This year on the weekend of Nov 22-24, the City of Norfolk will hold its Grand Illumination Parade, which kicks of the holiday season in the city. The culminating event is the illumination of the Norfolk downtown skyline. The parade features spectacular floats, marching bands, giant balloons, dancers, and Santa himself.
Schedule:
If this year’s cruise is any indication, plan on getting your slip assignments early as this end of the local sailing season cruise will be a complete takeover of the Norfolk Waterside marina. We brought over 2 boats from various sailing association and yacht clubs to last year’s event, with folks traveling from as far as Bay Creek and as close as Tidewater Marine. We met up with old friends and met many, many new ones.
On Saturday evening, as in years past, we held a crock pot challenge, with over 18 crockpots consisting of all manner of hot brews, chilis, soups, and stews. Maybe we can even convince Mike Ottaway to make his award-winning Thai Butternut soup this year. Or maybe last years first place winner, Mike Monteith will bring his delectable stew to the Waterside Marina. The contest had several warm libations make a showing, such as Amy Guyer’s warm Peppermint Schnaps and Ed Darling’s Hot Buttered Rum.
During the event many participants took advantage Norfolk Waterside’s E-Scooters, to explore the downtown waterfront scene, the Waterside Live marketplace, Towne Point Park and Nauticus.
As has been the tradition over the last few cruises, Jean & Jerry Pattenaude will again host a robust and hearty Sunday morning breakfast about their catamaran, Shangri-La before folks departed for points home. Make sure to bring a hearty breakfast dish to pass.
Not much time left so make your plans now to attend this year’s Grand Illumination cruise, which will be held over the November 22nd -24th weekend.
Make sure and call Waterside marina at (757) 625-3625 and mention that your with the Grand Illumination cruise, and we will see you there!
Jonathan Romero
romeroarms@cox.net
(757) 285-6017
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BBSA/NYCC Joint Training Event
Tuesday, 3 December 2024 (6-9pm)
Where: Norfolk Yacht & Country Club (NYCC) and via Zoom
Will Sofrin, author of Amazon Bestseller"All Hands on Deck - A Modern-Day High Seas Adventure to the Far Side of the World" will present the true story of the adventures (2001-2002) of the ROSE, a replica of a late 18th / early 19th century British Navy frigate (BTW - a sister ship of the ill-fated replica ship BOUNTY, lost off the Outer Banks in Hurricane Sandy (2012)).
ROSE is a full-size replica of HMS SURPRISE. The ROSE was used in filming the movie "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" starring Russell Crowe & Paul Bettany. The book covers the preparations and delivery of the movie prop ROSE from Newport, RI to San Diego, CA in late 2001/early 2002. Adventure on the high seas, understanding how a crew of mostly complete strangers MUST and DO come together under extreme stress, and much sailing euphoria (at least the 10% "sheer terror" part) is woven thru the book. o
Our speaker, who lives in California, will join us via Zoom, but you can join your fellow sailors in person at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club or join us via Zoom as well. For in-person attendees, the event will include the option for NYCC’s famous “slider bar” meal & a cash bar. Expect meal cost = $24/person.
Advance registration/online payment only at www.broadbaysailing.org.Registration and payment for meals due NLT Thursday, 28 November.
More, More: I've included links to the author's webpage, with a fantastic "trailer" You-Tube clip for the book promo, as well as an interview from Sail-World.com. I've had the pleasure of reading the book. An easy, fast read. IMHO any sailor, especially those who have dreamed of adventure, challenging themselves, and heading out on a journey (tall ship, or any sailing journey) will enjoy it....but even if you don't get a chance to read the book - it will be an enjoyable presentation, for certain.
More: From the book’s press release: "This is a story about human relationships and survival as a crew of thirty men and women are pressed to quickly learn how to sail a replica of an old British warship 6,000 miles to Hollywood. The clock was ticking, tens of millions of dollars were on the line, they came close to sinking, and could have died, all while trying to deliver a movie prop." More: From the book’s press release: "This is a story about human relationships and survival as a crew of thirty men and women are pressed to quickly learn how to sail a replica of an old British warship 6,000 miles to Hollywood. The clock was ticking, tens of millions of dollars were on the line, they came close to sinking, and could have died, all while trying to deliver a movie prop."
Below are some links from website with a fantastic "trailer" for the book/story & a link to an interview with Sail-World.com. Mr. Sofrin has presented at multiple Yacht Clubs and Sailing Associations since this book was published in 2023.Below are some links from website with a fantastic "trailer" for the book/story & a link to an interview with Sail-World.com. Mr. Sofrin has presented at multiple Yacht Clubs and Sailing Associations since this book was published in 2023.
Sail-World checked in with Will Sofrin, via email, to learn more about his experiences writing “All Hands on Deck”, which is now in its third edition.
Or…check out the author’s website. Be sure to watch a thrilling “trailer” (You-Tube) for the book!
https://www.willsofrin.com/
We do not schedule a meeting in December due to the holidays.
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