Ok, straying away from my procrastinative roots, let's talk about the 11th annual gathering in Barnegat Bay, NJ more precisely Tice's Shoals.
At the recent Mid Winter Gathering, I was challenged to get moving on this so here I am.
July is a nice month up here so let's start by narrowing it down to the month.
Ok...conversation started.
Next up to bat?
Bob23
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So to get the ball rolling here is July. How about the weekend of the 22nd or 29th?
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We're on the same page, Kev! 7/22 is out for me: Blackburn Challenge. 29th would work. Keep in mind that CLR is from 6/26 through 6/30.
Next???
Ok got the 29th in our calendar! A little early to bring up CBMSG 2.0 as it is not even Spring yet (soon though!), but since we all were kicking around dates thought it would be prudent to throw it out there for general planning purposes as well. Last year it coincided with a cookout and party out at our marina. This year that is scheduled for August 5. Will get a thread going for this down the road, but thinking maybe might look at a repeat (minus the heat). Pedro has some ideas about other venues as well. Who knows, maybe we can talk him into bringing up that beautiful tug for BBB! Meanwhile will be sure to have Mas all polished up for BBB! (Bob you did say something about waving all fees for us!) Tice's shoal may never be the same!
Heading down to The Bay inna couple days for the annual Sock Burning party (Bob reminded us to remove the socks first!), meanwhile it was back to the snow as mother nature provided a much needed boost to slope conditions.
Just looked at the tide charts for 7/29 and it'll be an incoming tide all afternoon at Barnegat inlet which would make it possible. Still a big sail from my inlet but if the winds are forecast for a downwind sail, I might be able to swing it. If not, I'll definitely be up for drinks at Latitudes sans boat.
Rayz: you would have no trouble sailing in the bay up to Island Beach State park although outside is more direct. I just heard that the coast guard has closed Little Egg Inlet due to shoaling. I haven't looked on the CG website or anywhere else, just heard it from a friend. It seems lots of sand from the beach replenishment projects has filled in the inlet during the nor'easters we're having. I'd hope they'd have this dredged out by summer.
Bob23
haha, your friend is me, bob, I posted on here about it. For our size boats, we just hug the southern tip of LBI and shoot straight up. Was just talking to my Dad and we can't remember the last time we actually went through the channel out to "Bell Buoy".
The sail in Barnegat Bay seems easy enough, it's getting to the causeway bridge that seems like a boring motor or a very tricky sail in the water way. If I did come up, the plan would be to motor back home so don't want to basically motor 3/4 of the 40+ mile trip. I first need to figure how to actually rig the boat and step the mast.
Ray: Let me know when you're down to the boat. I can meet you to help you stand the mast and rig. I've done it many times on my 23 before and helped on a 19 once or twice.
Bob23
What better combination?
NOW WE'RE TALKIN'!!!! Unofficial beer of the BBB!!
Ok Wayne, that's not a 19, you got a 16 hidden? Notice that the can has been tossed overboard! Jus sayin :)
though...you do have a different standing rigging set up for a 19. Maybe......
Still the can WAS clearly tossed overboard!
So is July 28-30 the tentative date we are setting?
Yes. Let's get this nailed down early.
We can make that date (7/28-30) happen! If Susan comes we may look at a place to stay other than Mas so any ideas are welcome. Who knows might talk her into staying on a 16 foot boat. Gunna have to work on the cockpit accommodations though.
Are you sure the folks up there are ready for us!
One thought that came up after looking up Tice's shoal on line is the many boaters that go there and that there have been some planned events that brought thousands of folks out. Might wanna be sure that this date does not coincide with that! You guys know far more than me on this but am not inclined to share the place with several thousand power boaters!
Tis true what you speak, Rick. I'm not sure how to investigate when Tice's turns into Yahoo central but we have encountered it in the past. Our general plan, one that has worked well in the past, is to anchor well south of most of the morons. Currently there is nothing planned that I can see on the Tices Shoals Calendar.
http://ticesshoalreport.forumotion.com/calendar
but this could change. I'm in favor of locking in this date and let the chips fall where they will. On any nice summer weekend, the place can get crowded but usually most of the idiots don't stay overnight.
What say ye merry mates?
Bob23
On any nice summer weekend, the place can get crowded but usually most of the idiots don't stay overnight.
What say ye merry mates?
Bob23
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Well maybe not all of them, we are planning to stay overnight!
I have the date and am planning to be BBB bound. If for any reason there is a major event planned I am sure we will simply find our own space. Heck with an 18" draft i may just drag her up on the beach if needed! (uh I am talking about the boat) :)
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That sounds good for us Bob.
We will pencil the date in. I will again plan to get there earlier in the week to get some more "play" time on the bay....... depending on the weather.
