The Norwich University Fins & Feathers was informally established with a single boat in 2014 by several alumni with a passion for fishing. Now it has grown into a multiple-event and multi-region sportsman’s gathering that encourages participants to foster an appreciation for friendship, camaraderie, and our Norwich Values.
Events have been defined as Fins (fishing gatherings) or Feathers (hunts). It provides a gathering alternative for friends of Norwich that do not golf.
Fins & Feathers West Coast Cast & Blast: On Sunday, July 23, 2023, Norwich alumni will gather for a fishing excursion from Dana Wharf Sportfishing, 34675 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point, CA 92629. A new offshore option is available for 2023 - A charter boat will go offshore for a full day and hunt for big fish! Space will be limited!
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Event Details:
Date: Sunday, July 23, 2023
Location: Dana Wharf Sportfishing, 34675 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point, CA 92629
Time: Check In 11:15 a.m., Depart: 12:00 p.m., Return 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Post Fishing: Dinner & Drinks on the Wharf - Pay-as-you-go.
Cost: $175 includes a day of fishing and a $50 tax-deductible gift to Norwich
$60 for Children Under 18
Sponsorships of the boat and meal are available.
***New in 2023 - Offshore Option: $750 for a full day on the water. Full details to follow.
Exact Meeting Instructions:
Take Golden Lantern Street all the way to the end (where it dead ends) to reach the Dana Wharf parking lot. Look for signs for Sportfishing/Catalina Express. Our office is located next to Jon's Fish Market. You must check in at the office 45 minutes before departure and redeem your e-ticket or ticket code for a boarding pass.
Space is limited. To register click the registration button below.
Contact event coordinator and Fins & Feathers West Coast Committee member Colin Hoffmeister '87 for more details.
All proceed from Fins & Feathers events go to the area of greatest need at Norwich University.
Fins & Feathers National Committee
Hugh McLaughlin ‘87
Chuck Pappalardo '87
Mike Babyak '92
Vinnie McDermott ‘90, Fleet Commander
Jeramy Brock '13
West Coast Committee:
Jeramy Brock '13
Tom Clarke '90
Jake Head '97
Collin Hoffmeister '87
Colm Walker '05
Committee Advisors:
Elizabeth Kennedy '01, Vice President, Development and Alumni Relations
David Casey '80, Assistant Vice President, Development
Paul Morgan, Director, MGAA