BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brotherhood of the Coast - USA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bocus.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Brotherhood of the Coast - USA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T123546 CREATED:20240813T152530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T152530Z UID:20011-1723536000-1723568400@bocus.info SUMMARY:National Captains Meeting - Sun Coast Table (Sarasota/Bradenton\, FL) DESCRIPTION:Weekend Itinerary for Assembly of National Captains Meeting \n11/8/24-11/10/24 \nSun Coast Table (Sarasota/Bradenton\, FL) \n This is the itinerary for those attending the in-person BOC National Assembly of Captains this coming November.  Regretfully\, it is not a National Zaf (we don’t have the bandwidth for those any longer)\, so it is only open to the National Bridge members\, Table Captains and their seconds\, and captives of attendees. \nFriday (11/8) Welcoming Soiree \nPlan to arrive on by early Friday (11/8) afternoon\, if possible\, for we will be gathering at 5pm (during Happy Hour) at a local venue for libations and victuals. \nThe Linger Lodge (7205 85th St Ct E. Bradenton\, FL 34202) sits beside the Braden River and has been around for almost eight decades.  It is known for its alarming array of taxidermized mammals and reptiles that adorn the inside walls\, seemingly staring at patrons from every angle. \nThe Linger Lodge is a restaurant and RV Park in Bradenton\, on the Northern bank of the Braden River.  The park dates back to 1945\, starting as a 100-acre fishing and canoeing campground. Ever since then\, the Linger Lodge has drawn visitors from all over with its Old Florida charm and cozy riverside atmosphere.  The restaurant was heavily renovated several years ago\, bringing it up to modern standards. \nThe locals know that the Linger Lodge is a great place to dine\, listen to live music and enjoy the river and bucolic views. Besides the main dining room\, there are two outside covered and screened decks provide picturesque water views of the winding Braden River. \nMenu specialties include Florida grouper\, alligator\, frog legs\, smoked meats and seafood\, jambalaya\, burgers\, and much more.  Each attendee will pay their own bill this evening. \n\nThe original Linger Lodge cabin (and its original owners\, the Parvins\, behind the counter serving patrons) in 1951. This structure burned down in the late 50’s and the restaurant was rebuilt\, expanded\, and modernized many times during the last 5 decades. \n 11/9/24 Assembly of National Captains – 0900-1200\, BYC \nThe 2024 in-person Captains Meeting will be held in the Commodore’s Room at the Bradenton Yacht Club (4307 13th St W\, Palmetto\, FL 34221). \nThe BYC is located on Snead Island and is on the north side of the Manatee River in the cut between Tera Ceia Bay and the Manatee. \nCoffee\, tea\, donuts\, crullers\, etc. will be provided. \nPlease plan to arrive no later than 0845 as we want the meeting to start promptly at 0900.  We will end no later than noon. \n11/9/24 Buccaneer Gathering and Cookout – 1300 \nImmediately following the Captain’s Meeting\, attendees are invited to gather at beautiful Jiggs Landing (6106 63rd St E\, Bradenton\, FL 34203) for a grill out. \nJiggs Landing was opened in 1944 as a fishing camp.  It sits on beautiful Ward Lake\, a fresh water preserve fed by the Braden River.  Jiggs is an historical landmark that was totally renovated by Manatee County in 2016.  We have rented a covered pavilion (far left in the above photo) with two charcoal grills and plan to serve appetizers\, hot dogs\, sausages\, side dishes\, and light desserts\, along with soft drinks. \nBringing alcohol into the park is forbidden\, but there is a concession within 150 feet of the pavilion that sells beer and wine. \nThe grill out will last 3-4 hours.  Saturday night is on your own. \nFarewell Brunch Buffett – Palm Aire Golf and Country Club – 1030 \nOur final social gathering of the weekend will be a Sunday morning brunch gathering at 1030 at the beautiful Palm Aire Golf and Country Club (5601 Country Club Way\, Sarasota 34243). \nA full breakfast buffet will greet you and tame your appetite\, while preparing you to travel back to your homes with no hunger pangs.  