The boats are slowly entering the water and in another month the Clinton River will be congested with little ships. Ah, summer at last!We’re all set to begin another summer of cruising and I would like to take this opportunity to give a special thanks to all who have volunteered to be Cruise Leaders. You’re the ones that make it happen! Happy Sailing,
Gayle Locke - Knight’n Gayle
P.S. Unfortunately, Eric fell and shattered his wrist while polishing our beautiful hull. After 3 hours of surgery and enough plates and screws to set off any metal detector, they have put him back together again and say he’ll be good as new (in about 3 months!). Alas, our boat launch may be delayed but I’m sure we’ll find a way to be out there shortly!!
2006 Cruise and Social Schedule
FUN RACE AND PICNIC - MARKELY MARINA
Social Committee - Barb Kurkowski - 586 675-8211
Rose Lauricella - 586 948-3631
Race Chairman - Doug Post - 586 412-7864
WINDSOR – LAKEVIEW MARINA
(SATURDAY, JUNE 10)
Cruise Leaders – Ken & Sandy Bousum
As usual for Windsor we will be coming from a different location so coordinate between yourselves for a leaving time on Saturday (suggested time 9:00 am at CR1). We will do the usual heavy appetizers for lunch after everyone arrives. (This will be approximately 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.) I'm sure there will be some sort of event, It seems I've been busy with other boating activities and haven't had time to coordinate this with Pat, but rest assured it will be FUN and you will have a GOOD TIME. We will do dinner at Lilly's for anyone interested at 7:30 p.m. I will send a separate e-mail to everyone signed up for this cruise since dinner reservations must be made weeks in advance.
Please get your reservation to Gayle as soon as possible and be included in the festivities. Hope to see you at this kick-off cruise.
METRO BEACH
(SATURDAY, JUNE 17)
Cruise Leaders – Larry & Kathy Caricchio
THE DREAM CRUISE - CRUISE
Deck out your classic boat just like the classic car you had (or wanted to have)when you were a kid. Display your Tail fins, Chrome headers, Hub caps and Hood ornaments or maybe just hang a few old photos of you and your hot rod on the bow to show the rest of us how cool you were when you hair was thick and your waist was thin. Show off that automotive memorabilia that you’ve been saving, the hood ornament off a ’57 Chevy, the ashtray from your old Mustang or the front fender off a Roadrunner. Anything you want to do to celebrate the golden age of Detroit Iron before it all rusts away.
Dock at Metro by 10:00 am (we can’t promise to hold your well).
The traditional Miniature Golf Tournament at 1:00 PM.
Tailgate Happy Hour on shore at 4:30 pm. Bring your favorite 50’s, 60’s and 70’s style hors d’oeuvres to share.
7:00 PM Twilight Walking Cruise along the “Woodward Ave.” dock to admire all The shiny sheet metal while listening to vintage rock-n’roll coming from the Car radios and maybe even some impromptu Do-Wop harmonizing on Wide Track Drive near the end of the dock.
Remember this is at Metro Beach so if you can’t sail over you can DRIVE IN (pun intended) and participate in the festivities.
THAMES RIVER – RADLIN’S MARINA
(SATURDAY, JULY 1 and SUNDAY, JULY 2)
Cruise Leaders – Creed’s (248) 623-0628
Lundy’s (586) 228-5864 & Wing’s(248) 373-5463
Saturday, Leave CR1 at 9:00 A.M.
Cocktail hour: 3:00 - Near the pool. BYOB and a treat to share.
Saturday dinner - Remember Radlins has grills available. Bring a salad or side dish to share.
Sunday, Breakfast - The 5th annual Pancake Breakfast. We will again serve pancakes, coffee and fruit. Breakfast will be served from 9:00 to 10:30. That's AM for you sleepy heads. If you will be dozing later than that let us know and we'll deliver a pancake to your boat.
If you are staying Sunday night, dinner will be on your own.
Departure Monday on your own schedule.
*As always, we may have a special activity, watch your E-Mail for further information.
BELLE RIVER – BELLE RIVER MARINA (SATURDAY, JULY 15 – Sunsplash Weekend)
Cruise Leaders – Jack & Nancy Gray (248) 656-0947
The usual cocktail Hour BYOB and hors d'oeuvres to pass.
Games after. Dinner on your own.
THAMES RIVER - COVE MARINA
(SATURDAY, AUGUST 12)
Cruise Leaders – Roy and Judi Schoenherr (586) 421-0317
RAFT OFF/DINGHY CRUISE
(SATURDAY, AUGUST 26)
Cruise Leader – Eric and Gayle Locke (586) 431-7017
WINDSOR – LAKEVIEW MARINA
(SATURDAY, SEPT 2 & SUNDAY, SEPT 3)
Cruise Leader – Don Tishler (248) 477-8711
The highlight of Tishler's outing will be the yooper's contest with prizes for the tackiest outfit, strangest hat, most authentic yooper, wrong party, craziest group, etc. more later!!!
Cruise Leaders – Glen & Becky Ellison (586) 463-7876
INTERNATIONAL REGATTA – CATERED DINNER
Social Committee - Barb Kurkowski - 586 675-8211
Rose Lauricella - 586 948-3631
Race Chairman - Doug Post - 586 412-7864
Gayle Locke - “Knight’n Gayle”