Labor Day Mini Cruise

2011 Labor Day Cruise (Sept. 3–5)

Our 5th Annual Cruise to Mystic Seaport is booked. Dingy Racing will be coordinated by Lou Vinciguerra. Caroline Miller will be in charge of the Scavenger Hunts. We are looking for someone to be in charge of coordinating with Mystic.

Contact the Fleet Captain: fleetcaptain@northcoveyc.com

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2010 Labor Day Cruise (Sept. 3–6)

Our 4th annual cruise to Mystic Seaport.

2009 Labor Day Mini Cruise Sat. Sept 5 – Mon. Sept. 7

A great weekend with perfect weather. See Photos and upload yours.

Schedule of Events:

Friday:

If you’d like, meet up in West Harbor for the night, and enjoy some spontaneous camaraderie.

Saturday:

Sail up the Mystic River to the Seaport. The earliest bridge opening for seaport check-in is 1240. After you come around Lighthouse Point hail the Seaport on Channel 68 for your dock assignment on the North Dock and assistance with your lines.

After settling in, head to the dock office, which is opposite the Welcome Center south of the Village Green. There you will pay your bill for dockage, receive yachtsman tickets for all aboard your boat, and a schedule of Seaport events for the weekend. Enjoy the Seaport at your leisure.

1730– Meet on the dock. For the adults, the theme will be Mexican. Since no one will be driving, we will supply the margaritas. Bring an appetizer to share.

For kids of all ages, enjoy a piñata and other fun activities after the Seaport is closed to the public. Pick up your information from Cruise Directors. (Parents: Please caution your kids that they are not allowed on the ships or inside the exhibit buildings when the Seaport is closed.)

Sunday:

0930– Meet on the Town Green with your coffee. (Tip: The Bake Shoppe has wonderful pastries and good coffee.) Details will be given for the Seaport Geo-caching (Bring your hand-held GPS.) and dinghy racing. Orders will be taken for the kids pizza party.

1130 – Dinghy Racing

1700 – Meet on the dock for announcements and awards (BYOB).

1730 - Kids meet at Capella for pizza party. Pizza will be $4.00 per child.

1900– If you wish, enjoy dinner at Seamen’s Inne. Invite other NCYC members to join you and call the Inne for a reservation (860-572-5303).

Monday:

Depart for home anytime up until the 1240 bridge opening.

Notes:

1. Call the Seaport at 1-888-973-2767 and ask for the DockOffice or dial direct 1-860-572-5391.
   
2. It will be left to the individual yachtsman to determine whether to cancel due to weather, remembering that the Seaport has a 24 hour cancellation policy.  Cancellation of the event by the event hosts does NOT cancel your individual slip reservation.
   
3. Email to let us know you are joining us, whether by sea or by land, so we can plan properly.  Many of you have previously emailed or mentioned your plan to attend but please update that information now.