-Allen
Date noted.
Hey, Kev!
Where'd you get that photo of me on Flushing Bay? Only I didn't have a onesie (least I don't remember!). Notice, no tiller or rudder. Just like my raft. Just went with the tide and breeze (10 years old!).
Marty K.
P.S. Parents had no clue...
Great job setting the date early! I got stuck with a family member in hospital last year, but I hope to be there for my newbie rum mutterings. Having the date early let's me sail down from the northern bay extremities, with plenty of time for the expected headwind. Sail home should be downwind...but I probably just jinxed the weather...
Same marina base? I will probably book a few more days to see what you southerners see in of value in the lower bay.
hope my Torqeedo power house of a motor will get me under the Seaside Bridge...
All good, another St Pats under the belt, and still on first liver...no to focus again on sailing. Not sure I can get the required mirror finish on my anchor....
Well as of today, I'm no longer a ComPac Owner :^(
But, assuming we can close on the new boat and get it moved up to forked river, I'll pencil in the date to shoot water cannons from a distance at you all until you let the ugly ducklings come over for the dingy race. Mica wants to humiliate Bob again.
Challenge accepted!!! Tell her to start working out because I am determined not to loose this time!!
So, Larry: What are you looking to buy? Big or bigger? Of course, you are grandfathered in so even though you may find yourself Compac-less, you are welcomed to be there and I hope you are and bring the entire crew!!! Such fun last summer!
Stay tuned as the details of this epic event unfold!!!
Bob23
Just exercising my right to free speech by bringing the BBB back to the front spotlight!! This is the 11th Bash so you won't want to miss this one! There's a chance that Jimmy Buffet may or may not show up for this one but we should be ready for anything!
Be there...or be square!
Bob23...for the cause!
I'd say your may or may not scenario chances are 100%
TG
Yes, Tim. At the minimum 100%.
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Latitudes On The River (http://latitudesnj.com/)
Colonial Diner (https://www.facebook.com/Colonial-Diner-Restaurant-118532814844917/)
Southwinds Marina (http://www.marinaatsouthwinds.com/)
Townsends Marina (http://townsendsmarina.com/)
Forked River,NJ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forked_River,_New_Jersey)
Tices Shoal (http://ticesshoal.com/)
Message Bob23 for further details.
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This is the basic drill of the last few Bashes and it has worked out fine. There is a ramp near Lattitudes but not sure of the fees. Maybe past Bashites can enlighten me here. For those of us who require a slip, such as myself, we can reserve the slips which is within crawling distance of Lattitudes. The Breakfast at the diner is within a short drive and there are usually enough of us with cars to car pool. We have found it difficult in the past to sail to the diner as none of the Compacs seem to go to weather well on asphalt.
The sail to Tices is about 4 miles east. If you reach Portugal, you've gone too far. Make a U-turn and head back. Over nighting can be dark but be patient, as the sun usually rises early right about dawn the next morning!
Be there...or be square!
Bob and Kevin,
Thanks for the organizing...is there a group name to use when I call the marina to reserve a slip?
Thanks,
Brian
No group name but I haven't spoken to the harbormaster yet about this. I'll need to get a head count as to how many slips will be needed. Over the weekend, Kevin and I discussed the possibility of moving the venue up river about a mile- better restaurant and boat slips would still be available. Stay tuned here for the most recent developments in this unfolding saga!!!
For the cause...just because
Bob23
Ok, and thanks for the update. Will try to cross the rt 37 bridge this Saturday for first time with this boat. Mast height is @25ft.
I don't think I need Ann opening, but I am concern about boat wakes...I need a start paying attention to the tide charts.
Ok Bob and Kevin, got a question bout the ultimate slips for boats......are there floating docks there? Our little 16 doesn't always hitch up well in typical slips as can be hard to get into and out of the boat with some tides and harder to fender. Also what would you all recommend for accommodations outside of the Tice's shoal raft up night? If any hope of Susan coming it will be because we are NOT staying aboard Mas the whole time!
OBTW, Merrior now has brand spanking new floating docks so can make it easier to go by water.
I don't believe either Lattitudes or Captain's Inn has floating docks but I could be wrong. Marty had no problems tying off his 16 and getting aboard was ok. As far as accomodations, I'd have to think about that. Not sure what's available close by. but I'm sure we'll dig up something. Hope you both can make it!!
Bob23
Quote from: Bob23 on June 06, 2017, 10:17:22 PM
I don't believe either Lattitudes or Captain's Inn has floating docks but I could be wrong. Marty had no problems tying off his 16 and getting aboard was ok. As far as accomodations, I'd have to think about that. Not sure what's available close by. but I'm sure we'll dig up something. Hope you both can make it!!
