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Walk up to the small lookout at Centennial Clock to catch a view of the sunset and the pier. Enjoy an evening sail aboard The Spirit of Dallas and experience the tranquility of White Rock Lake. Availability is displayed for each day that we will be sailing. To purchase tickets, click on the date which you would like to sail then click the sailing time that you would like. From a Patio – What could be more romantic than dinner at an award-winning restaurant with a glass of BC wine and a view of the setting sun?
Sunset Catamaran Cruise
During the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, a concession operating out of the building offered parkgoers dinners, drinks, sandwiches and bicycle rentals. “You’d be surprised how many people have lived here all their life and have never been on the lake,” Michael says. This interactive map identifies locations of trails, parking lots, bathrooms, water fountains & more.
Private Charter Cruises
After an evening on the water, head back to The Strand resort where you can enjoy a drink from the bar or a moonlight stroll on the beach before heading to bed for a good night's sleep. Before you know it, the first peaks of daylight will be waking you up to begin another amazing day here in Myrtle Beach. A CCC-built stone water fountain, which ceased to function several years ago, has been converted into a planter. These days it sports a pot of flowers and a plaque that was placed there in 2000 by For Love Of The Lake, a local volunteer organization.
Private Sail
A great way to entertain clients, employees, friends and family. A private 1.5 hours sail aboard The Spirit of Dallas on White Rock Lake. The Mittmans purchased the catamaran from a seller in Reno, Nevada, and remodeled it with their own money into a public excursion boat that embarked on its first sail in September 2017. The couple spent a year adding a deck, passenger seats, safety railings and an awning for shade. They also reduced the engine’s power to comply with park rules that limit motors to 10.5 horsepower.
Neighbors Greta and Michael Mittman are out to change that. Since 2017, the couple has introduced sailing to more than 9,300 people by offering free rides on The Spirit of Dallas catamaran. Each cruise allows visitors to experience the beauty of White Rock Lake while learning about its unique history and wildlife. Enjoy a relaxing 30-minute boat cruise along the shores of Semiahmoo Bay and Boundary Bay.
Choose from one of the many restaurants located along the strip and settle in for an evening of delicious food and stunning views. Looking for boat rides a little closer to downtown Dallas? Check out our sister company, The Spirit of Dallas located on White Rock Lake. A great way to entertain clients, employees, friends, and family. A private sail aboard The Spirit of Dallas on White Rock Lake. We offer day and evening sails on White Rock Lake aboard The Spirit of Dallas.
Night Sky Sail
During a competition at White Rock, Greta won the women’s championship just in time to see her oldest daughter, Rachel, place first in the junior division that same day. Although the Mittmans are accustomed to racing at speeds of 30 knots, or about 35 mph, The Spirit of Dallas coasts at a comfortable 3-4 knots. The White Rock Pier – At 1,500 feet long, the pier juts out into Semiahmoo Bay for a 360-degree view of the sunset and the community of White Rock.
Park Maintenance and Operations
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Not only is The Spirit of Dallas under that threshold, once it leaves the dock, it becomes a true sailboat and runs on wind power alone. Sails are offered several days a week in the summer and even a few times in the winter. In 2018, neighbors showed up in their pajamas and house shoes for a New Year’s Day cruise around the lake in chilly 9-degree weather. But with only a handful of crew members vetted and certified in boat safety, first aid and CPR, the Mittmans can’t sail as often as demand requires. The setting sun stains the evening sky red and orange hues as it sets over Dallas. It’s a spectacular sight from the tranquil water of White Rock Lake, but odds are, you’ve probably never been sailing to experience the view.
The Spirit of Dallas collaborates with other conservation groups, such as For the Love of the Lake and Friends of White Rock, while also supporting the lake’s sailing and running clubs. During the Dallas Marathon, the ship sailed near the shore and rang its bell for participants as they ran by. The founders have both competed in national races, with Greta, a U.S. Coast Guard master captain, winning several national titles.
Ask us about booking a Private Charter for your corporate event or special occasion. After your cruise, check out the dozens of restaurants, shopping and art Galleries throughout Clematis Street, The Square or Northwood Village. All walkable or use the FREE trolley, Circuit or rent an electric scooter from the Waterfront or our Adventure Center 7 days per week. Ask us about booking a Private Charter for your corporate event or special occasion. Burke also designed a beautiful, hand carved wooden sign that originally stood on the lawn of the Sunset Inn.
The lake is so beautiful and the sunset is more gorgeous from the relaxing deck of the catamaran. A sail aboard The Spirit of Dallas is a great opportunity to see White Rock Lake’s natural beauty. Set sail aboard The Spirit Of Dallas on the waters of White Rock Lake. Join us for our Family, Afternoon, Sunset, and Night Sky Sails.
We did the sunset cruise for 1 1/2 hours then have dinner at one of the nice restaurants walking distance from the dock. Neighbors may be tempted to assume The Spirit of Dallas is commercializing White Rock Lake, but it is not a business. Sails are free, and no money is ever accepted as payment or as tips. Semiahmoo Bay – One of our favourite ways to experience the sunset is from the water on a sunset cruise with White Rock Sea Tours.
Keep your cameras ready to capture pictures of harbour seals, porpoise, eagles, and other wildlife as well as the scenic mountains and beautiful British Columbia coastline. This daily harbour cruise departs from Crescent Beach Marina, just 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Was asked to help captain the ship, but did not know about the awesome music upstairs until I picked up the musician and guests. I know the guest had to have had a great time because the music was awesome.
Be sure to grab a cone from one of the many ice-cream shops on the strip before heading down. Enjoy the beauty of the setting sun while you observe the marine wildlife along the shores of Semiahmoo Bay and Boundary Bay. Biggs killer whales, humpback whales, grey whales, minke whales, sea lions, harbor porpoise, seals, and more, amidst B.C.’s spectacular world-class scenery.
Not surprisingly, this is also a favorite spot for feeding birds. Children seem to especially enjoy tossing scraps of stale bread to the hungry waterfowl. DFW Boat Ride’s Lake Ray Hubbard fleet includes the double deck crewed motor vessels “Harbor Lights” and “Sapphire Moon”, offering scenic public and private boat rides for any occasion.
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