Fripp Island Yacht Club Slide Show
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2024 Christmas Boat Parade
2024 Halloween Golf Tournament
2024 Commadores Ball
2023 Commadores Ball
2022 Christmas Boat Parade
2022 Halloween Golf outing
Morgan River sand Bar.
It was there...then it wasn't
8/20/22
2021 Christmas Golf Cart Parade
The 2021 Halloween Golf Outing.
Rain at the end but still a lot of fun.
10/28/21
Finally, after many,mANY MONTHS tHE fiyc HITS THE BEACH.
(ALBEIT A BIT CAUTIOUSLY)
5/15/2021
Pirates Land on Fripp Island for Pub night
2/22/2020
A "Starry Night at The Prom"
Commodores Ball
Commodores Ball Preparation
The Christmas Boat (1) Parade
December 6 2019
Mannings & Bialas'
Christmas Party at Fish camp
December 5 2019
Pledge The Pink 2019
2019 Annual Meeting
Nov. 2nd
Golf Tournament and Fish Fry
9/19/2019
A great day for golf followed in the evening by the annual Fish Fry
Golf Outing and Fish Fry
Morgan Island Sand Bar Party August 10, 2019
Morgan Island - also known as Monkey Island - has a sand bar just off the shore. It will ground a boater who isn't paying attention as the sand is just a couple feet below the water at high tide. When the low tide approaches, the sand bar rises from the waves and creates the perfect spot for about a hundred Yacht Club members from Fripp, Dataw and Edisto to gather, set up tents and chairs, have lunch and party.
The weather cooperated for the Fripper and our private boats on the trip over and back, plus provided a wonderful backdrop for our party and some relaxing in the shade of umbrellas and the cool waters of the Morgan River.
The weather cooperated for the Fripper and our private boats on the trip over and back, plus provided a wonderful backdrop for our party and some relaxing in the shade of umbrellas and the cool waters of the Morgan River.
Bull Point Outing and Picnic June 15, 2019
Just a boat ride away. South of Prichards, on Caper's Island is the stretch of sand called Bull Point. Sea breezes and gentle waves with a panoramic view of the Atlantic, Trenchard's Inlet, and St. Phillips Island - the perfect place for a picnic. Yacht Club members could take their own boats or ride on the Fripper II. Lunch by Harold's Chef Services.
Beaufort Air Show April 28, 2019
Pub Night at the Community Center - February 23, 2019
The first event of the 2019 Schedule was Pub Night, complete with a fish fry and bread pudding desert by Harold's Catering. The Yacht Club provided a cold keg of Sam Adams. Our Base Captain, Dolf Dunn, and Assistant, Sherry Sievert - along with a large cadre of volunteers - organized and presented a wonderful night of dinner, conversation and trivia competition. Check out the food, festive decorations and the intent looks of concentration as members try to figure out answers to the three rounds of tricky trivia questions. (How long is that alligator statue at the Beach Club?)
Pictures by Melanie and Dolf Dunn.
The first event of the 2019 Schedule was Pub Night, complete with a fish fry and bread pudding desert by Harold's Catering. The Yacht Club provided a cold keg of Sam Adams. Our Base Captain, Dolf Dunn, and Assistant, Sherry Sievert - along with a large cadre of volunteers - organized and presented a wonderful night of dinner, conversation and trivia competition. Check out the food, festive decorations and the intent looks of concentration as members try to figure out answers to the three rounds of tricky trivia questions. (How long is that alligator statue at the Beach Club?)
Pictures by Melanie and Dolf Dunn.
Murder on the Orient Express 2019
The Commodores Ball
Music by The Headliners Photos by Darryl Zoeckler
Murder on the Orient Express 2019
The Commodores Ball
Music by The Headliners Photos by Darryl Zoeckler
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Christmas Luncheon 2018
The Tavern at Royal Pines on Lady's Island
The Tavern at Royal Pines on Lady's Island
Thanksgiving weekend Kids Fishing TOURNAMENT
2018 Annual Meeting 11/3 photos by kelly Taylor
The FIYC Does Pledge The Pink
10/26/2018
Bull Point Outing.
