Well it's spring! summer is next, the middle of it means CBMSG 2.0. We want to be mindful of on going events and look at dates to allow timing for all to attend all of the events for this summer. The gathering last year took place concurrently with a party at our marina which this year is scheduled for 8/5/17 which is different with what i had earlier posted. We do not have to be tied to this event but thought it would be wise to put it out there.
Stay tuned for more but don't hesitate to weigh in with this scenario and date. I know Pedro has some ideas for this. On the water, good beverage, and food are important! Let's hope that this year the heat is not turned on and trips to our local islands are in order as well. Maybe even "My friend Flicka" can be there. (Jus saying Bob!)
FYI, i amended the incorrect marina party date posted in an earlier reference on another topic, so 8/5/17 is the date of the marina party if we wish to tie in with that again. Regardless all the summer activities are much fun!
Hmm. Sounds interesting. Since we're aways off, lets see what Pedro the brave has to say. Having been a participant at the CBMSG 1.0, I can attest that it was fun being involved with the party. I'll pencil in that date and we'll see how this develops.
Bob23
Well whatever the final plan looks like you can be sure that boats, beer, food and friends will be the general plan! The summer version of the winter meeting was conceived for similar reasons in our neck of the world, they happen when sailing is in a lull and we all need good excuses to "be simply messing about on boats". Would hope to get that small craft trip out to our local islands in if the wether cooperates, but we can safely say that it will be summer and good times will be had!
Last year's event was a "Cheese Burger in Paradise" theme if we coordinate with the other "boat people" as Susan refers to them. Our marina is sailboat only, well the occasional tug, and the folks are decidedly not "yachties"! Bob, Kevin and Lesa, Tim and Vicki have been there so they know the lay of the land. Pedro and Becky as well, but hey they have already started thinking sheets are just things you put on your bed!
Meanwhile gotta fetch some good boat wax so can tackle the hull on Interlude before she splashes. It's officially the beginning of sailing season, it's spring, summer is next and then the middle.............
So Pedro is voting for the "Cheeseburger in Paradise" party to tie in with again. I am hearing Bob is inclined to do that again as well. Always fun to meet new"boat people"! It is but a week from BBB and yet Pedro mentioned bringing up the tug, will need to hang two lanterns for his trip to BBB then heading back in time for CBMSG 2.0! This couple weeks is looking to be epic!
Stay tuned....meanwhile my anchor is beyond polishing. Hope we will be able to hang with all the glitter at Tice's!
Keep me posted. This may be a crazy summer and I may have a lot going on because of the recent events going on in my family. I know that I will be down in Colonial Beach more to check on my Mom since my Dad just passed.
August 4 to 11 I will be in the OBX so that may not work for me. Other than that, I am not sure what else this summer will bring!
Hey Heave, so sorry for the passing of your father. We do know.
As far as dates, there is a ton of flexibility and the date tenured so far is a date that the marina party is happening. If most folks wish a different date then we will be working to accommodate that. The party is great fun but the main purpose is to get all of us CPYOA folks together and in trouble! The party just helps with that!
Say hey to Jackie for us. We still remember what she said at CBMWG :)
It's officially sailing season, Interlude floats! Mas gets hauled down next but still remembers her last sail. Now let's see.....time to get an anchor polished for BBB and get the Cheeseburgers moved to Paradise for CBMSG 2.0. I agree with Bob, so many opportunities, may have to give up work to do them all.....uh forgot.....gave up work!
Hope this picture thing works, first time trying it. If it does first pic is Interlude now in her slip next one is Mas, one of her last days on water in fall. Susan is the person in the cockpit threatening to weigh anchor and leave me stranded on the island we hope to get to for CBMSG 2.0
If they don't work, just imagine!
She is looking good!!!!!
I still have to get my bottom paint on and I plan to launch for May 1
Quote from: HeaveToo on April 13, 2017, 10:41:58 AM
She is looking good!!!!!
I still have to get my bottom paint on and I plan to launch for May 1
Thanx Heave! Will pass the compliment on to Susan......uh did you mean the boats?
Interlude may be in the water now but still need to get back down there to wash and wax topsides, then fetch her newly cleaned sails and put the bimini and dodger back on their frames. She aint ready to sail quite yet!
I really love the lines of that Pacific Seacraft. That is a great couple's layout too. I bet that she sails like a dream too. What an awesome design!
Traditional lines sure are appealing and stand the test of time.
Quote from: HeaveToo on April 13, 2017, 12:35:47 PM
I really love the lines of that Pacific Seacraft. That is a great couple's layout too. I bet that she sails like a dream too. What an awesome design!
Traditional lines sure are appealing and stand the test of time.
Thanks so much Heave for the kind words about our girl. The 31, Crealock's latest design, had just come out a couple years before we gave up sailing and we had seen one at an Alexandria boat show and were hooked. We figured we could never afford one but it was fun to dream. That was 1989, Interlude is an 89. We asked the previous owner of her since she was new what made him pick one out of all the boats that were being made back then. He asked in return "have you ever seen a beautiful woman and just can't get her off of your mind?!" Exactly. A boat should make you turn around to look at her as you leave her, if not, she won't last long before you have an affair with another. She also needs a good personality under sail to go with her good looks. Looks and personality! He only sold her because he had become unsteady on his feet (he is much older than us). He still misses her, gave her the name Interlude, as it was his step into a retirement lifestyle from the work world. It fit, so we kept it.
I agree with the lines of traditional craft standing the test of time. It is also what makes your CP23, our CP16, and many of the Compac boats head turners, and good sailers as well. Hope we can hook up some during your spring cruise and certainly find an excuse to get Jackie back down around boats. Would be glad to meet you guys at Merrior some time as well. Will keep ya in the loop for CBMSG 2.0!
OBTW, I am clearly on a mission to help get Bob into a Flicka (which he has figured out by now!)....it's what friends are for! Trying to have one at CBMSG......bru ha ha ha :>)
Well, I guess with PBR tastes you would settle for a Flika. I would suggest a Dana 24! Just a little bigger but much more room. I have been aboard a few and they are nice. Then again, I would love to get my hands on an Island Packet 27 too!
I have a friend with a Crealock 37. That boat is awesome. It doesn't have that much volume in it though and it definitely has more of a sea-going layout. Poor Soul has a 6' draft and he has dregged a few places on the bay, from the stories he has told me!
I hope to see you guys out there. I have no idea where I am going, East, North, or South once I hit the bay. I will just watch the weather and go!
Jimmy Buffet sailed a Flicka and though smaller than a Dana, are wonderful little boats and a better price point. Danas are expensive for what they are. Nice boats but pricey, not that all of the PSC boats aren't a little pricey. Agreed, a great layout however. I sure wouldn't have turned one down!
Cant say what the below decks on a 37 look like other than pictures, but can say we actually looked at a 34 that was next to Interlude and Interlude had more space and a better layout, roomier cockpit, broader of beam and longer at waterline proportionally than with the 34 (or 37). The 31 was a latter design so possibly a bit evolved? Regardless it was the boat for us. All of the Pacific Seacraft are designed to be seaworthy first and are not "Floataminiums!" We sure could have had many other boats for less money that had more room, it just was not the priority for us.
The IP 27's are great boats but our eyes still give the PSC Orion 27 the nod in that range. IMHO they are some of the prettiest boats ever made. Pedro had one and absolutely loved her. They are so well balanced underway, though all of the PSC are. This is one of the best examples of a 27, Mk2, cruising layout think was the A layout, I've seen, though also the priciest. Most are in the 40's. We looked at three Orions as well but Susan had eyes for Interlude, as did I.
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1984-pacific-seacraft-orion-27-102869702
I hear ya on the direction of your cruise, so nice to let the weather decide and not fight a schedule or pre planned agenda. It is how we approach almost all of our trips, either by land or by sea! Let's do get together. OBTW, ya forgot West as an option! You've done it before....."that bridge took forever to get past" :) Oh, almost forgot....CBMSG 2.0....stay tuned.
The problem with the Orion is that they are SLOW. SLOW SLOW SLOW. I had one at my dock and the owner just sold it. The Island Packet is a bit faster and it is still a good classic style with a robust build. They are also more reasonably priced.
The 31 is definitely a pretty boat and it has a good layout. My friend's 37 Crealock is a yawl and it is a neat set-up for his boat. That is a SERIOUS cruiser and it is set up to the max. It is very impressive.
Quote from: HeaveToo on April 15, 2017, 05:44:22 AM
The problem with the Orion is that they are SLOW. SLOW SLOW SLOW. I had one at my dock and the owner just sold it. The Island Packet is a bit faster and it is still a good classic style with a robust build. They are also more reasonably priced.
The 31 is definitely a pretty boat and it has a good layout. My friend's 37 Crealock is a yawl and it is a neat set-up for his boat. That is a SERIOUS cruiser and it is set up to the max. It is very impressive.
