordable tiny homes.