9/5/2018
A great day with great weather for our annual Bull Point outing. Harry did a wonderful job with chicken salad, shrimp salad, Mac and cheese...and all the fixings topped off with wonderful cupcakes
9/5/2018
A great day with great weather for our annual Bull Point outing. Harry did a wonderful job with chicken salad, shrimp salad, Mac and cheese...and all the fixings topped off with wonderful cupcakes
Morgan Island Sandbar Outing - June 23, 2018. Joined by Edisto Yacht Club and Dataw Yacht Club - Fripp Island Yacht Club declared the Morgan River Sand Bar to be "Yacht Club Territory" for the day. We had lunch, mighty fine Monkey Juice Punch, and great camaraderie from the time the Sand Bar emerged from the waters until the tide returned and the Fripper and our boats departed for home. We will have more pictures after the fourth of July holiday, but the one below gives you a good idea - there were a lot of folks having fun there on the sand.
If you have pictures to share, email them to michael.beach@prodigy.net or call me to coordinate sharing the files - 303-437-5746 - and I'll add them to this posting.
If you have pictures to share, email them to michael.beach@prodigy.net or call me to coordinate sharing the files - 303-437-5746 - and I'll add them to this posting.
A.C.E. Basin Trip - June 14, 2018. We took the Fripper and a few boats to the million-acre nature reserve where the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto rivers form a natural estuary that drains into St. Helena sound. The DNR Ranger met us at Bennetts Point and came aboard to give an interesting presentation while we had lunch. Another highlight was the sighting of monkeys on Morgan Island.
Golf Outing and Dinner Party May 10th.
Fish Fry at Dataw Island
April 19, 2018
April 19, 2018
AW Shucks Oyster Roast
March 22, 2018 at the Creek House
Special thanks to Price Photography
March 22, 2018 at the Creek House
Special thanks to Price Photography
Pub Night at the Community Center.
Harry provided a great meal with Fish and Chips, Irish Stew, and all the fixings. All topped off with a wonderful Whiskey Bread pudding. A great beverage menu kept the night lively.
Harry provided a great meal with Fish and Chips, Irish Stew, and all the fixings. All topped off with a wonderful Whiskey Bread pudding. A great beverage menu kept the night lively.
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The Great Fripp Speakeasy 2018
Photos by Janie Lackman
Photos by Janie Lackman
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Gin shots, Mug shots, and a few stray shots as well.
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Music and Dancing
Featuring Target The Band, Plus: "Charleston" performed by The Jan Manning Dancers |
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dEC 7TH 2017 Christmas Luncheon
Held at the Tavern in Royal at Lady's Island Country Club Photos by Michael Beach
Boat Parade - Friday December 1st. The annual Boat Parade was a joint production by Fripp Island Yacht Club and Fripp Resort. Eight decorated boats, plus two from Sea Rescue, paraded past the docks at Fripp Island Marina as darkness fell. The weather was perfect and the attendance was excellent. Complimentary food was served at Peg Legs and the bar was open, followed by music and dancing plus a golf cart decorating contest. Thanks to Fleet Captain Danny Atkinson for a terrific evening. Photos by Kelly Taylor and Michael Beach.
Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner - Saturday November 4th. A sell out crowd at the Community Centre. Highlights were the fabulous prime rib prepared by Harold's Catering, the many side dishes brought by the Members, and the fact that this is one of those events where food and beverages are provided at no cost to Members. It almost seems to make up for the short business meeting. During that meeting, reports were made on on club finances by the Treasurer, previous events by the Fleet Captain and Base Captain, plus comments by the Commodore. New Yacht Club officers were elected by the membership. Then, thankfully, back to food and beverages. Yum! Photos by Ann O'Melia.
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Eclipse Party on the Beach - Monday, August 21st.
An impromptu gathering of the Yacht Club on the beach at Fripp Island for an eclipse watching party with lots of our friends. |
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Quite a few of our Yacht Club members did not go out of town for this once-in-a-lifetime (or maybe twice or three times in a lifetime?) solar eclipse. So, we gathered for an impromptu party on the beach. Clouds prevented a complete viewing but there were moments when the clouds parted and we could see the initial bite the shadow of the earth took from the sun, the 97% almost-totality, and the return of the sun to again warm our beach. It was surprising to some how long it took.
