Events

St. Louis Admirals has a monthly meeting on the first Monday of each month, preceded by sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting), and dinner at Appleby's. We also have a monthly sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Aside from the monthly meetings and sail dates, 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 2009:

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. 1st
Westport Plaza Farm Toy Show The club put on a static display of the member's model boats.

Monday
Feb. 2nd
Monthly Meeting and Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting)
  • 1:00 to 5:00: Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond, weather permitting - 55+ and dry
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033
  • 7:00 p.m.: Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135

For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see maps to the sailing pond, Appleby's, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Sunday
Feb. 15th
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Sunday 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.



March

Date Event Description
Monday
March 2nd
Monthly Meeting and Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting)
  • 1:00 to 5:00: Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond, weather permitting - 55+ and dry
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033
  • 7:00 p.m.: Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135

For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see maps to the sailing pond, Appleby's, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Sunday
March 15th
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Sunday 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.



April

Date Event Description
Monday
April 6th
Monthly Meeting and Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting)
  • 1:00 to 5:00: Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond, weather permitting - 55+ and dry
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033
  • 7:00 p.m.: Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135

For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see maps to the sailing pond, Appleby's, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church

Sunday
April 19th
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Sunday 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.



May

Date Event Description
Monday
May 4th
Monthly Meeting and Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting)
  • 1:00 to 5:00: Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond, weather permitting - 55+ and dry
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033
  • 7:00 p.m.: Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135

For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see maps to the sailing pond, Appleby's, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church

Saturday
May 16th
Display at Alton Lock and Dam INFORMATION PENDING
Sunday
May 17th
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Sunday 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.



June

Date Event Description
Saturday
June 6th
Admirals Picnic at the Tom O'Dell Residence For members and invited guests only. Details pending.
Monday
June 8th
Monthly Meeting and Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting)
  • 1:00 to 5:00: Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond, weather permitting - 55+ and dry
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033
  • 7:00 p.m.: Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135

For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see maps to the sailing pond, Appleby's, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church

Sunday
June 21st
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Sunday 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.

Saturday and Sunday
June 26th & 27th
Display at the Great Rivers Towboat Festival, Alton, IL On hand to provide great music will be Matt Taul & Friends playing their style of Classic Folk, Bluegrass and Americana. Daily activities include a rope throwing contest, river art displays, children’s activities, model boat exhibits by the St. Louis Admirals Club, and historical and educational displays by the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Weather permitting, there will be two towboats docked on the riverfront that will be available for guided tours. Delicious food includes BBQ served off the towboat-shaped cooker and a crawfish and a shrimp boil by Ralph Smith. You won't want to miss over 70 dealers with all types of antiques, glassware, tools, candles, furniture, and just good old-fashioned junk at the Historic Boat Works on Front Street.



July

Date Event Description
Monday
July 6th
Monthly Meeting and Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting)
  • 1:00 to 5:00: Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond, weather permitting - 55+ and dry
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033
  • 7:00 p.m.: Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135

For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see maps to the sailing pond, Appleby's, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church

Sunday
July 19th
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Sunday 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 3rd
Monthly Meeting and Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting)
  • 1:00 to 5:00: Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond, weather permitting - 55+ and dry
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033
  • 7:00 p.m.: Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135

For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see maps to the sailing pond, Appleby's, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church

Sunday
Aug. 16th
Monthly Club Sailing at St. Ferdinand Park Pond On the 3rd Sunday 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. 7th
Monthly Meeting and Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting)
  • 1:00 to 5:00: Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond, weather permitting - 55+ and dry
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033
  • 7:00 p.m.: Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135

For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see maps to the sailing pond, Appleby's, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church

Saturday and Sunday
Sept. 19th & 20th
21st Annual Regatta, St. Louis Union Station

Late Sept. (date TBA) Model boat display at Paducah, KY. Details pending.



October

Date Event Description
Monday
Oct. 5th
Monthly Meeting and Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting)
  • 1:00 to 5:00: Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond, weather permitting - 55+ and dry
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033
  • 7:00 p.m.: Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135

For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see maps to the sailing pond, Appleby's, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church

Sunday
Oct. 18th
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. 2nd
Monthly Meeting and Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting)
  • 1:00 to 5:00: Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond, weather permitting - 55+ and dry
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner at Appleby's Restaurant, 2309 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033
  • 7:00 p.m.: Monthly club meeting at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay Ave., Ferguson, MO 63135

For directions, click on CLUB INFO above, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see maps to the sailing pond, Appleby's, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church

Sunday
Nov. 15th
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. 7th
Monthly Meeting and Sailing at St. Ferdinand Pond (weather permitting) 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!

Sunday
Dec. 20th
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.