Well i wouldn't say slow, slow, slow, slow, maybe just slow slow! Agreed, but they do just about sail themselves! Your Catalina 30, though built for a different design purpose than PSC is a sweet sailing boat, got tons of space and with so many out there an active owners association and support. The fellow i got our CP16 from got a Catalina 30, tall rig, wing keel. If you make it to CBMSG i am sure you will have a chance to meet him. We like IP's and there beamy approach to design means much usable space below decks, it also has resulted in their nickname Island Piglets! They do have good build quality, a traditional look and we have 3 or 4 at our marina. It is also interesting that the PSC34 we looked at in Annapolis, that was sitting next to Interlude, is now at our marina as well. We had been the only PSC there and still are the only Compac!
Is your friend based out of Solomons Md.? Know of a fellow with a 37 yawl home ported there, i think his nickname was Broke Sailor. There weren't many set up as yawls. There is a reason the PSC 37 was inducted into the Sailboat Hall of fame, and her offspring, the 34 and then the 31 share the same sea keeping characteristics.
the Crealock 37's owner is Jorge and the boat is Scallywag. I have rafted with him about three or four times and he is a great guy (met him through a mutual friend that passed). He is quite a sailor and has some serious off-shore time under his belt.
Quote from: HeaveToo on April 15, 2017, 09:59:32 AM
the Crealock 37's owner is Jorge and the boat is Scallywag. I have rafted with him about three or four times and he is a great guy (met him through a mutual friend that passed). He is quite a sailor and has some serious off-shore time under his belt.
Yup he is the one we have sent messages back and forth with. We overnighted in his marina on our way down from Annapolis but missed him by a couple days as he was heading up bay at the same time. Nice marina there and great restaurant. They even gave us a welcome sign! (Had radioed ahead)
So what is the date for this shindig?
I have August 5th in the year of our Lord two thousand and seventeen AD marked on my calendar. Is this correct Rick?
August 5 I will be in the OBX with my family. Oh well, maybe I will make the mid-winter gathering someday.
I would still like to have a raft-up one year, maybe early June when the weather is still nice.
Ehemm, newbie here needs a translation...CBMSG?
Ok first things first:
Chesapeake Bay Mid Summer Gathering - hope that helps with the funky letters!
Date: Bob you are correct in the penciled in date of August 5, which is the date of the marina Cheeseburger in Paradise party that we coordinated with last year and both you and Pedro liked the idea of a re-do on that prospect. (Also working a possible visit to the gathering of a certain Flicka!)
Heave, as mentioned this is a tentative date as that having the most folks be able to come is more important than having it be on the date of the marina party, though it is a good time and understand if ya can't make it to that! Regardless you and Jackie gotta come down to visit sometime and we'll get her on boats! Keep me posted about a possible raft up event as well. Now you know there is another 23 up near you, and I found out just as we were selling No Mas there is a 23d just up the same creek as our marina. Go figure!
Kevin, clearly we are not 100% on this date but are open to suggestions, though the party last year was much fun. BBB is the week before, the weekend of 7/14-16 we are playing at a festival thus moving more into August may be a better alternative if not the 5th. The plan would be similar to last year's with a trip planned out to our little islands followed by either a cookout or out to eat. (So Lesa this time you will be driving 5 and 1/2 hours for dinner!)
I guess it is a good time to get everyone to weigh in on dates that work starting with the 5th and lets see if we can accommodate the most fun and folks! Ok Pedro, Tim, Dave, TMW, Wayne, new suspects in fun? Have includes a couple shots of Parrot island which we hope to get to for the gathering if weather cooperates this year. Merrior now has brand new floating docks so easier to arrive by boat if that becomes an option. Attached a photo of the pavilions for a cookout and also the distant few of Parrot from Merrior.
Meanwhile i thinking about getting some shiny spray paint for my not so shiny anchor so I don't feel left out at the Tice's Shoal raft up! This looking to be a "pretty epic" block of time! Heading down in a few for the annual Blessing of the Fleet. (Cheap excuse to drink Mimosas and Bloody Mary's over brunch and talk boats!) So weigh in all on the CBMSG 2.0
August 5th works for me. Please keep in mind that Parrot Island is privately owned by local folks, who have it posted and do not want people traipsing around on it. Kayaking or sailing around it is fine. The Canada geese and osprey are merrily nesting on the island now, and give me rousing razzberries as I paddle by. If I attend the Barnegat Bay Bash with Sister Ship, I think that I can make it back at six knots for the CBSMG.........but there are a lot of creeks and rivers to explore along the way! The floating docks at Manure's look great- we checked them out last week with the Tug to make sure we can get in and out easily. The fleet of Typhoons across the Rivah at RRYC will be happy with the new docks when they do one of their Typhoon invasions of Manure's. The new docks are floaters, whereas the old docks were pretty crusty and involved a bit of a climb up the bulkhead. Took the '51 skiff there a couple years ago and almost needed a ladder to get to land! Had to chuckle at previous references to PSC Orions being slow. Tell that to GreenInBetween as we reached into Worton Creek with double reefed main and a 125 at 7.1K on the GPS, or jogging along in 35 knots of wind with double reef and staysail with wind howling in rigging and boat very calmly doing 5K + hard to weather. Or smoking the accompanying Island Packet 27 offshore to New England in normal wind- Ed radioed me and asked if we could slow down a little. Lighter boats might accelerate faster in light winds, but an Orion will carry speed further in the lulls.....anyway, light air is what spinnakers are for. Did I mention surfing down huge offshore waves in a 40K noreaster at double digits on GPS, with single reef and 125, all on autopilot for most of a day....wind off aft port quarter and never pooped. In ten knots of wind, we always came in after the Catalina 30s, Bristol 31.1s, etc, but for overall speed and comfort in all conditions, build quality, and being the best looking boat in the harbor, the Orion, IMHO, is difficult to top in the price range. In addition to the fact that I sailed the boat extensively for ten years and sold it for twenty grand more than I paid for her....really good boats are also good investments.[img]
Don't need to convince me that Orion's are great boats and agree probably one of the best at their price point! IMHO still one of prettiest boats ever made and far more boat than the Dana for less. Do like the below deck arrangement of the Dana however. We came close as you know getting an Orion, but then there was Interlude. :)
So it's Manure now not Merrior eh! Anyway it is the low island just up river from Parrot that i am referring to. Am mindful of the posted signs on the main island. Geese will be long gone by then! Plus am thinking of kayaks, dinghies and the like, (Mas clearly can be brought up to beach) but anything with draft will be unable to. The pics are of that island not the main island.
Heck there is no sense taking the tug home after BBB, might just as well take her to the transient slips as you did last year for CBMSG!
We are coming down this weekend. Maybe can hook up. Gotta get my sails back now that they are done. Probably won't bring Mas down till they are done with all of the musical chairs boat moves there, thinking inna couple weeks.
I'm gonna pencil August 5th. As mentioned, the previous weekend is the 11th annual epic Barnegat Bay Bash!! The only other date I am committed to (or should be committed) is July 22nd, the Blackburn Challenge.
Bob23
Weil July is looking to be a full month for all and I know it is difficult to plan when a date is not set in stone but truly wish to have the most folks able to come. The 8/5 date is proposed as it was the marina party that was/is convenient for the group to tie in with and meet some very not yachty sailors at our marina. Pedro and Bob can speak to the group/party there and Tim, Vicki, Kevin and Lesa have been to the marina and Merrior and know the lay of the land (or sea as it may be!) in case we wish to go there on another date later in August. Heave, Jackie, Wayne and Phylis have been to Merrior with us and good chance Wayne may be in a slip there at that time, so there goes the "we are the only Compac at Regent!". Merrior does have nice floating docks so small craft could tie up if we break out dinghies and kayaks to go by sea (100yds or so across our creek). Maybe we could buy Pedro dinner if he takes us all with his tug! We can also simply do our own cookout and party as there are good facilities for it if another date is desired.
The goal is to continue the interesting bonds that arrived in the ownership of our craft and celebrate. Weigh in all. As it stands now we have 8/5 penciled in. It is the week after BBB, for which I am getting my anchor shined and ready one way or the other!
Susan:
There are inexpensive hotels in the area. Mas or Pedro should be able to fill you in about the wheres and whats. Consider driving down. For me it's 6 hours and I'd do it if were twice that, which it may well be for you!
Quote from: Bob23 on April 24, 2017, 08:32:44 PM
Susan:
There are inexpensive hotels in the area. Mas or Pedro should be able to fill you in about the wheres and whats. Consider driving down. For me it's 6 hours and I'd do it if were twice that, which it may well be for you!
Ok Bob, you clearly are not talking about the Susan that is my better half, well i hope not anyway given the lodging suggestion! Hmmm...:)
Whoopsie! Bob23 inserts foot in mouth...again! Nope, the other Susan.