Bob23
Great! Jus wanna make sure the tidal range up there doesn't leave me using a ladder to get aboard! An exceptional tidal cycle here left me having to use a line for loading some items that could not be tossed aboard. Mostly we have been spoiled by laying over on the floating docks here, but they are under construction along with the new travel lift. Susan had been soooo spoiled by the accommodations aboard Interlude it's gunna be a stretch to convince her that Mas will be fun to stay aboard. I, on the other hand, will be good to go regardless, well ...am kinda spoiled too!
I believe the tidal range was only about 12" - no problemo! I sail on the Delaware River and I have to really watch the tides, 8 1/2 feet!! Plus a current that often runs at about 4 knots! When you have the tide and the current (and throw in a nice NE breeze)... lookout! I can tell some interesting tales about when I didn't pay attention to the Delaware tides/current.
Marty K.
Quote from: MKBLK on June 07, 2017, 07:33:10 AM
I believe the tidal range was only about 12" - no problemo! I sail on the Delaware River and I have to really watch the tides, 8 1/2 feet!! Plus a current that often runs at about 4 knots! When you have the tide and the current (and throw in a nice NE breeze)... lookout! I can tell some interesting tales about when I didn't pay attention to the Delaware tides/current.
Marty K.
Thanx Marty! Actually my wording was not clear about our situation. The tidal range where we slip our boat is also only about a footish but recently an "exceptional" tidal fluctuation left us looking way down into our little boat! At least she was ready to sail while many others were sitting on the bottom, including Interlude!
Looking forward to meeting ya! Who knows maybe we can get ya down to CBMSG.
Ladies and Gents:
Can I get a headcount of how many and who will be attending? And..how many boat slips will be needed? Regarding the slips, I'll need the names of the boats and their owners. As I previously noted, we are toying with moving the Friday night dinner to a different place up river a bit that has better food and a nice tiki bar. I'll be visiting this week but I need an idea of how many slips are needed. The way I see it,
Me, Marty, anyone else? A launch ramp is within walking distance and we used this same place a few years ago when Elk River (Brad Cutter) and his wife L
ily attended. A wonderful couple, he and I hit it off as friends immediately and engaged in the friendly banter that is so often found here at the forum. Brad
has sinced "crossed the bar" and will be miss terribly.
Bob23
Bob,
It will be my wife Ellen and myself, CP19mk-2 "Galway terrapin". I may bring boat down earlier in week if weather conditions are good. We have yet to go below the Seaside Bridge. We will probably comute back home (county Monmouth ) during the other nights.
Looking forward to our first BBB.
Thanks,
Lesa and I.
Don't need a slip, but of course you knew that. :)
Larry, Lexi, Michaela, and Steph.
No slip needed. We are now just a few down from K3v1n.
Yes, Larry I've heard you and Kev are neighbors. Can't wait to see the new ship! What do you draw? Bash 2017 will be the first one with lots of deep draft vessels and I need to keep that in mind when we anchor.
4 ft 3in (51in) - almost 3 times as much as the Eclipse!
Hey Bob,
I plan on doing the same as I did last year. The Madame Z and I will be coming in on Thursday and pulling out on Monday, 4 nights. I will be staying on the boat so we might hope the new location has some amenities (showers -shore power, ect..)
What is the name of the new marina?
Thanks,
Allen
I'm looking into this. We may well get slips at the old place and eat at the Tiki bar at Captains Inn. I'll try to get up there tomorrow to firm things up. From here looks like we may need 3 slips so far: Myself, Allen (aka Mr. Shiney Anchor) and Marty!
What say ye, merry sailors??
Southwinds might have the better amenities, not sure what the Captain's Inn has. Bob Will have to look into it.
I will but I think you are right. I don't remember showers at Captains Inn. But we can migrate from one place to another. The advantage of Captains Inn Tiki Bar (herein known as CITB) is the better food and stronger drinks. Not that I have personal knowledge, mind you! ;)
If I wasn't going on the inaugural sail today, I'd stop up today. Maybe afterwards....stay tuned for more!!!
Bob23
Bob,
Big wind on Barnegat bay today. I did not make it out of kettle creek.
I did take my admiral (read as "wife") Ellen down to Forked River earlier this morning. We may taxi to bay harbor motor lodge on rt 9, after dinner and drinks that Friday. We think our 19 is going to be too small for more than 1 overnight...and that would be Saturday at Tices.
I went on this years inaugural sail aboard the intrepid sailing yacht "Koinoina". 20 knots steady wind, gusting to 25. Single reef in the main and 1/3 headsail out. Not really too bad if...I'd remembered to tie off all the reefing lines! Doing it while under sail in those conditions wasn't fun. And problems with the outboards tilt mechanism made for more adventures.
