"From 6:30 to 11:30 [p.m.],we were in formal wear to ride on buses all night," said one punch's date, Suzanne M. Pomey '02. "A lot of people felt it was a wasted night. We were all just really frustrated."

Glick said that although people were not able to go on the boat for munchies, music and mingling, the event still achieved its goal: members met punches.

"The point of these events is to talk to people," she said. "People were happy to do that."

Portman said he was sorry some were barred from the club, but it was the best option at the time.

"Under the heat as we were, those were the circumstances," Portman said. "We were very sorry about that."

Pomey said the experience might force punches to reconsider joining the Owl.

"For the people who are punching more than one club, it makes the Owl look bad," Pomey said. "They just have to hope the next event goes wonderfully."

Portman said the Owl did not lose any money and is currently rescheduling the cruise.