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 |