OSCA Summer Cruise 2018 In Search of Varied

OSCA Summer Cruise 2018 “In Search of Varied Treasure” under the voluntary* fleet direction of Capt Jerry Edwards s/v Wicked Winch *cannot be stressed enough

OSCA’s Decade of Summer Destinations Which ways did we go? 2008 2013 2016 2011 2014 2017 2015 2012 2010 2009

Capt Jerry’s Desired Outcome To spend time cruising with like-minded sailing enthusiasts in a way that promotes numerous options for camaraderie as well as independence so that sailors of various ability, personality and interests are supported to ensure safety, learning, and memorable satisfaction

Summer Cruise Guiding Principles • Safety of the Fleet in itinerary design and all decisions while under way • Individual Accountability…ultimate decisions rest with each boat captain • Inclusivity & Communication…if you fall behind you will not be left behind • Coordinated Flexibility…daily port activities, join as you wish

2018 Itinerary Design Considerations • 25 nm per day max • Anchorages and harbors both • Use current when practical • Build-in midweek slack for unanticipated delays • Include new harbors along with trusted favorites • Customary cruise window July 21 -29

OSCA Summer Cruise 2018 Journey to Nantucket Sound Y “In Search of Varied Treasure”

Bounteous Activities (subject to change) • Third Beach Invasion Kickoff BYOE Party • Tarpaulin Cove-r Your Ears Late Night Sing-a-long-with Sudsea • Vineyard Haven Welcome Cocktail Party at Bowling Hitch Bistro • The Blake Paddleboard Invitational • Bus Excursions around the Vineyard • Vineyard Haven Wine & Cheese Cocktail Party • Hyannis JFK Museum Tour • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Lecture • Scurvy Awareness Happy Hour at Land Fall in Woods Hole • Hike to dinner at the Black Bass Grille, South Dartmouth • Cruise-end award ceremony

Timetable for Cruise Planning • February Dead of Winter Party Itinerary Feedback • Feb 18 Announce the Official 2018 Cruise Itinerary • Feb 19 – July 20 Recruiting sailing enthusiasts • March – May: Fine tune planning, Secure reservations as necessary • April 8 Tech Night Presentation OSCA • Early July 2018 Route Planning • July 21, 2018 Arrive at Third Beach by 6: 00 pm

OSCA Summer Cruise 2018 Satisfaction Guaranteed or your Booty Back t p a C y r r e J Dockwa does not accept booty to hold reservations

rty a e H ls u o S Journey to Nantucket Sound + Boston Bonus! Note: mid-cruise option for Nantucket if not up for second night in Vineyard Haven Includes Woods Hole Eel Pond! Separates in Padanaram on Saturday morning Scituate, Boston, and Plymouth (New 3) Red Sox game weather permitting