FB: Not a bad idea although a few years ago Brad and Lily Cutter stayed aboard their 19 just fine. I guess it depends: Some of these Admirals are kinda picky. My own Admiral prefers to do her admiraling from her landlocked home.
Looking forward to this epic event. I should have more info this week on exactly where we'll eat, drink, dock, stagger....Stay tuned!!!
For the cause, just because I can....Bob23
We still have the galley box installed. It's useful for daysailing, but it takes up a lot a sleeping space. We constantly discuss the pros/cons of it. The bbb will be the test...
All the "admiral" comments crack me up.
Ok not sure what the accommodations are gunna be like other than a CP16 at Tice's so might just be myself. No way I'm gunna talk Susan into staying aboard that little boat for more than a single overnight. So let's think this, uh 2 - 1=1. Yup that makes it 1 for the head count.
Meanwhile haven't even seen our boats for almost three weeks. Been lost camping on Ocracoke Island. Golly we love that place! Did get out sailing some on a Pearson 26. Nice boat but remember why sailing the Pamlico is tricky, way too many shoal areas. Missed our home port waters for sailing but my what beaches down there to simply claim as your own without a person in sight.
Hey Rick, check out the Bay Harbour Motor Lodge, Forked River.
Thanks Kev, will check it out. Susan is still only a possible as we will out of town for events the previous two weekends and clearly will be around for CBMSG 2.0 the following weekend, which is still a good drive for us. She's been mumbling about too much fun! Hmmm....nice lyrics for a tune me thinks. :)
Been getting Dorothea out? I'm afraid both of our boats have been ignored for most of June. That's gunna change this coming Monday.
Rick: Commander Cody already did the song: "Too much fun- that's news to me. Too much fun-there must be..a whole lotta things that I never done, but I ain't never had too much fun!"
Please convince her to come up. Best pizza is in NJ!
Quote from: Bob23 on June 21, 2017, 06:02:45 PM
Rick: Commander Cody already did the song: "Too much fun- that's news to me. Too much fun-there must be..a whole lotta things that I never done, but I ain't never had too much fun!"
Please convince her to come up. Best pizza is in NJ!
Yup, thus the reference! We are playing tonight and might just have to dust off a cover of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen!
Will work on Susan but truly this summer has been a whole lotta things that we have done and so far ain't had too much fun! I already responded about the brewery thing here on the CBMSG thread but since ya brought it up, the pizza scene here is pretty good too! You are gunna have to steer me/us to a good place for a pie up there. Pizza and Beer, it is a food group!
I'm still lurking in the shadows and will most likely be a game time decision. It'll come down to the weather and winds. I have concerns about getting SV Barnacle due north 25 miles. After a month of sailing her, I've come to the conclusion that many have stated before, CPs can't point into the wind for ????????. I don't feel like motoring 25miles at 4mph either. If nothing else, I'll be at the dinner on Friday night.
Why don't you trailer up?
Must admit, did assume there is a ramp where everyone is keeping their boats? One that could be used by visitors? There is no way Imma gunna sail a CP16 25 miles just to get there. Heck they point into the wind just fine on a trailer!
Yes, there is a ramp. I think it's free for us Compac-o-nauts that weekend but I'll check fer sure!
It looks like an 18 mile sail south for me, probably beating into the wind to get there.
hoping for typical wind to reach all the way home.
By the time we leave, flying jib solo, and holding on, is all effort I can plan on.
I'm a little late to the game, but I think I will bring my CP27 to Tice's for the raft-up. I have her at Mariner's in Barnagat. Friday night is probably not in the cards for me. Bob
Fantastic Bob. We'll be out in about 5 feet of water because a few guys have deeper draft boats. I plan to scout out the area beforehand and find a suitable hole. Looking forward to this epic gathering of Compac-o-nauts!!
Bob23
Isn't the beach at Tices Shoal closed by the great mound of renown?
Open now...the will of the people!
This will be of interest to Barnagat Bay boaters. There will be a meeting on Saturday July 8th at the Silvercloud Harbor Marina ship store at 8:30 AM about the upcoming dredging of Forked River. I am on Silvercloud's email list and got a notification. Bob
I just reserved a room for me and the missus at bay harbor motor lodge for Friday, July 28. Room cost is $129.
I also contacted Sean at Southwinds Marina. We are planning to bring boat down on Thursday. We are close enough to dive home and replenish that night and day sail on Friday. We plan to stay until Tuesday, to poke about in the the lower, southern regions of the bay.
I will owe wife a real vacation in November.
All good.
I just learned from a cute young nurse from Jersey shoremedical center that July 29 will be Floatcello at tices shoals. eecting 3,000 people in floats drinking.
