Hey me hearties! Now that the much anticipated Mid Winter Gathering has come and gone, it's time to start thinking liquid water and warm winds. As the self appointed emperor of the BBB, I'd like to get the ball rolling early so weigh in with some possible dates, wouldja? I'm thinking this year of two, yes you read that right- two Barnegat Bay Bashes! I'd like to propose the first be around weekend of June 15th or so. The only dates I can't be around are the week of June 25th (CLR) and the weekend of July 20th (Blackburn Challenge).
So there you have it. And you guys think I procrastinate!
For the cause...Bob23
Bob, it looks like Floatchella has been on July 23 & 30th last two years. It might be best to avoid the crowds.
Might wanna avoid August 4th as well, though not announced yet it will be the date of CBMSG 3.0 so as to coincide with the marina party we have been part of for last two years.
I also vote for avoiding the big power boat crowds!
Thanks for the input, gents. Glad we're starting early!
I guess I have to start polishing the anchor------
Keep up the good work Bob!
I say why be locked into Tices Shoal as a location? I plan to scout out a few alternatives.
I agree! Tice's has become a madhouse! We've plenty of time and the bay is so big!!
Silver Bay, Berkeley Island Park are possibilities.
And nahth of Tice's is a nice secluded cove with a narrow but kinda deep channel running in toward the beach. Not the govnahs mansion...nahth of theya! Lot's of choices and we're getting a good jump on things. And...a few of us have discussed the possibility of not just one but two...yes you red that right- two BBB's for 2018. Stay tuned, kids!!
Only issue with bay north of rt 37 Seaside Bridge is good ramp for launching. Drum Point Marina is one option, but shallow. I now winter at Beatons and use lift to get my bottom wet.
I'm not talking nahth of the bridge, only nahth of Tice's. We could still make the same marina as our home base but we're not limited to Tice's Shoals as it has become a breeding center for yahoos!
wow.. this is not the old procrastinating Bob23 that I used to know! good for you.. two BBB's in one summer sounds like you have your priorities straight.. now for retirement.. although I won't be able to make it down to the bay, for yet another summer event. i did note that you will be up this way around the 20th of July.. and we are closer to cape anne than we have been in years past.. and we have a spare bedroom.. so take an extra day off and plan a trip to Georgetown while you are "in the area".. best of luck with your planning and to all who have the good fortune to attend.. jt
Hi JT! I am the same old procrastinating Bob23 that you know but these days I'm finding it difficult to get around to procrastinating! Life and time are short and not to be wasted! Yes, I should book an extra day (or two) and drift up your way after the Blackburn. My old phone met an untimely end after a confrontation with gravity and I've lost all my contacts. Can you PM me your shoe phone #? Thanks. Hi to Janet. I'm making a note on my calendar to visit you after the race.
Best to you! How's the 23..still under wraps?
Good move to keep marina base on forked river. I liked the hospitality and ease of use.
I got confused that alternate site were under discussion. Now clear the overnight anchorage may be up for grabs. Silver Bay-cactus island is not bad, but if no wind it is fly island...
Nice thing about the Bash is our flexibility as to where we can meet up. Tice's is nice with the walk-over steps which allows nice swimming in the Atlantic. I'm glad we're starting this early. Stay tuned as this story develops!
__/)_BBB 2017 RE-EDIT___/)_ (https://youtu.be/IRbE3qc5bIc)
At pub, worked on boat in the morning, had free lunch at Wiinters Sailing Center, researching Picnic Cats, now at the Friendly sons of the shelillelagh, Belmar NJ, honing my BBB skills with smithwicks.
Near perfect St. Patrick's day.
Boat bottom scheduled To hit the wet on May 15. Roller furling jib and new bow pulpit are the potential Delaying actions, along with my work travel schedule.
Looking forward to next BBB.
All the best, to you and yours, for a Happy and Safe
Saint Patrick's day.
Slainte
Yes and a happy St. Paddy's day to ya as well!! In between your Smit'icks, you must have been reading my mind as I was getting ready to restart this thread!
Today I towed my trusty 23 home from the marina to get a jump start on her spring spruce up. Hoping for an early splash, possibly the Ides of April!
Had my first Shepherds Pie tonight. Not bad...probably not the best so I look forward to trying a real homemade one.
Bottoms up!!
Bob23
Bob,
And a happy birthday to the curmudgeon Barengate Bay Fleet Admiral.
Hoisting dark and stormy for you.
All the best, and many more
Fin, May I call you Fin? Fin Baby, I can't believe your pitch!! What a great show concept! Imagine a surly old Italian cargo sailing clipper captain transporting cargo and passengers to and from the not-so- sub-tropical bay of Barengate. Where the sailors are all below average. Follow the hi-jinx of the Captain as he grounds the mighty vessel Coin-a-purse-a-one-a, and demands 5000 clams to row his Cap.., er passengers to safety. Call it "Hooligan's Island"!
Lets talk, Fin Baby, Lets talk!
TG
Tim,
All true, but he does know his Irish beer, and went the distance on the shepard's Pie.
And I give him much deserved credit in re-introducing me to Dark and Stormy's.
And like his compatriot Columbus, he does have a reputation of finding land often.
However, the northern Barnegat Bay (furthest from Bob's lair) is beautiful, and I believe has been Bob free for the last 3 years...
Thank you men, at ease now! Whilst we're on the subject of Dark and Stormies (not to be confused with the current Stormy in the news) let me put a pitch if for what I consider the premier ginger beer "Crabbie's original alcoholic Ginger Beer" imported from Edinburgh. Contains a nice 4.8% alcohol which means these D&S's will pack a bit more of a punch than your typical church-approved ginger beer. Not to say there's anything wrong with churchy stuff. Add the correct amount of Gosslings over ice and some fresh lime and you're in business, my friends!!
At the up and coming BBB 2018, you may find us at anchor, watching the sunset over the Barn-gat Bay sipping one of these fine rehydration yummies! Cheers!! Bottoms up!!
Bob23
Nothing better then a dark & stormy on a hot summer day. Next trip to the liquor store will have a 6 pack in my cart. I know you're a PRB man but I must recommend 21st Amendments Hell or High Watermelon. It's a great beer when the mercury pushes past 90 and you want a lower alcohol beverage.
Well boys and girls, it's high time we kept this BBB ball a-rollin'.
Let's talk about dates, mates. Whatcha all think about, as a starting suggestion, 2nd or 3rd week of June, 2nd or 4th week of July, sometime in August. Let's keep in mind that we could do more than one BBB...let's keep it simple and fun! Weigh in there me hearties!!! And a Happy Easter to ya, as well!!!
the third weekend in June is father's day which would seem like the perfect gift to me, and daylight would be near the longest. 4th week of July I'll be in Orillia, Canada meeting my extended in-laws for an entire week!! Yes, 12hr drive plus meeting complete unrelated strangers. Please don't make me suffer knowing I'm missing a pirate adventure because I had to meet a bunch of people with no ancestral relation. Happy Easter!! Off to brunch and sailboat stalking in Chesapeake City.
I'm intentionally starting this ball rolling early so we can accommodate as many Basher's schedules as possible. Keep us posted on the 25. They are to me the most curious of all Compacs. There's one in Mariners Marina, Barnegat. Not for sale but a pretty boat just the same!
Okay as of today(April 1st) these are the weekend dates we still have open this summer.
June 9
July 14, 28
Aug 4, 25
Sept 1, 15, 29
This doesn't take into account the CBMSG 2018.
It's gonna be a busy summer! :D
Wow, yer a busy guy! Thanks! This helps!! So Watson: the game's afoot!!
With only 51 built, we have a mini fleet of them in our area. 2 up in Island Heights, 1 in Barnegat, and 1 soon to be in Great Bay.
Bob,
For me and missus,
June 9
July 28
And the sep dates proposed by Kevin.
I will do best to make it down for whatever date proposed.
Happy Easter from the Charles de Gaul Paris Hilton. Working again, and missus not happy with me. So time to sneak buy a Picnic Cat as long as I am in trouble already....
June 9th has favorable tides for me to run the inlets, a waxing gibbous moon, and might be early enough in the season to avoid the crowds at Tices Shoal. Come on 4/10!
