SHILSHOLE BAY YACHT CLUB – 2020 CRUISING ACTIVITIES
Bell Harbor Cruise. Pier 66, 2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle Waterfront
Our first cruise of the season. This Cruise is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the culture and shopping of downtown Seattle, all within easy walking distance of the marina. Time to take the canvas off the boat, turn on the engine to make sure it runs, and motor or sail across the bay to Pier 62. Slips have been reserved, but reservations MUST BE MADE two weeks prior to the event, no later than February 24. The SBYC $5 per boat will also be requested.
Weather permitting, cruisers have been known to arrive Friday and enjoy an impromptu Cocktail Hour on the dock in the afternoon. This allows time for a Saturday walk through Waterfront Park, or exploring Pike Place Market before the Saturday evening dinner to be held at Anthony’s again this year.
This event is accessible by land or by water. The EVITE for this event has been emailed, and an RSVP is requested for dinner reservations. At this time, I only have 3 maybes, and 1 yes. If you have not received your Evite, please contact me, CruiseChair@Shilsholebayyachtclub.org.
Cruise Calendar for 2020
| Mar 7 | Bell Harbor Cruise | Apr 11 | Yellow Fest |
| May 16 | Burger Burn | June 13 | June Dinner Dance |
| July 3 | Fireworks Raft Up | July 29-30 | Summer Rendezvous |
| Sept 6 | Purple Passion Cruise | Sept 26 | Salmon Bake |
Yellow Fest. Blake Island Marina, Blake Harbor. This location gives cruisers a chance to enjoy the Pacific NW outdoors away from the city, no cars, sirens, or crowds, all within 90 minutes by boat. The Pavilion has been reserved. Jessie Lundin will be hostess this year for the ‘Easter Egg’ hunt. No slip reservations available, first come, first served. The SBYC $5 will also be requested. COME EARLY.
Burger Burn. Blake Island Marina, Blake Harbor. The hiking trails will have dried from the rains and hiking will be a pleasure. The Pavilion has been reserved for our barbecue. A chili contest will take place, and games of horseshoes, and croquet. Larry and Sharon Clark will host this event. No slip reservations available, first come, first served. The SBYC $5 will also be requested. COME EARLY. More information next month.
June Dinner/Dance Kingston Yacht Club, Kingston Marina. The dance this year will be catered by Neo Café, their specialty is Greek Food. The band will be Malo Castro and his players, terrific musicians who perform upbeat and dance-able music. Dinner, wine, and dancing, all included in one place, the best deal in the city. This event is also accessible by land as well as by water. Kingston Marina slip reservations have been made. The SBYC $5 will also be requested.
July Fireworks. Poulsbo, annual raft-up, boat watching, fireworks display.
Summer Rendezvous. Stuart Island, jumping off place for cruising in the islands.
Purple Passion. Port Orchard Marina, Labor Day weekend.
Salmon Bake. Pouslbo Marina, grillled salmon, with potluck. The end of the season cruise..