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Southern Cruise, July 15th to July 24th 2025

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Ahoy “Southern” Cruisers,

Below is our itinerary for this years south of Cape Cod cruise. Please join us for a slow paced west to east sail from Block Island to Marion with typical southwesterly winds.

All BWSC members are welcome to join in any activities, even if you’re not part of the Cruise—just let Greg Bader know your intentions ASAP so that we can include you in our plans! gbader60@gmail.com, 908-872-7260.

15 July 5-6:30 pm Block Island kickoff BYOB cocktails and shareable Appetizer on Sarang

Please let Greg & Yong know if only attending some activities.





Itinerary:

July                                                  Day                                       OverNight

15                                              Tuesday                                 Block Island
16                                              Wednesday                         Block Island
17                                              Thursday                               Newport
18                                               Friday                                     Newport
19                                               Saturday                               Padanaram
20                                               Sunday                                  Cuttyhunk
21                                               Monday                                Cuttyhunk
22                                               Tuesday                                Hadley Harbor
23                                               Wednesday                        Marion
24                                               Thursday                             Marion

 

2025 Southern Cruise Itinerary (updated 6/30)

15 July Tuesday: Meet up in Block Island Great Salt Pond.

                                      Note:

                                     Cocktails on Sarang 5-6:30 pm (mooring #128):
                                     BYOB cocktails and Appetizer to share.

 

16 July Wednesday: Explore BI

17 July Thursday: Sail to Newport, approx 22 NM.

 

                                         Evening Cookout at Bader's house food & drinks provided

                                         (33 Earl Ave, Newport),

                                         20 minute walk (0.9 mile) from Stone Pier 

                                         (near Wellington Chastellux ave), or we can pickup


                                         Notes:

                                         - Newport Maritime center (Has Showers, Laundry, etc)

                                          at Ann St Pier dinghy dock.  Address: 365 Thames St

                                          (Under Sailing Museum).

                                         - Free Bus Rt 67 from Bus station next to Marriott to Cliff Walk &
                                           Ledge Rd/Rejects Beach.

                                         - Bus Rt 68 to Memorial drive, Cliff Walk, and 1st (Easton) Beach.

 

18 July Friday: Explore Newport.

                                        Notes:

                                        - Kings Park Gazebo 5-7 PM: Music by French lounge and
                                           swing act La Méchante et le  Connard (bring your own blanket/chair,
                                           near Stone Pier dinghy dock)

19 July Saturday: Sail to Pandarum, approx 29 NM. 

20 July Sunday: Sail to Cuttyhunk, approx 10 NM.

                                        Notes:

                                        - Sanford's hosting pot luck dinner.

21 July Monday: Explore Cuttyhunk.

22 July Tuesday: Sail to Hadley Harbor, approx 13 NM.

23 July Wednesday: Sail to Quissett, approx 3.5 NM.

                                        Notes:

                                       - Quissett Harbor Boatyard moorings, may need to raft.

                                       - Doug & Theresa Wingrove hosting potluck dinner

                                         72 Carey Lane, Falmouth. A 10 min walk


24 July Thursday:
 Sail to Marion, approx 11 NM.


 




Cruise Notes:

Participants responsibilities:

● You’re responsible for your respective dinner checks and mooring/dockage fees.
● You’re requested to help with running a morning roll call, or hosting sundowners at 5pm.
● Please bring something to share to the pot-luck, and of course BYOB.

NOTES
● Registered Captains cell phone will be added to a WHAT’S APP messaging Group to receive update during the cruise. What’s App is in addition to VHF so you don’t miss out on updates. What's App can accommodate iPhones, Android, and adding/removing members to the group messaging.
●Morning roll-call will be at 8:30AM, VHF CH 72
○ Destination fun fact
○ Evening plans
○ Weather
○ Roll call each boat - Announce your next destination
○ Ask questions or anything you need help with, etc.







Date

Tuesday, July 15, 2025, to Thursday, July 24, 2025

Event Contact(s)

Greg Bader

Yong Bader

Category

Cruising

Registration Info

Registration is required