Events

Aside from the monthly meetings, the St. Louis Admirals hold several sailing events throughout the warmer months of the year, culminating with our annual regatta in September that attracts hobbyists from all over the midwest and beyond.

Below is a list of scheduled events for 2008:

First Monday of each month - sailing at Ferdinand Pond; fellowship dinner at Applebee's; club meeting

Third Sunday of each month (except September) - sailing at Ferdinand Pond when the weather is 55+ and dry

February

Date Event Description
Sunday
Feb. 3rd
Westport Plaza Farm Toy Show The club will be putting on a static display of the member's model boats. This event will held at the Sheridan Westport Plaza Hotel from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday only. There's parking on the west side of the hotel.

Monday
Feb. 4th
Sail at St. Ferdinand Lake and Monthly Meeting 1:00-5:00 p.m. (weather permitting); 5:00 p.m. dinner at Applebee's, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033, and 7:00 p.m. meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135



March

Date Event Description
Monday
March 3rd
Monthly club meeting

CANCELLED due to inclement weather



April

Date Event Description
Monday
April 7th
Monthly club meeting Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135 at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the club meetings, members are welcome to get together for 5:00 PM dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033. It is close to our sailing pond at St. Ferdinand Park. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see maps to the church, Appleby's, and the sailing pond.



May

Date Event Description
Monday
May 5th
Monthly club meeting Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135 at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the club meetings, members are welcome to get together for 5:00 PM dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033. It is close to our sailing pond at St. Ferdinand Park. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see maps to the church, Appleby's, and the sailing pond..

Saturday
May 17th
MIDAMERICA RIVER EXPO - East Alton, IL 9 am - 5 pm National Great Rivers Museum #2 Lock & Dam Way, off of IL-143. This event kicks off the upcoming summer recreation boating season with a safety celebration, hosted by the St. Louis Coast Guard Auxiliary. Activities include: food, antique boat show, Segway rides, live pelican shows, boating classes, water safety programs for kids along with an appearance by Seamoor, the water safety sea serpent. Visitors also can get a first hand look at radio controlled tugboats, submarines, ships, and sailboats. For more information, call the museum at 618-462-6979.

Sunday
May 18th
Club picnic at St. Ferdinand Park in Florissant The Club has a pavilion reserved for this event.



June

Date Event Description
Monday
June 2nd
Monthly club meeting Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135 at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the club meetings, members are welcome to get together for 5:00 PM dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033. It is close to our sailing pond at St. Ferdinand Park. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see maps to the church, Appleby's, and the sailing pond.

Sunday
June 15
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Saturday of each month, club members meet at St. Ferdinand Park Pond from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. when weather permits (55 degrees and dry) to sail their boats. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see a map to the sailing pond.

Sat. & Sun.
June 28 & 29
Grafton Tow Boat Festival

CANCELLED due to expected flooding in the Grafton area.





July

Date Event Description
Monday
July 7th
Monthly club meeting Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135 at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the club meetings, members are welcome to get together for 5:00 PM dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033. It is close to our sailing pond at St. Ferdinand Park. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see maps to the church, Appleby's, and the sailing pond.

Sunday
July 20
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Saturday of each month, club members meet at St. Ferdinand Park Pond from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. when weather permits (55 degrees and dry) to sail their boats. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see a map to the sailing pond.



August

Date Event Description
Monday
August 4th
Monthly club meeting Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135 at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the club meetings, members are welcome to get together for 5:00 PM dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033. It is close to our sailing pond at St. Ferdinand Park. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see maps to the church, Appleby's, and the sailing pond.

Sunday
Aug. 17
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Saturday of each month, club members meet at St. Ferdinand Park Pond from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. when weather permits (55 degrees and dry) to sail their boats. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see a map to the sailing pond.



September

Date Event Description
Monday
Sept. 8th
Monthly club meeting Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135 at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the club meetings, members are welcome to get together for 5:00 PM dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033. It is close to our sailing pond at St. Ferdinand Park. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see maps to the church, Appleby's, and the sailing pond.

Saturday and Sunday
Sept. 20-21
20th Annual Regatta, St. Louis Union Station



October

Date Event Description
Monday
Oct. 6th
Monthly club meeting Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135 at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the club meetings, members are welcome to get together for 5:00 PM dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033. It is close to our sailing pond at St. Ferdinand Park. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see maps to the church, Appleby's, and the sailing pond.

Sunday
Oct. 19
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Saturday of each month, club members meet at St. Ferdinand Park Pond from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. when weather permits (55 degrees and dry) to sail their boats. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see a map to the sailing pond.



November

Date Event Description
Monday
Nov. 3rd
Monthly club meeting Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135 at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the club meetings, members are welcome to get together for 5:00 PM dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033. It is close to our sailing pond at St. Ferdinand Park. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see maps to the church, Appleby's, and the sailing pond.

Sunday
Nov. 16
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Saturday of each month, club members meet at St. Ferdinand Park Pond from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. when weather permits (55 degrees and dry) to sail their boats. For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom to see a map to the sailing pond.



December

Date Event Description
Monday
Dec. 1st
Monthly club meeting Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135 at 7:00 p.m.. This is also our annual Christmas party, so no visit to Appleby's today!