Below is a partial list of offerings: \nOmelette Station \nEggs Benedict Scrambled Eggs \nMade to order Waffles \nSausage Applewood Smoked Bacon \nBreakfast Potatoes \nCorned Beef \nHash Cakes Gulf Chilled Shrimp \nCheese Blintzes Smoked Norwegian Salmon Bagels \nSoup du Jour \nSalad Bar \nChef Carving Station Chef’s \nFish du Jour \nChef’s Entrée \nHousemade Pastries & Desserts \nBlueberry French Toast \nAlso\, your first Bloody Mary or Mimosa is included (additional cocktails are on you). \nIf you are planning on attending the Assembly of National Captains meeting\, please email your intentions to John “The Crab” D’Alusio at jdalusio@gmail.com as soon as possible\, along with your need for berths. \nThe cost per person for all three Saturday and Sunday events is $65\, payable no later than 10/25. Please fill out the attached form and send it along with your payment by check to  Brother Ed “Brillo” Loke (1255 Gulfstream Avenue\, Apt. 801\, Sarasota\, FL 34236). \nAccommodations: We will do our best to house out-of-table brothers and captives at our homes\, but we have limited space on a first come\, first served basis. \nIf no further berths are available\, we recommend a local hotel: \nTRU by Hilton (5510 Manor Hill Lane\, Bradenton\, FL 34203).  \nThis hotel was constructed in the last three years\, so it is fairly new.  If you book it through HotelsAmerica.com\, cost will be approximately $100 per night plus tax. \nIf you have any questions\, please call (941-209-8873) or email (jdalusio@gmail.com) Sun Coast Table Captain John D’Alusio. \n\nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://bocus.info/bocus-event/national-captains-meeting-sun-coast-table-sarasota-bradenton-fl/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T123546 CREATED:20240813T153312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T153312Z UID:20010-1731052800-1731258000@bocus.info SUMMARY:Assembly of National Captains Meeting DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://bocus.info/bocus-event/assembly-of-national-captains-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTSTAMP:20260424T123546 CREATED:20250401T232153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T220710Z UID:20332-1781827200-1782259199@bocus.info SUMMARY:Norfolk Haborfest DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://bocus.info/bocus-event/norfolk-haborfest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260424T123546 CREATED:20231019T002215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T181654Z UID:19620-1792281600-1793404799@bocus.info SUMMARY:Chile 2026 WorldZaf DESCRIPTION:On June 16\, brother Julio Gonzalez revealed the Chilean International Zaf logo. Click for a full introduction of the event. \nhttps://bocus.info/wp-content/uploads/Chile2026-Video-2024-10-21.mp4\nTiburon Blanco – Mario Cerpa from Valparaiso\, Chile -shares the original video. Click here: \nOfficial Program of the 2026 Chile World Zafarrancho \nSunday\, October 18: \nFrom 4:00 PM onward: Reception of brothers and visitors at the hotel in Santiago.\nRoom assignments. \nMonday\, October 19: \n8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel\, general greetings\, review of the program\, and coordination. \n10:15 AM: Departure by bus for a field day at Viña Santa Rita. We will learn where and how some of the best wines produced in the country are stored. The tasting will take place at a historic site. There\, Doña Paula Jaraquemada protected and defended the patriots from the Royalist army following the battle known as the Disaster of Rancagua. The tour includes a visit to the Andino Museum\, whose rich exhibits narrate the history of the pre-Columbian peoples who inhabited the region.\nCasual attire with headkerchief. \n2:00 PM: Traditional Chilean lunch at Viña Santa Rita\, accompanied by a folkloric ensemble that will showcase the most genuine essence of the national soul. \n5:00 PM: Return to the hotel by bus. \n7:30 PM: Welcome reception with dinner and dancing at the hotel. \nTuesday\, October 20: \n8:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Breakfast at the hotel to energize ourselves for a day filled with fraternity and adventure. \n9:30 AM: Departure by bus to the Cajón del Maipo for activities connected to nature. An adventurous group of pirates will have the option to go rafting on the river\, while another group can enjoy horseback riding in open fields.\nLunch will be a picnic by the rivers\, with food trucks providing logistics.\nCasual attire with headkerchief. \n5:00 PM: Return to the hotel by bus. \n7:30 PM: The time has come for fun—let the music flow freely. We will host our grand Departure Party at the hotel.\nAttire to be determined. \nWednesday\, October 21: \n8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Rejuvenating breakfast\, abundant with conversations about the experiences of the Zafarrancho. \n10:10 AM: Departure by bus to witness and admire the discipline and elegance of the Green Squad of the Chilean Carabineros\, the nation’s prestigious uniformed police force\, demonstrating their high school of horsemanship founded in 1939.\nCasual attire with headkerchief. \n10:15 AM: Meeting of the National Captains at La Guarida de la Nao Santiago\, founder of the Brotherhood of the Coast.\nFormal attire. \n2:00 PM: Unparalleled maritime lunch at the traditional Chilean restaurant “Ocean Pacific.”