Quote from: K3v1n on April 01, 2018, 09:26:21 AM
Okay as of today(April 1st) these are the weekend dates we still have open this summer.
June 9
July 14, 28
Aug 4, 25
Sept 1, 15, 29
This doesn't take into account the CBMSG 2018.
It's gonna be a busy summer! :D
Well CBMSG 2018 is set for 8/4/2018. That puts us in with the same gathering of sailors as last time with more to follow on it's own thread.
Meanwhile we are gunna be gone to Ocracoke in June, then the construction of a new brewery and it's resulting move will happen over the next several months. That in reality will dictate our schedule. We also are already committed to a couple music festivals in late September and early October. Mumbling about Annapolis and the boat show, prime time for Chesapeake sailing, yada yada. Here's what we know, our time is not totally ours to command for a few months, but we could think of nothing as pleasurable as simply messing about in boats with folks up there. Please pick your dates and send prayers that we can make it happen. Our little 16 is itching to go sail BB. :)
I like June 9 and Sept 15 or 29
Problem with July and August are too many power boats and green flies.
Sept 1 is too close to Labor Day.
Kinda like the idea of 2 BBB's. Gotta get at least one right.
Marty K.
81 CP16 "Pegasus"
Well mates, what say ye? Shall we cast the vote for June 9th for the 2018 BBB version 1.0? I think we could stay on a roll and pull off 2 BBB's. Location yet to be decided but let's do it!!
I've marked my calendar! Hope Pegasus is seaworthy by then (still messing with the *&%$ scuppers!
Marty K.
Ya got less than 9 weeks, Marty. Get crackin' wouldja?? And the rest of you knahly whahfrahts...weigh in will ya!!??
I am in for July 9. Not sure on the Mrs. Admiral Status.
Okay June 9th it is!
Great. Brian, did you catch your typo? It's June, laddie. Not July.
Err, July 9th Paris time, June 9th Barnegat local time.
Week 2 of French based working. Spent last week in Granville, Normandy, where every other sailboat is a Beneteau racer/cruiser. My French colleagues were polite, they understand the "sturdy over speed" Compac life philosophy, they comment on the "salty" good looks of my 19, but strongly assert the benefit if their thin skinned and short lived Bennies.
But the food, cider and calvados are superb.
So I am confirming June 9, maybe with My anchor/admiral, but I will definitely be there weather permitting.
Great, you have the month and day correct! I hoist a Guinness in your honor!
Have you ever read "Godforsaken Sea" by Derek Lundy? It's the story of the 1996-1997 Vendee Globe solo circumnavigation which ventures into the Southern Ocean. The book contains some interesting history of French sailing and racing. Well worth the read...you can borrow my copy is you'd like.
Bob,
Sounds like good reading. I can offer you a book on Barnegate Bay, the Closed Sea, by a local Rutgers Professor. Not best reading, but interesting local history.
Will have on Board on June 9th.
Quote from: K3v1n on April 07, 2018, 06:17:10 PM
Okay June 9th it is!
Someday we will be able to make it. :( As mentioned we already have plans for Ocracoke Island at that same time but will lift a glass for all. Maybe can see everyone for CBMSG on August 4th. :)
Interlude splashed late last week and am heading down tomorrow to finish commissioning her for the season, meanwhile as i write this I am sitting here watching it snow. Winter just won't let go.
August 4th it is!! I'll do my best to be there!!
Brian, thank you...I have that book and it's quite interesting with all the local history. I enjoyed reading about the inlets that used to exist just nahth of Tices....across from the Tom's River and nahth of that, too.
Okay, June 9th has been penciled in. That will be a definite, 100% maybe for sure. It is hard to imagine since it is still in the 20's at night and we still have snow in the yard.
-Allen
Well all right, me hearties!! June 9th in the year of our Lord Two thousand and eighteen it is!! Stay tuned for details and we'll put together a final roster. I can arrange the boat slips needed and hopefully the weather will cooperate so we can do some sailing instead of that dreaded drinking, eating and laughing until our sides bust!! Can't wait!! Actual anchorage location to be announced!!
I've penciled in also. A definite, if I'm there, I will definitely be there.
