An evening of elegance, celebration and tradition marked Indian Creek Yacht Club’s annual Commodore’s Ball on Saturday, November 7. Members welcomed new commodore Steve Young and recognized outgoing commodore Lou Frank and his wife, Nancy.
Held at Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club, the celebration brought members and guests together for an evening of fine dining, music and dancing. The clubhouse reflected the theme, “Follow the Tide, Imagine the Journey.”
The theme, celebrated Frank’s lifelong love of boating and the many adventures he and Nancy have enjoyed exploring the Chesapeake Bay, reported Alan Pitts. The ballroom featured decorated tables, each named for a special bay destination the Franks had visited during their travels.
During the traditional Change of Watch ceremony, the ship’s bell was rung eight times, symbolizing the completion of one watch and the beginning of another. This tradition marked the transition of leadership from Frank to Young and new bridge officers vice commodore Rob Brown, rear commodore Beth Overholt, fleet captain Jay Wallin, port captain John Carmack, sailing master Joe Ogden, secretary Tami Mccauley and treasurer Bill Bickel…..
