Book Launch & Banquet: Salty Dips Volume 11

From Sea To Table: The Salty Dips Book Launch and Banquet

Join us for an inspiring evening, honouring the dedication and experiences of those who've devoted their lives to the Canadian Navy, as you savour a seven-course meal reflecting the "salty dips" ambience of the naval world! Experience an extraordinary evening celebrating the rich storytelling tradition of sailors with a seven-course dinner prepared by Chef Capel.

Inspired by the Salty Dips series by the Naval Association of Canada - Ottawa Branch, this unique event immerses you in entertaining stories about the Canadian Navy. Dive into the eleventh volume of "Salty Dips", exploring the evolving social landscape of the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Navy since the 1950s. The event is also intended to celebrate the centennial presence of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve in Montreal, in association with HMCS Donnacona.

Salty Dips: The Background

Among sailors, "to spin a dip" means "to tell a story." The Naval Association of Canada - Ottawa Branch's Salty Dips series carries on this tradition by collecting entertaining and informative stories about the Canadian Navy as it is remembered by those who have served in its ranks.

As they began conceiving this eleventh volume of the Salty Dips series, the authors agreed that the Navy from which they retired was different from the Navy that they joined. Thus, this volume charts the social changes in the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Navy since the 1950s; in doing so, Some things pass. Some things change. Some just stay the same. Some bring the past a bit closer to the present by reminding us of the journey that brought us here.

This compendium of stories, musings, recollections, and observations gets to the heart of what it means to serve one's country and spend one's life at sea. These "Old Salts" tell some incredible tales, admit to humorous pranks, and catalogue important historical moments from a personal perspective, including reminiscences of the first female officers to serve at sea in the Canadian Navy. This collection of voices affords us a sense of the textures and nuances of Navy life, covering everything from shaving mishaps to life-changing calls to duty. Whether you are a seasoned mariner or taking your first dip into naval history, this collection promises to entertain, educate, and inspire.

Schedule

Cocktail: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm

Reading: 7:00 pm-7:45 pm

Dinner Service: 8:00 pm-10:00 pm

Details and Standard Package of the Seven-Course Dinner

$110.00 (plus taxes and service)

Includes an aperitif, 4 oz of wine (tasting glass), and a glass of Porto.*

Menu

Canapés and aperitif upon arrival

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Entrée Salad of Lobster, Avocado, and Mango with Calypso Whisky Sauce

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Beef Consommé Royale

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Turbot Dieppoise Fillet

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Beef Wellington

Accompanied by a 4 oz tasting glass of wine of your choice (sommelier selection)

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Pear or Apple Parfait

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French Toast with Ricotta Cream, Spices, and Orange

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Blue Cheese with Fig Compote and Porto

Accompanied by Porto

*All additional beverages will be charged separately.

For the Enthusiasts

$160.00 (plus taxes and service)*

Menu

Canapés and aperitif upon arrival

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Entrée Salad of Lobster, Avocado, and Mango with Calypso Whisky Sauce

Accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine

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Beef Consommé Royale

Accompanied by Cherry

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Turbot Dieppoise Fillet

Accompanied by one 6 oz glass of wine of your choice (sommelier selection)

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Beef Wellington

Accompanied by one 6 oz glass of wine of your choice (sommelier selection)

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Pear or Apple Parfait

Accompanied by Calvados

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French Toast with Ricotta Cream, Spices, and Orange

Accompanied by Rosé Champagne

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Blue Cheese with Fig Compote and Porto

Accompanied by two glasses of Porto

*All additional beverages will be charged separately.

For help with registration including registering a guest who is not a member, please contact:

teri.jalbert@ucmontreal.ca

438-496-0102