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This event has been held several times in the past and has been one of our favorites. My plan is to have everyone in the water at dockside 10:30am. There will be a dockside meeting where we will decide on a tentative float plan as well as where we will stop for lunch. We will leave at 11 am.
If necessary, we will start by going under the 520 bridge out into the middle of the lake so people who launch elsewhere (Newport, Coulon) can meet up with us around 11:45 am. This would be a good time to run your boat at speed before we go back and head down the ship canal, which is a no wake zone all the way to the Locks.
Usually when I do this, I go straight down to Chinook's at Fishermen's Terminal and take a break for lunch. Due to limited moorage, however, it might be best to stop at Ivar's. This is dependent upon how many of us show up. From Fishermen's Terminal, we would go back to Lake Union and skirt the lake. There is a lot to see--marinas, houseboats, and we could stop and visit the Center for Wooden Boats or the Museum of History and Industry at the south end of the lake. All of this could change due to weather and water conditions.
Everyone is welcome on NWCBC cruises regardless of whether or not you are a supporting member. You don't need to have a classic boat, but we do ask that you meet Coast Guard requirements.
This is a good opportunity to sea trial your boat with the support of other boaters. In case of mechanical difficulty, there might be a mechanic present and most people would be able to tow you if necessary.
Baring unforeseen problems, I plan on being at Magnuson Park early, regardless of the weather. If you have any questions or suggestions prior to this event, you can call me at 206-790-1725. On the water after 11am, you can call my cell or hail me on channel 16 or 69 on the VHS - I will have them both on.
I hope you can make it!
If necessary, we will start by going under the 520 bridge out into the middle of the lake so people who launch elsewhere (Newport, Coulon) can meet up with us around 11:45 am. This would be a good time to run your boat at speed before we go back and head down the ship canal, which is a no wake zone all the way to the Locks.
Usually when I do this, I go straight down to Chinook's at Fishermen's Terminal and take a break for lunch. Due to limited moorage, however, it might be best to stop at Ivar's. This is dependent upon how many of us show up. From Fishermen's Terminal, we would go back to Lake Union and skirt the lake. There is a lot to see--marinas, houseboats, and we could stop and visit the Center for Wooden Boats or the Museum of History and Industry at the south end of the lake. All of this could change due to weather and water conditions.
Everyone is welcome on NWCBC cruises regardless of whether or not you are a supporting member. You don't need to have a classic boat, but we do ask that you meet Coast Guard requirements.
This is a good opportunity to sea trial your boat with the support of other boaters. In case of mechanical difficulty, there might be a mechanic present and most people would be able to tow you if necessary.
Baring unforeseen problems, I plan on being at Magnuson Park early, regardless of the weather. If you have any questions or suggestions prior to this event, you can call me at 206-790-1725. On the water after 11am, you can call my cell or hail me on channel 16 or 69 on the VHS - I will have them both on.
I hope you can make it!
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