Tollycraft Boating Club Milestone

Almost 30 years ago, the Tollycraft Boating Club was officially formed with by-laws, bridge officers and a board. And Tollys. Lots of Tollys!

As more Tollycraft owners joined, Tollyclub member numbers were established to keep track of them and their Tollys.

From 0001 – 1000

The first one, TBC0001, was assigned to R.M “Tolly” Tollefson.

And last month, the club reached a membership milestone as number TBC1000 was assigned to new members Mike Bohannon & Stephanie Bailey and their 1985 Tolly 37.

A Family Tolly with a Twist

Mike and Stephanie’s Tolly story is a family affair. Stephanie’s dad owned a 1985 Tolly 37 named Captain Cindy. Among the cruises Stephanie and her dad, Richard Bailey, took together was a trip to Alaska around 2001.

Then 30 years ago, Richard and Cindy sold Captain Cindy to Don and Kathy Carter who renamed the Tolly Dem Bones.

Don and Kathy (TBC0096) were regulars at the annual Tollyclub Rendezvous and thanks to their meticulous care, Dem Bones was either named Best in Show or in the running every year.

Last year, Don and Kathy made the difficult decision to sell Dem Bones. And as fate would have it, Mike and Stephanie saw listing and brought their Tolly back into their family. For Stephanie it is extra special as her Dad passed away several years ago.

Now named Final Inspection, the Tolly has returned to the Tollyclub and is already exploring Desolation Sound and other favourite destinations.

Mike and Stephanie on their first trip in the San Juans Islands

Final Inspection in Desolation Sound this past summer.

Stephanie with her Dad in Alaska circa 2001.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Curious about those early Tollyclub membership numbers? A look back reveals many Past Commodores and current Tollyclub members:

TBC0002: David & Pamela Ellard – first Tollyclub Commodore (1995)
TBC0003: Bill & Mary Bayliss – Honorary Member
TBC0004: Leonard and Penny Almo (Jubilee) – current Tollyclub members
TBC0007: Don & Kaye Ballew – Tollyclub Commodore (2002)
TBC0010: Bill & Darlene Coburn (II Knotty) – current Tollyclub members
TBC0011: Pete & Rosemary Collins (Sun Days) – current Tollyclub members
TBC0012: Norm Culbert – Tollyclub Commodore (2006)
TBC0015: Dan & Krissy Eastlick – Tollyclub Commodore (2003)
TBC0018: Douglas & Candy Filer – Tollyclub Commodore (1998)
TBC0021: Thomas & Bonnie Foti (Special F/X) – current Tollyclub members
TBC0024: Howard Glazer – three-time Tollyclub Commodore (1997, 2000, 2001)
TBC0033: Mary LaFleur & John Gothie (Woman to Blame) – Honorary Member
TBC0038: Donald & Karen Manning (Arctaurus) – current Tollyclub members
TBC0048: Gary & Jan Nelson (Done Working) – current Tollyclub members
TBC0045: Ken & Rheta Pearson – Past Commodores (1989 & 2005)
TBC0054: Buck & Pat Strong (Obsession) – current Tollyclub members who purchased Obsession from Don & Shawnie Kaminski (TBC0029)
TBC0055: Marc & Lois Talley – Honorary Member
TBC0062: Lee & Sue Worthy – Past Commodore (2004)
TBC0063: Mark & Kathryn Carlstrom (Arius) – current Tollyclub members

On behalf of the Tollycraft Boating Club, welcome to Mike and Stephanie and thank-you to everyone who is, and has been a member, and those serve the club in so many ways.

Here’s to the next 1,000!!