Monthly Archives: January 2015

Photo Album

I’ve started participating in a photographic challenge – submitting 7 photos each week (have to be taken that week)… I cheated the first week with some ‘recent’ photos – but now in week 2, I’m conforming! You can find them here

Father Christmas brought me a new toy – an Olympus E-M1 camera – a ‘Micro Four Thirds’ format – a nice small package with some great capability…

 

OCC Cruise

OCEAN CRUISING CLUB
Southern New England July 4th Cruise
Monday, June 23rd – Saturday July 4th
Happy New Year Everyone!
For those languishing in the cold New England climes, if you’re like us, you’re already thinking and preparing for the coming summer season in some of the best waters of North America
For those in the warmer waters to our south – and contemplating a cruise north this summer – can we entice you up to New England’s wonderful cruising grounds to cruise in company with likeminded folk, in a relaxed manner, enjoying the natural harbors, the historic locations and a traditional Independence Day celebration to cap it off?
Itinerary: Open to all Sailors and Cruisers – not just OCC members… June 22nd Dinner at Shelter Island Yacht Club, Shelter Island, NY (Starting date allows for boats to join from the SSCA Gam in Essex, CT) June 24th Mudslides at “The Oar” in Block Island. Cruise independently to Martha’s Vineyard via Elizabeth Islands June 27th Breakfast at the “Black Dog” Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard June 29th Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Woods Hole, MA July 1st Newport, RI – Event TBA July 3rd Pot Luck Dinner and Fireworks Bristol, RI July 4th Independence Day Parade Bristol, RI Oldest Independence Day Parade in the Nation
So, whether you’re up for some cruising in company in your local area – or looking to explore Southern New England’s finest cruising grounds with much history to enjoy and with friends familiar with the area, we certainly hope you’ll decide to be a part of the party!
Timing has been developed to complement schedules of those that might be heading to cruising grounds further north – this event will provide a very comfortable introduction to New England – while the weather is still a little iffy further north!
More details to come – but expressions of interest would be welcomed at billbalme@checon.com