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8 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | SPRING 2016 06 WAC hosts a crew : clipper Round the world race Help us welcome a sailing crew to Seattle! Lasting 11 months and visiting six continents, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will drop anchor in Seattle for a fortnight this April. Connect with a tradition of sailing excellence. Join us as we greet one of the arriving crews— no matter what time of day or night— and offer a hearty WAC welcome. To get on the list, contact Vice President Club Programs Melissa Borders at mborders@wac.net. We will contact you with detailed arrival information when it becomes available. Follow the race at clipperroundtheworld.com. *Note: Date depends on sailing schedule. Friday,April 15* Norwegian pearl cruise ship Tour & lunch Find out what Norwegian Cruise Line means when it says "freestyle cruising." ink rock-climbing walls, teen discos, and plenty of dining options. Billed as a family boat, the 965-foot Norwegian Pearl will welcome us for a private tour and lunch while docked at Pier 68. 10:30 am–2:30 pm; $32 Sunday,May 15 Holland america line Tour & lunch Continue your summer cruise line tour aboard the ms Westerdam. We'll explore the ship from bow to stern and get an up-close view of luxury afloat. Our experience ends in the Vista Dining Room with a relaxing glass of wine and lunch. 10 am–1:30 pm; $32; 21-plus Saturday,June 25 scavenger hunt on lake union e battle to be the best heats up every year at this clue-solving good time on Lake Union. Join our ninth annual scavenger hunt and lead your 10-person team around the lake by electric Duffy boat (those cute dinghies with the canopies). e winning team gets a year's worth of bragging rights. Catered food and soft drinks provided, and non-cap- tains can bring their own beer and wine. Perfect for singles, couples or groups. 6–9 pm; $68 Friday,July 22 over the water boeing seafair air show e U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be back at the WAC leading up to and during the Boeing Seafair Air Show. Rub shoulders around the Club with the pilots and crew, and look skyward for their aerial feats during Seafair Weekend, August 5–7. Saturday–Sunday; August 6–7 Duck dodge cruise Climb aboard for a Seattle summertime tradition—the Duck Dodge. A weekly Tuesday night boat race, the Duck Dodge is a for-fun regatta followed by seaward socializing. We'll watch the race from the deck of a spectator boat as dinghies, cutters, and sloops dart around Lake Union. Add your name to our priority waitlist for reservations. Space is limited to 25, and members may book a maximum of four people. 6–9:30 pm Tuesday,August 16 If touring ships and sharing stories with world-class sailors has you itching for the open water, then you're in luck. e W AC 's special summ er craving right inside the city limits. Enjoy three months of kayaking, paddleboarding and row i ng on Lake seat to the College Club's amenities, including shoreside clubhouse, boats, and boards. 18 and up for an additi onal $79. T e College Club also hosts su mm er club's open house from 5:30–8:30 pm on F ri day, To reserve for these events, contact clubprograms@wac.net or 206.464.3060. dave.plumb@collegeclubseattle.co m .