2024 PIBYC Cruise-outs
Each year our boaters enjoy traveling to other yacht clubs to experience new and fun places. Our Power Fleet Captain, Herb Albrecht, has set up a great schedule this year.
Power and Sail Members are welcome to join in on the cruise-outs.
E-mail the Power Fleet Captain if you would like to be on the e-mail list
2024 Schedule
Cruise out sign up e-mails were sent 1-22-24
All attendees will receive a information PDF file via e-mail prior to each cruise out. The PDF will contain radio channels to communicate with the dock masters, marina phone numbers and information, safety services phone numbers, and any other cruise out specific information.
May 17-19 Shake down cruise “in” to PIB
Saturday
1:30 Memorial service for Commodore Al Ashley at the club.
6:00pm Soup cook off at the club
Retirement paty
June 21-23 Middle Bass Island
We had dinner with Middle Bass Yacht Club on Saturday. In attendance were @40 people for the seafood boil and @25 people for the chicken dinner
Make your dock reservations at the state park marina HERE or call 866-644-6727
Make your dock reservation at MBIYC (419) 341-1576 The restrooms and showers will be open to use.
July 21-25 North Channel Yacht Club
(2) dinner meals for the entire group to attend. A seafood boil and a dinner on the island or at a local restaurant
Christmas in July gift exchange
Dinghy poker run to area bars and restaurants
Dinghies for lunch and dinner. Grills are available for those who will stay on the island
We are staying Sunday pm until Thursday am
We have @20 docks reserved. Sign up by filling out the 2024 PIBYC cruise out questionnaire
September 6-8 Leamington Canada
Friday shared appetizers, Saturday am breakfast thanks to Bob and Ellin and Bob and Barb
Saturday Viewpoint Winery and North 42 Winery. Dinner at Thirteen
Make your reservations online Here or call 519-326-0834. Tell them you are with the PIBYC cruise out
Dogs and cats require proof of up to date shots and vaccinations
Boats over 30ft require a border crossing decal to get back into the USA Information here
October 5 PIBYC Change of Watch cruise “in”
Ceremony and dinner
Golf cart poker run
2022 Change of watch pool party
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Past cruise outs
2023 Schedule
05-19-23 to 05-21-23 Shake down Cruise—Put-in-Bay Yacht Club
• Soup cook off at the club
• If weather permits we will have a “selfie scavenger hunt” Golf cart teams will have to explore the island trying to find the location of the clues provided. Take a selfie and text it to me. Thanks to Ted Good for the idea.
Bob and Barb’s boat re naming ceremony.
Bryan, Dominique and Elle braved the elements and found all the items on the “selfie scavenger hunt”
6-09-23 to 6-11-23 Seaway Marina—Kelleys Island
VHF CH80 for dock-master
•You need to call Seaway and make your own reservation.
• I have reserved dockage for the west wall near the two pavilions. We will have to raft on the wall. You can call and make reservations for a floating dock or the wall. 24 hour cancelation policy.
• Friday 6:00pm apps and wine tasting. Saturday golf cart poker run mid day. 6:00pm meal catered by Taste By The Lake Catering at one of the pavilions.
• Long walk to the restrooms and downtown. Bikes or golf carts are a must.
As of 05-16-23 we have 20 boats, 42 people
40 Members attended the catered dinner.
Rob was the winner of the poker run with a full house. 49 hands were played.
7-23-23 to 07-27-23 North Channel Yacht Club
VHF CH9 for dock-master
• (2) dinner meals for the entire group to attend
• Christmas in July gift exchange
• Dinghies for lunch and dinner. Grills are available for those who want to stay on the island
• We are staying Sunday pm until Thursday.
As of 05-16-23 we have 20 boats, 40 people.
8-18-23 to 8-20-23 Erieau Marina Canada
•Call Erieau Marina to reserve your dock. 519-676-4511
• Deli and pub in walking distance. Marina pool. Dinghy to Rondeau Joes in the bay.
•Reserved space for 15 boats. Call the Marina and reserve your space.
•300 boat wells, equipped with water and 15, 30 & 50 amp electrical service, our marina is ideal for summer dockage or weekend visits. There are clean showers and restrooms for your convenience, a salt water swimming pool, fitness centre and laundromat. Complimentary gas barbeques are located by the gazebo to grill your catch or, if you prefer, a short walk offers excellent restaurants, if you wish to dine out.
•Dock Master CH 68
•If traveling with a pet, be sure you are compliant with Canadian rules
•The USA requires all boats over 30ft to have a DTOPS decal for re entry border crossings. https://dtops.cbp.dhs.gov/main/#%20
9-29-23 to 10-01-23 Last cruise out of the year on PIB
• Check your e-mail. I e-mailed a questionnaire out to all the power boaters.
• Friday September 29th 6:00pm heavy appetizer's at Millers or the PIBYC pavilion. If we have interest, on Saturday September 30th we will have lunch at noon (if a restaurant can accommodate our group) I’ll try the Keys and The Goat. A e-mail will go out a week before with a weekend schedule. Following lunch a golf cart poker run.
• The change of watch dinner starts with cocktails at 5:30 and dinner at 6:30. RSVP at PIBYC.org
As of 05-16-23 we have 13 boats, 26 people
Marilyn won our five stop golf cart poker run and Stephanie came in second.
Below are before and after photos of our Friday night ride to Joes, Goat, Boathouse, and our PIBYC club house.
Beth and I thank everyone who participated and helped out making our 2023 cruise outs a success!!!
Herb
Possible destinations:
• Ford Yacht club
• Leamington, Canada
• Rattlesnake Island
• Maumee River Yacht Club
• Starve Island Marina/Casino
• Middle Bass Island
• Sandusky Yacht Club
• Pelee Island
Contact the Power Fleet Captain with any questions.
