Cobb Island Yacht Club

The wait is over! Every year, PRYCA members wait for the unveiling of the Cobb Island Yacht Club (CIYC) Summer Kickoff Scavenger Hunt Necklace. This year’s unveiling was held at CIYC’s Bridge meeting in February. Unanimously, the CIYC Bridge approved of this year’s Scavenger Hunt necklace, event schedule, and theme “The Tail of the Osprey”. This year’s hunt will include themes such as patriotism, memories of the 1920s-1930s in Southern Maryland, Prohibition, and our favorite bird of prey…..the Osprey.  As you look at the necklace pictured you will note that there are many new limited edition handmade beads to collect. Remember, those of you lucky enough to have attended the PRYCA COW in January, have already received your first handmade Sand Dollar bead for your necklace.  

The 2011 CIYC SKO plans currently include the following:

• Meet and greet at Captains hour. Dress is casual. We are encouraging everyone to wear their yacht club T-shirts.
• The Best Dressed Boat contest’s theme is “Patriotism”.
• This year, we have a new glass bead inspired by one of our boat-in visitors from last year. It is the famous Florida Bird of prey known as the “Ralph”.
• Boat Inspections will be performed that day by the Power Squadron. This is also a great educational experience for the kids!
• View an 18th century stained glass angel whose origins are laced with heavenly urban legends.   
• History of Southern Maryland’s struggle with Prohibition and our famous Rye Whiskey
• “White Lightening” tasting.
• Calm seas will allow participants to watch the banding of a resident Sea Hawk family, or as they are more commonly known, Osprey.
• Captains and their crews will be challenged with our local “Rum Running” course. While knowledge of watercraft navigation is helpful, this course has been designed for the most inexperienced crews.   No need to bring your dinghy’s ashore, they will be provided for you.
• For your entertainment we have a band that will allow the closet musicians and singers in the PRYCA to perform and show off their talents. Bring your instrument if you have one!
• Annual Cobb Neck King/Queen Crab Cook Off. Entering and wining the contest is the only way to win the coveted “Jeweled Crab Bead.” Nine contestants will submit their favorite Blue Crab dishes for tasting as each contestant vies for the best crab dish in the Cobb Neck area. Should any PRYCA member wish to submit their dish for consideration on that day, please contact Linda Riggs, owner of the Cobb Island Gallery and Coffee Shop. The field of entrants is limited to nine applicants on a first come basis beginning on April 1, 2011. Interested applicants should contact Linda directly at lindariggs@comcast.net  or write her at Linda Riggs, P.O. Box 70; Cobb Island, MD 20625. Note this event is also a fund raiser for the local food bank and donations will be $8.00 per person.
• Pig Roast
• Kayak adventure with our local naturalist. Make sure to bring your Kayaks for this adventure.

Please consider joining the CIYC in “The Tail of the Osprey”, an adventure in Island heritage, navigational skills, and the life of the Osprey. Registrations have already begun. For a copy of the registration form, click here.  We look forward to meeting many new friends and renewing past friendships at this year’s event.