Photos by Kelly Taylor and Michael Beach.
Photos by Kelly Taylor and Michael Beach.
Golf Tournament and Dinner Party - the Par-Tee! Thursday, May 11th. The Golf Tournament and the Dinner Party were both well attended this year. Dan Bialas and his crew of volunteers planned and implemented another great spring event. The weather cooperated, several of our putts actually went in, Fripp Island Resort provided the dinner buffet and the Goodnight Irene Band played on during the evening Party. What fun!
Blessing of the Fleet and Dataw Fish Fry - Thursday, April 20th. The first boating event of the season was truly blessed, with great weather, a Dataw Gazebo that is all spruced up and repaired following the Hurricane and an excellent turn out of 90 members. We were joined by members of the Dataw Yacht Club board for our traditional fish fry, served up by Harry Merrill, Jr. of Harold's Catering. Betsy Hammet, Chaplin, blessed our boats at the Fripp Island Marina, then we traveled by land yacht this year to Dataw since their docks have not yet been replaced. Even the Ancient Commodore turned out, all cleaned up and wearing his new blue blazer - courtesy of Jan Manning.
The Ancient Commodore, all cleaned up and decked out in his new nautical blue blazer. Ready to party on!
Community Center Pub Party - Friday, February 17th. Draft beer, British Fish and Chips and Trivia prizes. An exceptional event and a great turn our for the first Yacht Club event of the 2017 season. Base Captain, Rich Marquart welcomed us and was MC for the evening festivities.
Photos by Michael Beach
Photos by Michael Beach
Commodore's Ball - Saturday, January 14th. What a sparkling evening it was! Fripp Island Yacht Club members traveled all the way to Vegas! (without leaving Fripp Island) for our annual Commodore's Ball. Members hit the jackpot with dinner and dancing to Target The Band, won fabulous prizes with raffle tickets from the Prize Wheel and enjoyed celebrity visits from Elvis, Dean Marin and the ever-present Cher.
Robbie White transitioned to Rear Commodore and our new Commodore for 2017, Dave Manning, took the helm.
Photos by Janie Lackman
Preparation! Thanks to the 2017 Commodore's Ball Committee.
These are the people that made your Commodore's Ball such a success:
Debbie and Steve St. John
Patty and Jim Patek
Jan and Dan Bialas
Louise and Brian Flynn
Jan and David Manning
Jane and Rick Marquart
And a special thanks to our "Consultant" in Las Vegas - Pat Earl - who provided us with ideas and research and also visited each Las Vegas hotel to gather napkins for the theme of each table. Even though she could not attend in person we all benefited from her significant contributions.
We are looking forward to a great 2017 Yacht Club season.
Sincerely,
Michael and Pat Beach
These are the people that made your Commodore's Ball such a success:
Debbie and Steve St. John
Patty and Jim Patek
Jan and Dan Bialas
Louise and Brian Flynn
Jan and David Manning
Jane and Rick Marquart
And a special thanks to our "Consultant" in Las Vegas - Pat Earl - who provided us with ideas and research and also visited each Las Vegas hotel to gather napkins for the theme of each table. Even though she could not attend in person we all benefited from her significant contributions.
We are looking forward to a great 2017 Yacht Club season.
Sincerely,
Michael and Pat Beach
Holiday Christmas Lunch - Thursday, December 8th Santa and First Elf joined the Fripp Island Yacht Club at The Tavern at Royal Pines on Lady's Island again this year, helped us donate Toys for Tots to the Salvation Army and enjoyed the annual seafood buffet.