Quote from: Bob23 on April 25, 2017, 04:12:21 AM
Whoopsie! Bob23 inserts foot in mouth...again! Nope, the other Susan.
Well that's good to know it's the other Susan. What other Susan?........ does Linda know bout "the other Susan"?
Ok, thread drift.......CBMSG 2.0.....there a quick return.
See how easy it is to defeat thread drift?? No, the "other Susan" is none other and Sunapee Sailing. Well, no, that didn't come out right. There actually is no other "other Susan". Oh dear, I can't seem to get this right!!! I was extending an invitation to Sunapee to the CBMSG 2.0. Got it??
In any event and whenever it is, and whoever shows up, I'm looking forward to the this epic gathering of some of the most fun if not questionable characters I've ever had the pleasure of meeting!
Bob23
Quote from: Bob23 on April 25, 2017, 06:10:32 AM
See how easy it is to defeat thread drift?? No, the "other Susan" is none other and Sunapee Sailing. Well, no, that didn't come out right. There actually is no other "other Susan". Oh dear, I can't seem to get this right!!! I was extending an invitation to Sunapee to the CBMSG 2.0. Got it??
In any event and whenever it is, and whoever shows up, I'm looking forward to the this epic gathering of some of the most fun if not questionable characters I've ever had the pleasure of meeting!
Bob23
Ahh....Well let me also encourage "the other Susan" to join us, though she may never be able to be seen in public there again after associating with us. Oh, and Bob we are not questionable, more like certifiable!
As far as the date, right now it has been proposed for 8/5/17 but i am open to other dates so the most folks can come but need to hear from ya! I may be coordinating this but i am not the reason for it, you guys are!
"As far as the date, right now it has been proposed for 8/5/17 but i am open to other dates so the most folks can come but need to hear from ya! I may be coordinating this but i am not the reason for it, you guys are!"
Hmmm...maybe because it is so not tomorrow, but truly would like to have folks weigh in on the proposed date of 8/5/17 with the proposed venue and event. I know Heave has said he cannot but a couple others have said would like to. It will be impossible to have a date match everyone's wishes but sure would like to try! My summer calendar is beginning to fill as well so let's jump on this all and give your thoughts. July looks out so we are talking August, with the 5th as the current proposal.
What town is this shindig in?
Thanks,
The other Susan
Quote from: Sunapee Sailing on April 26, 2017, 10:27:49 AM
What town is this shindig in?
Thanks,
The other Susan
Hey there Susan,
Here's the website for the marina where we are based and where the events will also be based out of:
http://www.regentpointmarina.com
This is the restaurant where we ate at CBMWG this past February and also just across the creek from the marina.
https://www.rroysters.com/restaurants/merroir
Last year we tied in with a cook out and party at the marina, and that is the tentative plan for this year as well but can adjust to accommodate the most folks possible. Hope ya can spring free for it! Maybe some of the more Northerly folks who come can set up a car pool to make the trip tic by faster for folks like yourself who come a goodly distance.
See Rick? Told you there was another Susan!! You owe me a PBR!!!
Regarding car pool, other Susan, I'm in NJ so if you can make it down here, we could drive down to the gig. Just a thought.
Bob23
Thanks Bob23 and Mas.
If I can get off from work, I'll be there.
Thanks Bob23 for the car pool invite. My sister lives 2.5 hrs away so I would probably make it a long stay and visit her before and after.
Are we bringing our boats?
Welcome. I hope you can make it. Last spring is it was only the 3 of us but we had a blast!!
We didn't bring our boats last time. But Pedro the Brave has his Ranger tug and Rick and Susan (the other other Susan) have their boat at the marina where we gathered last time. I may bring down my Guideboat to do some rowing.
Bob23
You have a Guideboat? Those are nice boats.
I just sold my Hornbeck canoe (13lbs) to raise money for my future SunCat.
It would be nice to meet all of you and the other, other Susan.
Yes, my Guideboat (aka Straggler) was my 60th birthday present to myself so now I've had it for 57 years!!! I love rowing, have rowed the Blackburn Challenge twice and hoping this year will be my third.
I'm not familiar with the Hornbeck canoe. Is it skin on frame? Must be for it to weigh 13 pounds! Straggler is about 70 but still easy to cartop.
I hope you can make it!
Dang, Bob! Curb the enthusiasm! SHEESH! Susan, just pay Bob the $5000.00 initiation fee so we can get back to business around here.????
Bob,
The Hornbeck is carbon fiber and Kevlar, I believe. Don't quote me as I haven't had my coffee yet.
I work weekends and have the previous weekend off.
Will be going to my "Siblings Annual Summer BBQ Weekend" SASBBQW 9.0
So, it might be hard to get ANOTHER weekend off.
I loved the canoe but want the money for a sailboat. Someone made me an offer that I couldn't refuse ( insert Godfather voice).
Purchase of a SunCat has highest priority ( which is why I can't pay the $5,000 initiation fee, Tim)
Bob, we owe each other sooo.... many beers!
Susan the Other, hmm...I like it, very regal sounding! We started the CBMWG and CBMSG as they are traditionally times when sailing is at a lull in our neck of the woods. The winter version, (go back if you wish and read the 12 pages of that one!), by the nature of the season involves no boats but instead a gathering around food and then party and bonfire later at Pedro's home. Last summer the plan was to have a small craft,( think kayaks, dinghy, canoe), trip out and around some small islands then join a larger gathering at the marina with many other sailors. The weather drove many to change their minds about any boating and not come though there were probably 50 or so folks in attendance at the party. We are proposing a repeat of that this year. Hope you can figure the time to come and have a chance to visit our neck of the woods and meet the other Susan, uh wait a minute you are the other Susan, but that makes Susan another Susan. Ok that works!
Tim, the $5,000 dollar fee is tax deductible right? You guys are planning to come?
I am going to throw out the following weekend of 8/12 as an alternative date. It does mean we will provide our own entertainment as the marina party is the 8/5 date but as I have mentioned the ability to have dates folks can attend is more important than a party we can go to regardless. Meanwhile it is 8/5 that is proposed.........
The 5th looks good so far for us. Lesa wants to know if we get to go out for a sail on Interlude? I think our plan right now is to take a couple vacation days and make it a four day weekend. Started to look for places to stay. :D
Susan:
Don't be concerned about the 5k initiation fee. I am the self appointed czar of such fees and have decided to waive yours! In addition, Tim has told me he's sending you a check for another 5k so you'll have plenty of $ for your Suncat. I spoke to your boss and he said taking that weekend off is fine. Nice guy, he is!
Btw, the Hornbeck looks interesting. I wonder how they row? They look to be not very long. Many people who see the Guideboat think it's a canoe and I'll agree the profile is similar. But the underbody is completely different. I've had it out in 4 foot breaking waves (2015 Blackburn) and although I was scared poopless, the boat was fine.
I'm gonna say let's go with the 5th considering that the marina party will be in full swing. I'd also love to sail aboard Interdude.
Looking forward to this...such a great bunch of semi drunken wharf rats!
Bob23
Would just one person explain what CBMSG means? It's a code, right?
Centerboard MonoSodium Glutenate? Good for rubbing on sting ray bites?
Thanks guys.
A little more transparency?
Ron
Rod - Chesapeake Bay Mid-Summer Gathering. Bob - My word ! LIBK I outrank bob (note the lowercase here) in both time at FA rank and CPYOA membership. DOWN bob. Be a good boy now bob. That's a good boy. Susan, what bob spoke is true. The $5k is arbitrarily bob's domain. My 5k contribution will be sent via private messenger forthwith.
bob, be a good boy and pick up this envelope I have for The Other Susan, will you?
TG
While you do outrank me, Tim, I can outblab you any day of the week! Just ask anyone!
Susan: Any luck finding your Suncat? They are truly beautiful boats and if I'd ever downsize from my 23, to a Suncat I would go. In other news, it seems you may have gotten the nickname The Other Susan. Things like this happen around here. Trust me, we're mostly a harmless group of fun loving sailors who try not to take life too seriously. Fun is the order of the day!
Bob 23...for the cause!
We really need to try harder to keep these 'Gathering Treads' on topic. Oh wait, who am I kidding?! Carry on. :)
Topic? There is a topic? Really?
If I was around and able to go that weekend, I would be seriously looking at St. Mary's City, MD. They are having the governor's cup that weekend. That is a race that begins in Annapolis and ends in St. Mary's. There is a massive party after the race and a lot of cruisers go there and party after the race.
http://www.smcm.edu/events/govcup/
Bob:
Thanks arranging my time off. You did it faster than I could have. I would have to rely on the old ..."I don't feel good" cough, cough.
Tim:
Thanks for the $5K. SunCat are not only expensive but allusive. I might have a lead on a 2002 tucked away in a barn in Massachusetts for $13K.
