Next weekend is the official beginning of the summer season, so at this time all I have to say about that is "78".
When's the Mid Summer gathering Rick??
Well Bob, the date has actually been set and was included in the CBMWG discussion. However since tomorrow's the first official day of the summer events season I will amend the previous post and say "69"!
It's gotta be worth digging for it a bit! Makes the experience more worthwhile. :)
There will be more to follow but that otta get ya thinking!
Gotcha...ya made me do higher math, didn't ya! I'll get you for this, Rick!!
Well now that Bob has discovered the date for Chesapeake Bay Mid Summer Gathering 3.0 i will repost the particulars from last years party as it seems most folks liked the venue and folks in attendance, though Bob was absent and thus missed out on his Flicka which now sits at the dock just down from Interlude. Jus sayin Bob!
"Ok all, the time for the CBMSG is set. The gathering, cookout, small craft flotilla, and party is set for August 4th. 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 from last year 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. 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. "
There are a few places to stay there and can assist with contacts for such. We learned about a nice B&B from some friends who ave come down to visit at times. We probably will see them as well and they keep mumbling about getting a boat. We will also need to welcome a new Compac owner who has her first boat, a CP16 that she will be keeping there as well.
Hopefully we can get Heave out of retirement, Bob staying out of the heat ahead of time (so you can meet the new owners of the Flicka and longingly stare at her (I mean the boat Bob!), get Tim away from beautiful SML, Wayne who now has 2 Compacs is in danger of losing his "cheap" moniker, Kevin and Lesa are just about ready for another boat based upon the tenure time table of there fleet so far, (oh and that tree is still in the middle of the parking lot Lesa!) Pedro (though he may deny it) is a sailboater again (though no denying his giving nature as he has been instrumental in mentoring me),
Thought I would post a few pics again for those of you who have never been there, and encourage folks to scroll through the numerous pages of posts regarding last year' gathering CBMSG 2.0. Kevin did a nice video summary of it after all was said and done which i have placed a link to: https://youtu.be/KLxbOEqgvaE
There were actually posts that were about the gathering as well!!!! Let's face it we all start the gathering here and simply conclude it in person. Be sure to check it out.
.....oh and i hear the owner of a much ignored Dana may be considering parting with her, but that is for another post!
Ok you Compacteers, it's the CBMSG 3.0 update:
T minus 50 and counting!
Sailing season just got started for us a couple weeks ago now that the May monsoons are over. Pedro and i went out last week and found ourselves in a pod of about a dozen dolphins. Also last week helped a new Compacteer finish repairs and get her boat rigged. She will splash it next week. It will be kept at Regent as well. So two 16's there now. A 23d is in the shop getting a new paint job top and bottom. Ought to be right purdy! She will are kept just up creek from us. So when we first got back into this thing called sailing there were no Compacs nor any Pacific Seacraft at our marina. Now there are two 16's, with a 23d less than 1/4 mile upstream and three Pacific Seacraft sitting in slips there! I dunno, Pedro says it's me.
So what say yee usual suspects in crime? You can't possibly be worried about your reputation now that many of you have been to well more than one gathering.
It is forever damaged! ;)
I'm not worried that CBMSGF 3.0 will hurt my reputation...I concerned it may improve it! I've worked very hard to maintain this gnarly wharf rat curmudgeony facade...and I won't let you guys ruin that! It's on the list, mates!
Can't wait to fly my roger holly at the CBMSG
Well Bob, we will do our best to ensure your reputation remains dubious at best! You just have to promise to stay out of the heat prior to the gathering as you may remember why you weren't able to attend last year! Let's face it my friend getting older is not for sissies! Unfortunately Sister Merry Blond has moved to Florida so can't promise she will be in attendance making Dark and Stormys. Can promise MFF will be there as she now lives on the same dock with Interlude.
Tim, I know you guys are lamenting the passing of the "real" season at SML now that all off the tourists have returned. Look forward to seeing you and Vickie again. It has been awhile! Flying a Roger Holly?
Wayne, get that 16 repaired and ready to sail! You and Phylis can have a 16's regatta with the two now in residence at Regent.
Kev and Lesa, you're just gunna have to pry yourselves away from that beautiful Cape Dory for a weekend! Hmmm.....or maybe fetch a 16 so you can trailer her anywhere you wish!
Pedro has been secretly working on a, get ready, SAILBOAT! Just last week he texted on his way to go out on Interlude "I hate sailboats". Glad he deals with it so well, as I have leaned much from a fellow who "hates" sailboats!
Ok the rest of you need to mark those calendars!
