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Islander 36 Association |
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Islander 36 Association |
'Round Alameda Parade
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This fun annual event is a chance to get on the water and kick off the New Year with a blast. All are invited to stop at various yacht clubs around Alameda Island to sample their offerings of chili, Bloody Marys and Gin Fizzes. This year the tide is about as good as it gets with a high tide of 7.78 feet occuring at 1110. That's plenty of water to get out around the island for those that want to go all the way around. You may want to travel quickly because there is a mighty ebb of 4 knots at 1500, so get past Aeolian YC, under the bridge and out to deep water by about 1330 to be safe. To join the fun, assemble at Encinal YC, or just out in the Estuary off Encinal about 1000 hours. The weather forecast is reasonable so this is your "sign up" sheet for members who would like to bring thier own boat or might rather bring family & friends to ride along with other Islanders. We typically stand watch on channel 72 to stay in touch. Welcome aboard for a great 2014 season with the most vital "grand old fleet" on the Bay! (Here's a link to last year's fun: 'Round Alameda 2013.) For additional details or questions, contact Rick Van Mell: vanmells@ix.netcom.com. |