By 1961, Sam and Jo Weaver had established Weaver Brothers Boat Yard, a marine repair facility with 25 boat slips. This was the beginning of Weaver's Marine. During the summer, the boat owners at Weaver's, being a congenial group, often got together for informal Saturday evening pier parties. They soon agreed that the creation of a boating club would be in their best interest.
The core group of Riverside organizers included Sam Weaver, Guy Corcoran, Ed Cummings, Ed Earley, and Dave Altvater. This group met on March 11, 1961 and formulated a plan for establishing a boat club. The Johnson house, that had recently been added to the marina property became Riverside's base of operation and by late 1961, the club was chartered.
Ed Earley became Riverside's first Commodore in 1963 and held the club's inaugural Opening Day. During the ceremony, the club's burgee, designed by Jo Ann Dvorak, (Sam and Jo's daughter), was proudly hoisted for the first time. Since that time, Riverside has had
over 40 Commodores to lead the club in it's current direction, several Commodores serving more than one term in office. It has not always been easy and there have been challenges; however, decisions by the members are made for the best interest of the club and not the few. Cruising the Bay is a very important part of the summer, so much so, that a weeklong cruise is planned every year. Many ports around the Bay, including other yacht clubs are visited which extends the circle of friendship. The club also has dinners at the club monthly in the winter months to get members out for an evening of fun.