So, meet & greet (drink and eat) on Friday enening, sat-sail weather permitting, sat night on anchor, sun back to home?
Friday and Saturday are good for us, but on Sun, I need to work a sound system gig at Monmouth Race track for the NJ Irish festival ( I provide a PA for the Mass, as the Blues Brothers would say, on a "mission from God"). So I need to bail a bit early...but all is good.
Now time to work on boat...
We understand, Brian. Buy the first round at the Tiki Bar and all will be forgiven!
Fitting penance, will do!
Ok mates. Keeping the ball rolling here, this is my current list of the wharfrats who obviously are not concerned with tarnishing their reputation by attending the 12th annual Barnegat Bay Bash. Weigh in here, will ya? I also need to know who'll be needing a boat slip and if you want me to arrange that. In the past Allen secured his slip on his own and that's fine. Just let me know if you need me to do it.
So, here is my list:
Yours truly sans admiral
Kev and Lesa
Larry and family (I hope)
Ryan on his new (to him) Compac 25
Allen and Suzie
Marty who now specializes in standing rigging systems for the Volvo ocean racing boats.
Brian and shoot....how come I can't remember your wife's name??
Ok...less than 6 weeks to go!!
Bob23
Bob,
That would be Ellen, almighty ruler of the boat fund assets. Theoretically, Beatons should have us in water around May 18th. As soon as I see Terrapin floating, I will make the reservations.
Last weekend I removed the galley, so it looks like, using liberal amounts of butter and a shoehorn, we are ready to try sleeping overnight on our 19.
Ditto. Soon as she's floating free, I'll take/make a reservation. Hoping for the same splash date around 5/18. Still need to figure out mast raising and re-rigging. Heading down tomorrow for a full day of "work".
Banegare Bay Bashers,
If OK, Ellen and I would like to invite you to join us on The Friday night, after dinner/drinks to give us your solemn guidance and approval, for our Picnic Cat renaming ceremony.
Bob, I am hoping you can pontificate.
Now to figure out a name...
Plan is to sail the 19 down, weather permitting, or if conditions are like start of last BBB, we trailer the little guy.
By the way, anyone want to buy an honorable Bauer 12? Ellen said I need to sell it ASAP.
Brian: I'd be honored to officiate at this momentous occasion. This years bash is shaping up to be one for the
The boss decided, we drive down with Picnic Cat on Friday, celebrate with y'all, hope chop in bay not to bad on Saturday, or missus boss may want to crew on bigger boat...sail during day and return to ramp with daylight, or more likely, street lamp light. We will do same hotel as last time and uber it.
I am on misssion from God on that Sunday, providing sound system for Irish Mass at NJ Irish Festival, at Monmouth racetrack.
Will be tough workout for the liver that weekend.
Need to start practicing my helmanship while bailing technique...
Thanks Bob, I assume you will be wearing appropriate regalia for the ceremony.
So you're putting off procrastinating?
Brian, you bet I will!!
And yes, Carl, I can't seem to get around to procrastinating!!
Congrats Brian!
As for some names; Catnip, Catsup.......
Well though we are unable to attend (beginning to think it is a plot to avoid our company!) will be glad,while sitting at water's edge on Ocracoke, lift a glass at the appropriate time of same such renaming ceremony.
Brian, since you have brought up liver workouts and gin and tonic's are a fav for sailor types and too many can leave you immobile, , maybe Catatonic?
Heck there are Catalinas!
Well said Mas.
Looks like I am sailing solo for the first BBB of 2018. Ellen was just called up to deploy to Puerto Rico for 30 days for her FEMA job. She leaves on Monday.
Renaming ceremony is still on, but may need video evidence for the missing admiral missus.
Unfortunately, it looks like I need to back out.
1) It turns out the girls have a dance recital that weekend.
2) The boat may or may not be even the water yet. All the rain has set the yard back, and I still need to have a cutlass bearing replaced, so they are not sure they can get it in next weekend or not.
Bummed. Among other things, I really wanted to see Brian's new ride. Perhaps we can do a mini.2018 later in the season.
Larry
Sorry to hear that Larry. And we do plan to another full blown bash later in the summer...if we can all get out of jail after this first one. Best to you and Lexi and the girls.
