Raquette Lake News

Great Camp Sagamore’s Beer Weekend is June 23-25.  Go to their website to register.  They always sell out.  Captain Dean’s photo is in the article because beer weekend starts with a beer pairing dinner cruise on the WW Durant, with menu planned by Chef Jim and Rachel in concert with the weekend’s beer maestro.  Always…

Web cam is down.  We feel as awful as you do about it.  Power outages not helping.  Matt came and fixed once but it’s off again.  Hopefully up by Mon.

Stop in this Fri, Dec 30 for FREE tacos from 6 pm until none left.  Plus a cold one and a warm welcome. Winter boat open daily during Christmas vacation week.  Then Thurs- Sun.

Noé  Socha is a guitar and harmonica player from the small town of Carpi, Italy. Influenced by artists such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young, and Blues musicians Mississippi John Hurt, Muddy Waters, and Lightnin’ Hopkins, Noé has created his own signature sound. He pairs a fiery guitar technique with virtuoso harmonica playing, channeling the sounds of the Mississippi…

Sat Sept 3 Here’s what to expect for your $30 per person: Saranac Brewery, Saranac Beer, 12 Beers of Fall, Celebrating German roots Boarding 1:30-2:00 with sailing 2:00-3:30 Must be 21 years to taste; DD can be under 21 years Matt Grainger entertaining Reservations appreciated Limited to 75 people Includes appetizers Generous pours $20 DD

Last Monday night prime rib buffet tonight. Last pizza cruise on Wed. Last BBQ-themed luncheon cruise Sat. Last Brunch Reinvented on Sun. Last moonlight cruise on Sat night. After Labor Day, cruising Sat lunch, excursion and Sat dinner.  Return to traditional Sunday Brunch.  Cruising midweek with preformed groups…..individuals welcome to piggyback, pending space availability.  Through…

Shirley and I are taking an afternoon cruise on the Hudson. I wasn’t going to say anything until my arms stuck to the bar buying $12 worth of drinks. Mismatched chairs, need of paint, sticky bar are only the beginning. And all this for $22 per person for 2 hr ride. You need to raise your rates and you can let the boat go to hell. NOT!! Keep up your entire staffs professional attitude and work. It shows and is greatly appreciated!! Bob S.

Canceling Monday’s excursion, 2-3:30 (8/29).  Mechanic may not be finished with work on generator so playing it safe.  So sorry to disappoint.

Due to private charter wedding, the scenic excursion, dinner and moonlight cruises have been cancelled. Join us for Brunch on Sun!  Or Intimate Dining Sun night!

Yum! Chef-made pizza! 11:30-1:00.  Chef-made pizza, root beer float in a souvenir mug.  Salad.  And a cruise with commentary.  All for $25 if 12 yrs and older, $15 if ages 4-11, $5 if under 4 yrs.

We’re in awe of our awesome staff who plan and execute these amazing pairing menus. This Friday, August 12, it’s a Dr. Frank Pairing Dinner Cruise with this menu: Course 1- Szechuan seared Ahi tuna with lemongrass pickled cucumber- Paired with Rkatsiteli Course 2- Mulligatawny (curried cream of chicken soup)- Paired with Semi- Dry Riesling…

Two  Saturdays in August, Aug 6 and Aug 27 and the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, Sept 3, we’re trying something a little different on our luncheon cruises. Same cruising time- board 10:30, sail 11-1 pm Same price- $40 per person inclusive of cruise, meal, tax and gratuity; children under age 12 $20 pp inclusive…