Saturday, May 10, 10:00 am
CLEAN-UP DAY - Club Opening
All members are encouraged to come and help. In fact, if you come to help, you are invited to attend the new “Burn Your Socks Party and Fish Boil” for free in the evening.

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Saturday, May 10, 6:30 pm
BURN YOUR SOCKS PARTY AND FISH BOIL

Libations are served at the SYC Tiki Bar.

Sock Burning & New Dock Christening - 7pm
Bring those reviled winter socks and add them to the bonfire to
kick off a new boating season. Also celebrate the opening of our new docks.

Fish Boil Dinner - 7:30pm
A traditional Lake Michigan Fish boil follows the sock-burning.
The “burn your socks” tradition started in the sea-faring town of Annapolis, Maryland on the
Spring Equinox to kick off the sailing season.
$15/person, $5/kids under 8.
Free Admission for all
members who helped open
the club.

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Friday Nights, all Summer Long
BYO Barbeque and Pot Luck
Friday night get-togethers started on a casual basis last summer and
turned out to be very popular. These Friday night parties are casual
and minimally organized. All members are welcome to bring their own
libations and food to cook and/or share with others. The grill is always
there and ready to light up. Its a great way to get to know your fellow
members and to take advantage of the great location on the waterfront.
Clean-up is up to those who attend and is on the honor system.

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Saturday, July 5, 2008
Don’t be afeared... It’s the Social Event of the Year!
PIRATE’S BALL & PIG ROAST
Aaargh...the Pirate!s Ball has grown to be our biggest social event of the year! Everybody is
going to be there, so get out your eye patches and your peg legs and get ready for a brigantine full of swashbuckling fun.
Cocktails - 6:30 pm - Libations are served at the SYC Tiki Bar.

Dinner - 7:30 pm
The little piggies will be roasted by the famous Blue Star Meat Company and dinner will include
an array of extaordinary side dishes and coffee. Bring beverages and a dessert to share.

Guests and friends are welcome, but reservations are essential. Make
your reservations today to Marcia Leben 269-857-4780 or email her at
marcia@Bumbley.com. Hosted by the SYC Board.
$20/person, $10/kids.

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Saturday, July 12, 2008
SAILING PROGRAM FAMILY POTLUCK
Bring a dish to pass and your whole family to this casual event. Meet the sailing instructors and
listen to all the tall tales by our intrepid junior sailors. No reservations are required, just show up and join the fun.

Call
Ann Guild (269-857-8037
(local) or 630-668-7550
(Wheaton) or email her at
guild618@sbcglobal.net)
for more information.

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Saturday, July 26, 2008
VENETIAN FESTIVAL HAMBURGER COOK-OUT

Cocktails - 6:30 pm
Libations are served at the SYC Tiki Bar.

Dinner - 7:30 pm
New members from last year do the hamburger flipping for this event. Hamburgers, chicken breasts, hot dogs, beans and trimmings are provided. Bring your own beverages, tableware and a dessert to share.

RSVP to Marcia Leben 269-857-4780 or email
her at Marcia@Bumbley.com.
$15/person, $7/kids

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Saturday, August 9, 2008
TAPAS PARTY AND ART AUCTION

Wine & Tapas - 6:30 pm
A delicious array of mouth-watering tapas and Spanish wine will set the tone as you wander around the clubhouse admiring the fabulous pieces of art that have been donated by area artists for this event. The auction is silent, so, simply place your bids and take home that one-of-a-kind piece.

Calling All Artists and Art Collectors: Donate one of your pieces or any piece of art or craft from your collection to help support the Saugatuck Yacht Club Sailing Program. Call MaryAlice Townsend 269-857-1002 or email her at mary@maryalstudio.com to make your art donation and to make your reservations for this event. $15/person, Libations served at the Tiki Bar.

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Saturday, August 16, 2008
COMMODORE’S DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT

Cocktails - 6 pm
Libations are served at the SYC Tiki Bar

Dinner - 7 pm
Bring a main dish, and dessert to pass, tableware and beverage.

Awards - 8 pm
Dinner will be followed by the Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.

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Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 10am, CLUB CLOSE-UP DAY

 

Saturday, January 10, 2009
A Special SYC Winter Event and Fund-Raiser
CRUISING THE GREAT LOOP
Hors d'Ouevres/Wine - 7 pm
Program Begins - 8 pm

The Great Loop is the continuous waterway that encompasses the eastern portion of North America – including the Atlantic and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, the Great Lakes, the Canadian Heritage Canals, and the inland rivers of America's
heartland. It is also known as the Great Circle Route and is considered one of the safest long distance cruising
routes in the world. To travel all -- or a portion of the Great Loop -- any of its magnificent side trips -- is an adventure
of a lifetime. The Board is considering several alternative speakers for this event who have first hand knowledge of this route and the adventures that await cruisers who travel these waters. This event will be held at the
Saugatuck Women's Club.

Speaker and details to be announced.