.should be interesting...
it's always interesting....in NJ! I have in on good authority that 4 bronze chicks will be attending the BBB! Oh, chocks, not chicks. Sorry. Always getting that confused.
Say hello to the bronze chickschocks! Britney, Beth, Brandi & Bianca. :D
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That reminds me, wife needs to start polishing the anchor to mirror finish. My Sunday morning shave needs to impress the hot chocks.
HELLO BIANCA!!! Uh oh...Finbar is polishing his anchor? Sounds like an anchor competition brewing!!!
Bianca is the cute one,but before polishing anchor, I need to chisel through archeological layers of Raritan bay, and scrap off 2 seasons of Barnegat bays finest black gold. May be more efficient to cover with aluminum foil...
Brian, you need to be aware that Allen's anchor is so highly polished that it's rumored he gets the final sheen using jewelers rouge. The reflection of his anchor has been seen from space...deep space. No lie!
Yeah, Bianca and I are gonna get along just fine. I think she (and her 3 sisters) are in my future!!
I was blinded by Allen's anchor year, it was like that scene from man of La Mancha when you see with clear eyes, and understand that your anchor will never shine like the sun.
Sometimes a dirty anchor, and mild craziness is ok.
ATTENZIONE!
I have secured slips at Southwinds for the following gents on the dates noted. Please review this and reply back for accuracy or to tell me I've screwed up again:
Me, Compac 23, 1 night-Friday July 28
Marty, Compac 16, 1 night-Friday July 28
Allen, Compac Eclipse, 3 nights- July 28, 29, 31.
We'll deal with the costs at a later date as the harbor master was on vacation this week and will return tomorrow. And these can be cancelled with no charge up to the day of the event.
Slight itinerary change, (like we have one!):
On Friday night instead of eating at Latitudes where the food has reached the lower latitudes in quality, we'll invade the Tiki Bar at the Captains Inn. It's a short stagger back to the boats at Southwinds Marina.
Saturday morning breakfast: It appears from information secretly acquired by non other than secret agent man Kevin, that the Colonial Diner is closed. We'll try to find a breakfast place that hasn't heard of us before so they may let us in the front door. We'd like to get underway as soon as possible so we are advocating an earlier than usual breakfast.
This could be the biggest BBB ever so stay tuned for more!
Bob,
I am still planning to come. Timing for boating has been a bit rough as of late with much in the air regarding a business move (we have only made it down to our boats twice in the past month and never a weekend) but remain hopeful that I can head up for this event. If so a slip for Mas will be needed Friday night. I will have a better idea by next Tuesday when many decisions will be made that could determine our ability to get away on a weekend. (Don't worry we will be at CBMSG even if just for Saturday's festivities but may have to leave next day early).
Regardless, am looking forward to seeing you guys!
Rick
P.S. even though there is little wind and supposed to be as hot as Hades, am gunna head down today for two or three days so i can remember what they look like!
Rick: I'll call tomorrow and add a slip! I do hope you and Susan (the original Susan) can make it!! I can guarantee you a New Joisey of a time!! And...we always have wind!!
Rick: You are reserved!
Okay Lesa, Bob and I did a test raft up at Tices Shoal a few days back. Let's hope it's not so windy for the BBB!
<<TEST RAFT UP>> (https://youtu.be/IaHtokjsNrA)
Quote from: Bob23 on July 18, 2017, 04:22:12 PM
Rick: You are reserved!
No one has ever referred to me as RESERVED!
thanx, will remain hopeful, as mentioned weekends have been tough to get away and with CBMSG the following weekend am having to juggle much. That's the way it'll be for a bit but clear calendars are on the horizon!
I reserve the right to withhold comment.
So, by my count:
2 cp 16
1 cp 19
1 cp eclipse
1 cp 23
1 recovering cp owner in a cape dory
1 cp 27 at tices shoals
PBR- problematic Barnegat regatta
And Larry's boat...don't remember what it is. Kev knows. Our old friend Dennis may pop over as well. 1970 Morgan 30.
Larry's boat is:
1 recovering cp eclipse owner (+family) in a Catalina 320
This is shaping up to be the biggest Bash ever! Obviously we are choosing a deeper water anchorage to accommodate you full keep types- you know who you are!!! :) I assume there will be some dingys present and you know what that means: Dingy race! Last year I was beat bad by Larry's older daughter so I'm seeking to regain my title as....as....Oh forget the damn title! Just looking for a weekend of fun!
Remember, they ( the state of NJ) now charges to get on the beach at Tice's. If you walk over after 10am, it's gonna cost you 3 clams. Just our way of welcoming tourists!!!
Bob23
....and possibly my brother in his Skipper 20!
