Longboat Harbour changes watch

For the first time since 2015, the condominium complex has new leadership.

  • By Katie Johns
  • | 8:24 p.m. January 15, 2019
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It was a special occasion for Longboat Harbour residents Jan. 15.

Nearly 100 residents gathered in the complex’s social hall for the first Change of Watch ceremony since 2015.

After a four-year hiatus a new yacht club board was sworn in Tuesday evening.

Longboat Harbour board of directors member Bonnie Coughlin kicked off the ceremony by sharing that the yacht club was officially reinstated in April 2018.

“The yacht club was always active in our community,” she said.

Throughout the evening, attendees enjoyed a buffet dinner and listened to live music by Fire & Ice.

 

Dockmaster Larry Bateman, Purser Margie Clark, Scribe Graham Sampson, Dockmaster John Shea Commodore Bill Coughlin
Dockmaster Larry Bateman, Purser Margie Clark, Scribe Graham Sampson, Dockmaster John Shea Commodore Bill Coughlin
Allen Ross and Mary and Yo Kimura
Allen Ross and Mary and Yo Kimura
Bob Silver and Keith O’Connor
Bob Silver and Keith O’Connor
John Wheeland and Jane Hunter
John Wheeland and Jane Hunter
Residents could purchase Longboat Habour apparel and mugs.
Residents could purchase Longboat Habour apparel and mugs.
Alan Malone and Ken Comeford
Alan Malone and Ken Comeford
Fire & Ice performed throughout the evening.
Fire & Ice performed throughout the evening.
Mary and Jac Lentz
Mary and Jac Lentz
Janice Doherty and Mary Jean Drugan
Janice Doherty and Mary Jean Drugan
Residents enjoyed a buffet dinner before the ceremony began.
Residents enjoyed a buffet dinner before the ceremony began.

 

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