2009 Class Day Cruise/BBQ

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The 15th Annual CLASS DAY “Cruise with Croissants”

 Montlake Cut - Saturday, March 28, 2009

 Family and friends of Washington Crew are invited to get a close up view of the races by joining forces for our Cruise with Croissants.  

NOTE:  As we did last year we will be loading and unloading near the Montlake Cut at the Waterfront Activity Center. The cost for parking: $6.00 must be paid at gate #8 (see attached map). For general parking/driving directions, go here - Map/Driving Directions/Parking
 
  • DATE:

Saturday, March 28, 2009

 
  • TIME:

8:15 AM - Noon…boarding promptly @ 8AM

 
  • LOCATION:

The Waterfront Activity Center …located at the south east corner of the UW Football Stadium @ the east end of the Montlake Cut.   Enter & pay for parking ($6.00) at gate #8 …proceed to lot E-12 by “Climbing Rock”.

Here is a map of the lower campus.  The WAC is located at the bottom of the picture surrounded by parking area E12.  Conibear Shellhouse can be found toward the top of the picture.

 
  • COST:

$35.00 per person. The vessel can accommodate up to 200 passengers and space will go fast. Please send $35.00 in advance to reserve your spot by March 1st.

Please make checks payable to:  “UW Rowing Stewards”

Address envelope to:

Dwight Phillips

24319 Crystal Lake Road

Woodinville, WA  98077

 
  • FOOD, Etc.:

We will begin the cruise aboard the Argosy, Goodtime II vessel with a tour around Madison Park and across to the east side of Lake Washington. On board we will have “Breakfast Croissants”, fresh fruit and of course espresso drinks galore.  We will return for an up close and personal view of the races at which time Coaches Ernst and Callahan will join us to provide their color commentary. At the completion we will disembark at the point of origin and will be encouraging folks to make the short walk back to Conibear Shell house for the post-race free barbeque and awards ceremony. 

 Important Reminders:

  1. Get your checks in the mail promptly. When we reach the maximum capacity of 200 guests the function will be considered “sold out”.
  2. Please be aware we will NOT be mailing tickets or confirmation information. We will compile a list of attendees on a first come first served basis and check you off as you board the vessel. We will make every attempt to call (leaving a message) for individuals whose money was received after capacity was reached.
  3. Reminder: The $6 parking cost is paid on the day of the event at Gate #8  
  4. Questions: call Dwight @ (425) 453-6829 or Bob Ernst @ (206) 543-2136.

Please be punctual with your reservations!


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And once again, please mail your check for the full amount to reserve your spot(s), made out to "UW Rowing Stewards", to...

Dwight Phillips
24319 Crystal Lake Road
Woodinville, WA  98077
 

Thank you, and see you on board!

Class Day BBQ with the Team

The Class Day BBQ is served up by the Stewards to the team and also free (donations accepted) to all of the parents, friends and alums at the crewhouse after the races.

On the menu are beef, chicken or garden burgers; hot dogs; chips, cookies, and a beverage, and maybe apples from an eastern Washington alum and maybe candy bars if we're hungry when we do the shopping.

Class Day Awards, including the naming of the 2009 captains, inspirational athletes, and academic award winners, begin about 11:30.  Join us also for the shell dedication of the Hunter, 2008 Olympic Champion 8 (the USA women rowed the Hunter to victory in Beijing), a special gift to the program by the Simpson family.

The BBQ will begin about 11:00, or when the coals are hot.  It is served up on a first come, first served basis - once the food is gone it's gone - so get there early!  See you there!

Note: the main Dining Area upstairs will be reserved for a private reception beginning at 11:00 a.m.  The bbq will be at the north end of the boathouse apron at dock level, and tents will be set up in case of inclement weather on the north side of the shellhouse.

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