Diana Dean found some colourful candy canes in some not-so-traditional flavours.

Fleet captain Dennis Dean served up the hot dogs to hungry passengers, including the NS News' own Gail Snelgrove.

Avon Dykeman and Ron Snelgrove were on board along with their respective spouses and families.

It was a night for families. Clockwise from left: mom Signey Sayer, grandpa Bill Ireland, dad Rob Sayer and three-year-old Jordan Sayer.

I thought that chili was homemade. Yacht club member Patricia Hunt was busy giving away the chef's secrets.

Catherine Dean was busy in the galley with her chili and beans.

Kids never seem to mind if its raining or not. From left: eight-year-old Jill Thomas, five-year-old Marianne and ten-year-old Ben.

Lucky elevens. Larisa Sanders (left) and Jacklyn Simington are friends who are also the same age.

Thirteen-year-old Tiana McLachlan (left) and her friend Kimberly Trainor sometimes spend time on Tiana's grandfather's boat.

Scott Milne (left) and Colleen McLachlan are both members. Colleen and her family have been members for close to 25 years.

They said they were "here for the food". From left: Ashley Thomas, Trisha Nelson and Amanda Tellier.

Ron Stevenson has been a member at the club for close to 14 years. He is the captain on his boat, the "Top Seed Too".

A little rain never hurt anyone. Katie McGivney (left) and Alex Dean watched movies as they waiting fo the boats and the fireworks.