Last year, the Orcas Island Yacht Club held its first ever Lighted Boat Viewing event. It was a tremendous success and around 250 people attended, including many families. They viewed the lighted boats, enjoyed goodies and listened to Christmas music. This year, the yacht club says it is working hard to make the event even better.
The public is invited to Brandt’s Landing Marina on Saturday, Dec. 8 to view the many boats that will be adorned with Christmas lights. The viewing will start at 5 p.m. and continue until 7:30 p.m. Christmas music will be playing and hot cider (fruit punch for the kids) and Christmas cookies will be available for all. Santa Claus will be there with candy for the children.
If the weather is good, there is a chance that some of the decorated boats will leave the marina for a Christmas boat parade along the north shore around 7 p.m. But, because of weather uncertainties at this time of year, plan on viewing the lighted boats from the dock.
To get to Brandt’s Landing Marina from Eastsound, go north on North Beach Road, turn left on Brandt’s Landing Road and then go through the marina gate, which will be open. Inside the marina, take the right fork in the driveway and continue to the parking area. You will see the lighted boats on your left.
For additional information on the Orcas Island Yacht Club, check out their website at www.oiyc.org.
