ABOUT POINT YACHT CLUB
On May 6, 1986, the Point Yacht Club was formed by boating enthusiasts whose goals were to socialize and enjoy activities on the water. Having fun was one of the top priorities of the club members, along with increasing the membership and becoming a member of the Gulf Yachting Association (GYA).
In 1987 plans were made for the very first Lost Bay Regatta, Point Yacht Club hosted the first annual Lighted Christmas Boat Parade, and efforts to search for a “place to call home” began in earnest.
In 1991, the Point Yacht Club found its home in a rental house near Bear Point Marina. The club remained at this location until 1997, when at this time they entered into a lease agreement with Pirate’s Cove.
The raft-ups continued as did the races and the parties after the races. What started as a small group of dedicated boaters has grown into a large group of fun-loving, environmentally conscious members who believe they have found a permanent home on the north side of Arnica Bay at 6606 County Road 95, Josephine, Alabama. The property was purchased in 2014 and lies adjacent to Pirate’s Cove; it was once owned by the Muellers. The old bath-house was saved and converted to a club house with an immense deck attached to the front. With 100 feet of waterfront, the view from the deck is breathtaking!
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The Point Yacht Club (PtYC) is committed to giving its members a reason to get out on the water. Whether its regattas or raft-ups, members enjoy the opportunity of spending time with people who find true happiness on the water. As a member of the Gulf Yachting Association (GYA) PtYC invites crews from area clubs to participate in regattas, raft-ups, and parties.
The Point Yacht Club sponsors a number of Races and Regattas throughout the year. They range in size from smaller club affairs such as:
- Wheelbarrow Race
- Lillian Bridge Race
- Cheeseburger Race
- Fast Women Regatta (GYA)
- Commodore’s Cup
to one of the premier yachting events on the Gulf Coast, the Lost Bay Regatta (GYA).
2018 Point Yacht Club Board of Governors
Commodore:
Vince Arbour 251-423-4095 sva3@yahoo.com
Vice Commodore:
Bill Hudson 251-564-1351 hudsonwd48@yahoo.com
Rear Commodore:
John Horner 251-213-8184 jhorner57@gmail.com
Treasurer:
Billy Cunningham 251-510-6908 wmcunningham@bcmlawyers.com
Secretary:
Lani Bond 850-982-3503 lanibond@homeonthebayou.com
Fleet Captain:
Neil Davies 251-752-4133 ndaviesgeo@me.com
Social Committee Chairperson:
Linda Eriksson 918-693-1228 jaelleall@gmail.com
Board Member:
Paula Menck 205-310-2150 lizzytoad7@centurylink.net
Board Member:
Barbara Evans 205-886-0733 sailorsbandb@yahoo.com
Board Member:
Cherryl Hammock 205-646-5383 cherrylhammock@yahoo.com
Board Member:
Janet Asher 251-752-5660 janet@mjwines.com
Tell Tale Skipper: Jay Warthen jwarthen411@gmail.com
RAFT-UPS are scheduled March – October
Boaters bring something for the grill and something to share. Events are held in quite coves, bayous and bay… Ingram Bayou, Redfish Point in Big Lagoon, Bon Secour River, Soldier’s Creek and others.
LOO WOW
The Point Yacht Club’s Annual LOO WOW, held in June, is the social event of the year. Grass skirts, leis, water games & events, music, barbeque and much more set the tone for this great event.