Fleet Captain's Report
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February 2010LET'S GO CRUISING, QUEEN CITY!
People have told me that "Queen City doesn't do much cruising, which is why I belong to fill-in-the-blank yacht club." Well, for those of you who like to cruise, we've planned a full schedule for you, and I hope you will join us. Our schedule includes one more land cruise and a bunch of water cruises. Since the New Year is a good time to do some planning, here are the dates of the remaining cruises for your calendar.
February 27 - Have you ever been on a wine tour and wished you didn't have to be the "designated driver?” On Feb. 27, we'll do the driving for you as we tour some of the top wineries in Woodinville. A luxury limo or bus will pick us up and deliver us home to QCYC. We'll have some snacks and activities along the way. The cost will be about $45 per person, depending on how many sign up. If more sign up, the price goes down! Reservations are a MUST by February 20th: please make your check out to me for $45. If the price goes down, we will refund the difference. Bring your friends -- especially those are interested in QCYC.
March 20-21 - We head to a "mystery" location for a "mystery cruise" including a "mystery" to be solved. What part will you play?
April 17-18 - Gary Halverson will guide our way to the Daffodil Cruise in Tacoma. This is the cruise that includes Tacoma YC's famous hospitality and challenging games.
May 15-16 - How long has it been since you've been to Brownsville? Did you know there is a world class underwater museum nearby, and a gourmet smoked meat store within walking distance - not to mention inexpensive fuel, great walks, and the potential for a "cook's night out?”
June 18-19 - This weekend is a cruise to the world class Edmonds Art Festival. I need to know as soon as possible so we can secure our reservation. If we are unable to secure Edmonds, our default will be Kingston.
July 24-25 - We head north to Port Ludlow for a "beach party barbecue." We'll supply the meat, you provide the side dishes. Earlier in the day, you can hop on the bus for a quick visit to Port Townsend.
August 15-28 - Finally, we've had a load of people tell us they haven't been to the South Sound for a looong time. Well, this summer is a good time to go. And Queen City is a good group to go with. Our itinerary will include Bremerton, Blake Island (and the salmon dinner), Tacoma, Gig Harbor (for a wagon wheel), Filucy Bay (Longbranch), Fair Harbor, Jarrell's Cove and Olympia. What's down there? Crabbing, world class floating and non-floating museums, plays, great restaurants, a fabulous farmer's market, good anchorages, great golf courses, fishing, interesting places to tour, some friendly competitions and get-togethers, and a LOT of relaxing. If you are thinking about the long cruise, please let me know so I can keep you in the planning loop.
Larry Dubia
Fleet Captain
