It has been an active and fun summer for members of the Southern Bay Cru’z Club (SBCC) with monthly cruises and numerous at-home social events. Fortunately, the weather cooperated for each of the Club’s cruises and Socials, meaning that none of the pre-scheduled events were cancelled.
Cruises
There were cruises for everyone and every level with trips to Kings Creek on the Eastern Shore, the Harbor Fest/Parade of Sails; an extended Northern Chesapeake Bay with multiple stops terminating in Alexandria, Hampton; Salt Ponds; Tidewater Yacht; and Kingsmill Resort & marina. In October, members and their crew completed a southern loop trip along the Inter-Coastal Waterway and the Dismal Cancel, known in the cruising community as the Small Loop. Both sail and motor vessels participated in the various events. On average, 7 SBCC vessels participated in each cruise.
A total of 11 SBCC vessels cruised to Kingsmill Resort and Marina for Labor Day weekend celebrations.
Social Events
The Club members and guests were treated to a wide variety of social activities either as part of a cruise or as land-based events. These included: a season opening weekend social and training event; a 4th of July party and Bar-B-Q; an evening open-air family movie night; and the season ending Oyster Roast. There were “Docktail” parties during each of the cruises which allowed members meeting with other members on their boats to get to know each other better and to share experiences and stories.
SBCC members and family gather at Kingsmill for Labor Day weekend celebrations.
But we are not done yet! In the immediate future, we have the following events coming up to finish out the year in style and fellowship. This includes a Club Christmas Party and Boat Decorating contest, both in December.
All in all, it has been a terrific; event filled summer and our Cruising Captains promise more of the same for next year.
SBCC is homeported in the Little Creek (Norfolk) harbor. For information on the SBCC its activities, and possible membership contact: SouthernBayCC@ gmail.com or visit our website at www.southernbaycc.com. Also check out and “Like” our Facebook Page (Southern Baycc) to see what the SBCC is all about and its numerous boating experiences and offerings.
