Get The Cobwebs OUT -- Cruise to South River
When: Tuesday April 8th to Wednesday April 9th
Where: South River - Southwest Creek
It's time to clean up and shake the cobwebs out of the cockpit of those boats with a cruise across the river to South River -Southwest Creek. Ideally, the weather will cooperate, so come and join us for some friendship and fun on the water!
Ann and Jeff (S/V Catalina name TBD) will be anchored up at South River by 3PM and monitoring Channel 68. We will hold a social hour at 5PM. Several boats may want to raft up for more room.
Jeff and Ann will provide plates, utensils, and napkins. We will also have water and soda or please bring a beverage of your choice. We will provide the main dish. Please bring a side dish or dessert.
Together let's get the dust and cobwebs off the boats and have a good evening of fun, good food, and friendship.
See your clean boats on the water!
Cruise Captains,Jeff & Ann
Oriental In-Water Boat Show April 11 - 12 - 13, 2025
The Oriental Boat Show is an annual event in Oriental and supports charitable activities of the Rotary Club of Oriental.
NCO (Nautical Co-op of Oriental - made up of the three sailing clubs in Oriental, NSA, SCOO & ODC) will have a booth at the show and be able to talk to perspective members about their club and what it has to offer.
To learn more about the show go to this site: https://www.orientalboatshow.com/
Dear Members of the Sailing Club of Oriental,
Please join us for the Blessing of the Fleet 2025!
The event will include an on-the-water blessing by Reverend Eric Danmeyer. We will have a welcoming of new members and then a lunch in Lou Mac Park in Oriental.
Event Details:
Reverend Danmeyer will accompany me aboard the committee boat for the blessing of the SCOO Fleet. SCOO boats wishing to be blessed will proceed north between Oriental and the committee boat.
At noon at Lou Mac Park, we will have introductions and greetings to our new members followed by a catered lunch. Lunch will be catered by Rick's Barbecue, consisting of pulled pork, brisket, and sides. This year, Rick's promises not to forget to bring the food!
Members are asked to bring a dessert to share, *BYOB (non-alcoholic), and chairs as they will not be provided. Water will be provided. *Oriental town ordinance does not allow alcohol at the park.
Cost: $15 per person
Please respond by April 10th. We look forward to seeing all of you at the event!
**Please remember no pets allowed when food is being served.
Sincerely,
Ken ReedCommodore 2025
Shakedown Cruise & Man Overboard Drill - Cruise to South River
When: Thursday April 17th to Friday April 18th
Where: South River - (anchorage TBD depending on forecast)
This is a second opportunity in April to get out on your boat overnight and make sure all systems are ready for a busy cruising season! In addition to testing your boat's readiness, we will have a man overboard drill and discussion available for anyone wishing to test their skills. (no volunteer needed for the overboard role, we will have a dummy to pick up).
Let's plan on a Potluck social and drill debrief after the exercise. We will look for folks with roomy boats (perhaps several rafted) to host.
Please sign up by Tues. April 15th so that we can organize the time needed for the drill and get that information out to folks via email.
Thanks, looking forward to cruising with you!
Members are invited to come and enjoy this lovely waterfront park! We have reserved the large pavilion which has picnic tables but you are welcome to bring chairs if you choose.
You are welcome to arrive by boat and spend the night on anchor or at the town docks. By boat the town of Vandemere is located about 3 miles from the ICW on the Bay River. If arriving by car it is approximately 18 miles from Oriental via NC 55 and NC 304N, there is plenty of parking available when you arrive.
SCOO will provide the hamburgers, hotdogs and fixings. Members are asked to bring a side or dessert to share. *BYOB (non-alcoholic). Water will be provided. *Vandemere does not allow alcohol at the waterpark. We will have cornhole and maybe other games.
Cost: $10 per person
Please contact Marty Fancy 252-361-1896 if you wish to book a slip. Available dockage info was shared to all via email to all on 3/23. Also, info is available at https://www.vandemerenc.com/town-park We need to reserve the slips but will not be charged if we cancel. Cost is a flat $25 a night (no elec. or water)
Please respond by April 18th. We look forward to seeing all of you at the event!
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