Meester Mas: It seemeth to me that maybe your math maybe a wee bit off. Using my profound powers of analytical geometry and calculus to the 7th dimension, adding up your days brings the gathering to August 2nd which is a Thursday. That seemeth strange. Enlighten us, oh wise one. Or is that wise guy!!
yup..... been called a no account scoundrel by some. Thought that meant i can't count? Mostly never count the day I'm in nor the actual day of the event. Inna countdown the launch occurs at zero. So in my indifferential calculus that adds two days, one before and one after the countdown begins. Mostly its August 4th!
I apply the same logic to counting beers......it has permitted me to recalibrate consumption quotas to my benefit!
Aye, aye. Me thought that something was amiss in your numbers, Einstein. Remember I have advanced degrees in both analytical geometry and time travel. Not to mention air-cooled VW repair and maintenance.
August 4th is a go...trying to convince the Admiral to attend but don't count on that!
Ah....remember the bait and switch plan we had for her once before. For bait, talk about the antique stores as there is a large one on the way. Briefly stop there then mumble something about going to see Pedro and Becky for a bit and do dinner somewhere.....then wham the switch! she'll never see it coming! Then again you may also not see the fallout coming! With Sister Merry Blond now in Florida not sure how good I'll be procuring a date for you will be. Gunna work on it though!
Now we gotta get Kevin and Lesa to stop playing with the Cape Dory and head down again. Can recommend a B&B very nearby and a ton cheaper than The Tides, which is truly a four or five star resort in the ole school tradition.
Ok the rest of you, and we know you know who you are, let's clear those calendars and weigh in. Regardless how the count down is figured the date will be here before ya know it.
With the Admiral, one does not stop "briefly" at antique stores. One relocates there for an indefinite period of time.
Well....since our home is filled with furniture, much of it antiques that Susan spent much time looking for and buying, I could offer Susan's company for visiting antique stores. It'll be safe for me since she is aware we have no space for any more, but meanwhile she can distract till time to head over to the party!
Well a gorgeous week weather wise has now shifted to the hot muggies. Must admit, really dislike summer. Gimme spring and fall for boating and winter for the snow sports, but if you have to deal with summer there is not much a better way than to have a party! Now how's that for getting back on topic!
T minus.........depends on how you count, but August 4th there will be that gathering of sailors, with cookout and camaraderie known as CBMSG 3.0.
Here's wising all fathers a wonderful fathers day and fair winds to all.
Bobs buying-I'll be there August 4.
Cheap
Happy solstice to everyone! It is now officially summer and the middle 0f it (well sort of) brings Chesapeake Bay Mid Summer Gathering 3.0
So..........
(to the tune of Let it Snow)
Oh the weather outside is dreadful,
though the AC is quite delightful,
and since we have friends we know,
Let us go, let us go, let us go!
The summer heat shows no sign of stopping,
but we have much cold beer for popping.
The date to gather we all know,
So let us go, let us go, let us go!
When we finally meet that night,
how we'll hope that there is not a storm,
but if we all gather with spirits so bright,
all the night long we'll be..........
Gotta have to be there to know how to finish this. So maybe it's the crazy weather, maybe it's so hard to think about more than a day in advance, but only a month to go and we are curious as to who is gunna show?
CBMSG 3.0
8/4/18
Guess I should break the bad news now that Lesa and I will not be able to attend the southern festivities this year. Hoist a PBR for us!
This has been a interesting sailing season but glad to hear you guys are getting out! Much in the way of commitments and weather have meant little sailing for us this year, though am up early heading down for the week and intend to be on the water every day!
You will be missed and will be glad to raise a glass to ya but rest assured it will not be a PBR, though if Bob makes it there is a good chance he might!
Well mates, as we approach the date for CBMSG it appears that many have not been able to commit attending. We do hope that we can see some of the familiar faces yet again. Regardless there is a party happening that day with many of the sailors that call our marina home port and we will certainly be sharing exaggerated tales of sailing adventures, meeting some new faces and hanging with those familiar to us. Drinks, cookout, music, boats....doesn't get much better!
The friend who got her first boat, a Compac 16, is making great strides in learning how to trick the wind into moving her boat. Actually now helping another acquire one. Yup gunna start of fleet of them! It seems birds of a feather appear to flock together. When we first saw our marina there were no Compacs nor any Pacific Seacraft, now there are three Compacs and three Pacific Seacraft.
Meanwhile fair winds to all and hope it can blow you this direction on August 4th.
I will be there on August 4th.
Wayne (PBR Cheap!!)
