"I Remember"We had a lot of fun that first year. After John Campbell did the work to set it all up -- all we had to do was run with it. The core group was, of course, our small number of old sailing buddies from Mears looking for a new "home". A great group who all worked hard to make BCYC a success -- it's no surprise to me that we attracted many other like minded boaters and grew into what it is today. Our philosophy the first year was to have everyone contribute, keep the cost low and, most of all, have fun -- and did we ever!!! The most memorable event for me was the Commodore's party out at Bay Ridge -- expertly catered by Paula Thayer and Gail Greco -- what a feast!! -- I think we had more than 60 people -- unbelievable for the first party of a newly formed group. We did lots of on-water events and picked up new members and friends along the way. Paula and I will be ever grateful for the fantastic "baby" shower BCYC threw for us to celebrate our bringing Andrew and Karina home. A fitting culmination was the first Commodore's Ball and change of watch held at AYC -- we know how to party! – Pat Thayer
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