Photos by Michael Beach
Photos by Michael Beach
Boat Parade - Friday, December 2nd. Boats of the Fripp Island Yacht Club were joined by the Fripper, Fripp Island Excursion boats and two Fripp Island Sea Rescue boats for the 13th Annual Boat Parade. We had great weather as darkness fell and spectators gathered on the dock and around the Fripp Island Marina to view the illuminated and decorated boats parade past the crowd. Following the parade everyone enjoyed free appetizers, a cash bar and DJ Jessee at the Bonita Boat House restaurant. Fripp Island Yacht Club and the Fripp Island Resort co-sponsor this annual event so everyone on the island was welcome to attend.
Photos by Michael Beach and Bill Lyman
Photos by Michael Beach and Bill Lyman
Joe Sullivan,
Thank you for a great Boat Parade and all the events you organized in 2016 year as Fleet Captain.
Well done; it was a very good year!
Sincerely,
Yacht Club Members and Board
Here's a shot of Floating Mulligan departing the dock to take your place in the parade.
Thank you for a great Boat Parade and all the events you organized in 2016 year as Fleet Captain.
Well done; it was a very good year!
Sincerely,
Yacht Club Members and Board
Here's a shot of Floating Mulligan departing the dock to take your place in the parade.
Morgan River Sand Bar Extravaganza - Saturday, July 30. For the third year in a row, as the Sand Bar emerged from the Morgan River's receding tide, the Fripp Island and Dataw Island Yacht Clubs met to party. Fripper transported both Fripp and Dataw members and there were plenty of member boats anchored along the sand bar. Lunch and Monkey Punch were excellent.
Photos by Michael Beach
Photos by Michael Beach
Edisto Yacht Club Lunch - Friday, July 22. One fine Friday in July, the Fripp Island Yacht Club Board took two boats out the Morgan River, across the Atlantic and into Edisto for lunch with the Edisto Yacht Club Board. They have a fine facility and we had a great lunch as we talked about the possibility of join events in the future.
Photos by Michael Beach
Beaufort Lunch - Thursday June 23. Wonderful weather escorted the fleet from Fripp Island to Beaufort where we were joined by members who had driven over for lunch at Saltus River Grill on the waterfront.
Photos by Michael Beach
Golf Tournament and Party - Monday, May 5. This year the annual Frip Island Yacht Club Golf Tournament and the evening Party were held as two separate events so golfers and non-golfers could decide to attend one, the other, or both of these great events. Golf was held at the Fripp Island Ocean Creek course. The evening event was a dinner party at the Creek House with the Irene Goodnight band.
Photos by Michael Beach
Blessing of the Fleet and Dataw Fish Fry - Thursday, Apr 21. The Fleet was properly blessed at Fripp Island Marina and then proceeded to Dataw Marina for our annual fish fry. Here are some nice pictures of the Blessing at the Marina and the Fish Fry at the Dataw gazebo.
Photos by Lillian Sullivan and Barbara Planchon
Boat Inspections - Thursday, April 7. The US Sail and Power Squadron provided free boat inspections for our members at the Fripp Island Marina. Boaters that passed were awarded the 2016 Coast Guard inspection sticker to display on their boats. Following the inspections we all relaxed at Peg Legs and enjoyed lunch during a training course on effective anchoring.
Photos by Michael Beach.
Oyster and Pig Roast at the Creek House - Thursday, March 10. The oysters were hot and smokey, with a taste of the sea and a longing for hot red sauce, Just Right! Over 100 members enjoyed both oyster and the pulled pork with all the fixings and desert. The Yacht Club supplied the beverages and the spring weather was very accommodating. The second outing for this season was a great success.
Photos by Michael Beach.
Pub Party at the Community Centre - Friday Feb 12.
For the first Yacht Club event of the season we gathered at the cozy Lost Ship Inn for an evening of food, fun and beverage. There was a wonderful Pub Buffet, draft Boddingtons Pub Beer, plus a darts competition and British trivia. Background music by British Invasion bands and a slide show of images from the British Isles added to the fun theme. A great time was had by all.
Photos by Michael Beach.
Photos by Michael Beach.
Commodore's Ball - Saturday, January 16. An Evening of Elegance and Intrigue, it was indeed. After making your way through the thick London fog, into the secret phone booth stairway entrance, you arrived at the MI6 Building, HQ of the British Secret Intelligence Service. There you were greeted with your choice of a martini (shaken, not stirred) or a lemon drop cocktail.
