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Easter Raft Up!

Date

Friday, April 2, 2010, to Sunday, April 4, 2010

Location

Benicia Marina & Yacht Club
http://www.beniciayachtclub.com/
400 E. 2nd St.
Benicia, CA  94510
USA
(415) 350-0556

Event Contact(s)

Jeff Malkasian

Category

Event

Registration Info

Registration has closed - Event is past
Fees for weekend moorage and meals are paid on site.

About this event

Here comes Peter Cotton-tail, hopping down the raftup trail.  Hippity Hoppity – Easter is on its way and that means the annual BCBC Easter raftup at Benicia Yacht Club is on its way too!

 

Come by land or by sea, but don’t miss this event.

 

We already have 15 boats registered for the weekend of April 2nd  - 4th.  If you are planning on bringing your boat, please email Jeff Malkasian (jeff@malkasian.net) ASAP so that we can add you to the slip roster.  We need to know the following information about your vessel:  LOA, Beam, & Draft in addition to your arrival and departure date.

 

Discounted slip fees are per night (see below) and include 30 AMP shore power.  There is a $20.00 key deposit due upon arrival.   Slip fees are non-refundable once we make the final reservation.

 

30’ & Under      $19.00

31’ – 40’            $24.00

41’ – 55’            $35.00

56’ & Up            $45.00

 

For those not coming by boat, drive on down and join us on the docks for fun on Saturday.  See the schedule below and arrive in time to participate in the activities of the day.   If you need access to the dock, call Jeff (415.350.0556) or Steve (415.350.4017).


We also need to know your choice for dinner.  Please read on for details about dinner options. 

 

A weekend packed full of fun starts Friday. 

 

FRIDAY – JOIN THE EASTER PARADE

 

0715:     Meet at the channel entrance outside of Emeryville Marina to join fellow BCBC boats as we caravan in an Easter Parade to Benicia together.  If you are berthed farther north, join us underway.  We will monitor VHF Channel 69.   If you are planning on joining the parade, please send us an email to let us know.  This will be a great chance to get shots of your boat underway for those needing vessel photography.

 

1000 – 1700:  Arrivals

 

1800:  B Dock Cocktail Social.  Bring your “springiest” appetizer to share.  Dinner is on your own after the cocktail party.   There are many great restaurants within walking distance of the marina.

 

SATURDAY - CELEBRATE SPRING

 

Enjoy the day in Benicia - have breakfast, walk around, hangout, whatever takes your fancy.  Weather permitting, we will have kite flying on the lawn nearby.

 

1500:  Easter Egg Decorating Contest.   We’ll bring the eggs & dye - you bring your artistic talent.   Decorate your own Easter Egg for the Armenian Egg contest to follow dinner.

 

1800:  No Host Cocktail Social before dinner at Benicia Yacht Club.    Appetizers will be served during the cocktail hour.

 

1900:  Sit Down Easter Dinner at Benicia Yacht Club.

 

WE NEED TO KNOW YOUR CHOICE FOR DINNER.  Please email Jeff with your meal choice.   There are two menu options to choose from, each with a different price.   Please bring check or cash to the event.

 

CHICKEN $26.00/person

(Includes Herb Roasted Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Summer Vegetables, & Dessert)

 

PRIME RIB $32.00/person

(Includes Prime Rib Au Jus, Gruyere Mashed Potatoes, Summer Vegetables & Dessert)

If you are a vegetarian, please let us know when you tell us your choice and the chef will accommodate the request.  The price will be similar to the chicken.

 

Register now and don’t miss out on one of the biggest spring season BCBC events of the year.

 

See you on the water,

Jeff & Steve