Commodore's Cruise Details

It's nearly time to head north to the Gulf Islands for our longest cruise of the season! We're keeping things simple and relaxed this year with a focus on having fun.

We need confirmed numbers for several of our activities and meals so please add your name to the sign up sheet in the office ASAP if you haven't already done so. If you have any questions, you can email or call Vanessa at 941-4141.

Each port on the cruise has its own blog posting. Scroll all the way down the page to get the information for all of the ports and activities.

Here's a quick look at what you'll be expected to contribute food-wise if attending all the ports:

• Appetizer for 1st night at Brentwood Bay (Friday, 7/10)
• "Heavy" appetizer for 1st night at Telegraph Harbor (Tue, 7/14)
• Appetizer for 1st night at Nanaimo (Thursday, 7/16)

Items you may want to have on board for our activities:

• waterproof barrier to sit on if attending the fireworks in Butchart Garden
• flashlight or spotlight to use when returning to anchorage or marina after the fireworks
• lightweight chairs to take ashore or use on docks

Brentwood Bay/Tod Inlet, July 10th & 11th

Hosted by port captains Commodore Bill Veselka with his first mate Jeanice

Moorage is available at either Brentwood Bay Lodge marina or on the anchor raft with other club members in Tod Inlet. There's generally plenty of room to anchor independantly in Tod Inlet, too.

• If staying in the marina, call on channel 66A for slip assignment.
• Pay particular attention to your charts upon entrance to the bay as there are underwater hazards (all marked)
• If mooring in the anchor raft, call SBYC on channel 72 once you enter Tod inlet and our rafting assistants will provide instructions.

Friday, 7/10

5:30 pm: Happy Hour, Pirate-Style. We'll dinghy ashore in Tod Inlet to enjoy the free-flowing, infamous "pirate's grog" prepared by John & Judy Carr.

• Bring an appie to share and, if grog isn't your quaff of choice, BYOB
• We'll have tables set up but you may want to bring a chair, too

Saturday 7 /11

Daytime: You're on your own to enjoy the amenities at the luxurious Brentwood Bay Lodge or tour beautiful Butchart Garden (admission fee is $28.00 canadian or approx $24.25 usd)

6:30 pm: We'll gather at the Italian Fountain inside Butchart Gardens for our gourmet picnic dinner.

• Beverage service is available either before the picnic baskets are handed out or during the meal.
• We'll be eating on the lawn or, if the weather isn't ideal, we'll be seated at tables alongside the fountains. There is an $8.00 (usd) charge per person for the meal, exclusive of beverages.

10:00 pm: Fireworks!

• You may wish to bring a blanket or small plastic sheet (tablecloths work well) to spread on the lawn to both reserve your spot and keep dry.
• Also, don't forget how dark it will be on the dinghy ride back to our boats - packing a flashlight may be a good idea.

Montague Harbor, July 12th & 13th

Hosted by port captains Jim and Betty Foster

Moorage is available in either the Montague Harbor Marina or in the anchorage or on the Provencial Park buoys at the north end of the anchorage.

Sunday, 7/12
5:30 pm: Dinner on the dock.

• The club will provide salad, lasagne and garlic bread.
• You will need to bring plates and utensils.
• BYOB.

Monday, 7/13
Daytime: You're on your own to explore the harbor, walk the lovely Provencial Park beaches, take a kayak tour, go golfing, rent a moped or dinghy around.

Afternoon (time tba): It's time to put your dinghy skills to use and join in the Blindfold Dinghy Race!

• Any and all participants welcomed
• tasty prizes to be won
• friendly spectators to cheer you on!!!

From 5:00 pm-ish onwards: Hungry? Feel like having BBQ ribs, a burger, fish and chips or something more exotic?

• Starting at 4:55 pm and departing every 30 minutes (they've added extra bus runs just for us), you can hop on the bus and take a trip over Blueberry Hill to the Hummingbird Pub. Outdoor dining, horseshoe games, funky island atmosphere .... It's all very "Galiano."

• If you had something a little "finer" in mind for your dining adventure, just walk up the hill to La Berengerie, a reservation-only restaurant. Cozy, acclaimed and interesting, here's the website though you'll have the visit the place in person to take a look at the menu.

Port of Telegraph Harbor, July 14th & 15th

Hosted by port team Dianne Dailey & Bob Doupe', Chris & Darlene Dailey, Peggy & Doug Duehning

Feeling the recession?