I check Sailing Texas, Sailboat Listings,
CBA ( Ron..that's Cat Boat Association).
Back to Bob:
One paddles a Hornbeck, not row.
I know about Guideboats. Ex ( underline ex) manfriend had one. Great boat.
HeaveToo:
Annapolis is awesome. I'm going there sometime this summer. If I have a boat.
The Other Susan /Susan the Other
Hmmm......thread drift? It is what makes these gatherings so special! We have already started the gathering, the conversations simply continue once in person. Notice the mid-winter version of this, CBMWG....12 pages of discussion leading up to "mostly we are driving 5 1/2 hours for lunch" ! Quote from Lesa. :)
The St. Marys bash does indeed look like fun Heave, not unlike the Annapolis Boat show and other large events. Guess my thought is to keep it simple and also tend to avoid the crowds when trying to spend time with folks. May actually end up at the ABS this year as we have decided to decline the invitation to a music festival that has always been the same weekend in the past. Oh, thats right this is about CBMSG 2.0. Well we got three votes for the 8/5 date and the tie in with the larger Marina party. Last year the party went quite late and music was played till the wee hours, so bringing an instrument is not a bad idea. Unlike the mid-winter shindig which was lunch out and party later at Pedro and Becky's, this is definitely an evening affair with the grill usually fired up early evening and music late. I have copied a post from last years below:
"Ok all, the time for the CBMSG is soon arriving! Weigh in on your arriving. The gathering, cookout, small craft flotilla, and party is set for August 5th. The cocktail hour is 4ish with music, hotdogs, burgers, cold drinks, beer and wine to follow . A $5 buck contribution is asked from all to the small sailing club having their/our gathering there at the same time for all the food, and drinks. They have encouraged me to have us Compacteers join them, well we are part of that group too! It was also asked that we kinda split up bringing a side or condiments for the burgers and dogs etc. to go with the same and other sides being brought by others in the club. Be glad to help coordinate that for us.
"The pavilions are shaded and covered with, ice, cool clean bathhouses, and the usual amenities available. Very parklike there. We don't have to wait until 4. Check the thread for the some local motels for simple lodging, and Willaby's Restaurant in case the weather doesn't cooperate. We are planning to get the antique dinghy wet. Bring some small craft easy to transport, there are also a few kayaks and canoes that are on site. Nice islands close by. The previous posts have links to everything but check out http://www.regentpointmarina.com for location, directions, and general lay of the land. Do try to come for more than just a day, as there is much to do and some good places to visit very close by.
"
As far as sailing on Interlude, she is a 6-4-2 boat so depending on the weather (usually August is not known for it's great sailing conditions) might could take a couple out, especially if folks are down for more than just overnight as won't party while out and we gunna party!. Mostly now that she is ready, we need to get ready. Bigger boats are not unlike trucks, pretty easy to drive but a pain to park. Never had a boat her size and displacement before so gunna have to learn her ways in all conditions and not there quite yet! Imma also thinking if I can engineer it, that my friend Flicka might be there as well and plan to get Bob in trouble with her! Bob, will try to also have some real estate listings for ya to look at in case you need to hide, uh I mean relocate. :)
Susan the Other, i do hope that a Suncat comes into your life by CBMSG but if it hasn't yet you may wish to look at, maybe even sail Mas our little CP16. They are different craft but still designed by Clarkie (Clark Mills) are wonderful little boats and require less treasure to own. She is our teacher to hone keel boat skills (hadn't sailed in over 25 years before all this recent boat foolishness!) and prepare us to better sail Interlude. I will keep Mas until i am so old i can't remember where she was left! Luv that little boat. :)
So, the game is afoot...!
Mas,
Thanks for the invite to go sailing with you.
I do hope to have my SunCat by then but who knows.
I suppose I could borrow back my Hornbeck and .....row.
Well the folks who have weighed in have weighed in for the Cheese Burger in Paradise cookout and marina party weekend on 8/5/17
On board to attend so far:
Rick and Susan
Pedro and Becky
Kevin and Lesa
Bob and ?
Possible to probable depending:
Susan the Other (AKA the other Susan, this is getting complicated!)
Dave and Sandy (sold us Mas)
Mindy (AKA, sister Merry Blond, Bob!)
Still haven't heard from:
Wayne and Phylis (his boat will probably be there so guess they will too)
Citroen Dave
Tim and Vickie
TMW ya out there?
Any new victims, uh i mean interested parties!?
Know Heave can't come that weekend. We will have to get together regardless and get Jackie on boats! Don't wanna have to wait till CBMWG 3.0 to see ya again! Let's stay in touch bout ur spring cruise. The OBX is a great consolation prize!
Bob and ?. This is amusing. Yeah, don't expect the Admiral Linda for this epic event. And what's this Kevin and Phyllis? Does Lesa know about this or is there "another Kevin". Geez...this is getting crazy!
And how is this Mindy aka Merry Blonde. Is this your sister, Rick? Can't believe you'd expose your sister to such a rowdy bunch of unsavory characters. I'm speaking of you, my friend! Yes, we have lost track of the beers we owe each other so let's just call it...that you owe me a lot! See how easy math is?
Bob23
Quote from: Bob23 on April 28, 2017, 07:07:44 PM
Bob and ?. This is amusing. Yeah, don't expect the Admiral Linda for this epic event. And what's this Kevin and Phyllis? Does Lesa know about this or is there "another Kevin". Geez...this is getting crazy!
And how is this Mindy aka Merry Blonde. Is this your sister, Rick? Can't believe you'd expose your sister to such a rowdy bunch of unsavory characters. I'm speaking of you, my friend! Yes, we have lost track of the beers we owe each other so let's just call it...that you owe me a lot! See how easy math is?
Bob23
oops! Got that Wayne!
Not my sister nor a real Sister of the Order but a woman who has a little Cape Dory Typhoon, and has dreams of sailing places!
Bob, the math is perfect! We both just need to sit down and get serious about our accounting!
Susan the Other:
Yes, I know that canoes are paddled and guideboats are rowed. That's why I don't own a canoe! Rowing seems to better fit my backwards personality. I plan to bring mine so it'll be available for anyone to try out. No, I have no financial interest in the company. Just finishing up some winter projects on Straggler so she'll be in pristine shape for the Blackburn.
Rick:
Love the CD Typhoon. Missed one last summer on a Triad trailer. I daresay I'd consider trading down my 23 for one. But that dang 23 just has a hold of my heart!
Yeah Mindy had just gotten out from under a Beneteau, a fairly large one. It just was the wrong boat for her on multiple levels. She liked No Mas and wanted a smaller boat. I found the Typhoon just posted up in Maryland and dang if she didn't drive up the next day and buy her.
Bob, there is good reason to have your 23 catch your heart, she's good looking and has a great personality! Hard to top that. :)
unless.....MFF
Bob can't buy the Flicka, He's gonna buy my Cape Dory in a couple years so we can get that PSC! :D
Wait! Who is good looking with a great personality?? Oh, yes, my 23! Gotcha...got a bit distracted there for a moment!
Yes, true Kev, and thanks for the reminder. Years before he and Lesa even put their Cape Dory 26 up for sale, I'm in line to buy her. Maybe it's the Tequila that we consumed aboard her that Saturday morning of the sock burning, but I could feel myself falling in love with a sailboat that one could actually stand in like a real 21st century homo sapien. but for now, I'm perfectly content with my 1985 23! This will be a fun season of sailing as I've pried my wallet open for new custom made interior cushions which should make overnighting a bit more comfy. And all the exterior teak will look spiffy with fresh Cetol (teak flavor with gloss overcoat). And I had the rudder professionally glassed by a friend who builds surfboards. It looks shiny and sweet, better than I could have ever done. And the rudder hold down bracket has been reinforced so as not to bed when said rudder inevitably attempts to plow a furrow in the bottom of Barnegat Bay. The rudder modifications have almost eliminated the weather helm common in the 23's and resulted in a faster boat that points much higher than before.
Geez!!! Look at me, stealing this thread! That's what happens when I start writing at 4am!!!
Bob23
Bob, you know by now that in my book its not thread stealing when friends are simply starting the conversations they are gunna have face to face over some cold ones in the culmination of such thread!
These CB gatherings may prove to be more expensive than just the drive, lodging, beer and food. It looks as though the die is cast and Kevin and Lesa are already planning their next boat! I did hear Kevin muttering under his breath in the awesome video he did for CBMWG while looking at a PSC 31 for sale there that "it's all Rick's fault." I am pleased to announce I am pleased! IMHO one of the most thoughtful designs in her size range ever conceived and built, though I may be just a wee prejudiced! It's ok guys we had wanted one for the entire time we were not sailing and now got a lot of catching up to do.
