COMMODORES UPDATE TO: DOCK PARTY - BEACH CLEAN-UP AND THE KID'S FISHING DAY

TO:   WRBC MEMBERS

SUBJECTS:     DOCK PARTY - BEACH CLEAN-UP AND THE KIDS FISHING DAY

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RE:    WRBC DOCK PARTY ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 AT 2PM

Just a quick reminder that this year's dock party will be held on

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 2PM, and will be held at the

boat club building by the Whiting Park Whihala Beach parking lot.

This year's City of Whiting's Empanada Fest will be held on the

same day as our dock party. The city has guaranteed reserved

parking for our dock party membership and guests in the lot in

front of our club house.

There will be free parking passes at the boat club for anyone who

does not have a Whiting Park parking sticker. You have to enter

into the park at the 117th Street Park entrance to avoid the

Empanada Fest, which will be held at the other end of the park.

I am requesting a few volunteers to help show up at around noon

for set up and corn patrol.

If you haven't yet, please get your raffle tickets and attendance

sheets in as soon as possible, so we can have a better head

count to order the right amount of food.

We are asking for salads and desserts, which are always

appreciated.

Hope to see everyone there again for a great time.

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RE:    BEACH & PARK CLEAN-UP ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 AT 10AM

Our 2nd Annual Beach and Park Clean-Up of this year 2025 will

again, be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10AM.

As always, buckets and bags will again be provided.  There will

also be refreshments provided after the beach clean-up.

Steve Arnham will again be coordinating once again with the

Surfriders Foundation. Please donate a couple hours of your time. 

Let's have another good turn out and keep our park and beach

clean and safe.

Thank you.

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RE:    KIDS FISHING DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 AT 9AM

This will be our 11th Annual Kids Fishing Day which will be held on

Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Hammond Marina starting

at 9AM.

As I have said in the past, this is one of the greatest events that

this club has ever put together and we do need a lot of volunteers

to make this event run smoothly and successfully.

So please, if you can donate some of your valuable time, meet

in the Hammond Marina at 8AM, just past the boat launch, to

help set up and educate the children of our future fishing sport.

As in the past, food, drinks and snacks will be provided, as

prizes also for every child participating.

There is a volunteer sign up sheet at the boat club building,

or you can contact Jim Madison at 219-845-8137 if you are

willing to help.

Thank you in advance,

Mike Hill

WRBC Commodore

COMMODORE'S UPDATE: SUBJECTS: FREE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY VESSEL INSPECTION - CLOSED FOR SEASON WHIHALA BEACH BOAT LAUNCH - PERCH DERBY RESCHEDULED

TO: WRBC MEMBERS
    
RE: FREE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY VESSEL INSPECTION

This years FREE Coast Guard vessel inspection will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 starting at 10AM at the Whihala Beach boat club parking area. It is open to any and all members and public for any vessel, boat, jet ski, sail boat, etc. for safety inspection. This is for everyone's safety. Stickers for your vessel will be administered by the Coast Guard after inspection.

Please let's get a good turn out, as these Coast Guard Volunteers all receive credit for every vessel inspected.

As in the past, food and drinks will be provided by the boat club.
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RE: WHIHALA BEACH BOAT LAUNCH CLOSED FOR THE SEASON 2025 FOR DREDGING

The City of Whiting has announced that due to low water levels and excessive sand buildup, the Whihala Beach boat launch is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season. These conditions have created hazardous launching areas, particularly in the coves, where boats are at high risk of becoming stuck or damaged. Public safety is top priority.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE BOAT LAUNCH.

Plans are in place for dredging work to be conducted this Fall to help restore safe access and improve conditions for the 2026 season.

I have acquired free boat launching for all current boat club members at the Hammond Marina. You will be required to show your membership card at the gate, as they have a current membership list.

As in the past, if there is a problem, do not get into an argument with the marina personnel at the entrance gate. You can either pay or leave. Just contact myself, WRBC Commodore, Mike Hill at 219-937-2211 or WRBC Treasurer, Bob Mehok, at 219-644-9454 and we will resolve the issue.
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RE: PERCH DERBY ON JUNE 28, 2025 - RESCHEDULED

Unfortunately our Spring Perch Derby on June 28, 2025 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THE RAIN DATE ON NOVEMBER 29, 2025.

Mike Zavesky was unavailable for the Spring Tournament, but moreover there are no perch around.

Hope to see you on November 29, 2025.

Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.

Mike Hill
WRBC Commodore