Sounds like fun!!! However, please remember that as the Czar of the Bash and Kev as Co-czar, we maintain a strict politics free policy at the Bash. Any offenders will be forced to scrub the bottoms of all the attendees boats...with their personal toothbrushes!!! No exceptions!!!
Bob23
Hmmmm, Czar.... is Czat a rushin collision?
Quote from: Tim Gardner on July 21, 2017, 04:28:13 AM
Hmmmm, Czar.... is Czat a rushin collision?
......That's 'Wake News'! ;)
Quote from: Tim Gardner on July 21, 2017, 04:28:13 AM
Hmmmm, Czar.... is Czat a rushin collision?
Ah Natasha.....zeh haf found us out! Ve vill deny all. It vas an unintended collision and ve ver not rushing at zeh time. It vas just sand.
oh......zeh vere not talking about our little grounding? Oops....never mind.
(//)OK, I bought my CPYOA burgee as soon as I Bought Galway Terrapin.
I have yet to fly it.
What is proper etiquette? I do not want to be in financial stress if Bob levies a fine as punishment....
Mast is up, so options are as high as I can reach.
I currently fly US Flag on topping lift. Was thinking of attaching to backstay.
Sounds like it is going to be a spectacular BBB 11, from what Mas told me was to be the main entertainment event. Enough of these dinghy races. It is rumored that the producers of "Naked and Afraid" are putting Bob23, Rosie O'Donnel, and Chris Christie on a deserted stretch of Long Beach Island to battle to the death! I only hope that it gets recorded from a drone...... No rescue attempts from other Compacters will be permitted. The ultimate winner gets a free six pack of PBR!!! May the best ? win!!!
Quote from: peterg on July 24, 2017, 09:58:11 AM
Sounds like it is going to be a spectacular BBB 11, from what Mas told me was to be the main entertainment event. Enough of these dinghy races. It is rumored that the producers of "Naked and Afraid" are putting Bob23, Rosie O'Donnel, and Chris Christie on a deserted stretch of Long Beach Island to battle to the death! I only hope that it gets recorded from a drone...... No rescue attempts from other Compacters will be permitted. The ultimate winner gets a free six pack of PBR!!! May the best ? win!!!
Now there's a match that will go viral! Please remind them all to bring their $3 beach fee. Though maybe the loser should get the PBR. Jus sayin! Oh wait a minute, you said to the death? Maybe short of death then the PBR will finish them off. :)
Geez. I leave for a few days to row and return to find you guys running amuck! Oh my God...the thought of Rosie O'Donnell naked makes me afraid!! And Chris Christie? Beware of people with 2 first names.
Trying to get back on task......
So what time we meeting up at the Tiki Bar? Should there be some kind of reservations made?
Trying indeed!
Yes, we should make some reservations. Time? I'm thinking not too early, not too late- does 6:30 ish sound just right?
In other more pressing news- the weather forecast for Saturday has deteriorated since last night. Friday night could be wet but we could retreat to the Captains Inn itself or another inside venue. More disturbing is Saturday afternoon forecast with rain and NE winds. Hmm. Translated into English that doesn't sound too comfy.
We'll keep an eye on this...it could change drastically and I'm sure Kev will weigh in who is our local weather meister!
As of this morning.....
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I plan on still coming in on Thursday morning. The weather looks good for sailing Thursday afternoon, Friday morning and on Sunday. Saturday may be spent in the Tiki Bar.......
-Allen
That's the spirit! Let's go for it!!
Fingers crossed that the weather forecast improves. Maybe Saturday turns into a sail day with overnight back in port.
If the weather doesn't work out there are a couple of other places to check out as well: The Cove Bar & Grill (http://www.covebarandgrill.com) and Martell's Waterfront Tiki Bar (http://www.watersedgeonthebay.com/waterfront-bar) all just a short drive north along the bay.
The ECMWF is still slamming us noon Sat through noon Sun. :/
__/)__PredictWind_/)__ (https://forecast.predictwind.com/table)
A northeast wind is not a bad wind to lie at anchor at Tice's. Pretty protected by the Island.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/barnegat-light-nj/08006/hourly-weather-forecast/2991_pc?hour=81
Wish I had that wind tomorrow, for the sail south...
yeah, instead you be taking it on the nose! Tacking, tacking!!
If the weather is bad I say we raft up the bar stools!
On the plus side, if the weather is not great they might cancel Floatchella and keep Tices clear of the crazies! lol
Interesting to see how the forecast for Saturday at 23:00 ranges from 1kn from the SW to 31kn from NE, and wave height from 2ft to 11ft depending on which service is picked.
Looks like they really have this forecasting thing down to a science now!
The forecast for Saturday is: Becoming gradually lighter in the eastern sky before dawn then as the sun climbs towards it's zenith, becoming brighter still with the sky eventually becoming darker as dusk approaches culminating in the disappearance of the sun just after sunset. You can count on this one!
