Get the Cobwebs* Out
Cruise to South River – Southwest Creek
Wednesday, April 8th – Thursday, April 9th
South River – Southwest Creek. South Creek is approximately 6 nm’s south from South River’s entrance and is a wonderful secluded anchorage with room for all our boats.
It’s time to put away the snow shovels and get our boats ready for the season.
Come and join us for some fun and friendship on the water. Dave and Sarah Holt will be anchored up on s/v Carolina (white mono-haul Pearson 33-2 with white sails, tan canvas and navy sail pack, and flying American and North Carolina flags and of course a SCOO burgee) by 1400 hours (2 PM) and will monitor VHF channel 68. Get some sailing in on the Neuse to clean out some rust while on your way.
We can all get together for a pot luck and happy hour at 1700 hours (5 PM) on a boat to be determined. The Holts will provide paper plates, cups and napkins. Bring a dish to share and whatever you want to drink.
A vessel and equipment checklist will be provided for each boat to review and make sure everything is up to date.
There will be a baby boomer team trivia contest during happy hour and each boat will be provided with a baby boomer crossword puzzle to complete on your own.
Dave Holt 504-579-2830 daveholt13@gmail.com
*including must, mildew and unidentifiable green stuff
SCOO Commissioning Day 2026
All new and current Members of the
Sailing Club of Oriental
Please join us for the Blessing of the Fleet and our Members for the 2026 sailing season!
This year, it will take place on land for all with a special bell ceremony. A catered lunch will follow provided by Rick’s Barbecue of Oriental.
12:00 pm for blessing and 12:30 for lunch
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 14th (rain date 4/15)
Where: Lou Mac Park, Oriental
Time: 12:00 pm
Meal includes: Ricks BBQ featuring pulled pork, brisket, potato salad, slaw and beans. Water will also be provided.
Cost: $15.00 per person
What to Bring: a dessert to share, BYOB (*non alcoholic) and chairs. In an effort to be environmentally conscious, please bring your own plates and utensils. (*Oriental town ordinance does not allow alcohol in the park)
Deadline: Please respond by Wednesday, April 1
Event Contacts: Sherry Owens 913.645.4922 sherryowens85@gmail.com Sue Fears 530.417.5531 suefears@yahoo.com
**Please remember no pets allowed when food is being served.
We look forward to seeing all of you at the event!
Sincerely,
Shakedown Cruise & Mooring Ball Pickup Skill
Cruise to South River
When: Thursday April 16th to Friday April 17th
Where: South River – Lukens Cemetery, coordinates: 34.96216, -76.56789 (if the weather is a bit rough, we may move this to Southwest Creek).
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 mooring ball pickup skill available for anyone wishing to test their skills.
Let's plan on a Potluck social and skill debrief after the exercise. We will look for folks with roomy boats (perhaps several rafted) to host.
Hosts Mark and Darla, aboard S/V Paya Breeze, a Hunter 430 with a white Hull, blue canvas and solar panels and radar on a stern-mounted arch, will get to the anchorage around 2 PM. The skill training will begin at 3 PM with the potluck gathering at 5 PM. We will monitor channel 68.
Please sign up by Tues. April 10th so that we can organize the time needed for the drill and get that information out to folks via email. And if you are considering this cruise, would you please send me a note indicating your interest in the skill training? This will help us prepare for the event.
Thanks, looking forward to cruising with you!
Mark James, Vice Commodore 614.578.6702 markjamesoh@gmail.com
Vandemere Cruise and Potluck - Come by Land or Sea
Wednesday, April 29 to Thursday, April 30
Vandermere Waterfront Park, 36 Griffin Rd. Vandemere, NC
Location: 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.
Overview: This overnight event will be held at the Vandemere Waterfront Park and is planned for SCOO members arriving by cruising or driving to the event. It is not easy to find a spot that can accommodate both cruisers and folks who wish to arrive by car with plenty of parking. There are slips for smaller vessels and room to anchor and dinghy ashore. The Vandemere Waterfront Park has been continuously improved over the past few years. Depending on the number of participants we will use one of their pavilions for the Potluck. The largest pavilion has 8 picnic tables, electricity and a large charcoal grill. There are brand new restrooms (no showers). See their website for more info and photos: https://www.vandemerenc.com/town-park
Docking Details: There are 6 available slips (no elec. or water) at a flat rate of $25 for the night:
Slips 1, 2,& 3 are - Water depth: about 6 feet, Slip size: about 13 feet wide
Slips 4, 5 & 6 are - Water depth: about 6 feet, Slip size: about 10 feet wide
Please Contact Marty m.fancy@hotmail asap no later than 4/28 if you wish to dock, 1st come 1st serve.
Potluck: Please bring a potluck item – main, side or dessert, BYOB (non-alcoholic). Vandemere does not allow alcohol in the park.
There are picnic tables. Also bring bring a chair. Those arriving by car plan to arrive around 3 to 4.
** Please remember no pets allowed when food is being served.
Calling all musically inclined: SCOO has a number of talented vocalists and musicians! Bring your voices and instruments for a jam/singalong session! Anyone wishing to bring an instrument but concerned about it in a dinghy, let us know and we can arrange to bring it.
Temple Inland Marina May 5, 6, 7 Reserve your slip or anchor out Contact Renee 252-652-6198 Hosted by Ken/JoAnn Reed TUESDAY night MEET/GREET in Clubhouse Bring appetizer and BYOB, 5:30 pm WEDNESDAY, 10 am, CORNHOLE! WEDNESDAY, 5:30 pm AFTER DERBY PARTY Grilled chicken and Mint Juleps Bring sides; salad, starch, veggie, dessert. Bring cash to bet on 2026 Kentucky Derby! Blind draw to pick the Derby winner $10 and $5 pot Go home with cash!!!
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