Labor Day weekend is right around the corner! The cruise to Pirates Beach is on. The cruise will be the same as in previous years. Come and anchor out to enjoy the beach, bonfire at night and other impromptu activities that pop up. If you need any further information, please reach out to me. From the feedback I'm hearing, we are going to have a lot of boats this year as usual. Power and sailboats are welcome. The more the merrier! We hope to see many of you soon. 

The GPS coordinates are 37*38.289' N 76*19.181'W.  Fleets Bay is just North of the entrance to the Rappahannock River. After you pass the mouth of the Rappahannock you would go west into Fleets Bay and then southwest into Little Bay toward AntiPoison Creek. "2" Red day mark for AntiPoison Creek is close to where we will be. We will be as close to the beach as our 4' draft will allow. There should be 12' - 16' of water. 

This cruise is a combination of sailing, hanging out and enjoying night time fires on the beach. For day time fun, we will have yard games, horseshoes and fun floats to play with. Sailors have been known to pick a boat to hang out on during the day and float and swim in the water. Nothing is formally planned. 

If you have an extra table, pop-up, grill or firewood, please bring them because we can always utilize them. 

Since this cruise is well attended, it is sometimes difficult to spread the word on events that pop up. If you plan on attending and would like to be included in a group text the weekend of Labor Day, I will put it on a group chain so anyone that wants to be included in various pop-up parties or a friendly competition of paddle board races, blind dinghy races etc... will be notified. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (Jean) at jean@leofjohnscontractor.com. 

When you register if you would like to be on a group text for weekend events please let me know. We hope that you can join us for a great time on one of the most beautiful beaches. 

Jean & Jerry Pattenaude, s/v Shangri La
Labor Day Cruise Captains