Hey Wayne, good to hear you will be attending. I will be posting any last minute particulars the week of the event but in the past, as this is also a Regent Point Yacht Club event too, docks are assigned sides to bring. The club provides the beer, wine, soft drinks, burgers, hot dogs along with condiments and toppings, the music and coolers with ice. It is "A Cheese Burger in Paradise" theme so tacky flowered shirts will be visible. Last year the donation from non-menbers like yourself is $5.00 to help cover costs. As it is the summer doldrums we never know what the weather will bring as far as winds for sailing. If you have your 16 ready by then, if Joan is there and ready for a solo sail with hers (still a little uncomfortable by herself but getting close!), and we have some wind, who knows maybe we could have a flotilla of three 16's!
For those of you who have attended in the past you know this little marina seems more like a park than the full service marina that it is. Great kayaking can be had, a restaurant with floating docks just across the creek voted best in the state, and of course lots of sailboats. (they do let in the occasional trawler or tug!).
I have heard that Bob has expressed an interest in attending and if he does you guys can have at PBR and not worry about us depleting your supply! As already said, this is a party that's going to happen regardless of our Compac friends but it is always great to see the faces that we have all spent time connecting with on this wonderful forum.
So....anyone else?
Well folks the time has come to weigh in yay or nay for Chesapeake Bay Mid Summer Gathering 3.0 i will repost the particulars from last years party as it seems most folks liked the venue and folks in attendance, though Bob was absent and thus missed out on his Flicka which now sits at the dock just down from Interlude. Jus sayin Bob!
"Ok all, the time for the CBMSG is set. The gathering, cookout, and party is set for August 4th. The cocktail hour is 4ish with music, hotdogs, burgers, fries, sides, cold drinks, beer and wine to follow . A $5 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 the Compacteers join us, as 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. Our dock is being asked to provide potato, macaroni, etc. salads as a side.
"The pavilions are shaded and covered with, ice provided, cool clean bathhouses, and the usual amenities available. Very parklike there. We don't have to wait until 4. Check the thread from last year for the some local motels for simple lodging We are planning to get the antique dinghy wet or our kayak wet so bring some small craft easy to transport, there are also a few kayaks and canoes that are on site but slip holders get first dibs! 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. "
If weather is good for sailing then we more than likely will head out for a bit but the summer doldrums usually bring warm temps and light breezes perfect for kayaking.
We are going to be in attendance regardless as this is our home marina and our little yacht club. Last year there were well over 50 folks in attendance and we hope that some of you Compacteers can find your way down to join in the festivities, talk sailing, and come visit a lovely place.
Notwithstanding foul weather reports, The Admiral, (Vicki) and I plan to be in attendance.
We will probably bring Kayaks, (just to say we got on the water.)
TG
Hey Tim, know it is tough to leave SML as such a special place but glad to hear you and Vickie are anticipating a visit to another special place. I will be giving numbers to the yacht club folks by early next week. Will add you to the list for two at that time. We should also have a better idea as to the weather. We are clearly in a typical tropical rainy season weather pattern with showers every day but not a total wash out. Unless a deluge predicted we will still go just to get away and see if Interlude is still floating! It has been enough to discourage going out so as a result the boats sit. Hey all that fresh water keeps em cleaner! Well that's my story and I am sticking to it.
Other friends are also bringing their kayaks. Merrior has new floating docks so easy to go by boat now...the problem is returning!
Now.....I heard Bob mumbling something about coming...hmm...? Wayne is expecting you to buy the first PBR.
Whazat??? someone buying PBR's??
Uh....it appears you are!
While speaking of appears, are you going to appear? I have to give the Regent Point Yacht club folks final numbers by the 31rst. Who knows maybe that much neglected CB CP16 is still sitting neglected on it's trailer under a tarp near Deltaville. The trailer is not road worthy cuz the tires looked dry rotted two years ago, but hmmm a center board, would that give you an unfair advantage or simply one more moving part!
Quote from: Mas on July 25, 2018, 09:33:16 PM
Uh....it appears you are!
While speaking of appears, are you going to appear? I have to give the Regent Point Yacht club folks final numbers by the 31rst. Who knows maybe that much neglected CB CP16 is still sitting neglected on it's trailer under a tarp near Deltaville. The trailer is not road worthy cuz the tires looked dry rotted two years ago, but hmmm a center board, would that give you an unfair advantage or simply one more moving part!
actually gunna try to get down to the boats soon and will check on the status of that 16, though struggling to remember how to contact the owner if it is still siting there.
Whatzat I hear? PBR...and a 16 centerboard?? Now you got my attention. As of now, I'm undecided but leaning toward attending this epic event of escaped convicts, gnarly wharf rats and just plain old good friends.
Seriously Rick, if you look into this, please let me know especially about both boat and trailer titles. That's a given here in NJ. I could bring my own tires and lights...that's no problem.
Hey Bob, you know ou are always welcome down here! Anywho did figure out how to contact the owner of the CB CP16. It was over two years ago when he and I first communicated but ya never know. You and Kevin can fight over it if it is still there and for sale. I am hoping to find out before CBMSG so if i is you could check it out if you make it down.
