September 2004 Volume 30 Issue 8  

DAY SAILING ON COUNCIL BIG BOATS

Sail the day away on Galveston Bay on one of San Jacinto Council’s Big Boats. The Council has four sloops ranging in size from 22–27 foot and are captained by trained, experienced, and certified volunteers.

Troops can sail on the Lois Goody, La Haina, Snow White, or First Mate depending on the size of your group attending. Girls with an American Red Cross Level IV or YMCA Fish card and the Council’s Safe Boating Test card are eligible to sail. Troops will meet at Pier 5 of the Watergate Yacht Club in Kemah. Sailing time commences at 9 a.m. sharp so please be on time. Personal floatation devices are supplied on the boats and girls are required to wear them. The boats generally can accommodate 6-8 girls per boat, depending on the age level and troops should factor in the boat captain, first mate, and troops leader(s) when reserving the boats. The boats return to the pier at approximately noon.

Dates: September 25, October 23, November 13
Register: Program registration form (send copies of certifications with registration).
Cost: $30 per boat
Event Code: 10-56-10-6240
Min: 4
Bring: Sunblock, hat/cap, bottled water, snacks, trash bags

Two weeks notice must be given for any cancellations or refunds. Refunds or alternate dates may be arranged due to inclement weather. Send copies of swim and Safe Boating Test cards, registration form and fee to the Girl Scout Center. In addition, bring copies of this information with you on the day of your sail. Watergate Yachting Marina is located at 1500 Marina Bay Drive, Clear Lake Shores, an approximate 10 minute drive from Camp Casa Mare.

For further information contact Sarah Boyd at 713 -292- 0269 or
e-mail sboyd@sjgs.org

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