\n( Attire ?) \n7:00 PM: Exciting cultural activity at the Aula Magna of the Carabineros School. A concert that will send shivers down the spines of pirates and captives alike.\nFormal attire. \n10:00 PM: Return to the hotel with a cold snack. \nThursday\, October 22: \n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Early breakfast at the hotel. We will use our pirate telescope to see what awaits us. \n9:15 AM: Transfer by bus to the Central Coast of Chile.\n • Group 1: Yacht sailing in the Algarrobo Bay\, a coastal town that saw the birth of the Brotherhood of the Coast.\n • Group 2: Visit to Tricao Park in Santo Domingo\, home to South America’s largest aviary. \n2:00 PM: Zafarrancho dance in Santo Domingo at the Santa María del Mar Club. Wine tasting from the region\, a buffet lunch with open bar\, lessons in the traditional Chilean cueca dance\, and a display of typical Chilean crafts.\nCasual attire with headkerchief. \n8:00 PM: Return to the hotel in Santiago. \n10:00 PM: Cold snack. \nFriday\, October 23: \n8:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Breakfast to prepare for the final miles of navigation. \n9:30 AM: Transfer by bus to Valparaíso. \n11:00 AM: Visit to the Naval School\, the academy responsible for training Chilean Navy officers. Tour its facilities\, museum\, and witness the changing of the guard and a ceremonial parade.\nFormal attire. \n2:00 PM: Fellowship lunch at the Valparaíso Naval Club\, founded in 1885\, located at the residence of the distinguished naval hero Arturo Prat Chacón. \n5:00 PM: Return to the hotel in Santiago. \n8:00 PM: Fellowship activity: light dinner and music. \nSaturday\, October 24: \nFree day. Buses available for visits to the Costanera Center Mall\, opened in 2012 and the largest shopping center in Latin America\, or a trip to Cerro San Cristóbal to view the city from above. \n6:30 PM: Transfer by bus from the hotel to the Event Center. \n7:00 PM – 1:00 AM: Combat Zafarrancho at the Military Club of Lo Curro or an alternative dinner at a local restaurant (Buenos Muchachos\, Adobes de Argomedo\, or others).\nCombat attire. \nSunday\, October 25: \n8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. \n11:00 AM: Official Closing of the 2026 Chile World Zafarrancho.\nBuses to the airport.\nPost-Zafarrancho activities \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://bocus.info/bocus-event/chile-2026-worldzaf/ LOCATION:Santiago\, Santiago\, Chile CATEGORIES:WorldZaf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T123546 CREATED:20260102T184355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T184456Z UID:20590-1792339200-1792342800@bocus.info SUMMARY:Chile: Olmue City Hotel DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://bocus.info/bocus-event/chile-olmue-city-hotel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T123546 CREATED:20260102T184902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T184902Z UID:20592-1792422000-1792429200@bocus.info SUMMARY:Chile - Olmue City - Capt Meeting DESCRIPTION:Relax at the hotel \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://bocus.info/bocus-event/chile-olmue-city-capt-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T123546 CREATED:20260102T185403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T190509Z UID:20594-1792483200-1792515600@bocus.info SUMMARY:Chile - Viña Santa Rita DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://bocus.info/bocus-event/chile-vina-santa-rita/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T080000 DTSTAMP:20260424T123546 CREATED:20260102T185559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T190910Z UID:20596-1792569600-1792569600@bocus.info SUMMARY:Chile: Carabineros DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://bocus.info/bocus-event/chile-carabineros/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T123546 CREATED:20260102T185730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T185730Z UID:20598-1792656000-1792688400@bocus.info SUMMARY:Chile: Central Coast DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://bocus.info/bocus-event/chile-central-coast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T123546 CREATED:20260102T185817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T190625Z UID:20600-1792742400-1792774800@bocus.info SUMMARY:Chile: Valparaiso DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://bocus.info/bocus-event/chile-valparaiso/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T230000 DTSTAMP:20260424T123546 CREATED:20260102T185943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T190806Z UID:20602-1792828800-1792882800@bocus.info SUMMARY:Chile : Olympics + Dinner DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://bocus.info/bocus-event/chile-olympics-dinner/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR