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August Rendezvous: Seamanship

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This year, the BCA peeps get together at Newcastle Island Provincial Marine Park [1] again to celebrate Seamanship, Hollywood style! So, think safety at sea … think  Gilligan’s Island… All Is Lost…you name it, and dress-up as your favourite character from a sailing/boating movie or TV show. There will be prizes for the two best costumes (individual or group)!  In the meantime, dig up your best potluck recipe and be prepared for a great weekend full of activities and fun.

Weekend Events

Saturday

Sunday

Monday
  • Check in with host boat Counting Stars anytime after noon on Saturday.
  • Receive your welcome package and pay the $5.00 per person fee.
  • Welcome Appie Hour at group picnic area
  • Movie night! Feature presentation – All is Lost (with audience participation!)
  • Breakfast at group picnic area
  • Seamanship activities
  • Floating lunch
  • Potluck dinner: BCA provides the roast beef! Please bring a side dish, or salad AND appetizer or dessert to the potluck. Come dressed-up in your costume and gather at the group picnic area
  • Leavers’ Packages presentations
  • Award of the Cup for the Peterson Cruising Rally.
  • Bring your own musical instrument for the impromptu and infamous BCA sea-shanty sessions
  • Breakfast at the picnic area
  • Check-out!

 

All members are invited, even if you do not have a boat yet. Camping is allowed on Newcastle Island, so be ready to pitch your tents, or your kids’ tents for that matter!   There is room for 15 tents for free – first come, first served.

RSVP

Please RSVP at the BCA website [2] by July 22 (so we know how much meat to get.

No boat, but would like to attend?

If you would like to attend and don’t have a boat, or if you have a boat and would like some crew, please post a message in the Events forum [3]. Hopefully you will be able to connect and plan a ride.

Miscellaneous

We ask that you bring your own plates, napkins and cutlery to all events. Garbage removal is available on site. Alcohol consumption is permitted on the group picnic site. Please be responsible and respectful.