Saturday, February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025 Nancy wins best Polar Bear for 2025!
The Polar Bear Express event for the day was met head on with warmer temperatures than what you imagine a polar bear likes to have. A few bears came out of hibernation and did appear, and the best costume went to Nancy Spraker. She won a new boat for her costume, and a picture follows.
We broke from the meet and greet quickly as everyone understood the wind we had currently was scheduled to disappear around mid-afternoon. It certainly did disappear and we ended up motoring back to the marina.
It was good to see several people at the meet and greet who had not previously attended a 1st Saturday. Looking forward to seeing more people start their sailing month at this event. Hope to see you March 1st.
Bill Bond, Cruise Captain
Saturday, February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024 Polar Bear Express Cruise
1) Pam, Laura; 2) Bill, David, Nancy; 3) Laura; 4) Nancy; 5) Top: Bill, David; Bottom: Laura, Pam, Jacqueline, Nancy; 6) Nancy, Laura, Jacqueline, Pam, Bill; 2) Pam, David, Bill; 8) Bill; 9) David
We have a winner. February was the Polar Bear Express with a special prize for the winning costume. Best Costume was awarded to Jacqueline Steadman, and she won a brand new 1969 Camaro SS in purple. She also won a Starbucks gift card, and said the car was too much. As such, she awarded her gift card to Nancy Spraker for the runner up award.
Three boats and their captains were joined by 11 crew members. Of special interest was a family of four that had just moved here from England, and wanted to see what BFSC has to offer.
Weather was good for a February. Temps were in the mid 50’s with a 10 knot wind out of the east. No preset destination was made. Each boat chose their own path. Everyone reported a good time.
Hope you will join us for our March Madness Cruise on March 2. If you have a favorite team, you can don your apparel, or just tell us stories about how far they’ll go in the tourney. Come out and join us.
February's First Saturday "Polar Bear Cruise"
February 4, 2023
February 4, 2023 Polar Bear Cruise
1 and 2) Norman, Lee, Kerry, Laura, Maria, David and Jacqueline; 3) Norman, Kerry, Maria, Laura, Jacqueline; 4 and 5) Polar Bear Lee; 6) Norman w/refreshments; 7) Bruce w/refreshments; 8) Norman, Kerry, Maria, Laura, and Jacqueline; 9) Kerry; 10) Maria; 11 and 12) Bruce Barton w/crew on S/V Magic Fly
February 4, 2023 - February cruises tend to be the coldest of the year. And so, it seemed quite appropriate to celebrate is as the "Polar Bear Cruise." Eight intrepid souls bundled up - some dressed as polar bears - to brave chilly temps in the 40s. Early reports are that it was a fun day w/beautiful weather.
Polar Bear Lee Cook - seen in the center photo - won the competition for best polar bear!