The yacht club members gathered Dec. 1 for the lighting and blessing of the fleet.
By
Katie Johns
| 11:59 a.m. December 2, 2018
Longboat Key
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Bird Key Yacht Club members are officially ready for the holiday season.
On Dec. 1, about 190 members gathered for a cocktail hour, dinner and blessing and lighting of the fleet.
Following the cocktail hour, the Rev. Charleston Wilson blessed the fleet as the crowd gathered outside. When he was done, a cannon shot off and the fleet lit up with colorful holiday lights.
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Malacy and the Rev. Charleston Wilson, Commodore Bob Williams, Fleet Captain Jon Turner and Susan Pinzino
Karen Cogbill, Charlene Creel, Joyce Steele and Cynthia Stepp
Mike and Mary Glynn and Julie and John Flaherty
Sally and Douglas Wright and Susie Klingeman
Sandy Phelps, Susan Hunter and Bob Phelps
Mike Baker, Karen Mathis and Jim Chadwick
Susan Harlan and Helene Meyer and Jan Peakes
Jim and Sue Hanes
Cade Sibley and Lee and Joan Schoenherr
Following a cocktail reception, club members gathered outside for a blessing of the fleet.
Following the blessing, a cannon shot marked the lighting of the fleet.
