ClubBuzz: Cruisa-Palooza!

Cruise-a-Palooza!
And a look forward

1. Quick link to Impromtu Turn Right Cruise-Out
2. Quick link to St Francis YC Cruise-Out Registration
3. Quick link to learn about the Clubhouse
4. Quick link to The Club calendar

Impromptu “Turn Right”
Cruise-Out to the South Bay
This weekend (15th and 16th)

The weather forecast for the entire MLK long weekend is looking great for an anchor out in the South Bay, light winds, clear skies, and a high of 63 degrees so we are planning to make the most of this great winter weather.

It’s perfect conditions for people to come out and anchor out for a few hours or join us overnight on either or both Saturday and Sunday nights.

Hugo is planning on departing Westpoint at 1300 on Saturday which is 2.5 hours after the high tide at the Dumbarton Bridge. It’s 6.5 miles from Westpoint to the bridge (ETA 14:30, approximately mid-tide) and then another 1.5 – 2.0 miles to our planned anchoring area south of the railway bridge.

The Dumbarton Bridge clearance is 85ft and Hugo is a tad over 75ft tall so we don’t want to get there at the top of the tide. South of the Dumbarton bridge is the old railway bridge which is permanently open. It’s almost a straight line through the bridges to where we plan to anchor.

Hugo draws 5ft and we plan to spend quite some time scoping out the suitable anchoring areas and depths for everyone and then settle in well before the low tide at 6:00 pm.

With next to no wind, plenty of room, and soft mud to anchor in this is a great location and time to practice and build everyone’s confidence up.

Hugo will host a pot luck dinner on Saturday evening once we are all settled in and we have a tender capable of shuttling people between boats.

We will monitor Channel 16 and 69 during the day, and our phone numbers are:
Russ: 615 417 1168
Tina: 615 554 4378

Our plan is to return to Westpoint on Monday around lunchtime.

We would love to have others come out and join us for a night or two or even just for the day to build up confidence in anchoring out and make the most of this quiet time of year in such a beautiful location.

Regards

Russ and Tina

We are excited to announce our return to St Francis Yacht Club. We last visited in 2018 so it’s definitely time to return! And, what better place to enjoy an early Valentine’s weekend. Cruise out is Feb 11 to 13, 2022 and sign up is tonight at 6 pm, here.

Please contact Shannon if you have any questions.

Clubhouse is Open
How and when to access the clubhouse

Despite the current pandemic, the clubhouse remains open to members. Here is how to access the clubhouse and some rules to follow while you’re there.

Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday – 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Other times by arrangement with Kevin

Covid Restrictions:
Members must be vaccinated to enter the clubhouse. Please wear a mask (unless you are eating and drinking) and practice social distancing.

House Rules:
You should wear your member badge when you are in the clubhouse and your guests should wear a guest badge – anyone under 21 should wear a RED guest badge.

Dogs are permitted but must not be on the polished wood floor.

The bar is an honor bar and you can record your purchases on the point of sale system. Here is a video of how to use it.