Saturday, April 10 Annual Luncheon at 11th Street Dockside - COMPLETED - see PHOTOS
(Hi 0606; Lo 1208; Hi 1820)
Our Flotilla Admiral will be Jim Cavanagh. All boats will rendezvous off Skull Creek Marina at 1015, using Channel 68 to assure constant communication. We will depart at 1030, exiting Skull Creek, crossing Port Royal Sound, traveling up the Beaufort River. After passing ATON “G41” on our port side, we will leave the Beaufort River, bear to port toward the commercial district of Port Royal. Once past the commercial port, Dockside restaurant will be on our starboard side with plenty of dock space for our flotilla.
Saturday, May 1 Kayaking in the Pinckney Island Environs - COMPLETED
(Lo 0449; Hi 1039; Lo 1651)
An outing for the more agile and adventurous among us! For a $20 per person fee (a $10 discount over their tourist rate because they’re affiliated with Sonny & Mary Ann), Marshgrass Adventures will provide each of us with kayaks, paddles, life vests and an experienced guide to lead us on an eye opening tour through the Pinckney Island environment. They only have 20 kayaks, so the outing is limited to 20 people; but, if we have greater interest, we can run double sessions or do it two or three days. Note that May 29 is Memorial Day weekend. So we may be able to schedule it then.
Thursday, May 13 Savannah Lunch and Sightseeing/Shopping - COMPLETED - see PHOTOS
(Hi 0803; Lo 1413; Hi 2022)
Our Flotilla Admiral will be Dan Merkel. All boats will rendezvous at “R32” at the mouth of the Cooper River on Calibogue Sound at 0830 using Channel __ on our VHF radios to assure constant communication. We’ll cruise snappily along the Intercoastal waterway, enjoying the sights and sounds, through Fields Cut, up the Savannah River and dock at the public docks around the Hyatt Hotel along River Street. We’ll have lunch, spend the afternoon shopping, sightseeing, carriage rides, etc. and depart around 1500 on a rising tide for our trip home.
Thursday, June 10 Marsh Cruise & Dinner on Daufuskie
(Hi 0647; Lo 1257; Hi 1914) COMPLETED - see PHOTOS and REPORT
Our Flotilla Admiral will be Sonny Compher. All boats will rendezvous off Bram’s Point at 1700 using Channel __ to coordinate. We’ll enter the Cooper River and bear to starboard at “G37 heading up the New River for a casual cruise through the meandering marshes for approximately one hour with plenty of width and depth of water. The New River and Cooper River reconnect between “G39” and “R40”, at between 1800-1830, just about dinner time; and we’ll run North up to Daufuskie to the old Freeport Landing Marina, just in time for our dinner reservations at the Daufuskie Crab Company. Sunset’s not scheduled that night until 2028, so there will be plenty of daylight left for a leisurly cruise home after dinner. See the lower part of the route map HERE
Thursday, July 22 A “Redneck Riviera” Picnic/BBQ COMPLETED - see PHOTOS
(Hi 0548; Lo 1152; Hi 1836)
Our Flotilla Admiral will be _______________. All boats will rendezvous at 1000 at “R2” at the mouth of the May River, using Channel __ to coordinate contact. We’ll proceed up the river to the Redneck Riviera, anchor, play, swim, etc for as long as we care to, then head home on our own timetable. Click HERE for a map of the route. Roll your mouse over the map for a chart of the May River area of interest.
Monday, August 2 Beaufort Lunch and a City Carriage Tour COMPLETED - see PHOTOS
(Lo 0718; Hi 1324; Lo 1949)
Our Flotilla Admiral will be Jon Summers. All boats will rendezvous off Skull Creek Marina at 0945, using Channel __ to assure constant communication. We will depart at 1000, exiting Skull Creek, crossing Port Royal Sound, traveling up the Beaufort River, with scheduled arrival at the Beaufort city docks at 1100. A leisurely group lunch at one of the many riverside restaurants will be followed by either a group horse & buggy tour of Beaufort or, at individual election, a couple of hours of browsing through the many quaint shops of Beaufort’s shopping district. Departure as a group at 1500 or on your own at your convenience.
Thursday, September 23 A “Triple Treat” Cruise to The Cottage
and Bluffton’s Farmer’s Market COMPLETED
Our Flotilla Admiral will be Mike
Gilroy. All boats
will rendezvous at R “2” at the mouth of the May River, hailing on Channel
16 and switching to channel 68 for further communication. We’ll
proceed up the May River past Palmetto Bluff to the Bluffton city docks
where, after a short walk up Calhoun Street, we’ll enter Bluffton’s
quaint little restaurant “The Cottage” for lunch. Their eclectic
menu has something for everyone and a dessert menu to die for. After
lunch, however, will be an eye opener: Bluffton’s Farmer’s
Market. Three square blocks of farm fresh produce, homemade breads, pastas
and more. This will be an afternoon cruisers will remember for a long
time.
Friday, October 29 Palmetto
Bluff Luncheon at Buffalo's - COMPLETED
Our Flotilla Admiral will be Al Pepe. All boats will rendezvous
at “R2” at the mouth of the May River, using Channel 68 to coordinate
contact. We’ll proceed up the river to Palmetto Bluff for a leisurly
lunch taking all available tables in Buffalo’s back room to swap stories
on our summer adventures and enjoy the special menu they’ve prepared for
us. After lunch and a stroll around the grounds, those wishing to, may
decide to cruise further up river to the Bluffton Oyster Factory and purchase
some of the first May River oysters of the season.
Friday, November 19 Crusin’ for the Down Home Cookin’ at
Marshside Mama’s - COMPLETED
There ain’t no better way to close out a Boating Activities season
than a quick hop across Calibogue Sound to laid back Daufuskie Island
and lunch at Marshside Mama’s. We’ll take over the place
at noon, with a pre ordered menu, they’ll be ready to fill us up
with everything from “Mama Burgers” to Daufuskie Devilled
Crab to Baby Back Ribs. Don’t let this one pass you by.
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