Thanks to all the CYC cruisers who registered for the 3rd of July Cruise to Poulsbo. As always, it was quite the scene in Liberty Bay as boats anchored closer and closer to one another. 

We were lucky to have new members Erron and Alison (Quiet Moments) as our location scouts early on July 2nd as they secured us a front-row, concussion-making location. In the end, 6 of the smaller boats anchored up there just west of the show while some of the larger vessels tied up with Chris Young (Raven) also near the front to the northwest during the show and then went off to safer locations to anchor overnight. On the small boat raft in the afternoon, we had some excitement when a nearby powerboat began to drift off with no driver aboard. (Just ask Erron, who kayaked over and jumped aboard, for the whole fingernail-biting tale!) Afterwards, we enjoyed a delicious potluck, stimulating conversation, and prizes for most-patriotic boat (Cyrano), best hammock (Quiet Moments), potluck host (Wind Dancer) and other boat (Outlaw). (Those Guys) and (with Grace) were also in that raft up. Other CYC’ers spotted in the bay were (Cora Belle), (Raven), (Paya), (Coquette), (Altair) and (Bob Ross & crew).

Tim & Jenny (Those Guys) did some recognizance on the Bremerton Bridge Blast pre-function. It would be a “blast" with a group. There is a nice shelter at Port Orchard that is reservable so it would be great to pick up a few more cruisers for the trip next year. The airshow was scary and breath-taking and the bridge blast fireworks were very theatrical and lovely. It is not so crowded with boats as Poulsbo yet (this only being it’s second year), plus there is a place to dock afterwards!

Jenny Heins

s/v Those Guys

It was a beautiful weekend for sailing - plenty of wind, warmth, sunshine and CYC members.  We had 12 boats rafted up Saturday night with another 2 anchored separately.  A few soles braved the mud flats to explore the exposed shoreline while some walked the trails around the bay.  That evening, appetizers and stories were shared as old members got to know the new ones.  (Or the ones new to cruising).

On Sunday morning, we were joined by a few more boats in time for the dinghy ride to Blakely Rock for lunch.  The kids explored the tidepools while the adults traded stories and partook of the potluck on the island.  The afternoon saw a nice building northerly for the trip back home.

The CYC cruise to Kingston on April 28-29 was enjoyable and well-attended with ten boats traveling across the sound.  Saturday morning started out overcast with very light wind.  Most boats motored to Kingston and passed several sad-looking boats drifting along in the Smith Island/ Scatchet Head race. 

The afternoon was spent relaxing and exploring the town of Kingston.  Club members gathered on the dock in the late afternoon to enjoy happy hour snacks and beverages, share stories, and become better acquainted.  Then it was a short walk uptown to Westside Pizza for dinner.  Twenty one members and guests enjoyed pizza and more beverages.  The service at Westside Pizza was excellent as was the pizza. 

Afterwards some cruisers retired to relax onboard their vessels while many others searched out music and entertainment.  They found live music at the Kingston Ale House.  Many even contributed to the show and rumors abound about the karaoke abilities or lack of abilities in CYC cruisers.    So much fun was had Saturday night that some cruisers did not get up for breakfast until 10am the next day.

Sunday again brought overcast skies and light winds.  There was enough wind in the morning to get started on a sail back to Shilshole, however the wind soon died.  The breeze came up and the sun came out later in the day.

Boats attending the Kingston Pizza cruise included:

• Dorothy  - Rhonda and Jerry
  
• Jubilado – Susan, Mike, and Gwen
• Joyride – Joyce and Brett
• Ete – Hans and Chaz
• Copacetic – Mike
• Kamoon – Mike, Suzette, and Paul
• Kittiwake – Mike and Karen
• Lorelei – Kimberly, Tristan, and Andrew
• Outlaw – Derek and Cindy
• [name unknown] – Larry and Laurie?

Twenty-seven hardy cruisers had a lively sail to Liberty Bay last weekend, some cruising along in a steady 30 knots of wind! Several boats spotted porpoise while underway and one even saw a pod of Orcas! Eight boats joined forces for a raft up and a delicious potluck dinner aboard Solstice (thanks Ron and Peggy), Altair (thanks Paul and Suzette) and Eleanor. Although we endured pouring rain on Saturday evening, we woke to a calm and beautiful Sunday morning. The group also enjoyed walks around Poulsbo to experience the local bakery, coffee shop, restaurants, art shops and breweries. A special thanks to CYC member Chris Roberts for giving CYC a special deal at Valholl Brewing. Make sure that you go when you are in Poulsbo and tell them that you are a CYC Seattle member.

Lauri and Chris Bushue

S/V Eleanor

All in all, it was a very fun weekend!