A news flash......because he had owned one, Jimmy Buffet has gotten wind of the fact that there may be a Flicka at this gathering and as part of his May or May not Attend Tour, with him may or may not attending BBB the week before, he may or may not attend CBMSG 2.0. It is a Cheeseburger in Paradise theme for crying out loud! Bam!!!! back on topic!
Wow...talk about thread drift!!!!
There is no doubt that the Pacific Seacraft 31 is an amazing boat. It would be a great couple's boat for extended cruising. Give her some solar and a few other nice toys and she is ready to cross oceans.
I, on the other hand, doubt that I will ever be ready to cross oceans. There are so many nice boats to oogle over that I can't choose a favorite these days, I love them all! If I ever hit the lotto I think that I would have more boats than cars....Oh wait, I kind of do now!
Quote from: HeaveToo on April 29, 2017, 02:55:32 PM
Wow...talk about thread drift!!!!
There is no doubt that the Pacific Seacraft 31 is an amazing boat. It would be a great couple's boat for extended cruising. Give her some solar and a few other nice toys and she is ready to cross oceans.
I, on the other hand, doubt that I will ever be ready to cross oceans. There are so many nice boats to oogle over that I can't choose a favorite these days, I love them all! If I ever hit the lotto I think that I would have more boats than cars....Oh wait, I kind of do now!
We may never be ready to cross oceans either Heave, but ya never know........meanwhile....:)
Now regarding drift....ya just have to allow for it in your course plotting....we always seem to get there!
According to Jimmy Buffett, Frank Bama once said "The best navigators are not quite sure where they're going until they get there...and then they're still not sure."
Another good quote from Jimmy Buffett is "Go fast enough to get there but slow enough to see, moderation seems to be the key."
That pretty much sums it up!
Golly do i feel better now, thanx Heave. When we first started sailing, i more than once would sail off of the paper chart we had and Susan would ask if i knew where we going.....nope sure didn't....but knew how to get back (dead reckoning, it worked for the Phoenicians) !
I know racing really develops skills, which I could certainly use, but just could not wrap my head around making myself go a direction when the weather clearly said go somewhere else. We tried a couple times but remember the last time when we simply stopped racing and headed off on a different tack cuz the wind was good. A little disclaimer here: We were sailing a Compac 16 Mk1 at the time, not exactly a racer!
I spent a lot of years racing. I raced with an extremely competitive team and that suited me well in my late teens into early 20s. I had a few small dinghies that I raced as well; sunfish, Force 5, O'Day 17, etc. I learned how to tweak sails, get the boat up to maximum speed, and all of the crew work from being a grinder to being foredeck. The crew work comes in handy these days because, after being a bowman on a crazy skipper's boat, I cling to stuff like a spider monkey. It is probably why I launch, retrieve, and fly a spinnaker single handed. I don't remember half of the stuff I use to know about tweaking sails. I don't really care about adjusting the outhaul, downhaul, halyard tension, and other controls. I set the sails and if they look good to me I leave them alone. I then steer to the telltales sometimes, other times I steer a course and don't really bother trimming my sails that often unless there is a massive wind direction shift.
I agree...Go with the wind. "Gentlemen sail with the wind, and so does Bob!" LOL
Im sure you could sail circles around me...heck i sail in circles some!!! Who you calling a gentleman?
So it's on the Chesapeake Bay somewhere.
Big place.
Where does one find out about this event?
thanks
Ron
Hi Ron, do some scrolling up and you'll find out more than you ever thought you needed to know!
Well, after scrolling through 5 pages of comments I found out that it's at a specific Marina and on August 5th.
I'm just wondering if someone could put it all together on ONE page, with specifics. Maybe start a Facebook Group for your gathering, or put up a web page?
It feels like a private conversation to those who haven't participated. Are all ComPac users invited?
Ron
Yeah we have a big problem with topic drift, it's like the party has already started. :)
It's open to all Com-Pac sailors as well as non-com-pac sailors or post com-pac sailors.
PS. Location as of now is regent point marina.
It has already started! So jump in and not feel it is private! Clearly out there for all to see! Here is the post from last year with all the particulars updated or the same. Links below that.
"Ok all, the time for the CBMSG is soon arriving! Weigh in on your arriving. The gathering, cookout, small craft flotilla, and party is set for August 5th. The cocktail hour is 4ish with music, hotdogs, burgers, cold drinks, beer and wine to follow . A $5 buck contribution is asked from all to the small sailing club having their/our gathering there at the same time for all the food, and drinks. They have encouraged me to have us Compacteers join them, well we are part of that group too! It was also asked that we kinda split up bringing a side or condiments for the burgers and dogs etc. to go with the same and other sides being brought by others in the club. Be glad to help coordinate that for us.
"The pavilions are shaded and covered with, ice, cool clean bathhouses, and the usual amenities available. Very parklike there. We don't have to wait until 4. Check the thread for the some local motels for simple lodging, and Willaby's Restaurant in case the weather doesn't cooperate. We are planning to get the antique dinghy wet. Bring some small craft easy to transport, there are also a few kayaks and canoes that are on site. Nice islands close by. The previous posts have links to everything but check out http://www.regentpointmarina.com for location, directions, and general lay of the land. Do try to come for more than just a day, as there is much to do and some good places to visit very close by.
Good food 100 yds away by water or 5 minutes by road where we have eaten before just to provide additional venues in case: https://www.rroysters.com/restaurants/merroir
It's good to be part of something, please don't hesitate to jump in. The other Susan (Sunapee Sailing can help with that!)
The big thing is to just do it!
That's more like it. Thanks.
I will be getting ready for a trip to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland on those dates, but at least I can see what's available for members of the ComPac Forum.
Thanks!
Ron
Chesapeake Bay Mid Summer Gathering 2.0
The gathering, cookout, small craft flotilla, and party is set for August 5th. The cocktail hour is 4ish with music, hotdogs, burgers, cold drinks, beer and wine to follow . A $5 buck contribution is asked from all to the small sailing club having their/our gathering there at the same time for all the food, and drinks. They have encouraged me to have us Compacteers join them yet again, well we are still part of that group too! It was also asked that we kinda split up bringing a side or condiments for the burgers and dogs etc. to go with the same and other sides being brought by others in the club. Be glad to help coordinate that for us.
The pavilions are shaded and covered with, ice, cool clean bathhouses, and the usual amenities available. Very parklike there. We don't have to wait until 4. We are planning to get the antique dinghy wet. Bring some small craft easy to transport, there are also a few kayaks and canoes that are on site. Nice islands close by. Check out http://www.regentpointmarina.com for location, directions, and general lay of the land. Do try to come for more than just a day, as there is much to do and some good places to visit very close by.
Good food 100 yds away by water or 5 minutes by road where we have eaten before just to provide additional venues in case: https://www.rroysters.com/restaurants/merroir
Now how's that for back on topic! Will keep this reply stitched into the inevitable drift that this wandering group of sailors will be guilty of over the next 3 months! It'll be here before ya know it! We still haven't heard from a few suspects, but maybe they are embarrassed to be known with this crew! "Why i would never be a member of a club that would have me as a member!" Yes Groucho I agree. :)
You mean they're actually welcoming us back after eating all their food, drinking some of their booze and flirting with all of their women? Wow, great bunch of sailors. Can't wait!! Of course we'll kick in the bucks and goodies. Mas, I think you owe me 5 clams from last year, remember??
Ciao! Bob23
Looks like a really nice facility with a good ramp for launching, and empty slips (?) for transients.
I guess they'll arrange for us to be in slips close to one another. That would be nice for getting to know each other.
Too bad I can't make it this year. If we do it again, I'd really like to attend!
Ron
Oh you can count on that Ron. So CBMSG 3.0 already brought up and we are still 3 months from 2.0! Enjoy the maritimes, wonderful spots up there. :)
It's official, our reservations are set at the Tides Inn for Friday through Monday!
Kevin, if you have spare time while you are down there hop a fairy over to Tangier Island. It is well worth the visit and you will see why I wanted to have a gathering that went over there. https://tangiercruise.com/tangier-cruises/
Quote from: HeaveToo on May 04, 2017, 06:50:22 PM
Kevin, if you have spare time while you are down there hop a fairy over to Tangier Island. It is well worth the visit and you will see why I wanted to have a gathering that went over there. https://tangiercruise.com/tangier-cruises/
Hey Heave, let's see how your spring cruise is looking weather wise. Maybe a hookup at Tangier!? Summer is too iffy for planning a sailing trip this far in advance as you know! Meanwhile I hope Kevin can find a large "fairy" to hop on. May have to try that, as the regular ferry gets kinda crowded! :)
Yeah yeah yeah.....Fairy versus ferry. Autotype is evil! That isn't the worst one I have seen either.
I will keep you posted. I have no idea what I am going to do on my cruise. I just have very rough dates that I can add to or take away from depending on where I go and what I do.
