SHIPPIN' UP TO BOSTON! Ukulele Cruise... TO SET SAIL ONCE AGAIN!
Details
Yo ho and shiver me timbers! Ukuleles are once again headed to the "high seas" of the Charles River.
Two hours of floating up and down the river in the boat pictured above playing songs about sailing, the ocean and "Rollin' on the River".
All levels are welcome!
Here's how it works.
1. RSVP below. Should RSVPs exceed capacity, your name will automatically be added to the waitlist.
2. Send your payment of $50 by JULY 31. Your seat will not be fully guaranteed until payment has been received. If payment is not received by July 31 your name will be removed and replaced with the next name on the waiting list.
Methods of payment-
- Cash to John at Strummerville
- Cash to Marisa at Watch City or A&W
- Venmo@John-Soares-29
- Check, made out and mailed to
John Soares
68 Piedmont Street
Arlington MA 02476
Here’s the plan for the Shipping' Up To Boston Ukulele Cruise upon the Charles I riverboat.
Check in with Cruise Director John and his clipboard to be welcomed aboard.
Boarding will begin at 5:45pm.
DEPARTURE IS PROMPTLY AT 6pm.
No kidding around, it's a tightly run ship!
The Charles I waits for no one.
We’ll take 15 minutes or so to mingle and get settled. Set up will be several rows of seven chairs with an aisle in the center-ish. Feel free to bring your own snacks if you’d like. Cash bar for those who’d like a beverage, adult or otherwise.
Singing and strumming will then begin with a ‘round robin’ of song leaders.
Next we’ll break for about 15 minutes or so to “hit the head” (restrooms), more “grog” and more mingling. Back to singing and strumming!
Please bring a music stand for yourself, if you have one, and clips. It may be windy.
If parking in the CambridgeSide Mall Garage, don’t forget to get your parking ticket validated by a staff member near the dock.
Here’s the link to the event songbook for downloading to your tablet at home or to print out in advance. A few copies will be available for sharing. There is no wifi on the boat.
Links:
The Shippin’ Up to Boston Uke Cruise Songbook 2023:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10mkAyxdKvcJTrqw9cYFH51BnzovVKQQR/view?usp=sharing
The Shippin’ Up to Boston Uke Cruise Songbook 2023 playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2e282leWlNwlZtlEl6NvF2?si=3d8fea94d13945eb
May we have fair winds and following seas!
***
The Whole Nine Yards (Important information):
No refunds. Our musical excursion sets sail rain or shine. We’re not gonna let a little rain get in our way! What are we, landlubbers?
The Charles I is covered and has windows that can be raised in inclement weather. I have been assured that the Charles River never gets too choppy. Some tables will be set up as well as rows of chairs. Get there early if you'd like a table, but there will be plenty of seating for everyone. Please bring your music stands if you have them. Our "SHIPPIN' UP TO BOSTON!" songbook will be available for download closer to the event.
Departure:
The Charles I riverboat will begin boarding at 5:45pm and departs at promptly 6pm from the Lechmere Canal at the CambridgeSide Mall. This is directly outside the back entrance by the foodcourt. Returning at 8pm.
Drinks and Restrooms:
You may bring snacks for yourself, but please no 3 coarse meals unless you have enough for everyone. Savvy?
Cash bar will be open with water, soda and adult beverages, but no food will be available. Restrooms however will be available.
Parking:
The boat will be departing from the CambridgeSide Mall. For address, please use 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge MA.
Once parked, take the elevator or escalator to the first floor of the mall. The boat is located just outside of the food court.
Parking ticket can be validated at the Charles Riverboat’s ticket booth. With validation, parking will be $4 and will be valid for up to 8 hours. For payment, parking kiosks are located on each floor of the mall before entering the garage. Please pay for parking prior to returning to your vehicle.
Rideshare and drop-off:
The best drop-off location for rideshare and carpool is 60 First Street, Cambridge MA. Walk directly down Thorndike Way between the CambridgeSide Mall and the Blaze pizza. When you see the canal, walk to your right down the brick pathway and you will see the boats at the back entrance of the CambridgeSide Mall.
LINKS:
Shippin' up to Boston Song Book 2023 link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10mkAyxdKvcJTrqw9cYFH51BnzovVKQQR/view?usp=sharing
If you'd like to enjoy these songs, here's the Spotify playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2e282leWlNwlZtlEl6NvF2?si=3d8fea94d13945eb