Saturday, November 14, 2026
The Trophy Goes To: “Hat and Horses” event sponsor Gillian Hamer presents a trophy to Leena Gagarshina for having the most creative hat.
Daily Double Winner: Yacht Club member Irina Lilja reacts as Club Chairman Dave Everitt announces she won the top prize for picking the first and second place horses.
Best Derby Day Hat Awards went to (from left) Dan McElaney, most humorous; Irina Lilja, most original; Karenna Dewitt, most elegant; Commodore Lois Dixon, best nautical theme; and Leena Gagarshina, most creative hat. Submitted by Jon Holt
The Marco Island Yacht Club held its 2nd Annual “Hats and Horses” Kentucky Derby Day Celebration. This year’s theme was
“Run for the Roses” and participants enjoyed Derby Day Mint Juleps and hors d’oeuvres as they handicapped the race and made their bets. Following the race, everyone enjoyed an Old Kentucky Home dinner topped off with a slice of Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie.
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