2016 Tugnuts Alumni Cruise

[Sam Bisset]

Alumni Cruise – June 23rd - 26th, 2016, Dock Street Marina, Thea Foss Waterway, Tacoma, WA

We are happy to announce that we will be organizing and sponsoring a new event called the Tugnuts Alumni Cruise in June. The Alumni Cruise will be at Dock Street Marina in Tacoma, WA and is open to all past, present, and future Ranger Tugs & Cutwater Boats owners. The event is set for the weekend of June 23rd-26th, 2015.

The original name of this event was the Tugnuts Mini-Cruise. We would like to thank the creators of the Mini Cruise and all of the owners who have worked hard over the years to make it the fun gathering that it is today. We are excited to step in and help with the event.

Registration for this event is not open yet but we have reserved the entire marina and will post further details in this thread shortly. Space is limited and reservation priority will be given to attendees of last year’s Tacoma Mini-Cruise. If you attended last year's Tacoma Mini-Cruise you will see an email with an invitation to register soon. Each boat will pay for their own moorage but there will be no additional charge to attend the Tugnuts Alumni Cruise.

We will be bringing factory support personnel as usual and are looking forward to connecting with our extended family!

 

[jcarrdive]

Hi Sam-
That is convenient, as it is our home dock!
It was great fun last year. See ya'all there this year!!!
Jeff and Ela
Wallowa R31
(Formerly Bobolink R27)

 

[Crewdog]

Great Idea.

How about setting up a conference call bridge or video conference for those of us who can't make it out there?

 

[guidothesquid]

Is there an update to this? I missed last year, but can make it this year. I sent Sam a PM but it's gone unnoticed.

 

[dencarst]

Hi

We want to go to Tugnuts Alumni Cruse.
Please put our names down.

Dennis & Darleen Carstensen
Tug of My Heart 11
R27

 

[Rick&DebS]

Hi Sam. We would like to go on the alumni cruise this year if there is space available. We have a new boat and are the previous owners of a 2013 R31. Please let us know if we can join in the fun.

Thank you.

Deb & Rick Schmunk

 

[Sam Bisset]

Registration is now open for the 2016 Tugnuts Alumni Cruise at Dock Street Marina in Tacoma!

To Register:
1. Email Marlene at receptionist@rangertugs.com
2. Call Dock Street Marina during normal business hours (M-F 8am-4pm) to reserve your slip 253.250.1906.

Depending on attendance, we may have to do some med-tying. If you have a docking preference please discuss it with Dock Street Marina when you reserve your slip.

Event Highlights:
- Dock Street Marina has offered one free night of moorage with two nights of paid moorage for all attendees.
- Pastries and coffee provided by Ranger Tugs & Cutwater Boats on Friday and
Saturday morning.
- Harmon Brewery Social Friday night (we’ve reserved the back room again)
- Happy hour on the dock Thursday and Saturday evening.
- Free kayaking (subject to availability) courtesy of Dock Street Marina
- Ranger Tugs & Cutwater Boats customer service team will be on the dock Friday and Saturday
- Museum discounts, Glass blowing class discounts, other local business discounts
- Prizes
- Welcome bags
- USCG vessel examinations
- More to come...

As soon as we finalize the details we will post a schedule of events in this thread. We are working closely with Dock Street Marina and several businesses in the area to put together a fun event. We are really looking forward to connecting with everyone and hope that you will be able to join us! If you have any questions please email Marlene at receptionist@rangertugs.com.

Tugnuts Alumni Cruise
June 23-26, 2016
Dock Street Marina, Thea Foss Waterway, Tacoma, WA
Open to past, present, and future Ranger Tugs & Cutwater Boat owners
Each attendee is responsible for paying for their moorage. There is no additional fee to participate in this event.

Thank you!

 

[guidothesquid]

AWESOME!!! Thank you Sam! I've never been so excited to go to Tacoma! :lol:

 

[Sam Bisset]

hahaha! Dock Street is the best though, I love that place! The only thing that is missing from down there is a grocery store which can be a pain but last year the Dock Street crew even ran to the store a few times for people :shock:

Did I mention Sunday newspaper delivered to the boat bright and early? Love Dock Street!

We're really looking forward to it also.

Sam

 

[guidothesquid]

Booked with Marlene, booked a slip at Dock Street! 🙂

 

[Doc Ted]

Wouldn't miss this one! Last year I was still limping around on my one-week post-op knee and got the "disabled" slip close to the bridge. No need for my fellow boaters sympathy this year. Really looking forward to this event.
Ted Steudel

 

[Sam Bisset]

Hi everyone,

There are about 20 boats signed up so far so there should still be some standard slips available. If Now that we have the new Cutwater site launched I'm looking forward to finish putting together the details for this event!

