Isles Yacht Club

IYC Birthday Party

Held the first Saturday in September after the annual shutdown ends, this informal dinner party provides a time of reflection and opportunity to add another candle on the club birthday cake. It also marks the beginning of the busy fall and winter season.

Commodore's Ball

This formal dinner/dance honors the current Commodore. All members attending pass reviewing line of the current Flag Officers to extend words of encouragement and commendation. The event may take place on one or two evenings. If two, all Flag Officers attend both nights and the two nights are identical--same band; same special menu; same Flag Officers.

Christmas Ball

This semi-formal event ushers in the holiday season and rounds out "Lighting of the Fleet." (See Special Events under Marine.) On the Saturday evening immediately following Lighting of the Fleet, the decorated boats, belonging to members, are requested to remain tied up in the yacht basin while the ball is celebrated in commemoration of the holiday season. Members attending enjoy a special dinner.

Egg Nog Party

This Christmas Eve daytime event provides the Commodore an opportunity to greet IYC families and wish them a happy holiday. Egg nog and a light repast are enjoyed by all who attend.

New Year's Ball

This festive formal celebration provides an opportunity to say good-bye to the old year and joyfully welcoming the New Year.

Superbowl Party

Members gather in early February for a casual pot-luck dinner party to watch the game and root for their favorite team. This year, "proposition bets" were offered during the game with wagers made with "funny money." Following the game, prizes were auctioned with the proceeds from successful bettors.

Change of Watch

This formal event is held in early March to mark the beginning of the new Watch. It's a ceremonious evening when outgoing officers remove their flags from the staff as the new officers raise their flags and assume command. It's an exceptional occasion with limited seating, and a special dinner awaits all who attend.

Trivia Night

This is a monthly event at which members form teams of up to eight players to test their trivia skills in a hotly contested competition, which follows dinner. Members invite club friends to form a team and make dinner reservations together at one table. Other members, when placing their dinner reservations, can ask to be placed at a trivia table where they are heartily welcomed.

Other Events

The club's active Entertainment Committee plans a variety of special events that are held throughout the year. Recently, they have included:

• Cheeseburger in Paradise

• Crab race night

• A festive Halloween Party with costumes

• A Western Night

• A magical Madrigal Dinner with special costumes, a juggler and outstanding high school chorus

• St. Patrick's Day Party

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