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Remember going to summer camp? Remember all the fun, but all the rules those grown-ups made you follow? Well, guess what! Now you can go to camp and have even more fun, since you’re a grown-up and there are no rules (or at least not many). Kerr Lake is a huge reservoir offering beautiful sailing in clean, sweet water. The Albacore Fleet has enjoyed camping here for over 25 years. We traditionally go on Fathers’ Day Weekend. Facilities include a launch ramp, hot showers, flush toilets, and campfire pits. You can usually beach your boat right next to your campsite. Kerr offers us the opportunity to have fun events, such as capsize races, drag races, and backwards races, that serve as excellent training. If your boat capsizes, the water is warm and it’s deep enough that you won’t stick your mast in the mud. We also do social sails to islands, swim, get together at night for a campfire, and get the chance to relax together. This is a perfect event for family and friends. Read about previous years trips here. Click here for detailed directions |
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2008 Kerr Lake Activities 3/17/08-To be expanded/revised Our theme this year is Grecian Olympics Games (providing for those not going to Beijing) where we will be reviving ancient athletic skills (except the uniforms). As always, you can enjoy sailing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing with your Albacore friends and family at Kerr Lake near Henderson, North Carolina. We have the campsite from June 19 until June 23 at 2:00 pm. Avoid the weekend traffic by arriving on Thursday and leaving on Monday. Thursday, June 19 Day sailing, swimming, etc on your own. Evening on your own. Friday, June 20 8:30 pm Evening campfire with marshmallows, chocolate and crackers provided (s'somes). Saturday, June 21 9:00 am-Some all day activity for youngsters-previous activity was a scavenger hunt-may use again for nautical terms-ask a sailor-no more than one question per sailor-any suggestions. 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Fun Daze races-will do some of the old favorites. Need another kayak for races-I (George Wirth) have one. 2:00 pm-5:00 pm-Olympic Games-need suggestions for events-divide into teams like Spartans, Athenians or/and age or gender groups. Events so far are shot put with water filled balloons and hammer throw with water filled balloons on a string. 6:30 pm Olympic Dinner-probably NC barbecue & … (dinner cost is included in your registration fee). May require toga wearing for dinner, awards and s'mores. 7:30 pm-Olympic Awards ceremony (comedy and prizes). Need help here-Hoop-hope your coming with your gang. 8:30 pm-Campfire-s'somes provided. Sunday, June 22 10:00 am. For those remaining, on their own, social sail to Kerr Dam or nearby island depending on wind. Stop for swimming and lunch before returning to the campsite. Dinner and evening on your own for those remaining. Monday, June 22 On your own for one last sail before breaking camp and heading home. 2:00 pm All PRAF participants have departed Click here for detailed directions |
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