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Barnacle Bill
Join Us for the Resurrection of the
Barnacle Bill Party at Port Madison
The long standing SYC tradition of helping the losing Rear Commodore candidate drown his sorrows with wind (sailing), whiskey or wine, and a walloping good time is being revived on Saturday, October 8, 2005. Waste no time after the annual meeting, to pack your bags and ready your crews for a day of spirited sailing, dockside diversion, dinner and entertainment.
Schedule of Events:
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Saturday |
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| 1300 | Staggered start sailing race from Shilshole Bay Marina |
| race finish | Skipper’s dingy race to dockside |
| all day | Dockside greetings with beer and clam chowder |
| 1700 | Hosted greenbox and arrival of the M/V PartyBarge |
| 1830 | Welcome remarks and brief history of Barnacle Bill |
| 1900 | Hosted dinner at the clubhouse |
| 2000 | Comedy entertainment by: Jan Barrett and Joe Cannon |
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Sunday |
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| morning | Kim Lorenz’s remarkable dockside latté service |
No longer just for men, all voting members are welcome to join in the activities.
Sign up at the SYC front desk today: 206-325-1000 with your racing information, vessel accommodations or berthing needs. Members will be charged approximately $100 for this all-inclusive event.
Contact Rob Sullivan with questions: 206-719-0653
Race instructions will be posted at: http://www.seattleyachtclub.org/Sailboat/Sailboat_Racing
Come join in the fun!
“… Well, it’s only me from over the sea, said Barnacle Bill the Sailor, I’m all lit up like a Christmas tree, said Barnacle Bill the Sailor. I’ll sail the sea until I croak, Drink my whisky, swear, and smoke, but I can’t swim a bloody stroke, said Barnacle Bill the Sailor…”