Complete with a Project Update from Robin's Nest! |
February, 2025 |
Keels & Wheels Registration Open, Launch Crew Needed
Message from SWACBS president, Lindy Robinson: Registration is now open for the 2025 Keels & Wheels show to be held the first weekend in May. See the website at keels-wheels.com for information and to register. The registration process will occur in two parts this year. When you initially sign up, go to the "Entrants" tab and select "Concours Application". You will be sent to an external app called mygarage. You will input your initial information there. Once the committee approves your application you will be sent an e-mail with a link to put in the remainder of your information, make your other selections for additional tickets and dinner reservations and the like; and make your payment. If you have any questions about or difficulty with the process, please call Lindy Robinson at 281-732-2081. This year, the car folks are highlighting "Exotic Cars" and on the boat side we are highlighting "Texas Made Boats" with specific focus on Glastron, Yellow Jacket, Lone Star & Chrysler, Holmes, and Helton boats. If you have a boat that is of a different make but manufactured in Texas please indicate that when you do the initial portion of the registration. |
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To serve on the launch crew, please send David Kanally an email. Launch crew members report on Thursday, May 1 by 6 p.m. for the briefing. Work on the ramp begins at 7:30 a.m. Friday. |
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Lake Conroe Rendezvous Set for April 12!
Lisa Robinson has the 2025 Lake Conroe Rendezvous scheduled for April 12th at the Seven Coves Resort on Lake Conroe. This date was set following a poll of WBA and SWACBS members. You can download a detailed description of the event here. |
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You can download the Conroe Registration Form here. If you have any questions, you can call Lindy Robinson at 281-732-2081, or better yet you can contact Lisa at 281-732-3741. This will be the fourth annual Conroe RendezvousLet's have a great turnout for this early season event! |
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Donated Yellow Jackets to Keep Shop Busy!
WBA member Danny Beaver of Pottsboro has donated his 1955 Yellow Jacket Capri, "Last Straw" to the WBA. Barney Gulley has agreed to store it for a little while up in the Texoma area until shop space is available to begin restoration. Let David Kanally know if you're interested in working on these boats at the shop! |
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Jim Bob Airhart (Jetta's brother) has offered his grandad's 1957 YJ Riviera to the club. This baby has a Merc 75 6-cylinder outboard, and will be a real screamer. Looking for help to make a run to Belton to pick her up and bring her to the shop as early as this coming week. This will a great opportunity to hone our restoration skills! |
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The January 16 monthly meeting of the WBA featured a detailed discussion of events already on the 2025 Calendar of Events as well as ideas for additional get-togethers and rendezvous. Our new VP, Craig Godfrey, did a good job of reviewing the calendar with the group. You can always check the calendar of events on the WBA website. Craig also invited Coast Guard Auxiliary representative Jim McGraw of the Lake Grapevine Flotilla to give the club an overview of the history and mission of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Jim is a retired college professor, and his presentation skills were evident in his enthusiastic, thorough and informative talk. |
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