FJORDIN CROSSIN
Paddle the Canal Challenge | June 29 Another reason to celebrate the fjord! Join the Hardware Distillery in Hoodsport to recreate a local version of a Scandinavian tradition —crossing Hood Canal with a barrel of aquavit admidst kayaks, sailboats and SUPs!
Sponsored by The Hardware Distillery and Hood Canal Events Fjordin Crossin celebrates one of the great traditions of aquavit, which is an old world Scandinavian spirit. Celebrate this fun event with a street fair in Hoodsport including a barrel procession with the Sons of Norway, seafood vendors, kids activities and music and cool down under the Hoodsport pier with a drink at the Aquavit Grotto!
THREE WAYS TO GET YOUR
FJORD'IN #1 — Participate in the Paddle the Canal Challenge Bring your own boat or rent from Hood Canal Adventures. The Paddle has partnereed with local kayak company to offer same day kayak rentals. Cost is $45 per person for 2 hours. ($20 per hour additional hour if you want to play longer.) HCA is bringing tandems and singles. To sign up for the paddle, register at hoodcanalevents.com ($29/person).
#2 – Cruise and Spectate Aboard the Lady Alderbrook The Lady Alderbrook departs from Alderbrook Resort and Spa and ticket includes one Fjord Mist cocktail with the two hour cruise, $35. Book tickets alderbrookresort.com or call (360) 898-2200 for more information. #3 – Cheer from the Aquavit Grotto A secret hideaway under the boardwalk? Yes, the underside pier forms a cool and inviting “grotto” to enjoy aquavit cocktails and oysters prepared by Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group. Scandinavian specialties are on the menu from the following vendors: Nina's at Lake Cushman (Swedish Meatballs); The Tides Family Restaurant (Clam Chowder, Shrimp Skewers); Union City Market (Locally-made Popsicles), and Hoodsport Coffee.
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2019 Fjordin Schedule
12:00 noon: • Registration for Paddle the Canal on site, register in advance at hoodcanalevents.com. • Lady Alderbrook departs from Alderbrook for spectator cruise. alderbrookresort.com • Food vendors at the Hoodsport Marina open. Local oysters and Scandinavian specialties are on the menu. • Hoodsport Street Fair – art at the Distillery, Sunshine Creations, M4 Realty and more! 1:00 PM: • Aquavit Procession from the Distillery begins featuring the Sons of Norway carrying the Aquavit barrel with owners Chuck and Jan. Captain Lee Geist and his boat the Twanoh will set sail and officially cross the Canal "Fjordin."