Don't go into depression.

We know your pockets are not deep.

So Telegraph Harbor port is "On the Cheap."

On the 14th arrive after one.

Relax or create your own fun.

"Heavy" appetizers members will share.

Five o'clock, please be there.

Wednesday morning - lattes for free.

The vessel Rejoice is the place to be.

Bring your own cup and a smile.

If there is room, stay awhile.

Wednesday is an unscheduled day.

You are on your own to go play.

Your dinner tonight is subsidized by SBYC.

Great cuisine - almost free!

We offer salmon or steak to BBQ.

You cook it the way you want to.

We ask that you provide your own tableware.

Six thirty - please be there.

There's one more thing we ask of you.

Please bring a "saving" hint or two.

Share your idea to save on time or money.

It can be useful or even funny.

Those helpful "saving" hints can be

for our use on land or on sea.

We'll collect them all on Wednesday night.

And post them later on our website.

For those of you who don't have the time

to glean instructions from this rhyme,

we'll list again what you should reap

about Telegraph Harbor "On the Cheap."

Tuesday, 7/14:
Arrive after 1:00 pm at Telegraph Harbor Marina. Call on 66A for docking instructions

5:00 pm: BYOB Happy Hour. Bring a heavy appie to share. YOYO for dinner.

Wednesday, 7/15,
8:00 - 10:00am: Lattes from Capt. Doug on "Rejoice". Bring your own cup

Daytime: Indulge in a day off, take a walk, catch the ferry to Chemanius, row the dinghy through the Cut, eat an ice cream cone .... you're on your own!

5:30 pm: BYOB Happy Hour. Club supplies munchies

6:30 pm: Dinner. The BBQ and the steaks and salmon will be waiting along with salad, baked potato and dessert. You get to BBQ to your own taste

• Bring your own plates and tableware
• BYOB
• Bring your time or money "saving" hint. Be prepared to read it to the group.

Port of Nanaimo, July 16th & 17th

Hosted by the port team of Roland & Nancy Miller, Shelley & Joe Pickett, Jill & Greg Reid and Dana & Bill Nelson

• FYI: Slack current at Dodd Narrows occurs at 12:07pm on Thursday, July 16th, changing to an ebb current with a max ebb of 3.2 knots at 2:46 pm.
• Upon arrival in Nanaimo, contact the Port Authority on channel 67 for a slip assignment. Once you have the slip assignment, contact SBYC on channel 72 for dock assistance.

Thursday, July 16th

5:30 pm: BYOB Happy Hour. Bring an appie (light snacks provided by SBYC)

Friday, July 17th

9:00 am: Continental breakfast on the dock. Bring your own coffee.
5:00 pm: Discussion time for those planning on cruising further north. Bring tips, suggestions, or questions to share
6:00 pm: Dinghy Dock Pub for dinner. Open seating both inside (with music) or out (where you can watch other boats). You can take your dinghy over to the pub or take the small ferry.

Friday Harbor Cruise Photos

Past Commodore reporting for duty, Sir!



Professor Plum & his beautiful bivalves



SBYC's burger boy (Russ Roberts)



Port Captain Don Haas (aka hot dog daddy)



Water Wagon Wenches



Mystery Hunt winners "Team Opus"



SBYC ruled the breakwater!



Our weekend cruise to Friday Harbor was one for the record books; 30 boats, 64 members (plus a few who come for Saturday only), phenomenal weather and food, food, food!

Let's give a HUGE thank you to Port Captains Cherry & Don Haas and their port team of Walt & Linda Gromada, George & Adrean Harris, JB & Bob Taylor, Dana & Bill Nelson and Peggy & Russ Roberts. You guys know how to throw a party!

Friday Harbor Cruise, June 12 - 14

Port hosts Cherry and Don Haas with their terrific team have organized a fun, relaxing (and tasty!) way for us to enjoy Friday Harbor over the weekend of June 12 - 14.

We have over 30 boats signed up and have run out of room on the dock! If you haven't signed up yet, give Vanessa a call at 941-4141.

Here's the information from the Cruise Packet (hard copies can also be found in "The Box"). Click on each link for the entire packet.

• Schedule of activities
• Friday Harbor marina map
• Friday Harbor marina info
• Friday Harbor restaurant info
• Tide information via Saltwater Tides website