Larry,
I did not even know you were a serious dancer.
I am looking for crew for the Saturday Picnic Cat sail to Tices, and back...so if you had 1 free day...
Next BBB I plan to be on the 19, but can tow down the Picnic Cat for late night, parking lot, man overboard drills, if needed.
All the best,
Brian
Whoops, missed " the girl's" dance recital.
Just booked slip at Southwinds for Friday & Saturday night.
Will be at ramp Friday afternoon, and shall plan on pulling out either late sat or very early sun. Ramp closes around 6pm, so just in case, I can pull out at 6am on Sunday and make it too work.
Brain, who did you speak with? Is Shawn still there or someone else.
While on this subject, in the past I sort of handled the arranging of the boat slips at Southwinds but this year I thought I'd be simpler if each one of us arranged our own. Is everyone ok with this?
As a reminder to everyone, the BBB 2018, version 1.0 is 12 days away! Guess I'd better bend my sails on and install the bloody rudder housing. Poor Koinonia sits in her summer slip #53 with no rudder. Just finished up the alterations today and will hang it tonight, if it can stop raining for a few hours!
Bob,
It was not Shawn, but the same lady as last year. She was closing up at 4pm, so I need to contact later to confirm payment, on Tuesday or after. Many Shawn's wife? She was real nice.
$48 for both nights and an additional $10 for the ramp fees.
Galway Terrapin is floating, with her new IDA rudder. Bended on the main, former Phil Junk main, and "old" working jib yesterday. Tomorrow, after Manasquan Memorial Day Parade, is first sail.
Regards,
Brian
Thanks Brian...I hoist a Guinness to ya!! I'll call on Tuesday to reserve my slip. I plan on the inaugural sail tomorrow sometime.
I'm working through a host of issues but I'm still holding onto hope that'll everything will be resolved in the next two weeks. Hopefully the mechanic calls me on Tuesday with good news, or at least not wallet disappearing news!
Ahoy, BBB-2018 part 1 ComPacOnauts. Although things seem to be coming together for Pegasus to be sea-worthy come the fateful day, I still have much to do. I don't think Pegasus will actually be ready to sail (although the scuppers will have been repaired - that job was actually a lot easier than I envisioned - and lost sleep over). Made a new cockpit/cabin hatch that looks pretty good. Just needs sanding and finishing to make it almost waterproof.
Brian, if you still need additional ballast, I can do Saturday. Let me know.
Marty K.
Well, Marty...I do hope you can make it for the 2018 BBB #12 as crew for Brian. I understand your wanting Pegasus to be completely ready to sail, given ah....um...your, shall we say- track record?? Stay tuned for the 2018 BBB version 2.0 coming up this summer sometime. Fair winds to you!!
Marty,
You are more than welcome to join me. Just remember, at 14 foot and open cockpit, we will need to keep sharp eye on the local conditions. And remember, this is manly open boat sailing, so no luxuries like a porta potti, so be extrra aware of the wind direction and at those key moments....
I plan to be back at Sothwinds dock by sunset on Saturday, if the bay gods are willing.
Regards,
Brian
Brian,
Firstly, I don't think I'd notice the missing 2 feet!
Secondly, I've gotten wet before... Bob's dink makes a great diving platform!
Thirdly, what's a "porta potti" ?
My only concern is how high is the boom off the deck? Should I bring my helmet?
As an official septagenarian plus, I don't duck terribly fast.
Lastly, read the quote on my posts.
And thank you for the kind offer, I'll take the upper berth.
Marty K.
Regarding "Serious Dancer"
Yes, I'm a "Serious Dancer." You would "Seriously" not want to watch me dance.
My girls, on the other hand...
Gents,
I have been procrastinating on sending this message with hopes for a break but I sadly will have to miss out on this BBB. Nothing serious but our company's business is skyrocketing and the workday is between 10 o 12 hours leaving little time to get the Madame ready to sail. But alas, this is the sprint to the finish line as retirement looms in the next few months.
So I will certainly miss all of you and the friendship we share and I look forward to the next BBB.
Have a great time,
Allen
Allen,
Will miss seeing you and Madame. I guess we need to start tossing dates for the BBB mark 2.
