⛪ DYC Maritime Tradition
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Annual Blessing of the Fleet
ON SCHEDULE
Ceremony is on schedule! Parade staging begins at 10:30 AM outside Upper Machodoc Creek.
📋 Event Resources & Telemetry
📢 Fleet Captain Bulletins & Announcements
🛥️ Boat Parade Order of March
Vessels parade in single file past the main pier blessing station. Monitor VHF Channel 71 for lineup instructions.
| Order | Boat Name | Skipper & Crew | Vessel Make / Model | VHF Status |
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📜 Boat Parade & Ceremonial Protocol
- Parade Assembly: Assemble outside the mouth of Upper Machodoc Creek starting at 10:30 AM.
- Radio Communications: Monitor VHF Channel 71. Fleet Captain will call vessels in order of march.
- Dressing Ship: Skippers are encouraged to fly club burgees, national ensigns, and signal flag pennants.
- Blessing Pass: Proceed at slow no-wake idle speed (approx 50-75 feet off the T-head dock).
- Ceremonial Salute: Upon receiving the blessing, dip the ensign (if rigged) or sound one prolonged horn blast.
- Post-Parade Reception: Secure vessels and join the blessing committee for champagne punch and hors d'oeuvres at the Pavilion.
🔒 Fleet Captain Authentication
Enter coordinator PIN to post ceremony bulletins and dispatch email notices to all participating skippers.