I plan to sail. Sometime, to somewhere, winds be danged. I've had the 23 out in 30+ knots of wind, double reefed mainsail, raingear on and had a total blast! In any event, wherever we find ourselves- looking forward to a blast of a time!!
Cheers!!
Bob23
Coastal Storm Takes Aim For Friday Night by NYNJPA Weather (https://nynjpaweather.com)
The cold front will move through the region tonight but stall over the region by tomorrow morning with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms expected. Winds will veer to the north at 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures will fall into the upper 60?s to lower 70?s for lows.
An area of low pressure will develop along the cold front in the Tennessee River Valley and intensify over the coastal waters tomorrow afternoon leading to widespread moderate to heavy rainfall to develop towards evening. Winds will veer to the northeast at 10 to 20 mph. Temperatures will rise into the upper 70?s to lower 80?s for highs tomorrow afternoon.
Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall with embedded thunderstorms is expected tomorrow night on through Saturday afternoon. Rainfall amounts will range from 1 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds will be from the northeast at 10 to 20 mph with gusts over 30 mph. Temperatures will range from the upper 60?s for lows and lower to mid 70?s for highs.
Showers will linger Saturday night into Sunday with slow clearing expected on Sunday afternoon. Temperatures on Sunday will range from the lower to mid 60?s for lows and lower to mid 70?s for highs.
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Another forecast here>>> WEATHER NJ (http://www.weathernj.com/coastal-storm-to-open-weekend)
Wow! And you heard it here first, folks!
Preparing fender vest for tiki bar raft up....will reef main and ready storm jib when I get to slip, hopefully, later today.
This could be epic story on the performance of the mighty Torqeedo egg beater...
The Madame Z and I are leaving upstate NY now. see you all soon...rain or shine????
Folks, bay and wind gt the better of us today. 3.5 hours and made it just past silver bay. I whew to change the torqee battery once ( In shelter of cactus island) and was concerned on chop passing under rt 37 bridge.
Sometime you have to call it a draw and collect yourself for the next one.
Looking into plan C, to get the boat down. Plan B has my admiral, Ellen, on barstool with the rest of you tomorrow night.
We will see you at dinner. There may be a 12 green Bauer behind my Subaru...
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Stay safe out there Brian!
As for the weather, it'll be what it will be. :D
Plan C, Friday light morning winds from north, will push us to BBB, we will surf the waves...wind is in the almost correct direction.
Try # 2-Friday morning.
Wife and I met Alan and Madame at slip. I need to show him what a working Barnegat anchor looks like...bent and crusty....
All good,
Well, Pegasus was ready to fly. Even got a 40 dollar snap-shackle! All preparations prepared ('cept food - get the vittles from WaWa on the way down. But... for a number reasons, ain't gonna be there! I hope that all that do make it have a great time. Go easy on those dark and stormies! I'll miss you guys and hope to see ya at 2017.01.
Marty K.
P.S. Regarding the .01, Bristol Borough now has its floating docks. They're really great. Hope they can handle the ice! They run parallel with the 50+ foot deep channel. Also, by .01, the new micro-brewery might be operational.
Take care Marty, see ya soon!
Alan has arrived and the Bash has begun!
(http://i.imgur.com/dWVZgSp.jpg)
Uck. ECMWF looks to be the winner so far. I'll continue to follow, but if forecast doesn't change, I'll come for the bar, and Crew for someone if they want to romp in the waves, but winds gusting up to almost 50kn overnight doesn't sound ideal for rafting to anchor. So, Lexi and Kids will be staying home.
On the PredictWind page wind speeds have come down(a bit) so maybe that's a good sign?
So dinner is on for tonight at the Captain's Inn Tiki Bar!
Question is who do we still have coming?
We Have:
Alan
Larry
Brian/Ellen
Kevin/Lesa
Bob/Linda?
Reighnman? ....Anyone else?
I'm out. With the predicted weather for the weekend, we are staying home doing family stuff instead. Have fun everyone!
Storm seems to be shifting more south. Will know more in a couple of hours.
Maybe clearing out for a late Sail to Tices Saturday evening. Fingers crossed and wishful thinking. :)
Ellen and I made it down. We are at Southwinds until Monday at least. Sunday may be possible for tices sail.
Found Bob blockading the entrance to forked river. Beware of the new boat hook....
Quote from: peterg on July 24, 2017, 09:58:11 AM
Sounds like it is going to be a spectacular BBB 11, from what Mas told me was to be the main entertainment event. Enough of these dinghy races. It is rumored that the producers of "Naked and Afraid" are putting Bob23, Rosie O'Donnel, and Chris Christie on a deserted stretch of Long Beach Island to battle to the death! I only hope that it gets recorded from a drone...... No rescue attempts from other Compacters will be permitted. The ultimate winner gets a free six pack of PBR!!! May the best ? win!!!
