July fire works cruise. July 1st to the 4th.

starcrafttom

Susan and I will be attending four nights of fireworks over the long weekend and would like to invite anyone and everyone who would like to tag along. I have never hosted a cruise before but this is a good start.

We will start out by leaving the afternoon of June 29th or 30th. Most likely the 30th and head to suica to drop the hook for the night. raft ups are welcomed and we will supply the shore dinghy if you dont have one. anchorage will depend on wind but I would like to get in to shallow bay just because i have not been there before.

Next morning , the 1st and Canada day, we will cross into Canada at bedwell harbor on south pender island then travel on to Ganges harbor where we will again anchor up and drop in the dinghy. Great town to walk around or rent scooter and travel the island. Ganages has a good fireworks display and we would love to see some of our northern brother stop in. We should be serving crab and maybe shrimp if the day goes well.

The second we will spent shrimping in Saanich inlet and then dropping the hook at butchart gardens. We will dinghy in for the Saturday night fire works in the gardens. Never been to these but I hear they are great. they also have live music
Bijoux du Bayou
“Canajun Pardis Gras”
7:15pm - 9pm
Fireworks 10:15pm

The morning of the 3rd we will make our way back to America and deer harbor. again dropping the hook and tossing in the dinghy. Deer harbor does the 4th on the 3rd to not interfere with all the other fireworks displays. We had a great time here last year. we will stop at a few places on the way to deer harbor for a walk. most likely at Provost harbor on Stuart island for a walk to the lighthouse.

On the morning of the 4th we will make our way to Fisherman's bay on Lopez for the big show. And yes it is a really big show with a lot of boats to see the fireworks. I really like this show and have made it the last three years now. Plan to anchor or raft up as the two marina's book out years in advance. its a nice walk in to town or out to the spit. I like to fish just out side the harbor before going in. I have caught a few nice salmon in this area. We will stay the night and head home in the after noon of the 5th.

Anyone who wants to tag along or join us at any of the stops has a open invite. Its a nice long weekend cruise with fireworks, shrimp, crab, firework, maybe a salmon, fire works and a few nice walks thrown in. We may even buzz over to east sound for the 4th of july parade on Orcas island. you can drop anchor and raft in to the visitor dock for a short walk to town. Lots of fun.

So if your interested just post here so we will know who to expect.

lloyds · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:15 pm Post subject:

That sounds like a great trip. If I was retiring one week sooner it would be a great kickoff to some serious C-Dory time.

starcrafttom · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:31 pm Post subject:

well just come out for the weekend and leave the boat some where here.

Knotty C · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:42 pm Post subject:

Hey Tom and Susan,

Sounds like a great trip! We would love to join you but we will be hosting our 6th or 7th annual Independence day bar-b-q and fireworks. If we ever decide to stop having that event someday we may have to join you for all or part of your itinerary. We'll think of you though. Have a safe trip and have fun!

Don and Dee

Rick from Maine · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:12 pm Post subject:

What a great idea for a cruise gathering!! If we were out there, we'd do it with you. Cruise to a different spot each night to see fireworks, brilliant!

You've got me thinking about that here on the east coast, except we rent a cottage that week and watch the fireworks at P-Town, and no way will Carol pass that up.

It's amazing how C-Brats come up with fun stuff to do with our boats. I gotta start thinking outside the cruise loop box, and think of cruising to events like your fireworks cruise.

Rick from Maine

nimrod · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:40 pm Post subject:

Tom,

Camille & I will be at Fisherman's Bay for the 4th, rafted up with the Nordic Tug, "Good News". We'll look for you.

jd

centerisland · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:17 pm Post subject:

We'll be at our cabin on Center Island that weekend - Is there room for another CD22 to raft in Fisherman's Bay for the Lopez fireworks?

starcrafttom · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:19 pm Post subject:

JD, we will look for you there. We Might or might not be rafted with my folks that night. they have a 44ft atlantic with a tan top. hope to see you there.

starcrafttom · Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:47 am Post subject:

center, there is always room. come find us.

hardee · Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:57 pm Post subject:

Hi Tom,

Great cruise idea. I Love it. I have been wanting to go to Fishermans bay for about 5 years now, and it looks like I might make it. I have a reservation at IMC dock for July 1-4, with plans to boat around the SJI's during the days. Will consider changing, just need to look at some logistics. Especially the idea of Butchart Gardens. That is another must do for some time.

Currently will be at IMC dock for the evenings, (at least that is the plan for now) however.......... never know for sure. Catch you on VHF68 in the area.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

starcrafttom · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:47 am Post subject:

OK gang its time for a head count. We are leaving Wednesday night or Thursday morning, either way we will be in sucia Thursday night on the hook in shallow bay depending on the wind. I will have the vhf on 68 and 16 so if your around give a shout.

Harvey I will look for you when we get there and when we come to shore.

Captains Cat · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:21 am Post subject:

Tom, sounds like a great weekend. Wish I were there for it.

Boat safely and I'll keep my fingers crossed about the WX.

Charlie

localboy · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:18 am Post subject:

I won't make it. My dept has decided to implement a new test schedule of 4/10's...starting July 1. I was hoping it wouldn't start until the 15th. As a result I don't even know at this point what days I have off, but the entire weekend is shot. Rolling Eyes

On the positive, I'll have more days off to boat & do other things as a result. Thumbs Up

centerisland · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:29 am Post subject:

We might come by Sucia to say "hi", and I'm still planning on Fisherman's Bay on the 4th!

Aurelia · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:03 pm Post subject:

We would be all for a cruise like this and I have been watching your thread but can't do it this year. We will only have time for one night of fireworks in Poulsbo on the 3rd then back home for the 4th. The 4th is my birthday and we will be on your list if you guys do it again next year! Should see you in Bellingham if the haulout and bottom job next week goes right.

Greg