Pacific Northwest Cruise-In-Company

 

August 27 - September 7, 2009

 

     
Joint Cruise with the Seattle Yacht Club in the Pacific Northwest:

The New York Yacht Club and the Seattle Yacht Club (SYC) are planning a joint cruise in SYC’s home waters next summer: August 27 –September 7, 2009.  This will be a unique opportunity for Club members to explore the spectacular San Juan Islands of Washington State and the Gulf Islands of British Columbia in company with knowledgeable local yachtsmen. Highlights may include stops at a number of private islands, Victoria, B.C., home of the famous Butchart Gardens, and a chance to learn about traditional Northwest Coast native culture from local experts. 

 

CRUISE INFORMATION PACKET

 

NYYC Winter 2008-2009 Magazine Article

 

Expressions of interest or questions should be directed to Daniela Burton in the Sailing Office: burtond@nyyc.org.

 

CRUISE PLAN
 
27 August – Thursday
Arrival and Kickoff Reception at Seattle Yacht Club
·         Arrival in Seattle
·         Pick up rental car for one way drop in Bellingham/Anacortes, or airport shuttle
·         Check in to hotel of choice
·         Cocktail/Dinner Reception and Skippers briefing at Seattle Yacht Club Mainstation
 
28 August – Friday
Charter Preparations in Anacortes or Bellingham
·         Rental car or Shuttle bus to Anacortes/Bellingham
·         Provisioning
·         Charter yacht orientation/load yachts
·         Bellingham charter’s dinner at a nearby restaurant (wine courtesy of NW Explorations)
·         Sleep aboard yachts as available; otherwise in local hotels
 
29 August – Saturday
Anacortes/Bellingham to West Sound, Orcas Is. (14 nm)
·         Charter yacht orientation/load yachts
·         09:00-14:00: Underway for West Sound (Double Island)
·         At anchor and rafting
·         Greenbox on shore
·         Dinner onboard individual yachts
Note: a “Greenbox” is an SYC traditional potluck cocktail hour
 
30 August – Sunday
West Sound to Stuart Island (11 nm)
  •          08:30 Morning announcements VHF ch. 74
·         Underway to Stuart Island
·         At anchor in Reid or Prevost Harbor
·         Afternoon hike to Turn Point Light            
                   and/or
possible tour of nearby Johns Island and Northeast Coast native art and buildings; (transport by dinghy or Camp Nor’wester logistics barge)
·         Dinner aboard yachts
 31 August – Monday
Stuart Island to Victoria, B.C. (25 nm)
·         08:30 Morning announcements VHF ch. 74
·         09:00 underway for Victoria via Baynes Passage (s.t. currents)
·         Dockage at reserved Inner Harbour slips below Empress Hotel
·         Clear Customs
·         Greenbox on dock
  
1 September – Tuesday
Lay Day, Victoria
·         At Empress docks, inner Harbour
·         Tour Butchart Gardens
·         Tour Provincial Museum
·         Tour Victoria shops and restaurants
·         Afternoon Tea at the Empress
·         Carriage Tour Rides (Parks, homes, views)
·         Greenbox on dock
 
2 September – Wednesday 
Victoria to Ganges, Saltspring Island (36nm)
  • 08:30 Morning announcements VHF ch. 74
·         09:00 underway for Ganges in Canadian Gulf Islands
                   SYC Vessels will use (in part) SYC docks
                   NYYC and overflow SYC will use open commercial slips
·         Shopping in town
·         Cocktail Party at Hastings House
·         Dinner on own from restaurant guide/list
 
3 September – Thursday
Ganges to Montague Harbour, Galiano Island (6nm)
  •          08:30 Morning announcements VHF ch. 74
·         Underway at will to Montague Harbour
·         Weather permitting: sunflower raft
·         “Progressive Greenbox” (by dinghy or around sunflower); dinner on yachts
 
4 September – Friday
Montague Harbour to Roche Harbor (19nm)  
·         08:30 Morning announcements VHF ch. 74
·         Underway at will for U.S. waters and Roche Harbor, San Juan Island
·         Clear Customs
·         At anchor, Roche Harbor or dockage at Roche Harbor Marina (SYC yachts at Henry Island)
·         Greenbox cocktails and BBQ Wind-Up Dinner at SYC Henry Island Outstation
         
5 September – Saturday
Roche Harbor and Environs – Lay Day
  •          Cruise disbands
·         Remain at Roche Harbor Marina or swing around to anchor in Garrison or Westcott Bay (see also the note on travel to charter bases below)
·         Day Sailing if breeze permits
·         Take dinghies around to English Camp, Garrison Bay
·         Explore the Nature Sculpture Park
·         Dinner ashore or aboard boats
         
N.B.: some charters may be due for return by noon, 6 September, in Anacortes or Bellingham. Rather than a second night at Roche Harbor, yachts (particularly sailboats) may be well-served to begin their easting on Saturday, given the distances involved.
6 September – Sunday
Roche Harbor (or?) to Anacortes/Bellingham   (26nm)/(30nm)
·         08:00 underway for return to charter bases by noon, possibly from anchorages east of Roche Harbor
·         Empty and clean vessels
·         Travel to SeaTac area hotels for Monday Flights (one way rental or airport shuttles)
 
7 September – Monday – Labor Day
Travel Day for NYYC members
 
ALTERNATE CRUISE PLAN FOR CHARTERS ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 7
 
Note:  Some charters may require (e.g. NW Explorations) or allow a charter period at least through Monday, September 7.
 
6 September – Sunday
·         Underway at will to choice of Echo Bay, Sucia Island (15 nm), or Blind Bay    
·         Shaw Island (11nm) or Hunter Bay, Lopez Sound (19 nm), to position for return to charter bases on 7 September
·         At anchor as above
 
7 September – Monday
Return to Anacortes/Bellingham Charter Bases
·         08:00 underway for return to Anacortes/Bellingham by noon
·         Empty and clean vessels
·         Travel to SeaTac area hotels for Tuesday flights (one wa
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