Husky Coastal Tailgate at Sea and USC Football

September 26th to October 3rd, 2010

Our 2009 Tailgate Cruise was a huge hit. Sonny Sixkiller and Don James headlined a group of Huskies for a week at sea prior to the UCLA game in Pasadena. We're heading back on "the road", as it were, with another Tailgate program that promises to be every bit as entertaining and exciting as last year. The 2010 season promises to bring back an experienced roster and an outstanding team leader in Jake Locker. Join us for a week of Dawg-gone fun and an afternoon of cheering the Huskies on to victory at the Los Angeles Coliseum. This well-seasoned Husky squad has an excellent chance to wrap this tour up with a win over USC to take home with us.

We are expanding on the tailgate theme in 2010 with a Coastal Cruise down the Pacific Coast of the United States. Following this four days at sea, we will spend a day at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and three nights on the beach south of Los Angeles. Husky Fans will enjoy a lot of great opportunities to mix throughout the week with group events including a cocktail reception, Washington trivia contest, bonfire on the beach, baseball at Dodger Stadium, and the football game at Memorial Coliseum on October 2nd.

Tell your friends and sign up early for this weeklong tailgate event. I spoke to many fans at the UCLA tailgate party last year who hadn't heard anything about our last cruise. Spread the word to friends and family!

Statendam, at a little over 1200 passengers, this ship fits into the intermediate class of cruise liners. Statendam has a large selection of watering holes, a full casino, fitness room, full spa, outdoor and covered pools, four dining rooms, library, game room, show lounge, Culinary Arts Center, and internet café.

This Travel Program includes

• Motor Coach Transportation to the pier in Vancouver, British Columbia
• Four nights aboard Holland America's Statendam from Vancouver to San Diego, including:
  • Welcome Cocktail reception, exclusively for our group
  • All meals (up to 6 per day, plus 24 hour room service) aboard ship
  • Husky 101, informational session hosted by Husky Legends¹
  • Husky Trivia Contest with prizes
  • Live Vegas-style entertainment
  • Group dining (dine with other group members or on your own)
  • Port taxes
  • Collectable "Tailgate at Sea" Aloha-style shirt
• Visit to the San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park with picnic lunch
• Motor coach transportation from San Diego to our hotel on the beach near Newport Shores
• Three nights Ocean-view accommodations at the Hilton Beach Resort at Huntington Beach
• Welcome cocktails at the hotel on Thursday evening
• Friday night Party on the Beach with S'mores and hot chocolate
• Game day transportation to the LA Coliseum on Saturday
• Pre-game warm up party sponsored by the UW Alumni Association
• Game Tickets (credit of $30 per ticket for those ordering their own)
• Airport Transportation from the hotel to Orange County or Long Beach Airports
• Return flight on Sunday, October 3rd to Seattle

¹Former Husky Coaches and Players will participate in the program. The number of Husky Legends will be determined by the number of participants. Husky Legends will be determined at a future date and will be announced as they are confirmed.

Updated: Monday, February 1, 2010