‘Twas the night before Grand Bend
and all through Mac Ray;
Fourteen boats were preparing
To cruise far away.

Lake Huron was calm, 
The day was quite sunny;
As we headed to Canada
With our American money.

The theme for this cruise 
Was “Christmas in July!”
It was all just for fun, 
No particular reason why.

Docktails were shared 
Along with Holiday Cheer;
On this fine “Christmas Eve,”
When we ate on the pier.

Later we nestled 
all snug in our berths, 
With visions of new boats, 
More LOA, more beam, more girth!

When out on the dock 
In the morn we discovered, 
A great “BOOM” took the town’s power,
And we all gave a shudder.

Our Cap’n Morgan breakfast 
Was now in great doubt, 
But our generators saved the day;
Sticky buns and rum sauce won out.

As noon rolled around, 
A dinghy ride was the plan; 
As we cruised up the river 
Where the scenery was grand.

By afternoon, surf was up.
The beach beckoned us all.
We played many beach games
And we all had a ball. 
In town there was shopping
And places to go. 
But no one got pierced or tattooed
(As far as we know!)

As the sun began to set,
It was time for Christmas dinner…
With ham, turkey and stuffing
It was a winner!

Each crew provided 
a holiday dish,
like cranberries, or mashed potatoes; 
They all were delish!