Get us on your Christmas Calendar!
It’s coming fast, and with the snow we’re getting that much more excited about the upcoming Christmas Carol Cruise in Sechelt Inlet. We’re busy putting together the event and hope you will get involved – whether it’s as a participant, docked/moored boat with lights, or coming out to beaches along the route to watch the procession go by.
This is a picture of the sailboat, Nanette, all gussied up for a past Christmas Cruise. With the reflections off of the water, the procession of boats heading up the Inlet and back is a great way to celebrate Christmas Sunshine Coast style.
Mark your calendar with the date: Saturday December 17, at 1800 hrs
That’s 6pm to all you landlubbers.
Boats from marinas and private docks around Sechelt Inlet will gather in front of the Lighthouse Pub and fall into formation for a roundtrip cruise out to Tuwanek and back to Porpoise Bay. Anyone with a view of the water will be able to see this stunning display and hear the traditional Christmas Carols ringing loud and clear from the coastal towboat “Kinnaird”, the lead vessel.
People can enjoy the display at any local beach but are encouraged to gather at the Provincial Park Beach in Porpoise Bay, as this is one of the best locations. There will also be a bonfire at the boat launch in Sandy Hook (the ‘Fish Tail’).
Stay tuned for details about bonfires, caroling and other family-friendly ways to connect with this historical ‘tradition of the Inlet’ that dates back to 1988.
FOR BOAT OWNERS
Boaters wanting to participate are requested to contact Wilma Kersten via the contact form on this site or by calling Wilma at 604.885.4711. All participating boats are entered into the prize draw – Kinnaird’s Captain Don MacKenzie will draw names during the event. You could win a gift certificate to the Lighthouse Pub, a gift basket donated by the Nanette, or other great prizes.
This event is FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY.
