Praise for Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club’s Relief Efforts for the Bahamas
Our thanks to Jim Lund for these good words for the fund raising efforts of RMHYC as posted on AGLCA’s Forum. See also Report from RMHYC, the Hope for Abaco Concert and Hurricane Dorian Relief Funds.
Many Loopers have done a side trip to the Bahamas – for us it was a highlight. We continue our membership with the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club (RMYYC). As many know, Marsh Harbour and much of the Abacos were obliterated by Hurricane Dorian. This year the RMHYC is donating all of their annual membership fees to the relief/rebuilding efforts on the Abacos.
They have also advised members that a benefit concert with all proceeds going to rebuilding the Bahamas will be held in Stuart Fla on Dec 14th. Tickets are fully tax deductible (not sure about us Canadians). I’ve been to Barerfoot Man concert at Nippers in the Bahamas – what a hoot! He is a staple in the Caribbean music scene and will be appearing with several other professional acts.
Soooooo…. if you’re thinking of a trip to the Bahamas in the future, consider joining the RMHYC now. Its very inexpensive and they have discounts and reciprocal arrangements throughout the Bahamas Our membership had paid for itself before we even made it to Marsh Harbour. More info can be found here: RMHYC.
And if you want to have a fun afternoon of laid back, fun tropical music, I hope to see you Dec 14. More info here: Hope for Abaco Concert
Thanks!
Jim Lund
Tyre-less
Comments from Cruisers (1)
Jim, Thanks for your kind words. The RMHYC has temporarily relocated itself at the Harborage Marina in Stuart this year. Once the renewal season closes at the end of December, we will be donating all of the renewal dollars collected to the relief effort. There are many fine organizations that have "boots on the ground" in Marsh Harbor and the surrounding area. Our job will be to choose the one(s) that we believe fit best with our purpose statement which reads in part "to provide equipment, grants and other support services to persons or community organizations in the Marsh Harbour vicinity for the benefit of the cruising community". The cruising community will benefit most if the area can become Open for Business as quick as possible. Then cruisers can travel safely to the area and further infuse the economy of the Abacos.
Scott Coles
Commodore
Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club
http://www.rmhyc.com