I'll post an official schedule of events soon but in the meantime, Tacoma Glassblowing Studio is offering a $10 discount to Alumni Cruise Attendees who register for one of their awesome glassblowing classes on Thursday, June 23rd. The only catch is that you have to contact them and make your reservation by next Friday, May 6th. The class itself is about an hour and you get to take home the piece that you create (24 hours later so it can cool)! You can make a christmas ornament, bird feeder, hummingbird feeder, stuffed floats, all kinds of stuff. Very cool, check out their website here: Tacoma Glassblowing Studio - Glassblowing Experience. Here are some fun videos also.

To make your reservation at the Glassblowing Studio please call the glassblowing studio at 253-948-9699 and tell them that you are with the Tugnuts Alumni Cruise group reserving for Thursday, June 23rd. The $10 discount is only available if you make your reservation by Friday, May 6th.

I'll be back with full details very soon!

Thanks,

Sam

To register for the Alumni Cruise:
1. Email Marlene at receptionist@rangertugs.com
2. Call Dock Street Marina during normal business hours (M-F 8am-4pm) to reserve your slip 253.250.1906.

 

[harry ames]

Are there any nearby hotels for those of us who typically stay ashore overnight? As in we own an R21 classic.

 

[Sam Bisset]

There are a few nice hotels actually. I've stayed here several times over the past few years and have always had a pleasant experience. It's a 10-15 minute walk from the dock.

 

[richrutkowski]

All,

We have our reservations with the marina, and are looking forward to the gathering!

Rich and Shirley
"Island Ranger 29"

 

[Spinner]

Looking forward to a fun cruise! Reservations are made, see you all there!

 

[Sam Bisset]

Hi all,

I've been sending email updates to registered attendees of the cruise but just in case you haven't received those emails. Here is the schedule for the event:

Thursday, June 23rd

10am -3pm – Broadway Farmers Market – The farmers market is not an official event of the cruise but it is a fun option if you arrive in time. Just 0.5 miles from Dock Street Marina, the Broadway Farmers Market is a popular attraction featuring local produce, fresh flowers, food vendors, local artisans, and live music. It is located on Broadway between 9th and 11th streets and is open Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm. (Note: No grocery stores within walking distance of the marina.)

Daytime activity options – Free kayak and paddle board rentals from Dock Street Marina (subject to availability), LeMay Car Museum (discounted tickets available from Sam), Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, Foss Waterway Seaport, downtown shops and restaurants

5pm – Cocktail hour and appetizers on the dock - Bring your favorite refreshment and an appetizer to share. Don’t forget to bring your chair, plate, and a napkin!

6pm – Nautical Gift Exchange ($15 limit) – This is always a fun event. If you would like to participate please bring one nautical gift or gadget ($15 limit) per boat in a paper bag for our Nautical Gift Exchange. Those who bring a gift will be entered into a drawing. When your name is drawn you will have an opportunity to either take someone else’s gift or select a new gift bag of your own. (If someone takes your gift, you can select another gift bag.) Full rules will be explained before we start.


Friday, June 24th

8am – 10am – Pastries and coffee provided by Ranger Tugs & Cutwater Boats - Stop by the Kayak dock for a pastry and your morning cup of joe.

Daytime activity options – Free kayak and paddle board rentals from Dock Street Marina (subject to availability), LeMay Car Museum (discounted tickets available from Sam), Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, Foss Waterway Seaport, downtown shops and restaurants

5pm – Harmon Brewery night – take a short walk up to the Harmon Brewery where we have reserved the back room, which accommodates up to 60 people. The Harmon has delicious food, excellent locally brewed beer and a fun atmosphere. Last year some people ate dinner, and some people just sampled the beer and/or appetizers but everyone had a good time. This event is not hosted so please remember to request separate checks!

Saturday, June 25th

8am – 10am – Pastries and coffee provided by Ranger Tugs & Cutwater Boats - Stop by the Kayak dock for your morning joe and pastries.

11am - 4pm - USCG Aux vessel exams

Daytime activity options – Free kayak and paddle board rentals from Dock Street Marina (subject to availability), LeMay Car Museum (discounted tickets available from Sam), Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, Foss Waterway Seaport, downtown shops and restaurants

5pm – Margarita happy hour courtesy of Global Marine Insurance – no better way to spend our last night together than by enjoying margaritas and chips and salsa on the dock! Bring your chair.

Sunday, June 26th

Depart at your leisure (checkout time is 12:00pm). Thank you and have a safe trip home!

If you have any other questions please email me directly at sambisset@rangertugs.com

Thank you and we can't wait to see everyone!

Sam