I digress...the best navigators are not quite sure where they're going until they get there...and then they're still not sure. LOL
Quote from: K3v1n on May 04, 2017, 06:32:15 PM
It's official, our reservations are set at the Tides Inn for Friday through Monday!
Nice choice on the accommodations! One beautiful place. You guys did get the suite with all of the extra room right? I mean we all may end up there for the party after the party! Since you guys are down for a few days lets hope the weather cooperates and we can get Lesa at the helm of a PSC31. We can recommend a good mortgage broker, and you may always wonder why the word broker is always associated with a mortgage!
.....I know Bob is supposed to buy ur Dory down the road......still there is MFF, also just down the road from Tides Inn. Jus sayin. :)
Mas joins Interlude tomorrow, she is getting tired of watching me do field work here....well i guess that does make me "outstanding in my field"....hmmm....just a sampling of the humor we all could be subjected to at CBMG 2.0!
Vicki and I may show up again like bad pennies. Only one thing will keep us away, I'll keep you posted.
TG
Tim: Looking forward to seeing you and Vicki there!!!
Bob23
Quote from: Tim Gardner on May 07, 2017, 12:54:00 PM
Vicki and I may show up again like bad pennies. Only one thing will keep us away, I'll keep you posted.
TG
Looking forward to it Tim. I had a penny collection as a kid, never had a bad one!
Tis true! I've already placed myself in line as first buyer to Kev and Lesa's Cape Dory even though they don't have it for sale. But they will, or they might, or maybe they do and just don't know it yet. It's nice to be able to stand like a real 21st century human even though, and you all know this: I absolutely love my 23!
Onward!! Bob23
Standing headroom, that is something I really miss!
The days are counting down until Saga begins a new saga!
It sounds like you guys are going to have a nice set-up for the gathering. I am sorry that I will be missing it but at least I will be in the OBX.
Oh, Heave, we all were kinda thinking that after the CBMSG is done we all might just head down to visit you guys! The place is big enough right?! You will be missed but hey the OBX is great consolation prize! Keep me posted about your spring cruise plans.
Yup standing headroom, once you reach our age, is standard equipment for a happy wife!
Mas is all hooked up behind the "Land Bruiser" and will be heading down soon to "the Bay". Finally sailing season is now fully open!
What's the address in OBX again, Heave?
Need to put it into my GPS.
Quote from: Sunapee Sailing on May 08, 2017, 08:22:57 AM
What's the address in OBX again, Heave?
Need to put it into my GPS.
Perfect! Susan, after you come down for CBMSG we all can car pool down to visit Heave! Sure it won't be a problem for them!
Hmmm...actually since weekends are the problem for you, worst case scenario is that we all hook up for the car pool down to OBX on Monday!
A few week with Heave......what could be better?
Well, the summer is soon arriving and we all know what that means!.......
For those of you who have been there before, the Locklies Creek location of Merrior now boasts brand new floating docks. This totally changes the ability of our small craft to tie up while we tie one on! The marina where CBMSG 2.0 will occur will have some new travel lift construction well underway and also boasts newly dredged fairways back by the ramp.
Missed going out last week for the first time this season, zero wind each day till convection breezes set in late then died at sunset. Kayaks got used at least! Of course the wind finally settled in as we were returning home. It simply is great to be on the water no mater what boat you have under you! Hope everyone else is enjoying the return of the sailing season. :)
So tomorrow is the first day of summer and we all know what the middle of it brings! Can taste those cold ones already.
PBR for the masses!!! Can't wait!!
I can see it is going to be difficult to have you become a born again drinker! PBR IS for the masses. We try to stay out of the herd! Just put a great summer session IPA on tap that is from one of our local breweries. One of these days you may just have to come visit here and we can show you around the promised land of beer, wine and distilled spirits. This is not a place to practice temperance. :)
Well, to be honest about 2 things: one, I am a born again drinker. Two, PBR is not my favorite! But don't say nothing!!
I'd love to visit...sounds like my kind of place!!
Well Bob if you do head this way ever you may wish to block out several days for visits to the literally dozens of breweries, dozens of wineries, and several distilleries. We live here and can't keep track of them! It truly is the promised land. :)
Will bring some to CBMSG. Who knows maybe some day we should also do a Charlottesville Brewery Mid Summer Gathering!
Meanwhile so we don't get to far from topic.........T minus 45 and counting.
Ah...finally on the water again on our own boat, on our home waters......so good to be back! Sending good vibes to all at CLR and all your Compacteers out there yearning to slip those lines. Heading down towards Windmill Pt. then hopefully riding the wind switch predicted back home.
Yo Kev, the local sailmaker from Ulman slipped by yesterday just as i got down here. He commented that he absolutely loves the PSC 31 and is stitching up a set of sails for one in the Great Lakes and wanted to double check a measurement provided by the factory against ours. His one time sailing one (the one that was in Deltaville) told him that once his kids are grown and he can take time to cruise some he's gunna have one. This is the guy that just won his class in the Annapolis to Newport race a couple weeks ago. Oh....that's right "it's all Rick's fault!"
Bob, your dirty little secret about the PBR is now out there!
Tim, the weather back up in our neck of the woods at home has been pretty spectacular. Hope you guys have been getting that boat wet!
Susan, the other, haven't heard how that SunCat thing is doing! Know the weather has broken long ago up there for sailing season to begin. Is there a birthday greeting due?
Pedro appears to be in Annapolis, hmmm....anytime Ive been there it seemed to cost much more than simply the cost of lodging, food and travel. A ton of boats for sale up there!
Heave, if you get withdrawal symptoms from parting with Saga you know how to solve that! The only problem is that when we sold our 23 we ended up with boats 7 footish in either direction afterwards. Just be forwarned. :)
T minus 40 and counting.
Wow! It's about to get really busy. BBB on July 28-30/ CBMSG 2.0 Aug 4-7(we're taking a long weekend)/ Then thinking about heading to Rock Hall for the Pirate Festival on Aug 11-13.
PS. Lesa was looking at this. :D
https://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/6181972329.html
Wow indeed! The weather has been spectacular has it not! Back at the marina and leaving for higher elavation's tomorrow.
Glad to hear Lesa has been engaging in boat porn! Looks like a nice boat, just a different design purpose. We had an eye for our boat since we first saw one. Was gunna happen...
Aint it fun! :)
Busy indeed!
7/22-7/23: Blackburn Challenge, Cape Ann MA.
7/28 -7/30: De Bash
8/05-8/06: The aforementioned CbMSG
8/12- 8/13: Rowagatta, Boothbay, Maine
Who has time to work with all these responsibilities??
Needless to say, Admiral is threatening court martial!
Quote from: Bob23 on June 29, 2017, 04:16:09 AM
Busy indeed!
7/22-7/23: Blackburn Challenge, Cape Ann MA.
7/28 -7/30: De Bash
8/05-8/06: The aforementioned CbMSG
8/12- 8/13: Rowagatta, Boothbay, Maine
Who has time to work with all these responsibilities??
Needless to say, Admiral is threatening court martial!
Hmm...Susan is usually excited when i have such "responsibilities"! Come to think of it she did seem a little disappointed i returned a bit early from my trip to the boat. Wonder what that means.....oh well!
T minus 38
Ok the calendar says July 5th and that means it's now only a month before:
Chesapeake Bay Mid Summer Gathering 2.0
The gathering, cookout, small craft flotilla, and party is set for August 5th. The cocktail hour is 4ish with music, hotdogs, burgers, cold drinks, beer and wine to follow . A $5 buck contribution is asked from all to the small sailing club having their/our gathering there at the same time for all the food, and drinks. They have encouraged me to have us Compacteers join them yet again, well we are still part of that group too! It was also asked that we kinda split up bringing a side or condiments for the burgers and dogs etc. to go with the same and other sides being brought by others in the club. Be glad to help coordinate that for us.
The pavilions are shaded and covered with, ice, cool clean bathhouses, and the usual amenities available. Very parklike there. We don't have to wait until 4. We are planning to get the antique dinghy wet. Bring some small craft easy to transport, there are also a few kayaks and canoes that are on site. Nice islands close by. Check out http://www.regentpointmarina.com for location, directions, and general lay of the land. Do try to come for more than just a day, as there is much to do and some great places to visit very close by. Reach out about places to stay if planning to come for the weekend or longer. Know Kevin an Lesa are staying across the river at Tides Inn which is a uber nice spot. Last year live music was played till late so bring an instrument if inclined.
Good food 100 yds away by water or 5 minutes by road where we have eaten before just to provide additional venues to visit: https://www.rroysters.com/restaurants/merroir
Now how's that for back on topic! Will keep this reply stitched into the inevitable drift that this wandering group of sailors will be guilty of over the next 30 days It'll be here before ya know it!