Villians of every description peered in from the night through the windows. And of course, ever watchful there standing in the corner was Bond, James Bond.
There are over a hundred marvelous photos of the event on the site now, take your time to scroll down and enjoy.
Photos by Janie Lackman.
Villians of every description peered in from the night through the windows. And of course, ever watchful there standing in the corner was Bond, James Bond.
There are over a hundred marvelous photos of the event on the site now, take your time to scroll down and enjoy.
Photos by Janie Lackman.
Holiday Luncheon - Thursday, December 10. This year we tried a new venue for our annual Holiday Luncheon: The Tavern in Royal Pine on Lady's Island. They provided a great seafood buffet to rave reviews from our Members. Santa visited to help the Salvation Army pick up our Toys for Tots donations. What a great event to close out the Yacht Club calendar year.
Christmas Boat Parade - Friday December 4, 2015. Mother Nature didn't cooperate this year and for the first time in a long time we had to cancel the parade of decorated boats. However, prizes were awarded by the Resort for Holiday Golf Cart Decoration and Holiday Home Decoration and the Party was moved to the Boat House. Great snacks, DJ Jesse rocked the tunes and holiday cheer abounded.
Photos by Michael Beach
Photos by Michael Beach
Tee Cooper's "Angel Cart" was decorated as an angel in memory of Al Cooper and others from Fripp Island that have moved on to Heaven. Some of us wanted to try out our angelic poses with the cart. What do you think, can we get past St. Peter?
Party in the Boat House, and tunes courtesy of DJ Jesse from Gavigan Entertainment Group.
Annual Meeting and Pot Luck - Saturday, November 7, 2015. Members elected new FIYC Officers at the Annual Meeting, held at the Community Center. For dinner, Harold's Catering provided the entree and members provided all the sides and deserts in a fabulous Fripp Island Pot Luck.
Photos by Michael Beach
Golf Tournament and Lunch at The Creek House - Friday, October 9, 2015. Yacht Club Members participated in a 4 person scramble golf outing in the morning on the Ocean Creek Course followed by a Hot Dog Bar lunch at the Creek House where awards were presented to the winning teams.
Photos by Michael Beach
Photos by Michael Beach
Bull Point Picnic - Friday September 11, 2015. Always a hit, the Bull Point Picnic this year did not disappoint. The weather was terrific and Harold's Catering provided a great lunch along with patriotic red, white and blue cupcakes in keeping with our rememberance of September 11. Fripper brought 36 passengers and the rest of the 67 total participants arrived on private boats to spend the afternoon on our deserted island.
Photos by Michael Beach
Photos by Michael Beach
Morgan River Sandbar Party - July 29, 2015 For the second year in a row, Fripp Island and Dataw Island Yacht Club members met at a sandbar in the Morgan River for lunch and a party. Fripper, along with private boats, took passengers from both islands to our own personal sandbar. Tents were already set with food and beverage and on arrival the party began. Check out the video.
Photography by Karen Natoli
Click on the arrow in the middle of the screen to start the video, click on the square in lower right corner to go to full screen view.
Beaufort Lunch - June 25, 2015 Boats took the north and then west route under Harbor River Bridge and past Egg Bank from Fripp to Beaufort City Marina for our luncheon at Saltus. Cars with additional members met us there. Conversation ensued and a great buffet lunch was enjoyed before departing for the trip back to Fripp. On the way home boats took the south and east route past Port Royal and up Station Creek. Beautiful weather, outstanding food, great company and time on the water. What could be better?
Photos by Michael Beach
Photos by Michael Beach
Charleston Overnight Boat Trip - May 12 to 14, 2015
A small but hardy group of 8 members on two boats made the trip from Fripp Island to the Ashley Marina in Charleston. We started the festivities after docking and checking in with appetizers and drinks on the Courtyard Marriott deck overlooking the pool and the marina. That evening we went downtown for a wonderful dinner at Magnolias - the food and friendship was marvelous. The next day folks were on their own to explore the city, shop and have breakfast or lunch at any of the hundreds of great eating places Charleston has to offer. Later in the evening we boarded a bus that whisked us in style to Patriots Point to board the Spirit Line for our dinner cruise around Charleston Harbor. After check out the next day we boarded our vessels and fought the wind and waves back. A bit damp, but with a sense of satisfaction and some great memories we made our way back to Fripp Island Marina. Check out the pictures.