Ok.....does this weather mean the Bob23, Rosie O'Donnel, Chris Christie naked wrestling match is postponed? They at least otta waive the $3 beach fee!
My goodness is it pouring here now. Picked up two inches in last hour.
Storm or no storm Compac-o-Nauts gather!
(http://i.imgur.com/B86v5zs.jpg)
_________Brian&Ellen____________Allen__________Larry_______Lesa&Kevin_____Bob
Clearing Seaside, rt 37 bridge, on way to BBB
Almost clear
Quote from: K3v1n on July 29, 2017, 11:35:43 AM
Storm or no storm Compac-o-Nauts gather!
(http://i.imgur.com/B86v5zs.jpg)
_________Brian&Ellen____________Allen__________Larry_______Lesa&Kevin_____Bob
Now that's the spirit! Making lemonade outta lemons! Who needs the weather to have fun. :)
Closing up a market from a mercifully rain free day. We got dumped on yesterday. C many of you next weekend.
Had a great weekend even though it didn't entail any sailing on my part. The Com-Pac Fleet did get out and sail on Thursday & Friday and again on Sunday after the storm. You can't let the forecast dictate the outcome and I think we all proved that. Great Bash, looking forward to 2018! Thanks Bob, Allen, Larry, Brian, Ellen & Lesa!
'BEER BASH' Video in the works.
"Making Lemonade Out Of Lemons!"
Click the pic to see the vid.
(http://i.imgur.com/k0h4gP0.jpg) (https://youtu.be/l5c61HNGb-I)
"Storm or no storm Compac-o-Nauts gather!"
Hi All! Sorry I didn't get to participate, would have loved to be there for sure. But, I actually was there... in spirit. Kevin, an enjoyable video, as always. Thanks for sharing. Bob, I noticed the photo on board Dorothea was a little fuzzy. Were you trying to hide the C**Rs?
Hope to see all at the MWG, if I'm allowed to come!
Marty
HI Folks,
I finally got a chance e to edit and post some pictures of the bash. Even though the storm put a damper on part of the weekend the sailing on Sunday was incredible. Brian and Ellen, Bob and myself all had a chance to enjoy a day of sailing on the bay. Bob and I got out on the bay early in the morning and the girls (Madame Z and Koinonia) frolicked with each other for about 3 hours before we stopped for lunch. The wind was very brisk but we sailed only yards apart, stealing each others wind as we crisscrossed the bay.
Making our way over to Tice's Shoal it became quite apparent that it was going to be an interesting time since Floatchella was well under way. We attempted to raft-up but there was way to much chop so we both anchored and tied a line to keep the boats close to each other. The line also proved useful as it was a means to transfer supplies (beer) over to the Madame where Bob and I enjoyed a magnificent lunch. The Floatchella, although loud, proved to be somewhat entertaining as we watched hundreds of boats doing "all sorts of wild and crazy things".
After lunch we pulled the anchors and Bob returned to his home port and I leisurely sail back to Southwinds. Brian and Ellen made it back to the marina a bit later with stories of a great sail also.
Monday morning after breakfast I pulled the Madame from the bay and packed up for the long trip home.
Many thanks for all that made the weekend possible and a special thanks to Lesa and Kevin for opening up there home for a perfect BBQ.
See you at the MWG,
Allen
Great coverage and very nice photos. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to draw your attention to photo #1. Please get out your solar eclipse viewing glasses for this as the great ball of fire in the sky is reflected in Allen's highly polished anchor. Rumor has it that it glows in the dark...under water!
We had an incredible time and an exciting sail on Sunday as the winds moderated only a little.
Allen is being kind with his comment about watching hundreds of boats doing all sorts of wild and crazy things. That's true, however there were plenty of powerboat morons out there as well.
It was a true group effort and I would also thank Kev and Lesa for a wonderful BBQ at their casa.
Bob23
Attached are some screen shots from my gps of our sail together on Sunday. Bob's comment was that the log looked like the path of a couple of drunken sailors but I'm pretty sure that it is the exact path the we plotted on the charts the night before.......I think. OK, maybe there were some adult beverages involved that night? Anyway, it was great fun.
-Allen
Boats at rest.
It has only taken 8 months for me to figure how to resize that photo file. Now for a trip to the bartender.
And one more...
Teach me, oh learned one.
Eons ago, when it was easier to post photos, I could not figure it out and I was the brunt of so much friendly banter. Ask any of the old timers here...when I finally figured it out, it was like a St. Paddy's day parade around here!