| 2008 Events | Cruise/Event Leader |
January
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ERYC Annual Dinner (1/20)
The Annual ERYC dinner will be held at the ELYSIAN FIELDS RESTAURANT from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The restaurant is located at 542 1st Ave (near Qwest Field). Attire for officers is Dress Black. Additional information can be obtained from Robert Burns (425-255-1981). |
Robert Burns
rburns1183@aol.com
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Seattle Boat Show (1/24-2/02)
The 61st-Annual Seattle Boat Show, January 24 - February 2, features 1,000 recreational watercraft, seminars and the latest innovations in accessories at Qwest Field Event Center, plus 200 world-class boats in their natural habitat on South Lake Union. The West Coast's Largest Boat Show features a convenient free shuttle service running continuously between the two venues. For more information about both venues, go to this website: Seattle Boat Show
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February
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General Membership Meeting (2/9)
The February general membership meeting will be held on Saturday at 12:00 noon at the home of Bob & Linda Shaw, 5127 South Leo Street, Seattle (206-722-2342). Pot luck lunch, so bring your favorite goodie.
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Bob & Linda Shaw
wahs61@comcast.net
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Sweetheart Cruise (2/15 - 2/17)
Our Valentines Day Sweetheart Cruise will be held at the Port Orchard Marina. The club has dinner reservations at Amy's By The Bay or Gino's. Will made reservations with Vicki for 10 boats. If you plan to attend, please contact Will Garner no later than February 1. |
Will Garner
fauxfishin@yahoo.com
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March
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Shake Down Cruise (3/14 - 3/16)
Our annual “shakedown cruise” will be to the Poulsbo Marina. This is the time for captains and first mates to make all of the mechanical, electrical, and provisioning checks to ensure that your boat is safe and well equipped for another year of cruising. If you plan to attend, please contact the Fleet Captain, Will Garner (Will Garner
fauxfishin@yahoo.com) no later than February 23. |
Will Garner
fauxfishin@yahoo.com |
March
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Bowling Event (3/22)
Please join us for ERYC bowling fun at ACME Bowl in Tukwila (across fromSouthcenter Mall). Lets come together and have some fun in a great fun environment. ACME combines a cutting-edge urban/industrial environment with the social entertainment of bowling, billiards, and dining in a non-smoking atmosphere. Whether you are looking for a night out with your friends, a space to hold a large corporate event, or a great party spot, ACME is the ideal place to bring people together for fun and excitement. ACME's restaurant blends fresh Northwest ingredients into contemporary American cuisine. Angus beef sandwiches, Asian chicken salad, and gourmet pizzas are just a few delicious menu options. If you plan to attend, please contact Anthony.
Date: March 22nd
Time: 3:00 PM.
Cost: $3.75 per game, $3.00 for shoes
Location: ACME Bowling
100 Andover Park West
Tukwila, WA 98188
206.340.ACME
ACME BOWL |
Anthony Gardner |
April
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Gasworks Park Swap Meet (4/12)
Want to get rid of some of your boating surplus "stuff"? Fisheries Supply hosts the "Mother of all Boating Swap Meets" each year at the Gasworks Park parking lot. But, you have to be there early (3am!)to get the best spot and catch the best bargains. Contact Will Garner or Bob Shaw if you have items you want to sell. |
Will Garner
fauxfishin@yahoo.com
Bob Shaw
wahs61@comcast.net |
LaConner Spring Rendezvous (4/11 - 4/13)
LaConner Marina has 350' of dockside moorage. Also, this is the time of year for the annual Tulip Festival. If you plan to attend, please contact Will Garner no later than March 1. |
Will Garner
fauxfishin@yahoo.com |
May
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Opening Day Boating Activities (5/3)
Opening Day of boating season, sponsored by the Seattle Yacht Club, is always a festive occasion. The theme this year is “Musical Memories”. Look for us in the “Decorated Power” category as we pass through the Montlake Cut. If you plan to attend, please contact Will Garner no later than April 26. |
Will Garner
fauxfishin@yahoo.com |
General Membership Meeting (5/10)
The May general membership meeting will be held on Saturday at 12:00 noon at the home of Gerald & Ethelda Burke. Pot luck lunch, so bring your favorite goodie.