For everyone who may not be familiar with Allen, let me interpret his message: "My anchor is not as shiny as it should be therefore I am embarrassed to show it in public". Is that about right, Allen??
There will be a 2018 version 2.0 BBB sometime later this summer...so get out your jewelers rouge and start polishing!! We will miss you!!
Marty,
Helmet need depends on how good I reef, but the boom gallows at least keep the boom higher than nose break zone.
Still no word from a mechanic so it's not looking good but I'll definitely drive up for dinner on Friday evening if boatless. To make amends, does anyone want a charcoal grill for their boat? It's one that claps onto a rail. Free to good home.
I hate to say it but this event is horribly close to the 'cancel/postpone' state. As for me, boat is in but not set up yet, nor shakedown cruise attempted. Maybe just have a Spring Meetup for dinner at the Tiki Bar on Friday? Just saying. :(
Kevin,
I was thinking the same. Any weather guess for sat?
Sat weather is 60% rain, with afternoon Thunder showers.
I think I will play work hooky on Friday, and launch Picnic Cat at SouthWinds early Fri (noonish?) and probably pull out in time for Tiki bar.
My plan as it stands now....Dinner Friday Night with some sailing on Saturday(maybe anchor for lunch). Not planning on anchoring out overnight at this point, boat just not ready yet and no time. :(
I'm reluctantly inclined to agree with the above posts by Kev and Brian. Dinner at the Tiki Bar at the Captains Inn, Forked River, NJ...I'll call to make reservations for a table. 6:30 ok?
I've been caught in the middle of lightening on a sailboat in the past...not fun and while I didn't get struck and die, it scared the shit out of me...funny that I'm still so full of it!! And although the boat is in the water, I'm not 100% ready either.
I'll text or PM everyone here so there's no confusion. I hope this change doesn't interfere with plans that have been made but this is a weather dependant event.
For the cause...cause I can,
Bob23
Sounds good Bob. I will still launch at Southwinds ramp on Friday. And plan to be at Captain's inn tiki bar at 6:30-ish. I am solo as Ellen is in Puerto Rico on FEMA deployment.
Still hope to have the renaming ceremony after Tiki Bar. All traces of former name has been eliminated. No reference to new name will be made until proper respect is paid to Neptune.
I will keep Boat in overnight, and Sat morning decide if weather will allow morning sail.
All options open, all is good.
Regards,
Brian
Yes we must have the renaming ceremony!
Kevin- renaming ceremony is a must have. I did not do it for an angry boston whaler harpoon 5.2 named whistling wind. We changed it to Waterford and I managed to rip the rudder off during a July 3rd sail in Kettle creek, self Bailers became water fountains, and finally developed a brain callous from multiple boom head bangs.
That boat hated me.
Only boat I did not do ceremony for.
Saturday weather is looking better...
Bash news!! Tiki bar doesn't do reservations so I'll attempt to get there a bit early and secure a table using a completely made up story. Looking forward to this epic event!!
Headcount as far as I can tell is 8:
Us, Kev and Lesa, Marty (Mr. Rigging himself), Brian, Ryan...and I ain't lyin'...and Dennis!
I'll be there tonight and can show a bit early as I'll be in Waretown acquiring a AC unit from a friend. Maiden sail was a success yesterday! Gotta say I love wheel steering and that rudder doesn't move an inch when I let go. Last chance for a free charcoal grill!
Looks good Ryan, at least someone is sailing. Our first sail will be on Saturday. We will try to get to Tiki bar by 6, could be an hour wait or so for a big group.
See you tonight...if no one else claims the grill, I'll take it! I'm also planning to arrive at 6.
Boat floating, at Tiki bar, bar, no rush, in my natural element.
Great dinner last night.....Today we sail!
Have a great day folks!!!
I will be thinking about you. Looking forward to seeing updates.
Raised a glass to you all last night while watching a sunset over the water. Kev and Lesa, this has just been a tough season weather wise. Glad to hear you made it out!
Cheers to all of our Northern Compacteers. Hope to see some of you this summer for CBMSG. Fair winds till then. :)
BBB 2018 Raft Up! "Where's Bob?!"
