ASA Flotilla in the San Juan Islands
As part of the American Sailing Association's ongoing efforts to promote the sailing lifestyle, we are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring a flotilla in the San Juan Islands July 11 - 18, 2008. This flotilla is not a class but a sailing vacation. It was created to give you the opportunity to enjoy what you've learned through your classes with new sailing friends in an exotic location. This trip is designed to accomodate beginners and experienced sailors alike.
The San Juan Islands, located in the sheltered waters of Puget Sound in northern Washington State, offer a unique and incredibly scenic sailing experience. Many sailors prefer the San Juans to more traveled bareboat waters such as the British Virgin Islands or other tropical destinations.
To find out more about the event and how to sign up, please contact ASA's flotilla organizer Roger Philips at enrapt@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you next July in the San Juans!
Likely landfalls:
Spencer Spit
A leisurely cruise to Spencer Spit State Park. This 130 acre park on Lopez Island has several mooring buoys and affords good holding.
Destination website: www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Spencer+Spit&pageno=1
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Friday Harbor
One of the most popular tourist destinations is Friday Harbor. This island community is one of the best spots for shopping and dining ashore.
Destination website: www.fridayharbor.com
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Roche Harbor
Bring your camera. Roche Harbor is one of the island's most picturesque locations. Originally a Hudson's Bay Company trading post, today Roche Harbor is a scenic yachtsman's resort and don't miss the famous sunset flag ceremony.
Destination website: www.rocheharbor.com
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Reid Harbor
Reid Harbor at Stuart Island not only affords 360 degrees of protection but also boasts a comforting number of mooring buoys and floats. This is a great place for the hikers in the crew to stretch their legs.
We will get the flotilla together by dinghy on a few boats for sunset margaritas.
Destination website: www.publiclands.org/explore/site.php?id=4584&PHPSESSID=23cfeb7c9
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Sucia Island
Take time to explore the #1 park in the San Juan Islands, Sucia Island. Sucia is a magical spot with numerous bays to explore either by dinghy or on foot.
Destination website: www.sanjuansites.com/thingstodo/parks/suciais.htm
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Rosario Resort
Nestled at the base of Mt. Constitution is Rosario Resort. Once a mansion belonging to Seattle legend Robert Moran, this waterside resort offers interesting island history, rugged scenery, fine dining, spa services and an outdoor pool.
Destination website: www.rosarioresort.com
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Hunter Bay on Lopez Is. or Eagle Harbor on Cypress Is.
Meander through the San Juans into Lopez Sound for a quiet anchorage at Hunter Bay. Catch a Dungeness crab dinner and savor a peaceful evening "on the hook". The next morning your short cruise back to home port takes you past rugged Cypress Island and the low lying island of Guemes.
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