Harlem Yacht Club Kicks off Season 138 with virtual Going Into Commission (GIC) Ceremony
Updated: Jun 6, 2020
On Saturday, May 30, 2020, HYC raised its flags and fired a salute to formally kick off our 138th sailing season. Due to the global pandemic, the traditional Going into Commission ceremony was revamped to maintain social distancing and comply with current restrictions on gatherings.
Four Flag Officers, immediate Past Commodore, senior Active Past Commodore and Launch Supervisor gathered at the flag mast. In addition to traditional uniforms, the participants wore masks and gloves, and observed CDC distancing recommendations. Other than three members who were asked to record the ceremony, no other club members were in attendance.
Trustee Anthony Rosco, Senior Active PC, raised the American flag. Peter Trunfio, PC, raised the Club burgee (as the most junior PC) and our Flag Officers hoisted their flags of office: Commodore Frank Cavacini, Vice Commodore Peter Green, Rear Commodore Ellen Murphy, Secretary Douglas McCormick. Our Treasurer, George Morstatt’s flag was raised by Douglas McCormick as well.
Following the flag raising, a cannon salute was fired by PC Rosco and Commodore Frank Cavacini delivered brief remarks. Finally, we toasted to the season!
For those of you who may have missed the ceremony, you watch it now by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/R_PXEdk0MDs
And here are some images from the unique, pandemic style festivities...
Contemplative Commodore, Frank Cavacini, before the ceremony.
Commodore Cavacini consulting with our camera man, Paul Beaudin.
Let the festivities begin as senior Active Past Commodore, Anthony Rosco, leads the way for PC Peter Trunfio, Commodore Frank Cavacini, Vice Commodore Peter Green, Rear Commodore Ellen Murphy and Secretary Doug McCormick.
Commodore Frank Cavacini raises his flag.
Vice Commodore Peter Green raises his flag.
Rear Commodore Ellen Murphy raises her flag.
Secretary Doug McCormick approaching to raise his flag with Commodore Cavacini, PC Peter Trunfio and Senior PC Anthony Rosco looking on while Dave is ready to assist.
Our officers give their attention to members were cheering from the water!
Our beloved Commodore, Frank Cavacini, gives his remarks. Back row, L-R: Secretary Doug McCormick, Rear Commodore Ellen Murphy and Vice Commodore Peter Green.
Cheers from Secretary Doug McCormick (far left), Rear Commodore Ellen Murphy, Vice Commodore Peter Green, PC Peter Trunfio and Senior PC Anthony Rosco (far right)
Glorious flags mark the beginning of (not just) another season.
Secretary Doug McCormick (far left), Rear Commodore Ellen Murphy, Vice Commodore Peter Green, Commodore Frank Cavacini, PC Peter Trunfio and Senior PC Anthony Rosco (far right)
The deck, while lovely, looks a bit different than any other GIC or GOC!
A fun, little, social distanced toast to the 138th season at HYC!
PC Peter Trunfio and lovely Lesley Brough spontaneously stepped in to narrate the event (a far cry from her usual party attire but still, she is exquisite!)
Yours truly, Wendy Weinberg Beaudin
Happy Summer Season 138!