Great American Raft-up - what a great idea

10:13 PM Thu 29 Jul 2010 GMT

'Great American Raft-up 2009' .

Yacht Clubs around the world are always trying to think up great events and excursions for their cruising sailors, but the idea of the South Shore Yacht Club at Newport Beach in southern California to hold a 'Great American Raft-up' every mid-summer is a beauty. The Club, which calls itself the 'Friendliest Yacht Club in the world' holds the event each year to introduce the cruising lifestyle to people of all ages. It is becoming a major event for Southern California Boaters. This year it's all happening on July 31, and features a live band on one of the boats, ...

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by Des Ryan