April 2026 Palisade Boat Club Newsletter
April 2026 Palisade Boat Club Newsletter
AHOY, THE FLOAT IS IN FOR THE SEASON
Photo credit: Jason McGinnis
Member Randy Gunnell reports the float went in the water on Sunday April 5th. After last year's Memorial Day launch of the float (given some needed repairs), it's very exciting to get back to an early opening to the season!
As usual, this was all thanks to the dedication of a bunch of club members! Over a couple of days the crew included: Alan, Anton, Chris Grieco, Chris Thomas, Ed Haller, Eddie Moroch, Francisco, Greg, James Sexton, Jason, Les, Randy, Roel, Taylor, and Tracy.
We saw an opportunity to get the float in once the weather cleared up and the tides were in our favor, so we took it. Check out the pictures that Tracy took of the work crew and Jason took of before and after views below.
WORK PARTY REPORT
Tracy reports that our April 11th work party had beautiful weather and a great turnout. We were able to clean both the inside and the outside of the club!
Thank you to everyone who showed up and put in a great effort. The club looks and smells great!
Big thanks to the work party crew: Andrew, Chris Grieco, Chris Thomas, Eddie, Fin, James Sexton, Jay, Lucas, Mike, Randy, Roel, Ryan, Sean, Taylor, and Tracy.
Over multiple days Les, helped by Roel and Tracy, removed a concrete slab outside the house and plan to put gravel in its place.
Two new rungs were made and donated by Francisco Martin, with Tracy assisting on the installation. Pics from Jason McGinnis.
Sean replaced an ice damaged mooring after our cold winter damaged one. Pics from Jason McGinnis.
CLUB BEAUTIFICATION
What makes our club special is the care that members show each and every day. Big thanks to Steve, Jorge, and Eddie who donated a new pool table cover. Thank you!
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE!
We’ve got talent! Check out the latest performance pics from members Jay Moran playing at the South Side Athletic Club (right) and Matt O’Keefe playing at The Hastings Tennis Club (left).
SIGN UP NOW FOR OUR 2026 FUNDRAISERS
We have a great lineup of fundraisers this year. As the dates near, we will send out additional details over email. If you'd like to get involved please contact Tracy Broome.
Refreshments will be served at all events and drinks will be available for sale. We will also have a 50/50 raffle and prize giveaways, so come and join us for some fun!
Check out the photos from our Ceramics Workshop fundraiser with member Tatjana Kunst on April 19th. It’s clear that our members take the FUN in fundraising seriously!
Special thanks to Chris Grieco for donating pizza and garlic knots for the event! And more special thanks to Roel for donating his 50/50 raffle winnings back to the club!
IMPORTANT MEMBER INFO
RECYCLING REMINDER: The recycling bins at the club are only for deposit cans that will be returned for the deposit to benefit the club. All other recycling must be carried out by the members bringing it in, similar to ordinary garbage.
REMINDER: Work hours for 2026 can be entered here, the link is also on our website.
GET YOUR FREE COAST GUARD WATERPROOF WATERCRAFT DECAL: Not only are these good to have in case of a lost boat, but they help us ID boats in the house. Get your free decals here.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To contribute photos and stories to the newsletter, please email: PBC-newsletter@jamesmumm.org.
Visit the Palisade Boat Club website: https:/thepalisadeboatclub.com/
The Palisade Boat Club
3 Warburton Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 10706
United States
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