Fleet Review 2022 Vegas Weekend

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Fleet Review 2022 Vegas Weekend at the GPYC

By Lady Melissa Bodmer

Inaugural Fleet Review Regatta

August 17

The 2022 Annual Celebration kicked off Wednesday with the first ever Inaugural Fleet Review Regatta with a great amount of enthusiasm and teams participating. Excitement brewed as members, friends, and family watched with eager anticipation from the Gazebo Bar where a celebratory post-race party and awards ceremony was held. Flags were awarded to First, Second, and Third place winners, and inaugural Regatta flags were presented to participants.

August 17-21

Inaugural Fleet Regatta

Family Fun Night & Boat Decorating

August 18

Thursday night, smiles abounded as kids of all ages turned out for Family Fun Night which featured a dunk tank, campout movie night, and lots of fun and games. Prizes raffled off this year included a paddleboard, guitar, remotecontrolled car, gift cards, and much more! Boat and dock decorating commenced, and Members did not disappoint. The Las Vegas Hotel themed decorations and lights were evident throughout the harbor. New this year, the Marine Activity Center was turned over to Social and Non-boating Members as they turned the MAC into the “Tropicana!”

Mr. Paul Lang with his grandchildren The kids enjoyed playing Quarterback Toss

Erika Page and daughters enjoyed dressing up for the Dock Parties

Fleet Review Dock Parties

August 19

Friday night Dock Parties, attendees strolled and partied at “Vegas Hotel-Casinos.” Beginning with Oysters Rockefeller at Caesars Palace, attendees moved to the Luxor, where they kept cool as “Fans” of Sphinx-Commodore Grobbel. Members enjoyed Coney Dogs at the The D, while dirty martinis with bleu cheese stuffed olives flowed at the glitzy Flamingo. Members visited Treasure Island for a swashbuckling good time, and Circus-Circus displayed Commodore in full red tuxedo tails as their “Ringleader.” At the Sands you would have thought Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin were hanging out on Eastwall. As for the Tropicana? The Socials and LakeView Dock did themselves proud as everyone danced the night away to our In-house “DJ Nick” as he kicked out tunes on the new GPYC DJ lighting and sound system!

Members enjoyed participating in the “Las Vegas Hotel” Dock Party themes

The vessels lit up the Harbor

Fleet Review

August 20

On Saturday afternoon, Fleet Review was well underway with the traditional parade of boats. Canon shots were fired, and Commodores and their Ladies saluted and waved from the balcony of the MAC. Thank you to all the boat owners who participated. It was a magnificent show of boats and a truly impressive fleet!

Fleet Review Gala

Saturday’s Fleet Review Gala began on the East Lawn for the Cocktail Party and entertainment by the Detroit Circus featuring an aerial cirque show, stilt-walker, and juggling act. The rain held off just in time as both members and performers moved into the Ballroom to continue the festivities. Members enjoyed a fabulous dinner prepared by our Executive Chef Eric Voigt as the Cirque du Soleil entertainment continued with both aerial hoop and stage performances.

At 8 p.m. the award-winning twelve-piece band “Your Generation in Concert” took to the dance floor and got the party started. Their amazing talent and energy did not disappoint! At 8:30 p.m., the brass stanchions with red velvet ropes were removed from the entrance to the Main Dining Room, revealing the “Cirque-Casino.” Gambling tables with professional dealers exchanged poker chips for vouchers. The true casino experience was felt by all as they played Blackjack, Poker, Craps, and Roulette. Players played for prizes generously donated by GPYC members. Thank you to everyone who participated. It was a fun and memorable Vegas Weekend at the GPYC!

Congratulations to the following Fleet Review Regatta, Dock Party, Casino Night Winners:

Best Power Boat - Ed Van Rossen Best Sailboat - Dr. Mariann Channell Best Dock - MAC: Tropicana Casino (Social Members)

Casino Night Winners:

Weekend at The Earl - Steve Kuhr Lions Game - Amy Krueger Malow Tigers Game - Jim Hanika U of M - Cameron Sherding Binoculars/Life Jacket - Mark Hauck Yeti Cooler - David Schaden GPS Plotter - Paul Licari Electric Bike - Dennis Andrus

The Frase family

The Baer family

Tina Seely, Jane Curcuri and Marianne Mikhail

Members having a great time singing and dancing

Chris and Bruce Knapp Commodore Jason Grobbel, Lady Melissa Bodmer, Vice Commodore Brian Fish, Nancy Fish, Rear Commodore Bill Dillion and Jennifer Winckler

Elegant decor in the Ballroom gave the perfect ambiance for the night. The acrobats put on a exciting show for members.

Jugglers entertained the guests.