July 1st Sail Past

The July 1st Sail Past, initiated by Don and Gwen Hunter years ago, began as a parade on the water. Decorate your boats and cruise around Penelakut and Thetis.

This year we’re going to change things up a little.  In memory of Gwen, lets return to how the Sail Past used to be… and give the fish a break from balloons lost at sea.  Please NO BALLOONS in boats this year.  We can have a balloon war at Don’s beach where debris can be picked up and disposed of responsibly.  If you have a balloon launcher you’ve been looking forward to using, bring it to the beach and we can have a launcher competition!

1:30pm: Depart from Thetis Island Marina.  Sail/cruise up the east side of Thetis, back down the west side.  Reconvene at Don Hunter’s beach for dinner and music.

Bring whatever food you wish to eat.  BBQ’s will be available to cook with.  We will also have a propane campfire.  No wood-burning campfire will be permitted.  Donations toward propane costs would be appreciated. 

Please respect Don’s property and those who are organizing the event by taking all garbage and recyclables home with you.  Come enjoy a fun evening on the beach with live music and celebrate this great country we live in!  

For more info please contact Tricia Hunter 246-8954  hunter_studio@hotmail.com