2017 Gallery
Dinner Meetings
Annual Fall Picnic - September 2
proper way to light a flare
Suzy Webb makes sure she holds the flare away from her body
Safety Officer Duane Webb instructs on the use of the flare launcher
Doug Schwartz shoots flare launcher as Safety Officer Duane Webb looks on
AO Bob Stem demonstrates the use of a lighted flare to Suzy Webb
Randy and Torbin chat it up as they look on
Steve Allan and his guests watch the practices
Martin looking over the items to bid on at the Silent Auction
Close but not quite. No free dinner won here.
Onlookers enjoying watching the ring toss attempts
Good Sport Audrey Lynch gives it a go
Life Ring Toss Competition
Jim Jones peruses books at the Auction
Deta awaiting her turn?
This member looks like she is enjoying herself
Tom checking the wind to time his toss
Mike Witkin competes
Margaret Schwarz gives it a go, trying to save Doug's life
Doug gives it his best throw - he wants to save Margaret!
Julia receives instruction from Education Officer, Ray Thomas
Julia preparing to give it her best try
and she throws...
Nila attempts to throw the heaving line
the Schoels enjoying the afternoon watching all the activities
Commander Madsen addresses the members
Dinnr talk
Enjoying a chat
Webbs and Schoels enjoying after dinner chat
everyone enjoying the picnic semi potluck meal
chicken was delicious
Education Officer making his rounds
its a good time when everyone lingers for a little more chat and relaxation
Frank, Gordon & Catherine enjoy after dinner chat
chillin
dinner chat
great to take time to socialize and catch up after the summer
the best part...dessert!!
Fall Cruise - Chatterbox Falls - with stops at Sidney, Vancouver Island; Montague; Silva Bay; Egmont; Chatterbox Falls in Princess Louisa Inlet; John Henry, Pender.
Docked at Chatterbox Falls
Looking up the Inlet from the Lodge
always a beautiful view
six NOSPS boats docked
the clouds rollin
as the clouds lift
Tom testing his dingh
full speed
the determination of a tree to grow
looking back down the inlet
more scenery
the dock at CHatterbox
the falls reflected
Sally & Patty paddling for a closer view of the falls
Patty and Sally out for a paddle
Artic Tern
Blue HEron
Pipe Dream
Pound Foolish
Truant
Sea Horse
Dancing Loon
looking back at Malibu Rapids
Truant entering Malibu Rapids
traversing the rapids
the lodge at Malibu Rapids
another great view
docked at Egmont, Sechelt
docked at Egmont
beautiful view from shore at Egmont
Sandy ready to hail our shuttle
Waiting for Shuttle undercover
a shuttle ride into town at Silva Bay
Dancing Loon at Monague Harbor
Bonds on their evening dinghy tour
Stems with Pepper leaving the dock
Tom taking the hike at Montague
Thomases preparing to depart
Sandy & Pepper coming over for a visit
the gals are out with their pets enjoying exploring
one of our favorite stops - fish n chips at LaVernes
Arriving at John Henry Marina
Nosps cruising with our burgess flying high
This is what you do when you have arrived at your destination
Relaxing on the docks - perfect afternoon
Patti invited andy to come out and play
picgture perfect
Patti Graft kayaking on idyllic waters
looking up Princess Louisa INlet from the Malibu Lodge
distant view of Chatterbox Falls
Tom checking out his dinghy motor before the group dinghy ride down the Inlet
how beautiful can this be!
Patti and Sally out for a kayak
Audrey thinks this is so relaxing
and Tom thinks so too
Time to enjoy a relaxing dinghy ride
mirrored
after the rain
Sandy enjoying her kayak
beautiful view
NOSPS cruisers all docked on the starboard side
a great place to just sit and relax
oh the view!