Photos by Michael Beach
A small but hardy group of 8 members on two boats made the trip from Fripp Island to the Ashley Marina in Charleston. We started the festivities after docking and checking in with appetizers and drinks on the Courtyard Marriott deck overlooking the pool and the marina. That evening we went downtown for a wonderful dinner at Magnolias - the food and friendship was marvelous. The next day folks were on their own to explore the city, shop and have breakfast or lunch at any of the hundreds of great eating places Charleston has to offer. Later in the evening we boarded a bus that whisked us in style to Patriots Point to board the Spirit Line for our dinner cruise around Charleston Harbor. After check out the next day we boarded our vessels and fought the wind and waves back. A bit damp, but with a sense of satisfaction and some great memories we made our way back to Fripp Island Marina. Check out the pictures.
Photos by Michael Beach
Blessing of the Fleet and Dataw Luncheon - April 23, 2015
Boats from the Fripp Island Yacht Club motored slowly past the Fripper on the Marina docks while Pete Simone provided each boat with a splash of holy water and a blessing for the boat and all who ride on her. Then it was off to Dataw, by boat or car or the Fripper, where a wonderful Fish Fry by Harold's Catering was soon ready. We were joined by several of the Officers from the Dataw Yacht Club. All had a great time.
Photos by Michael Beach
Boats from the Fripp Island Yacht Club motored slowly past the Fripper on the Marina docks while Pete Simone provided each boat with a splash of holy water and a blessing for the boat and all who ride on her. Then it was off to Dataw, by boat or car or the Fripper, where a wonderful Fish Fry by Harold's Catering was soon ready. We were joined by several of the Officers from the Dataw Yacht Club. All had a great time.
Photos by Michael Beach
Air Show in Beaufort - April 12, 2015
Boats with Yacht Club members departed the Fripp Island Marina and also from Spring Island to meet in the river near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to watch the Air Show. Numerous aerial performances, including the US Navy Blue Angels, accompanied the snacks and beverages on board. Thunderous jets rocked our boats as they came in low over the water and their close formations drew gasps from many boaters nearby.
Photos by Michael Beach and Bill Lyman
Boats with Yacht Club members departed the Fripp Island Marina and also from Spring Island to meet in the river near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to watch the Air Show. Numerous aerial performances, including the US Navy Blue Angels, accompanied the snacks and beverages on board. Thunderous jets rocked our boats as they came in low over the water and their close formations drew gasps from many boaters nearby.
Photos by Michael Beach and Bill Lyman
Boat Inspections - April 9, 2015
The Beaufort Power Squadron provided Fripp Island Yacht Club complimentary annual boat inspections. Not only do the inspection stickers look nice on your boat, they also let the Coast Guard know that you have taken necessary actions to comply with Coast Guard regulations and may be less likely to stop you for a courtesy inspection. A dozen boats were inspected followed by lunch and a safety briefing at Peg Legs.
Photos by Michael Beach
Bill Woodward of the US Power Squadron in Beaufort inspects Yacht Club member, Ernie Taylor's boat.
Following the inspections, Jim Rosen of the US Power Squadron kicks off a boating safety briefing. Lunch and beverages were also enjoyed during the briefing.
Pig and Oyster Roast - March 12, 2015
The Oysters were plentiful and sweet and the Pig was excellent, as always. Everyone seemed to be having a great time; it was difficult at times to get anyone to look up for the camera as the food held all their attention!
Photos by Michael Beach
Fripparitaville Party - February 13, 2015
The first Base event of the 2015 season was terrific and would have made Jimmy Buffet proud. A full house of FIYC Members at the Fripp Island Community Center enjoyed Cheeseburgers in Paradise, a full island buffet, horse racing and even a margarita or two. Take a look.
