Blessing of the Fleet at Isles Yacht Club

The crew of Indigo Star salutes the IYC Officers - Richard steers & waves on top!

Last Saturday we participated in the Isles Yacht Club (IYC) Blessing of the Fleet.  This involved decorating our boat, Indigo Star, with flags. Note the large TEXAS flag that was a retirement gift to Joanne.  This special flag flew over the state capital in Austin.

We formed a circle with 16 boats (who are Yacht Club members) out in the harbor.  We then formed a line and passed by a reviewing area.  We saluted the IYC Officers while being announced.  Then suddenly a canon went off - and our boat was blessed.  The whole thing ended with a wonderful dinner at the club with music and dancing.  

We were grateful for our PGIslander and yacht club friends who came aboard to help - Ken & Mary Eitenmiller, Mark & Bev MacMahon, Bob & Annette Sanders and Peg Williams.  Thanks to everyone involved!