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Well, BBB-2018 part one, has come and gone. The weather gods were especially kind this weekend providing surprisingly very nice sailing conditions. On Barnegat Bay, the wind blew fairly steadily at about 5-8 knots, nice.
I met up with the gang, Bob & Linda, Kevin & Lesa, Dennis, Ryan and Brian at The Tiki Bar at The Captain's Inn in Forked River, NJ. It's always nice to get together with CPYOA members for a good meal, drink and to talk about our sailing adventures. The food and drink were fine and the music, well, it was LOUD but well played. Just what you would expect at the Tiki Bar! The conversation went great although it seemed at times there were just lips moving! What? Sorry! Say again.
I headed home for the night (a soft bed, yes) as did the others although Brian, brave soul that he is, stayed with his Picnic Cat with a certain amount of fortification.
Saturday morning dawned bright and sunny. Not much air in Forked River, but the bay was waiting for us with ideal conditions. Brian and I shoved off from South Winds Marina (a really nice place) about 930 hours and headed for a rendevous on the bay. We met up with Bob and Kevin/Lesa somewhere in the middle. Ran side by side with Bob for a bit. Koinonia looked absolutely wonderful showing just a bit of her bottom. I wish I had been able to video the scene, but I was busy at the helm of the Picnic Cat.
Speaking of the "cat". What a nice ride. Quite roomy since it is all cockpit and has a decent beam. For a boat that weights only 450 lbs. she really felt solid. Brian kindly delegated most of the steering to me while he worked out the finer points of rigging the cat. We went out reefed, but after a while Brian let the reef out and we enjoyed the full effect of the wind. The cat moves along quite briskly and we spent much of the time at full hull speed.
Closing, it was a great evening and day and thank you, Brian, for sharing your ride with me.
Marty K.
P.S. Great mini video Kevin!
Awesome write up Marty!
CPYOA Bashers get special preview viewing before the public.
'BBB 2018 PT I & SHAKEDOWN CRUISE' (https://youtu.be/RidJt1Qu9Q0)
Great vid, Kevin and yes, I did miss it. But...where was I? There are a few possible answers.
1. While sailing, Jimmy Buffet landed his seaplane next to me and we flew down to Key West and had a few Dark and Stormy's together.
2. I was hijacked by a ship of southsea maidens disguised as nuns and held hostage until I managed to escape with just the clothes on my back.
3. I wimped out, fearing a lightening storm which never materialized and missed out on a great lunch.
Go ahead...judge me, but escaping from a ship of nuns ain't easy!
Kevin, nice wok on the video. I used it to convince Ellen into registering on the site so she can see. We watched together tonight and it was the first time see saw the Picnic Cat under sail, and the first time see saw Dorathea.
We specially like the part where it looked like Lesa was "fork fighting" with my mast.
All the best,
Bbrian
Bob who?
Great video Kevin and it was nice seeing everyone at dinner on Friday night. Bob, I've seen those masquerading nuns on the horizon before and knew to flee! Freedom had a short sail on Saturday afternoon and I made my mind that it's the boat for me. Brain the new to you Picnic cat looks great, you're a true pirate for overnighting it her.
I'll follow the forum for the next BBB dates, summer is always crazy so keep me posted if there's an impromptu overnight at Tice's unrelated to the next BBB. I'm also looking to overnight in Atlantic City if Dorathea is up for a long adventure or perhaps on Dennis's Morgan. We chatted about an anchorage in a very protected cove or if in the mood to gamble, there are slips at the Golden Nugget for $3/ft or across the water at Gardner's Basin for $1.5/ft. There's a little village setup at Gardner's basin with a small aquarium.
Ryan and Co.,
Thanks for the pirate acolade, but for the record, I slept in car at marina.
But I did continue to fortify myself until past 1...never did see the nuns, but will start looking closer now
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Wishing I could have been there. Looks like a great day sailing.
I have to thank Brian for the new drink idea. I really like the coconut water and white rum. I went with a coconut water with pineapple juice as it was on sale at Wally then added a squeeze of lime. Much smoother than a Dark N Stormy on those super hot days.
Good stuff, and kinda healthy