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Gerald & Ethelda Burke
drattyggb@comcast.net
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Memorial Day Cruise (5/23 - 5/26)
Our Memorial Day cruise this year will be to the Edmonds Marina. Activities include exploring the seaport of Edmonds as well as the historic Old Mill Town. Reservations have been made at the marina for 10 boats. |
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June
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Blake Island, Junior Mariners Cruise (6/21)
Another outreach project with the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club. After attending a US Coast Guard Auxiliary boating safety class, the Junior Mariners board ERYC member’s boat for a cruise to Blake Island, which offers serene beauty and wildlife in the heart of Puget Sound. The island has several miles of hiking trails and is ideal for beachcombing. If you plan to attend, please contact Robert & Diane Burns (rburns1183@aol.com) no later than June 7. |
Robert & Diane Burns
rburns1183@aol.com |
South Sound Cruise (6/27-6/29)
There are great cruising opportunities in the South Puget Sound area. One popular spot is Gig Harbor. Reservations have been made for 10 boats. If you plan to attend, please contact Anthony & Tamara Gardner no later than June 6. |
Anthony & Tamara Gardner
anthony.gardner@comcast.net
taigardner@yahoo.com |
July
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Independence Day Cruise (7/3-7/6))
This event, held at Friday Harbor Marina during the Independence Day weekend, promises to be an exciting one. The town of Friday Harbor stages a parade with all the glamor of "small town" allure. Make your reservations early, as this is the busiest time of the year for Island cruising. |
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Olympia Lakefair Cruise (7/16-7/20))
The Swantown Marina in Olympia is as far south as you can cruise in Puget Sound. Events at Lakefair include a huge parade through Olympia, a farmers market, and a hotrod and vintage car and morotcycle show. You will be glad you made this cruise. |
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August
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Central Area Community Festival
(August 16th)
The Central Area Community Festival date for this year event is August 16th. This is part of ERYC’s community outreach program. Parade Staging - 10:00 - 11:45 am. Parade Start - 12:00 - 1:45 pm, EAST UNION and 23RD AVENUE. If you plan to attend, please contact Robert & Diane Burns no later than August 9th. |
Robert & Diane Burns
rburns1183@aol.com |
Seattle Rendezvous @ Lakewood Marina (DATE TBA)
This annual event features a picnic at the Lakewood Marina. ERYC boaters can anchor and raft in Andrews Bay and take their dinghies ashore for the festivities. Our outreach continues with the Rainer Vista Boys & Girls Club joining in the activities. We need Cruise leaders for this event. |
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Labor Day Cruise (8/29-8/31))
Point Hudson Marina at Port Townsend is the locale for this cruise. This is an extremely popular and busy marina so be sure to get your reservation in early. Port Townsend is a wonderful town where you can browse through many one-of-a-kind shops and botiques. This cruise also is the "jump-off" point for the extended cruise to Canada (see below for more info). |
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September
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Extended Cruise to Barkley Sound, Canada (9/1 - 9/14)
This two-week extended cruise takes us north through Victoria to clear customs, then around south end of Vancouver Island and up the "outside" of the island to Barkley Sound. Keep a watch for killer whales, porpoises, sea lions, eagles, and many other forms of wildlife. Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands (click for link) comprise one of the three main recreational components in Pacific Rim National Park. You really don't want to miss this one. If you plan to attend, please contact Will Garner no later than August 23. |
Will Garner
fauxfishin@yahoo.com |
Puget Sound Fishing Tournament (9/20 - 9/21)
ERYC will again attempt to inaugurate its "FIRST ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT" somewhere in Puget Sound (weather and fishing season permitting). More details will be forthcoming later in the year. If you plan to attend, please contact Will Garner or George Washington. |
Will Garner
fauxfishin@yahoo.com
George Washington
washco22@msn.com |
October
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First Mates Shopping Cruise (10/17 - 10/19)
Seattle’s Bell Harbor Marina makes cruising to downtown a great destination. The marina accents and compliments an entire waterfront community. It is within walking distance to the aquarium, Pike Place Market, and the downtown area. The marina is situated at Bell Street Pier/Pier 66, where you'll find scenic plazas, breathtaking views, fine restaurants, and the Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center. The waterfront trolley stops on Alaskan Way across from the marina. If you plan to attend, please contact ASAP since this marina is extremely popular and has limited moorage. |
Will Garner
fauxfishin@yahoo.com |
November
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NO ACTIVITY PLANNED AT THIS TIME
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December
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NO ACTIVITY PLANNED AT THIS TIME
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