Ahoy fellow boaters!  With all the great weather we have had this spring and summer, we sure enjoyed all the visitors.  To begin, we had over 40 boats attend the May long weekend 14th annual Wooden Boat Celebration. It is always nice to have the weather cooperate for this annual celebration of our nautical heritage. All spring and summer the weather continued to be stellar and visitors from near and far always remind us of how lucky we are to be here.  We want to thank all these boaters.  They help us shine in these difficult economic times. 

Capital City YC, Beaver Cruising Club, Sequim Bay YC, Orcas Island YC, Sidney North Saanich YC, Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group, Pacific Rim YC, Van Isle Sailing Coop, Barnett Sailing Coop, Victoria Power Squadron, Valley PS Squadron, Seattle YC, Albineers of BC, Navy Yacht Club (Everett), Comox Valley YC, Port Ludlow YC, Bellevue/NorVan PS Squadron, Kent Ranger Sailing Club, Semiahamoo YC, False Creek YC, Victoria Cruising Club, Vancouver Island District PS, Catalina 30 Group, Oak Bay Power Squadron, Deas Island YC, and The Royal Victoria YC.

Also we must thank all the sponsors and participants of the Wooden Boat Celebration.  This year’s winners were:

Participants Choice Award      Admirer’s Choice Award
1st       Sulhamar                        1st       Blue Moon
2nd     Romance                        2nd       Pull Toy
3rd     Nimpkish II                   3rd       Townley Isle

I hope this is the last Waste Water Treatment Plant update, because we are almost done! We are expecting the final commissioning to begin mid September. Again we must add that we sincerely appreciate the patience of our North Marina customers for this past year, we know it has been a “long haul”.  Rest assured though it is all coming to a close, and you can now expect the final clean up in the next few weeks and paving of the north marina area. (Yes, you read that right Mr. Carson).  Next up in the spring we expect to upgrade the entry pier and move the north entry to the south.

Are we ready for winter yet? NOT