We were fortunate to all get tied up at the dock...just enough room
Bob & Linda enjoyed their first time at Chatterbox Falls
majestic
the long dock at Chatterbox
Egmont Back Eddy Pub...last stop for supplies and a restaurant meal before Chatterbox Falls
Ray, Sally and Sandy enjoying the deck at BackEddy Pub
we are all docked and most have power
the whole crew enjoying a meal at BackEddy Pub
Blue Heron docked at Egmont
Pipe Dream & Seahorse docked at Egmont
the Stems with Pepper at Egmont
at John Henry Marina
this little boat captured the photographer's eye
serene
Tom capturing the essence of Chatterbox Falls
Gorm in Pylades Channel
at Silva Bay
water level view
beautiful view as we head for Princess Louisa Inlet
North East Sound Cruise - August
with stops in Edmonds; Oak Harbor; La Conner; Anacortes
(photos to be uploaded
Poulsbo Rendevous - June 2017
To view the fun and playful photos taken at the annual District 16 Rendezvous, CLICK HERE.
Memorial Day Cruise - May
with stops at Sidney; Telegraph Harbor; Maple Bay; Montague; Butchart Cove; Ganges
(more photos will be uploaded -check back)
read to watch the blindfold races
hiking on Stuart Island to shop
annual Stuart Island Shopping trip
Clothing display at the boutique
we visited a beautiful cemetery on Stuart Island
Gypsy Soul at Telegraph Harbor
Gypsy Sould displaying her banner
Nila says "talk t the hand"
ready to watch the races
Audrey loved Gordon's boat for the timed races!
Ray Thomas all set to start the timed race
Say Cheese!
shopping center at Telegraph Harbor
at Sturart Island
beautiful foliage along the trail at Stuart Island
whats for dinner Ray?
Artic Tern flying the burgee
beautiful sunset
Arctic Tern
Dancing Loon at Monague Harbor
Bonds on their evening dinghy tour
Stems with Pepper leaving the dock
Thomases preparing to depart
which Marine park can you find this sign?
Tom taking the hike at Montague
Jim Graft Memorial Shakedown Cruise - April
to Port Ludlow and on to Pleasant Harbor
Dancing loon heading out on Sunday morning
"Blue Heron" on the water with "Dancing Loon"
arriving in Port Ludlow
Skipper & First Mate of Dancing Loon
Everyone gathered on "Pound Foolish" our first night in Port Ludlow
Gathered around for appetizers
Linda Bond hostess on "Pound Foolish"
Each boat was boarded by the Coast Guard with brief inspection but to inform us they are there for us 24/7
one of many beautiful views on the cruise
Docked at Pleasant Harbor
Dancing Loon, Blue HEron & Pound Foolish
Dining out at the rooftop Pub & Galley
2017 Cruisin' Pets Album
Fishin' Pics - this year's member fishermen, Rob Rohner & Alan Cox share a few photos of their catch
Rob Rohner showing his great catch!
Rob posing with his halibut catch for the day
Have you seen a Geoduck before?
five nice ones for the day! Al Cox
Al and his buddy with a nice Salmon Catch
Al Cox showing a nice salmon!
Al with successful day halibut fishing
Just for the halibut - Al Cox
"a box full of fish" as Al describes it
Al's buddy showing off their catch of the day! Sweet catch
Black mouth Salmon catch @ Coyote Bank by Rob Rohner
Member Rob Rohner's 30# halibut caught @ Sooke off the Vancouver Coast line
Random Member Cruising Photos
Fury Cove / Bob Stem
Captured by Bob Stem
our John Wayne Marina / John Hauck
beautiful rainbow over the marina / JH
Rainbow captured by John Hauck
Lynches captures Paul Flyr
Webbs enjoying Ganges for the first time
PRICELESS! Gordon captures this shot of his boat, Gypsy Soul!
Lynchs and Paul Flyer docked further north
Captain Webb hard at work on his boat
Summer Passage & Blue Heron at Butchart Gardens
Audrey Lynch captures this shot
relaxing on the docks
Tom & Paul enjoying a chat
sunset at John Henry
Lynches getting creative
Inviting
Swans visited with us at Ganges Marina
Webbs dining at the Tree House, Ganges