So here's what we know:
Kevin and Lesa
Bob and escort! (Sister Merry Blond?!)
Pedro and Becky
Rick and Susan
Tim and Vickie (probable, something about bad pennies!)
Jimmy Buffet (as the theme is Cheese Burger in Paradise)
MFF (invited, don't worry Bob and Kevin, just for looking!)
Wayne and Phylis (?)
Dave and Sandy (sold our 16 to us)
...and a whole bunch of other sailors that call our little place home port
Now that means we still haven't heard from a couple of the usual suspects (We know Heave will be in the OBX and missed) and always welcome new folks that have not considered their reputations important. As we approach the two year mark for our return to sailing it still amazes us that the folks we have met on this forum now feel like friends we have known for years, some of which it appears we owe a ton of beers with each other. :)
Can't wait for this epic event!!
What instrument do you play, Rick? I can play a mean kazoo which is disguised as a PBR can! Maybe I'll bring the Cahon. Or bongos. Or congas!
Still trying to find a date. Or a prune.
We'll have to plan on bringing our dinghy, the Takacat Lite affectionately named 'Nermal'. :)
Quote from: Bob23 on July 05, 2017, 08:24:46 PM
Can't wait for this epic event!!
What instrument do you play, Rick? I can play a mean kazoo which is disguised as a PBR can! Maybe I'll bring the Cahon. Or bongos. Or congas!
Still trying to find a date. Or a prune.
Ok.....I'm still not sure this is something that will be of service but........I've arranged for Sister Merry Blond, fresh from 24 days at sea, to be in attendance for this event. So...now you have a date! It also appears that MFF will be there as well, and this now means you will have two ladies to pay attention to. It is the most i can do!
Meanwhile sending good weather thoughts your direction.
Kevin, since you all are down for more than a day bringing your Takacat dinghy might give you some good options for putzing around. Going out on a kayak inna bit, no sailing today with weather turning this afternoon and gotta get back home later today as well. Looking forward to seeing you guys.
The little sailing club here said that the $5 from everyone should cover you but that if it is not inconvenient they would appreciate a covered dish from each party. I will try to find out what they believe they would need the most. Mostly I am seeking some final numbers by next week so they can plan for the grill and beverages. I will repost the particulars along with my understanding of numbers again soon.
2 fine ladies for 5 bucks? Ok, Mas- what's the catch??
Quote from: Bob23 on July 27, 2017, 06:37:18 PM
2 fine ladies for 5 bucks? Ok, Mas- what's the catch??
None my friend, jus Southern hospitality!
Like I said, not sure I'm doing ya a favor- :)
Ok here's the particulars:
Alright we are a week away and oh so close to Chesapeake Bay Mid Summer Gathering 2.0
The gathering, cookout, small craft flotilla, and party is set for next Saturday August 5th. The cocktail hour is 4ish with music, hotdogs, burgers, cold drinks, beer and wine to follow . A $5 buck contribution is asked from all to the small sailing club having their/our gathering there at the same time for all the food, and drinks. They have encouraged me to have us Compacteers join them yet again, well we are still part of that group too! It was also asked that we kinda split up bringing a side or condiments for the burgers and dogs etc. to go with the same and other sides being brought by others in the club. Be glad to help coordinate that for us.
The pavilions are shaded and covered with, ice, cool clean bathhouses, and the usual amenities available. Very parklike there. We don't have to wait until 4. We are planning to get the antique dinghy wet. Bring some small craft easy to transport, there are also a few kayaks and canoes that are on site. Nice islands close by. Check out http://www.regentpointmarina.com for location, directions, and general lay of the land. Do try to come for more than just a day, as there is much to do and some great places to visit very close by. Reach out about places to stay if planning to come for the weekend or longer. Know Kevin an Lesa are staying across the river at Tides Inn which is a uber nice spot. Last year live music was played till late so bring an instrument if inclined.
Good food 100 yds away by water or 5 minutes by road where we have eaten before just to provide additional venues to visit: https://www.rroysters.com/restaurants/merroir
Now how's that for keeping on topic!
So here's what we know: (the little sailing club would like to have some general numbers confirmed by 8/1)
Kevin and Lesa
Bob and escort! (Sister Merry Blond, confirmed)
Pedro and Richard (so what happened to Becky you may ask)
Rick and Susan
Tim and Vickie (probable, something about bad pennies!)
Jimmy Buffet (as the theme is Cheese Burger in Paradise)
MFF (invited and confirmed, don't worry Bob and Kevin, just for looking!)
Wayne and Phylis (still waiting for conformation)
Dave and Sandy (sold our 16 to us)
...and a whole bunch of other sailors that call our little place home port
Now that means we still haven't heard from a couple of the usual suspects (We know Heave will be in the OBX and missed) and always welcome new folks that have not considered their reputations important. As we approach the two year mark for our return to sailing it still amazes us that the folks we have met on this forum now feel like friends we have known for years, some of which it appears we owe a ton of beers with each other. :)
Please send photos of Sister Merry Blonde and MFF!
Sadly, Vicki and I will be unable to attend. Work will keep me within 15 miles of my home port on Saturday. Money talks, the gathering walks.
Apologies in advance of the gathering.
TG
Quote from: Mas on July 29, 2017, 02:12:52 PM
It was also asked that we kinda split up bringing a side or condiments for the burgers and dogs etc. to go with the same and other sides being brought by others in the club. Be glad to help coordinate that for us.
Let us know how you want to do this. Do you want to pick up the stuff and we"ll give you cash later? Or should we plan on finding a store to grab some chips, potato salad etc.?
Quote from: Tim Gardner on July 31, 2017, 04:43:39 AM
Sadly, Vicki and I will be unable to attend. Work will keep me within 15 miles of my home port on Saturday. Money talks, the gathering walks.
Apologies in advance of the gathering.
TG
Sorry to hear guys. We know the ole stuck close to home thing as we have been unable to spring free on weekends for the past three weeks. Gunna pull free for this however!
Quote from: Bob23 on July 30, 2017, 08:21:42 PM
Please send photos of Sister Merry Blonde and MFF!
Bob, these are blind dates, though you have seen pictures of MFF, remember?! Sister Merry Blond is planning to make Mudslides as a desert offering. Should be your kinda gal!
Quote from: K3v1n on July 31, 2017, 06:31:18 AM
Let us know how you want to do this. Do you want to pick up the stuff and we"ll give you cash later? Or should we plan on finding a store to grab some chips, potato salad etc.?
Kevin, the sailing club folks said that just the $5 contribution would be fine though any contributions in food would be appreciated. Our dock is supposed to bring pasta or potatoe salads or the like. Do what seems easier for you guys! Mostly we are looking forward to hearing about your new boat and adventures!
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Thanks Rick. Seems like these days the only dates I can get are blind! I don't remember MFF but sister Merry Blonde sounds nice. Izzz loves me Mudslides!
Sounds good Rick, if we don't bring a dish or something we'll just give them a little extra ca$h.
RICK.....
If we show up early do we get a tour of Interlude? :)
BOB.....
MFF=My Friend Flicka :/
Oh, right. Gotcha. So a sailboat and Merry Blonde are my dates. Sounds like trouble to me!! Gonna be lots of horsin' around!
Kevin and Lesa,
you are clearly going to get a "tour" of Interlude. It is our job as your friends to tempt! Thanks for setting Bob straight on MFF! Mary O'Hara , the author is a Jersey Shore girl.
Bob,
Sister Merry Blond, AKA Mindy, is just off a 24 day trip to New England by sea. Stories will be told! She also does a mean Dark and Stormy.
We will also need to set two lanterns for the arrival of MFF.
T minus 5
Oh boy...this sounds like trouble. Can't wait!!
Sorry - I have to stay close to home as 5th grandchild was just welcomed to the world on Saturday. Our role -to be ready to help out as we can for the next few months.
I'll be there with you at 5pm as I lift a virtual PBR!
Wayne (cheaper)
Hey Wayne, congrats on the grandkiddo! Helping with our grandson has also been some of the reasons we have been close to home this past month. Will raise a glass to ya (won't be PBR!) at 5!
....now Bob on the other hand may have more than one PBR raised!
T minus 5 and counting
Well, it seems that the weather will cooperate for everyone's trip and visit The commodore of our little sailing club asked me to arrange the weather since they were arranging everything else so..........! Sure wish i coulda sent some of this weekend's weather up to Jersey last weekend, but it appears that folks from up there are now primed for land based frolic and fun!
