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Dear HBYC Mariners:

The Cruise Season has now officially started! We've relaxed during January. We've paid our holiday bills, watched football, repaired our boats, and dreamed again of days and nights on the water. Now, it's time!

The Club's offering you an incredible number of cruise activities. This month we're cruising up to Crystal River to experience the season's best wildlife encounter - manatees in the springs. Swim with the manatees through a group tour we've organized, or rent a kayak for a surface experience. Or, walk around the Three Sisters Springs to view nature from shore. Afterwards, join us for a relaxing dinner at a local restaurant.

Next month, we're starting a monthly tradition - an overnight cruise to a local area for folks who have limited time available, or who prefer an easier adventure.

We'll continue these short cruises as long as weather cooperates - at least until October.

April brings two great opportunities. The Northern Explorers cruise sails April 9th, and a new tradition begins - Girls Night Out on April 21st. Details about these cruises will be posted soon.

View our complete cruising calendar by clicking on the tab just above this note.

I wish you fine winds, great fun, and many adventures this season. Come join us; the water's fine!

 

Peter Wierzbicki

s/v Czech Mate

Fleet Captain

 

 

HBYC CRUISING EVENTS 2012

 

Updated: 2/1/12

Crystal River Manatee Cruise - February 10 - 13 or longer

Highlights: Cruise to a great natural area. Quiet anchorages. Swim or kayak with manatees, who are "in residence" in February. Dinner with friends. We will have a Captain's Meeting after the February General Meeting, please plan to attend if you're going. We will be using the Float Plan and the Personal Medical Form on the cruise. Please pull them up and take a look. You should do a medical form for each member of your crew as a precaution.

Cruise Captain: Don Himes