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A Flotilla is much like a sailing parade; you head off on a general sailing itinerary, sailing in company with other yachts. It is a great way to sail with the family and meet a lot of friends with the same interests. The flotilla is well supported with a lead of safety crew with great knowledge of the St. John River. This gives you all the support you need to minimize the worry.
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Itinerary – Saturday
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You will be advised of the Marine Channel that will be used either Channel 68 or Channel 6 – The gathering will travel at 5 Knots and will take approximately 3 hrs to complete
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The Flotilla will rendezvous near the Millidgeville Ferry at 11:00 am and at
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1:00 pm the flotilla will take the following route which will be led by the Saint John Fire Dept fire boat “The Guardian”.
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Leave Rendezvous Point @ 1:00 pm
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Pass in front of the RKYC
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Pass by the shore side of Indian & Goat Islands (Depending on the water level)
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Proceed past Ragged Point to Boars Head then turn right up the river towards the Westfield Ferry near the “New Brundage Point”
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Turn at Brundage Point and proceed down river to do a sail pass in front of the SJ Marina breakwater.
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Safety Measures
The following will be participating for Safety:
- Saint John Fire & Police Departments
- Grand Bay/Westfield Police & Fire Dept’s
- Saint John Ambulance
- RCMP
- Canadian Coast Guard
- Canadian Power and Sail Squadron
Registration
- Each participant will need to register their boat between August 1 - August 5th 2008
- You will receive a confirmation # when you are registered – this number will be placed on the Starboard Side of your boat.
Rules & Regulations
- Each registrant will be asked to post their registration number on the Starboard Side of their vessel.
- Each registrant will be asked to decorate their vessel in a Mardi-Gras Theme and LED Lights
- Judges will be onsite the VIP Voyageur II
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention Prizes will be awarded for best Power and Sail vessel
- At 10:00 pm the Saint John Fire Boat will signal to “LIGHT UP” your vessels by sounding the alarm
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No Booze & Cruise
- There will be announcements made to discourage any alcohol consumption while operating your vessel
- We ask that you respect the St. John River and do not toss any garbage into the waters
- We encourage boaters to Park & Stay for the weekend and enjoy the Festivities
Come join in the fun August 9th, 2008!
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