Photos by Michael Beach
The first Base event of the 2015 season was terrific and would have made Jimmy Buffet proud. A full house of FIYC Members at the Fripp Island Community Center enjoyed Cheeseburgers in Paradise, a full island buffet, horse racing and even a margarita or two. Take a look.
Photos by Michael Beach
Commodore's Ball - January 17, 2015
The Commodore's Ball wraps up the previous year as we head into a new year of Yacht Club events and activities. It's a time to dress up and enjoy company with other members, along with fine food and wine. This year's theme was "An Evening in Paris", Tout le monde s'est bien amusé!
Photos by Julie Hodgson (Fripp Island Photography)
Holiday Boat Parade. December 11, 2014
The FIYC Boat Parade was bigger and better this year with more boats, more food, more lights and many more people attending the event. This year saw more collaboration between the Fripp Island Resort and FIYC to produce these results. Perhaps next year can build even further on this success.
Photos by Michael Beach and Kelly Taylor
FIYC Annual Meeting. November 15, 2014
Our Annual Meeting was held at the Community Center, necessary business was conducted, followed by good food and fellowship. Check out the fine portraits taken at the event.
Photos by Charlie McCoy.
Our Annual Meeting was held at the Community Center, necessary business was conducted, followed by good food and fellowship. Check out the fine portraits taken at the event.
Photos by Charlie McCoy.
Fripp 4 A Cure and FIYC Evening Gala with Candice Glover. October 19, 2014
This year the FIYC and Fripp 4 A Cure jointly sponsored the evening Gala with Candice Glover (American Idol Winner) and Bull Grapes (band of local renown). A full evening of fun, food and entertainment. Candice was a special treat for everyone that attended, with her singing performance, autographs and CDs for sale. This event will be remembered for a long time to come.
Photos by Kelly Taylor.
Yacht Club Annual Golf Tournament. October 17, 2014
Weather turned a bit colder for the annual FIYC Golf Tournament and Luncheon. Normally the Yacht Club holds an evening dinner dance in conjunction with this event, but this year we co-sponsored the Gala on Saturday evening.
Photos by Kelly Taylor.
Fripp For A Cure Golf Tournament. October 14, 2014
Although not an official Yacht Club event, many of our members helped organize and participated in the Fripp For A Cure fund-raising golf tournament. It was a great day for golf. Enjoy the pictures.
Photos by Kelly Taylor.
Bull Point Picnic. September 18, 2014
A Fripp Island Yacht Club tradition continued with the picnic on Bull Point, Capers Island. Private yachts and the Fripper converged at low tide, Harry Jr. catered a wonderful feast, and we all enjoyed the wonderful early fall weather. What a wonderful outing!
Photos by Michael Beach.
Morgan River Sand Bar Extravaganza. July 23, 2014
The Yacht Clubs of Dataw and Fripp Islands come together on a sand bar in the Morgan River for fun and games. Check out the panoramic photos and video of this lively event.
The Yacht Clubs of Dataw and Fripp Islands come together on a sand bar in the Morgan River for fun and games. Check out the panoramic photos and video of this lively event.
Click on the arrow in the middle of the screen to start the video, click on the square in lower right corner to go to full screen view.
BEAUFORT BOAT TRIP AND LUNCH AT SALTUS. JUNE 19, 2014
The weather was beautiful and the food exceptional. Boats departed Fripp Island Marina on a fair tide and took the back way through Station Creek to Beaufort where we joined those who drove land yachts. Saltus welcomed us to a private luncheon and a good time was had by all.
Photos by Michael Beach.
Sunset Cruise and Party. May 15, 2014
Rain and wind cancelled our sunset cruise on the Fripper - but the party goes on! The venue was moved to the Ocean View room at the Beach Club with great food by Fripp Island Resort and music by St. Helena's own Kirk Dempsey and the Bull Grapes. Revelry and dancing ensued!
Photos by Michael Beach.
