Cruising Information
Debra & Ray Valpey
Buzz & Tish Greenman
Co-Cruise Fleet Captains
The cruising year typically starts with TTPYC members enjoying annual Crab Feed Potluck at Blake Island in March. This event, along with Minto Mingle in June and Sleep-n-Creep in September are Club signature cruises and have been fixed on our cruise calendar for years. The Minto Mingle involves racing Mintos in Quartermaster Harbor, and at the Sleep-n-Creep the men prepare a pancake breakfast for all.
Cruise Corner - May, 2008
2008 Blake Island Cruise and Crab Feed photos available ArchiveAlbum
Easy Form TTPYC April 18-20th
TAX RELIEF CRUISE – PORT ORCHARD
WEATHER RELIEF CRUISE TO PORT ORCHARD
Tax relief turned into a plea for Spring & a release from the iron clad grip of WINTER. The brave Three Tree Point Fleet of six boats headed out to forecasts of cold, rain, snow, sleet, thunder & lightening, sleet, hail, heavy breeze & just about every weather condition. We did however get a fair amount of SUN. The fleet consisted of Paul & Carol Jones aboard BRIGADOON, Ray & Debra Valpey on SLOE TANGO, Buzz & Tish Greenman on PRIME MERIDIAN, Joanne Clausen & Mike on SANGUINITY, Tim & Caroline McShane on TOO FAT TO FLY & BLUE MOON captained by Peter Gelinas & First Mate Amy & crewed by Paul & Lily. For the fear of lightening or just short of time others arrived by land yachts: Phil & BJ Chin, Steve & Janet Sisson, Warren Carter.
Larry & I packed the land yacht & made sure to arrive in time for the BBQ & wine tasting. We really weren’t sure how many would brave the elements & checked with Port Orchard Marina regarding the party barge. Quartermaster Harbor Yacht Club also had a small group & they invited us to share the covered & heated facility which we must appreciated. We managed to sneak in BBQing between rain showers & they had wisely chosen to have pizza delivered. The wine tasting was a little diluted (with rainwater) but all were amused with the unveiling of the blinded bottles & mystery boxes. It was a fun winter cruise, but I for one am looking for SPRING!
Jamie & Larry Wheir
PBJ* Cruise
May 23-26, 2008
(Memorial Day weekend)
Change of plan: instead of Bell Street Marina in Seattle, we’ll start at
Brownsville
For 2 nights, then finish at
Poulsbo
Rafted one night – and out on the town
In Brownsville, we’ll be combining some events with our neighbors in the
Poverty Bay Sail and Power Squadron.
What to bring:
-fancy snacks to share on Friday evening – likely to be our meal
-potluck dish (salad, side dish, or desert) for Saturday night
-hors d’oeuvres for Sunday night
-guitars ‘n kazoos, etc for jammin’ at the campfire
What to expect:
-Chilidogs will be provided on Saturday (indicate preference on the form)
-fun & games; maybe a sailboat race on Saturday
-on the dock at Brownsville
-we’ll raft up at Poulsbo
Cost:
-$10 per boat covers the Brownsville reservation and Saturday night’s chilidogs
-Moorage is 50₵ per foot per night, payable to the marina on arrival
Important: Send in your form right away – the first eight (8) boats to respond are guaranteed a slip. For any others, we will try our best to get you in.
-your hosts: Ray & Debra Valpey
home: 206.243.5566 / Debra’s Cell: 206.953.5704 / Email: drvalpey@comcast.net
*Poulsbo, Brownsville & Jammin’
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Get Off My Tail! Be Whale Wise -Stay 100 Yards Away
The Pacific Northwest posessesses many natural wonders. One of the most fascinating and precious of these is the Southern Resident killer whale population living in the waters of British Columbia and Washington State. The enthusiasm of boat owner and tourists for seeing Orcas has led to some vessels operating in very close proximity to these amazing animals Approaching too quickly, getting too close or making too much noise can disrup Orcas, keeping them from finding food, socdializing, resting and other activities.
The Be Whale Wise campaign was launched in order to provide boat operators in Washington and British Columbia with a set of guidelines to help them avoid disturbing Orcas - an illegal act which can carry a substatial fine in both the U.S. and Canada. These guidelines can be found on the campaign's website: bewhalewise.org. This website also has links to the U.S. and Canadian laws governing human interaction with Orcas. (Info take from letter sent by bewhalewise.org)
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