Up early and an update for the gathering this coming weekend. Rain showers won't cancel as the pavilions are covered however a deluge will postpone so stay tuned. I have copied the particulars below:
The gathering, cookout, and party is set for August 4th. The cocktail hour is 4ish with music, hotdogs, burgers, fries, sides, cold drinks, beer and wine to follow . A $5 contribution is asked from all to Regent Point Yacht Club having their/our gathering there at the same time for all the food, and drinks. We split up bringing a side or condiments for the burgers and dogs etc. based upon docks. Our dock is being asked to provide potato, macaroni, etc. salads as a side.
The pavilions are shaded and covered with, ice provided, cool clean bathhouses, and the usual amenities available. Very parklike there. We don't have to wait until 4. Check the thread from last year for the some local motels for simple lodging We are planning to get the antique dinghy wet or our kayak wet so bring some small craft easy to transport, There are also a few kayaks and canoes that are on site but slip holders get first dibs! 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.
If weather is good for sailing then we more than likely will head out for a bit but the summer doldrums usually bring warm temps and light breezes perfect for kayaking.
Tim and Vicki, Wayne and Phylis, or maybe just Wayne? and Bob have said they are either coming or hope to. We also have a couple non-boating, well bringing kayaks, friends coming down to join in as well. If anyone else plans to attend I need to know by tomorrow so the yacht club knows how much food, beer and wine to get. Hope to see you all and introduce you to our incredibly laid back marina friends. The marina is just across the creek from Merrior where we have had the winter version of this so I think everyone who has mentioned coming has been there at least once so you have a general idea as to location and drive time.
We are going to be in attendance regardless as this is our home marina and our little yacht club. Last year there were well over 50 folks in attendance and we hope that some of you Compacteers can find your way down to join in the festivities, talk sailing, and come visit a lovely place.
Well Gents, The best laid plans oft go Awry....
The Admiral, Vicki, has contracted an upper respiratory infection and is absolutely miserable. So we will not be attending this weekend. Have a great time , hope we all can get together soon. All y'all are invited to go sailing on SML this fall.
Regretfully, TG
Give our best to Vicki. It also appears the the Chesapeake Bay has developed an upper respiratory infection as well which has put cruising either on hold or certainly with great care as there is much debris secondary to all of the flooding on it's tributaries and especially from big releases from the Conowingo Dam.
https://washington.cbslocal.com/video/3909336-storm-debris-in-chesapeake-bay-triggers-warnings-for-boaters-swimmers/
Certainly no sailing at night for folks. Mercifully the southern bay, where we are located, is less affected because of not only distance from the source but also the much larger influence of he Atlantic itself and the simply large volume of water were. Still the solution would be to clean up all of the toxic silt and debris above the dam. Like that's gunna happen anytime soon. Since it's construction 80ish years ago the pond behind the dam has gone from over a hundred feet deep to 14. You can only imagine what is in the debris and mud. Sad.
Meanwhile heading down to the boats and a party tomorrow!
Enjoy! I too am unable to attend this event this weekend. Some unforeseen car repairs in the last 3 weeks (to the tune of 6k) have left me cash and time strapped. Please drink a PBR or two for me, gents!
Virtual PBRs will be lifted in your name!
Thank youi!! Please put all those virtual PBR's on my tab!!
Can say a real PBR was lifted.....clearly not by me but Wayne, who is as constant as the North Star, in his steadfast commitment to PBR. I on the other hand will take any good IPA in a storm. Call me fickle, call me picky, call me anything, just don't call me late for the dinner bell! Much fun as always, music till midnight till my fingers hurt, and truth be told.....we had spent the day prior to the party on a friend's new to him Grand Banks Trawler heading up to the marina. It had a small mast and I spent the entire trip looking for the sails....he musta misplaced them....he's always had a sailboat? Meanwhile Susan was starry eyed over the space aboard. It took much wine to distract her.
Well at this other marina in Deltaville, the much neglected Dana sitting on the hard now has a neglected looking Compac 27 sitting next to her. So sad, someone really should call social services for boats and get them into a foster home instead of out on the street like that.
Glad you had a great time...I really missed being there and I also hoisted a PBR in your honor. What's this I hear about a neglected Dana??
Has been siting on the hard since we first saw her in the fall of 2015. I inquired about her then and the folks at that marina said health issues of the owner is why she was sitting there. He had owned her since new and wasn't ready to give her up at that time. Still there.
Well.....here are the two above referenced boats. Someone needs to adopt them.
Thanks Rick! Like I need this kind of temptation this early in the morning! Fine friend you are...so tempted to hop in the Porsche and drive down for a look-see!