Posts Tagged ‘Cruising’
February Speaker Series: An Unconventional Cruising Adventure
An Unconventional Cruising Adventure Eric and Karrie Sanderson Eric and Karrie will share what it was like for their J24-racing family to drive across the US, buy a cruising sailboat and sail the East Coast and Bahamas for two years. They will cover the practical aspects of the trip, the adventures, challenges, and answer any [ MORE ]
February Speaker Series: Clipper Ventures
Circumnavigation: Clipper Ventures Gary Purdom and Lizabeth Rose Clipper Ventures crew share their experiences with the biennial around the world race. Circumnavigator and 2007-2008 Clipper race winner, Gary Purdom, shares his experience along with Lizabeth Rose, who is actively training for the 2017-2018 edition of the Clipper Around the World Race. Social Hour – [ MORE ]
Second Thursday Cruising Social
Cruisers (and future cruisers) are encouraged to meet off the water every second Thursday. While our ultimate goal is to get out and enjoy ourselves on the water, the Second Thursday Cruising Socials lets us make our cruising experiences even better. Swap cruising stories and share suggestions, tips, and ideas. Share time with our long [ MORE ]
Cruisers Plan Meeting Wednesday, March 16
The planning committee for the CYC Cruisers group has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the CYC clubhouse. “We are looking forward to an exciting season of sailing,” said Pati Irish, co-cruising chair. “April is potentially our first cruise, and we would like to get some feedback on the best [ MORE ]
CYC Members Among Four Killed by Somali Pirates
CYC member Bob Riggle and his partner, Phyllis Macay, who began a world cruise in 2007 and whose J/109 Gaiawas named the club’s cruising boat of the year for 2008, were among four Americans reported murdered by Somali pirates Tuesday off the coast of East Africa. Riggle and Macay were aboard a Davidson 58, Quest, owned by [ MORE ]