Boating club hosts anniversary gala
The Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power Squadron hosted its 50th Anniversary Gala on Feb. 25 at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel, kicking off the club’s year-long celebration. Themed “Thanks for the Memories,” there was memorabilia on display, including albums, a club timeline, displays and a slideshow of the club’s history. Past Cmdr. Fay Carney emceed the program. Presented by District 22 Cmdr. Ron Jones, Greg Anderson was named Instructor of the Year for redesigning the Safe Boating Course at The Sanibel School. The “passing of flag” took place as the most senior past commander present, Robert Healey, passed the commander’s flag to the newest one, George May. The 2025 bridge officers were also presented with their positions’ flags. Distinguished guests included founding member Porter Goss and Sanibel Mayor Richard Johnson, whose father-in-law was a founding member. Event supporters included: Bank of the Islands as anchor sponsor; Michal and Jan Barbour, George May and Joanne Heroy-Giller, and Dick and Gloria Waterhouse as burgee sponsors; Mary, Fred and John with the Bondurant Team as chart sponsor; and Billy’s Bikes, Janna Braun, Jenni Bateman Creative Fine Arts, Vicki Ross, Kelly and John Seaman, and the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa as in-kind sponsors.