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Barrier Islands Seminar & Holiday Party
On Saturday, Boat Club and Boat Care Members enjoyed listening to Coastal Geologist Frank Marshall’s presentation on barrier islands. The venue was Bradley Creek Yacht Club. Susan Foerster decorated the Clubhouse, setting a festive ambience for the holiday celebration! Frank captivated the audience with interesting facts about the formation, history, dynamics, shaping and future of the islands. Our prior observations have been what we saw on the surface. Frank left us with an appreciation of what goes under the surface and behind the scenes. Some interesting takeaways from the presentations were. Where all the sand came from in the first place. How ocean currents, winter weather and storms affect the beach. How shells, which do not grow in the ocean, end up on the beach. How the color of the grain affects the sex of a hatching sea turtle. Thanks to all our members who support our Boat Club. You make it possible for us all to enjoy our wonderful coastal environment!
Barrier Islands Seminar & Holiday Party
Boat Club and Boat Care members gathered at Bradley Creek Yacht Club for Coastal Geologist Frank Marshall’s presentation on barrier islands. Susan Foerster decorated the clubhouse for the holiday celebration, creating a festive setting for the evening. Frank shared fascinating insight into how barrier islands form, change, and continue to be shaped by currents, weather, storms, and time. Members learned where beach sand comes from, how shells make their way onto the beach, and even how sand color can affect sea turtle hatchlings. Thank you to all of our members for your support and for helping make events like this possible.