We will be arriving early Saturday hopefully well before 12. Gotta run to Deltaville to fetch something from West Marine but should be in celebration mode no later than 2 and we don't plan to be out of gas when the light turns green at 4! Not sure when MFF is arriving and also not clear if Pedro and Richard are coming by sea as well. Regardless i am sure that this combination of weather, setting and mostly folks of dubious character will get this gathering off to a great start! Remember that they will be collecting $5 from everyone at the party and sides are still appreciated but they totally understand that some of you are driving a good distance and might not be able to bring such. We are bringing a little extra as a result. The gathering lasted well into the late night last year, so pace yourselves! Hear that Bob! (Sister Merry Blond was mumbling about making Mud Slides, could be trouble)
This may end up being a major cross pollination event with not only CYOA folks and RPYC folks but possibly another couple from that "other forum" that we have been known to hang out on some, you know, the PSC crowd. :)
We will have to see how timing looks on Sunday based upon what time we roll out of our berth, but we are hoping to visit the Deltaville Maritime Museum or maybe the Presidential Yacht, Sequoia. Last time at CBMWG 2.0 she was all wrapped up like a caterpillar. Any thoughts about that Pedro?
T minus 3
Well, for the most part what happens at the Barnegat Bay Bash stays at the Bash. But I'll spill some beans by telling you we had a very nice Tequila tasting aboard Larry's new Catalina 32. The good news is we didn't finish it all. The better news is I may bring down my offering of Herradura and Milagro. The best news is...well, you'll just have to find out for yourself.
See ya'll there!!!
Quote from: Bob23 on August 03, 2017, 07:33:07 PM
But I'll spill some beans by telling you we had a very nice Tequila tasting aboard Larry's new Catalina 32.
And now you know how much Bob had to drink because the Tequila tasting took place on Dorothea, the wine tasting took place on Larry's boat. :D
Whoopsie! I stand corrected. Fill disclosure: Started with beer with Eagle Eye, wandered over to the Tiki bar where 2 Dark and Stormies were enjoyed, then we made our way to Dorothea where said Tequila tasting occurred. Next we staggered over to Larry's boat to sample (ok, more than sample) some nice red wine. To ensure proper hydration (all that drinking can rob the body of needed water) Allen and I stayed up till 0100 hours local time attempting to empty his cooler of beer. We didn't quite succeed...decided to save some for breakfast!
Quote from: Bob23 on August 03, 2017, 09:14:43 PM
Whoopsie! I stand corrected. Fill disclosure: Started with beer with Eagle Eye, wandered over to the Tiki bar where 2 Dark and Stormies were enjoyed, then we made our way to Dorothea where said Tequila tasting occurred. Next we staggered over to Larry's boat to sample (ok, more than sample) some nice red wine. To ensure proper hydration (all that drinking can rob the body of needed water) Allen and I stayed up till 0100 hours local time attempting to empty his cooler of beer. We didn't quite succeed...decided to save some for breakfast!
Well, clearly we have professional level drinkers coming. So, wuddaya say to a drunken sailor, drunken sailor, wuddya say to a drunken sailor earlie in the morning......you know the tune! So let's review what we know, Sister Merry Blond is planning to make Mudslides, the RPYC is serving beer and wine, we are planning to serve some bourbon and ginger kombucha, Bob is bringing tequila, hmmm....maybe we otta be wearing our PFD's? Well all of the docks do have at least two ladders. We'r gunna need to pace ourselves or we will never be able to have "Whiskey for Breakfast" another great tune!
At least my first lesson on-board Interlude last year was Richard showing me the proper way to pee without falling overboard!
Since this is a Cheese Burger in Paradise themed gathering, flowered shirts are encouraged, and Jimmy Buffet has this on his "May or May not be There" tour schedule. We are trying to make him feel welcome as he owned a MFF. There will be music, and surely stories of crusing adventures.
Now as far as that surprise Bob....can't wait!
T minus 1
I'll be bringing Jack Fire and Vodka! Along with assorted soft drinks to mix. :D
Quote from: K3v1n on August 04, 2017, 12:45:32 PM
I'll be bringing Jack Fire and Vodka! Along with assorted soft drinks to mix. :D
Oh that's just great........Susan is also now mumbling about gin and tonic. We definitely are gunna need PFD's. :)
It is looking like this will go down in the books as an event I hope we all are able to remember! Weather is shaping up nicely. It is also looking like a couple from "that other forum" will be coming as well. They have a Monty 15 so are not strangers to small craft. Been lusting after a PSC, thus their presence on that forum. It truly is the most we can do to stoke those fires for all our friends!
Now just hoping that Jimmy can find the place okay!
We have arrived at the Tides Inn. Holy cow! This place is fancy, good thing I brought some nice shirts. Already a few drinks in and sitting over looking the water with the sun setting and live music playing. I Love Virginia!
:)
On the road.....it begins! What a day out there. Should be at the boat by noonish.
CBMSG 2.0 is on the launch pad and fully fueled up! Good to know Kevin and Lesa are already in orbit. Yup Tides Inn is quite the place. Doesn't get much nicer. :)
T minus 7hrs to liftoff
Headed over to Deltaville this morning, see you all soon!
Well more to follow as just now nursing coffee aboard......a late bonfire, full moon, NW winds, cold beer, good friends (even if we all are, as Lesa pointed out, Internet dates!) and a great cross pollination of a sailing community with PSC folks, RPYC folks and of course CPYOA folks! A few dozen of us gathered together because of this thing called sailing.
Sorry u missed MFF Bob, but she was looking good! Hope ur better, you were missed. There was a conspicuous absence of PBR as a result!
CBMWG 3.0? :)
Wished I could have been there but I acquired a bit of heatstroke on Friday at work so really didn't get moving on Saturday until noon. Glad a fun time was had by all. Looking forward the CBMWG 3.0!
Bob23
Well have now returned to the scene of the crime and took a few pictures of one of the crime scenes........will post soon.
"who put a tree in the middle of the parking lot?".....now we will let everyone try to decide who made that comment but the pictures tell it all. Now if you find any tree bark in the trailer hitch on Kevin and Lesa's vehicle I am sure it is just a coincidence.
Meanwhile i have spoken to Bob and he seems to be fully recovered and has barely 6 months to get ready for CBMWG 3.0
A final bit of info.....Pedro appears to be talking sailboats again......We'll see! Just got back in from taking Interlude out.
Quote from: Mas on August 09, 2017, 01:35:54 PM
Well have now returned to the scene of the crime and took a few pictures of one of the crime scenes........will post soon.
"who put a tree in the middle of the parking lot?".....now we will let everyone try to decide who made that comment but the pictures tell it all. Now if you find any tree bark in the trailer hitch on Kevin and Lesa's vehicle I am sure it is just a coincidence.
Meanwhile i have spoken to Bob and he seems to be fully recovered and has barely 6 months to get ready for CBMWG 3.0
A final bit of info.....Pedro appears to be talking sailboats again......We'll see! Just got back in from taking Interlude out.
Well finally back from boat and have now posted a pic from the crime scene! It also appears that my match making is going just fine thank you! The owners of MFF have encouraged me to have offers tenured. Also working on the current owners of a very neglected Dana near our boats. If this keeps up may just have to go into online matchmaking for folks. We also may have to refer to the summer gathering at least as the CBMSG/CPE for CP, PSC, CD, RPYC boat owners. Hmmm....a lot of letters. A quote from the folks looking to get a PSC seems appropriate here, "so little time/money so many boats!" A good time was had by all of the several dozen folks gathered in the name of sailing, well Pedro does have a tug now but was found on a sailboat just this week (he was invited to be fair!)
Yup, it's the most we can do!
CBMWG 3.0 T minus 6 months and counting.
"Lesa's Tree" LOL :D
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Here our little video be.
(http://i.imgur.com/dFoTKQX.jpg) (https://youtu.be/KLxbOEqgvaE)
Nice! :)
Ok Kev and Lesa, some answers and comments for ya from your awesome video:
"What kind of sailboat is that? I want one!" Lesa that is a Bristol channel Cutter. There are two of them in our marina.
"I think we saw a Dana earlier, it had four opening ports" Kev, 4 on each side, 8 total. A Flicka had either 4 opening and two fixed or some of them including the one that was at CBWSG had all 6 ports opening.
"Where's the land? I gotta see land!" Lesa the bay is about 30 miles across at that point, ya ain't gunna see the other side till ya get out there a bit! It's a good deal wider and deeper than BB. :)
Nice video Kevin.
Sounds like you guys had a good time. I had to suffer through the NC Outer Banks for the week. It was horrible. In fact, there was one day where I surfed for 5 hours straight and had the cleanest waves I have seen in years! It was incredible. I also had a day where the surf was slightly disorganized but very big for summer.
Hopefully I can make the winter gathering.
Just for the record, my last root canal is deeper than the Barnegat Bay.
Quote from: Finbar Beagle on August 14, 2017, 09:16:16 PM
Just for the record, my last root canal is deeper than the Barnegat Bay.
Another good reason for shoal draft boats up there! Now it's been awhile since I had a root canal but don't remember my dentist going in further than his elbow. :)