BLESSING OF THE FLEET AND DATAW LUNCHEON. April 3, 2014
Spring is finally here and, with it, the annual Blessing of the Fleet and a great fish fry at Dataw Island. The lunch was prepared, on site, by Harold's Catering and the wonderful weather was brought to you by Barry and Sue Stean. Check out all the wonderful photos by Kelly Taylor, photographer extraordinaire.
Photos by Kelly Taylor.
PIG AND OYSTER ROAST. March 13, 2014
The unusually cold weather of this Fripp winter gave us a break with a warming spell for our ever popular Pig and Oyster Roast at the Fripp Island Creek House. Nothing says spring quite like hot and smokey oysters followed up by a bit of BBQ pork and a brew or two. A great time was had by all - accompanied by some low country smooth music from the boom box.
Photos by Michael Beach.
MARDI GRAS PARTY. February 22, 2014
A great time was had by all at the Mardi Gras. With wonderful New Orleans style food by Harold's Catering and friendly chatter above the background zydeco and jazz. Just so you know, according to Wickipedia: Though disputed, it is commonly suggested that "zydeco" derives from the French phrase Les haricots ne sont pas salés, which, when spoken in the Louisiana Creole French, sounds as "leh-zy-dee-co nay sohn pah salay". This literally translates as "the snap beans aren't salty" but idiomatically as "I have no spicy news for you." Alternatively the term has been given the meaning "I'm so poor, I can't afford any salt meat for the beans." The earliest recorded use of the term may have been the country and western musical group called Zydeco Skillet Lickers who recorded the song It Ain't Gonna Rain No Mo in 1929.
Photos and skillet licking by Michael Beach.
Commodore's ball. January 18, 2014
Out with the old, in with the new! Whether you consider this the last event of 2013 or the first event of the New Year, it's certain that this is the most elegant event on the FIYC calendar. This year's theme was, "Changes in Latitudes" and party-goers were greeted downstairs by snow flakes and snow-covered pines. But upstairs it was all parrots and palm trees. Dancing to Target, the Band.
Photos by Julie Hodgson - Fripp Island Photography.
Photos by Julie Hodgson - Fripp Island Photography.
DECORATING FOR THE COMMODORE'S BALL. January 2014
It takes a lot of work to pull off an event like this! All of the Yacht Club events need volunteers. If you would like to have fun helping with an event this year, just contact any of the Yacht Club Officers.
Photos by David Moore.
Christmas Luncheon at Dockside. December 12, 2013
All the prime rib and seafood you can eat! Wonderful dockside surroundings and all your friends. Even a visit from Santa as he picks up the toys we've gathered for the Salvation Army. No wonder this is one of the favorite events of the year.
Photos by Michael Beach.
Photos by Michael Beach.
Holiday Boat Parade. December 6, 2013
Great weather this year for the annual Boat Parade. Lights on the water and the dock, dancing afterwards at Bonita Boat House.
Photos by Michael Beach.
Photos by Michael Beach.
FIYC Annual Meeting and Golf Outing. October 18, 2013
Golf scramble on the Ocean Creek course, followed by Octoberfest dinner and dancing at the Community Center. Great fun!
Photos by Michael Beach.
Photos by Michael Beach.
FIYC Bull Point Trip and PicNic. September 19, 2013
One of the Club's best liked events of the year. We had marvelous weather and were joined by guests from Dataw Yacht Club.
FIYC Trip to Beaufort for BBQ Lunch. June 13, 2013
Day trip from Fripp Island to downtown Beaufort with lunch at Q on Bay - great weather, fine food!
FIYC Trip to Shelter Cove on Hilton Head Island. May 15, 2013
Overnight trip from Fripp to Hilton Head captured with photos by Sally Work.
FIYC Blessing of the fleet and Dataw lunch trip - April 11, 2013
The Reverend Jerry Hammet provided the blessing as boats passed in review and then headed to Dataw Island for a wonderful lunch.
Photos by Michael Beach.
Photos by Michael Beach.
Pig and Oyster Roast - March 14, 2013
Photos by Michael Beach
2013 Spaghetti Dinner - February 22, 2013
Photos by Sally Work.
2011: Let's Go - round the world sailor, JIM Patek, Returns to Fripp Island.
Photos by Michael Beach
