Festivus in the Shell Point Sailboard Club has several functions. First, another day to party following the Christmas party. Second, to handle the graceful transfer of power between the outgoing Commodore and the new Commodore. Finally, to spend time with club members and their families.

 

Feats of Strength

 

This Year the incoming Commodore challenged me to a Puffin Race. If you’re not familiar with these little Knee crushing Dinghies, you should come down to one of the races held by the ABYC. It’s a friendly group and a great way to see if you like Dinghie sailing. I thought it was a great time. Mark Powell, the incoming Commodore, offered to have me show up if I wanted to practice before the event. I thought, why would I want to practice if I plan to lose this race? Although I feel that if I did practice, I would have fallen short of Mark’s Skills. Did I mention it was cold? I spent half an hour sailing in the “harbor” and enjoyed the practice. 

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Later during the Festivus frolicking, we returned to the harbor for the race with a sizable crowd set to see my demise. I was unfazed. Mark and I used the George Washington way of standing in the boat while sailing. Without going on too long, I started the race while Mark was 20 paces behind me. What’s a good race without Cheating?

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Nevertheless, Mark overtook me despite my best efforts to take him out on the downwind leg. Mark won, and I was relegated to being Ex Commodore. The crowd on the beach seemed to enjoy the racing as if it were a match race between Oracle and Red Bull for the US Cup.

 

The Airing of Grievances

 

It’s hard to be too serious about the Airing of Grievances when you have been given one of the Prized Martinis made by our World class Mixologist Perry Morris. These beverages are made to perfection with his signature hand-stuffed blue cheese olives!

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There were several calls about impropriety, buggery, and just plain old whining. All were met with quick rebukes from club members. But ultimately, we are all a better club for going through this cathartic process.

 

The Festivus Miracle.

 

First, I must say this is my first time hearing of this. Richard Hill was credited with the Festivus Miracle for Providing A large bottle of some expensive Gin for the Martinis. Nobody will know why the club Curmudgewon did this. What happened? Was it the Christmas Spirit? What could make someone’s Heart grow to the size and power of 100 Grinches? Stay tuned. There were promises made this would be an ongoing Miracle.

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Thanks to all who attended. There are some great pictures on the SPSC Facebook group.

 

Happy New Year!