It’s that time of year again! Winter is closing in and for some that means the days of driving their classic car are numbered. But don’t pull the cover over your baby too soon, because the 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Sea to Sky Run is back!  Once again, this is a quick, local, and fun meetup to “give thanks” for another fine season of motoring. (Note: The details and times are exactly the same as last year, so if you were there you know where to go!)

What: A casual cruise and meetup with fellow classic car owners of all pre-’79 marques and types. Drive the best part of the Sea-to-Sky Highway on a quiet holiday morning, and enjoy the company of classic car nuts before you have to head off to the in-laws for thanksgiving dinner! We have planned it so that you can be back home by midday. Some of you might have done a Sea to Sky run recently with your various car clubs, but its always fun to mix all the marques together and meet new people. And really, who can say no to the beautiful views and winding turns past ocean and mountains – especially on a holiday!

This year’s event will benefit Sea to Sky Food Banks. Please bring a non-perishable boxed or canned food donation (canned fruit, veggies, tuna, etc.).

When: Thanksgiving Monday, October 10, 9:00-11:00am. CONVOY DEPARTS PARK ROYAL AT 8:30AM. (SEE BELOW for detailed convoy meetup times)

Where: Galileo Coffee, 173 Highway 99, Britannia Beach, BC

West Vancouver Gathering Location: If you’d like to convoy with others up to Britannia Beach, we will be gathering at the Park Royal Shopping Centre in West Vancouver on the UPPER PARKING LEVEL on the SOUTH side (See image for location). The group will be LEAVING this spot at 8:30am. Just take any “up” ramp in the parkade and you’ll find the group.

Squamish Gathering Location: For those coming from Whistler and Squamish who want to meet the others in West Vancouver first and make a drive of it, we will depart the Squamish McDonald’s parking lot at 7:20am. Otherwise, just plan to be at Galileo at 9:00ish!

Are you coming? Got any questions? Join in the discussion about this event on the forum!

Defying all weather forecasts, a surprise clear and sunny morning greeted 50 cars at Park Royal Monday morning for the second annual Sea to Sky Thanksgiving Run. As the sun crested the horizon to provide a bit of warmth, an eclectic mix of British, German, American and French machinery rumbled down the on-ramp to Taylor Way towards Britannia Beach. It is a heart-warming sight to see a huge gaggle of vintage metal keeling over through turns in unison!

Once again, we were amazed at all the new cars we had never seen before – Vancouver is proving itself to be a hotbed of low-key classic car enthusiasts. The BMW, Datsun, and VW crews were out in force, plus a few minis, a Renault R8 holding down the French side, and a great group of American landyachts and hotrods. Heads turned to watch a Rolls Royce and pre-war Talbot roll into the parking lot at Galileo Coffee too. The spotless Talbot was fresh off a 10-year restoration and Pebble Beach Concours appearance this summer. Personally, I’m impatient after 1-year of restoration on my Mini – I can’t imagine ten years!

Thanks again to everyone who came out and made it another special day behind the wheel. We are excited about the great community of enthusiasts that is getting to know each other! Thanks also to Lance and the staff at Galileo Coffee who we tend to overwhelm every year! We’ll leave you with images from the day. If you have photos you would like to share, please post a link in the discussion forum (you may need to host them on flickr or photobucket first if you don’t have hosting).

[Thanks to your generosity, we will be delivering a full car-load of food and cash for Squamish Helping Hands and Food Bank - thank you!]

Sea to Sky Run 2010 - Dave & Warwick Photos

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Sea to Sky Run 2010 - Anthony Latham Photos

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2010 Poster - click for larger version

It’s that time of year again! Winter is closing in and for many that means the days of driving their classic car are numbered. But don’t pull the cover over your baby too soon, because the 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Sea to Sky Run is back!  Once again, this is a quick, local, and fun meetup to “give thanks” for another fine season of motoring.

What: A casual cruise and meetup with fellow classic car owners of all pre-’79 marques and types. Drive the best part of the Sea-to-Sky Highway on a quiet holiday morning, and enjoy the company of classic car nuts before you have to head off to the in-laws for thanksgiving dinner! We have planned it so that you can be back home by midday. Some of you might have done a Sea to Sky run recently with your various car clubs, but its always fun to mix all the marques together and meet new people. And really, who can say no to the beautiful views and winding turns past ocean and mountains – especially on a holiday!

This year’s event will benefit Sea to Sky Food Banks. Please bring a non-perishable boxed or canned food donation (canned fruit, veggies, tuna, etc.).

When: Thanksgiving Monday, October 11, 9:00-11:00am. (SEE BELOW for convoy meetup times)

Where: Galileo Coffee, 173 Highway 99, Britannia Beach, BC

West Vancouver Gathering Location: If you’d like to convoy with others up to Britannia Beach, we will be gathering at the Park Royal Shopping Centre in West Vancouver on the UPPER PARKING LEVEL on the SOUTH side (See image for location). The group will be LEAVING this spot at 8:30am.

Green marks the spot. UPPER LEVEL SOUTH. Click for Larger Version.

Squamish Gathering Location: For those coming from Whistler and Squamish who want to meet the others in West Vancouver first and make a drive of it, we will depart the Squamish McDonald’s parking lot at 7:20am. Otherwise, just plan to be at Galileo at 9:00ish!

Are you coming? Got any questions? Join in the discussion about this event on the forum!

A look at last year’s event…

WOW! We were not expecting that sort of turnout to the first Sea to Sky Classic Car Run! Thank you for coming! After meeting at Park Royal Shopping Centre at 9am, upwards of 50 cars cruised to Britannia Beach, and Galileo Coffee’s parking lot was almost over-run! I think the brave souls who drove roadsters with the top down this morning were the first to make the dash inside for hot coffee – the air temperature certainly had a winter’s bite. After an hour of chatting with friends new and old, and drooling over the wide variety of cars, everyone went their seperate ways. Home for turkey preparations perhaps, or home to nurse hangovers from festivities the night before! Once again, thanks to everyone who made it a fantastic morning.

As organizers, I think we need to stop underestimating the attraction of these events. There is certainly some pent up demand for casual classic car runs! We’ll plan to do this more often next year. For all the new acquaintances we met today, please be sure to sign up for the mailing list for our occasional newsletter.

With winter approaching, we’re itching to hit the road in our classics as many times as possible, so we’re organizing a quick Sea to Sky run and meet-up!  We’re keeping it quick, local, and fun…here’s the details – we hope to see you soon!

What: A casual cruise and meet-up with fellow classic car owners of all marques and types to “give thanks” for another season of motoring fun! Drive the best part of the new Sea-to-Sky Highway on a quiet holiday morning, and enjoy the company of classic car nuts before you have to head off to the in-laws for thanksgiving dinner! We have planned it so that you can be back home by midday. Some of you might have done a Sea to Sky run recently with your various car clubs, but its always fun to mix all the marques together and meet new people. And really, who can say no to the beautiful views and winding turns past ocean and mountains – especially on a holiday! Rain or Shine.

When: Thanksgiving Monday, October 12, 9:30-11:00am

Where: Galileo Coffee, 173 Highway 99, Britannia Beach, BC

West Vancouver Gathering Location: If you’d like to convoy with others up to Britannia Beach, we will be gathering at the Park Royal Shopping Centre (White Spot Parking Lot) in West Vancouver. The group will be LEAVING this spot at 9am. [Google Map Link]

Squamish Gathering Location: For those coming from Whistler and Squamish who want to meet the others in West Vancouver first and make a drive of it, we will depart the Squamish McDonald’s parking lot at 8am. Otherwise, just plan to be at Galileo at 9:30ish!

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