What can we—your crew—Beth & Bob, Karen & John, Debbie & David, Linda & David, Donna, Captain Judi, and I—possibly say except THANK YOU to everyone who came aboard the HMCS Heritage Sea Cruise and made it such a great success!
It takes a strong and supportive “navy” to launch a ship like ours, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing volunteers—Joan, Hugh, Cathy, and many more—who each played a vital role in making your voyage smooth and enjoyable.
With two draws, two games, and plenty of spirited competition, we shared laughs, great hospitality, delicious food and drinks, photo ops, and even some dancing! Most of our guests kept their sea legs steady right to the very end! While not everyone went home with a prize, everyone disembarked with a smile—and that’s the best reward of all.
A special thank you to our shipboard directors, Linda and David, for keeping things running smoothly, and to our games and prize coordinators for making sure everyone was well rewarded.
Congratulations to our 2025 Tam Heritage Champion Trophy Winners!
Team Lackie – Richmond Hill
Kerry Lackie
Dave Coutanche
Sheri Munro
Mike Coutanche
We also want to recognize all the teams for their incredible on-ice performances—there were some hard-fought battles, and the final results were extremely close!
A Salute to the Best-Dressed Crew
Had we offered a Best Dressed Team Award, it would have been a tough call! From pirates to Pepto Bismols, Titanic bands to Gilligan’s gang, navy captains to cruise passengers, so many of you embraced the theme in fantastic style!
Through the generosity of all Heritage Sea Cruisers, we raised $1,300 for local food banks, which will be donated in Tam Heather’s name. We were also able to make a cash donation in support of Tam Little Rocks fundraising—thank you all for your support!
Click the link to view photos from the event. Heritage Bonspiel 2025 Photos Check back as photos will be added to the album as they are received.
Until next time—fair winds and smooth curling!
Some highlights of the HMCS Heritage Cruise
- This seasons Heritage Mixed Bonspiel was fully subscribed in ~10 days
- 2 FULL Draws -- 128 curlers; ~150 people for dinner / dance
- Ports visited: France (breakfast - lower lounge), Italy (lunch) and Greece (dinner). Decorations were aligned with the 3 ports
- During lunch, there were cruise ship activities: paper airplane flying, bocce ball, and cornhole
- Each draw was piped on prior to their second game
- Bonspiel Champions - Team Lackie from Richmond Hill
- Bonspiel Runner-Up - Team Reynolds from Tam Heather
- Meals by Damiano and Neil were excellent
- Music for dinner and dance, and Digital Photo booth provided by DJ Mike were a tremendous success
- Special thanks to Karen (beverages), Ice Techs (Joe, Brian, Victor), Luc, Tony and Jason
- Cliff Lavallee's effort with setting up digital presentations was really appreciated
- Heritage Bonspiel started in 1958 and hopes to continue with Tam Heather Curling and Tennis Club for a very long time!
Sponsors contributed to the success of the bonspiel: Tam Heather, Moosehead beer, Town Brewery, Trajectory Beverage Partners, Bob Tune, Remington Parkview Golf Club, Riverside Golf Club, Stonehenge Golf Club, Pickering Golf Club, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
