CARLYLE LAKE RENDEZVOUS 2010 WHERE---CARLYLE LAKE, CARLYLE, ILL. When--July 9th through the 13th (friday through tuesday) LODGING--Microtel Inn and Suites 1 resort drive Carlyle 877-451-7666 Super 8 Motel 1571 William Carlyle (618)594-8888-----these two have very nice accomodations and room to park boat trailers. other choices Motel Carlyle 570 12th Carlyle (618)594-8100 Sunset Motel 1631 Franklin Carlyle. "Meet and Greet location--the Bretz Wildlife Lodge and Winery rt 127 Carlyle (618)594-8830. group breakfast at the Lighthouse grill (next to the Nicrotel) 9:00 am saturday morning (th 10th) Boat Access Ramp--Allens Branch ramp-Eldon Hazlett State Park. THE PLAN---basically it will be 5 days of sailing, swimming, sun and fun on lake carlyle, one of the best sailing venues you'll find. lunch each day will be on the boats rafted up or beached in a nearby cove. a day of racing arround the "cans", a loose circumnavigation of the lake. at least one group bbq and dinner out. everything needed is located in a small area close to the lake and lodging. those wishing to camp aboard will find the cove at allens branch to be an excellent choice another further north is also good. if one or more participants are able to secure lodging at one of the lakefront cabins the bbq could be held there. DIRECTIONS---All directions will originate at the intersection of Interstate 70 (exit 45 Greenville and Carlyle)and Illinois 127. Go south on Ill 127 17miles to Carlyle Lake rd (4 way light)(large Walmart on the right) turn left on Carlyle lake rd. and go 1/2 mile to resort drive the Microtel and Lighthouse grill are on you left---the Super 8 is located on the West side of Illinois 127 off Carlyle Lake rd. the Bretz Wildlife Lodge is located a couple of miles north of Carlyle Lake rd on 127 (you will pass it as you come in). the boat access ramp is approximately 4 miles north of Carlyle Lake rd in the Eldon Hazlett State park. you turn right on Hazlett Rd (the sign says Eldon Hazlett State park and sailboat marina. go East on Hazlett Rd 8/10s of a mile to a stop sign. turn left and continue East 1.4 miles to the park entrance. at the park sign turn left and go 1/2 mile to the boat ramp (on your left)------i will post more information later----please contact me Steve Bender at www.rocobine1@yahoo.com many things cannot be finalized until we get an approximate number of participants. thanks so much
Very thorough, Steve.
One question: Is the possesion of a Compac Sailboat a prerequisite for attendance at the CLR 2010? I'm having second thoughts about trailering that far. You know, minor things like gas, transmission, etc. Can I bring my Alden Ocean Shell? True, hard to live aboard.
Bob23
buddy if you want you can bring a windsurfer. and im sure you can catch a ride----probably with my buddy from springfield who has a 16 and sails solo
Rock and Roll! I'll definitely be there. Adding Good Karma points to you for setting up the event!!!
I'm curious if anyone has formally invited Les, Gerry and Rich Hutchins to the event? As a second question, if they go who will host them on their boat? I can host them for a day or half day..I'm sure if they go everyone will want them to join you onboard for at least a portion of the day.
Also curious to see if someone (Bob??) wants to co-write an article with me on the event to publish in Small Craft Advisor? That would be really amazing to see our fine crafts in a magzine and would further promote the Hutchins line of boats (which seem under represented in this magazine). This would be especially true if the Hutchins came out for the event!
There was a really nice CP16 on the cover of the last issue and there was mention of one in a race. Henry C published a CP19 article two issues ago. I feel they will look at and consider an artcile about such an event. Since we'll have darn close to the full fleet of older Compacs (and who knows maybe a suncat or an Eclipse will be there too!) there it's a fantastic opportunity to do this. I'm sure the Hutchins would want to see their brand enjoy more readership time as well.
i sent gerry an e mail inviting any family members or staff to come. i havent received a reply as yet. i think maybe a few others (im gonna volunteer you mike) could contact them too. it sure would be great if at least one of the clan could attend. in regards to the story im sure we could provide quite of few great photos for both the story and our web site. this could be a big deal.
Ahoy to all! Count on one more CP-16 to join in at Lake Carlyle.
Steve, I will get off work early if I can't get the whole day off on Friday and head up to Carlyle. It is about 1 ½ hr drive for me. Did you have a time in mind for meet n greet on Friday or TBA? Thanks for getting things lined up. Thanks Doug for getting a shirt and mug set up. My shirt is on the way. I am looking forward to good sailing with everyone.
Rich
Sailen69 - that is great! This is turning into quite a gathering.
Kickingbug - If you need help with anything just let us know. We are more than happy to assist you in organizing, setting up, etc.. I think we are going to need a separate thread to get a head count. (We promise not to hijack that one like the CLR Shirt thread.) I'll send an invitation e-mail to Hutchins tonight. Do you have a rough idea how many Com-Pac boats are already committed?
Thanks again for all your work on this.
Sunny and 40 degrees in Madison, WI today. Darn ice!
thanks for the offer of help----its a little early yet but i might call on you soon. i have been doing a little investigating and i think the winery (they do have food and beer by the way) that is right on ill 127 is the best location for the meet and greet. they have room in their parking lot where the bars uptown really dont (although once we are settled a couple of those might be fun at night. i guess we can talk about getting a head count. i know doug,mike, rich and john are coming for sure with quite a few probables. i would say we could finalize things by the end of feb first part of march. anyone with a 19 can sure count on help with rigging and launching. pretty much goes for everyone. when we get close i will ask those attending to call me direct. at this point we are pretty much open to suggestions for activities, so your input is valued a lot. please call or contact me here or e-mail rocobine1@yahoo.
Something happened there I posted a note saying I was planning to attend and it disappeared. Anyway, I plan to take Friday and Monday off and come up. It's about a 4 1/2 hour drive for me and all good highway.
BobD & the 16 "Joyce Marie"
Hi BobD and the 16,
Welcome aboard and hope to see ya at the 2010 Rendezvous! Where are you coming in from?
Doug142
Summer Escape, CP-16
THIS IS SHAPING UP TO BEING SOME EVENT. TO DOUG AND MIKE, COULDNT HAVE GOTTEN THIS FAR WITHOUT YOU GUYS. TO ALL THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND. ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT YOU CAN PASS ON THAT CAN MAKE YOUR TRIP MEMORABLE JUST ASK ILL DO ALL I CAN E MAIL www,rocobine1@yahoo. additional thanks to the greenes who have generously offered their cabin area for our bbq and party area. i can provide lawn chairs---a grill---washer and bean bag games --cards party lights whatever thanks steve
carlyle rendezvous 2010----i have a question of everyone who is going to attend the rendezvous. i had an idea that we might have a little impromtu race on saturday. i would set up a three buoy race course, with a windward mark being first, the second would be a reach and the last would be a run. i have never done this before and i am wondering if it could be done without a commitee boat. if not i can pull down sails and anchor near the starting buoy and set off an airhorn when everyone is pretty well lined up. i want this to be as simple as -possible. any thoughts?
I won't be racing, I haven't even sailed anything like this 16 before. I was out about 6 times last year on my 16 foot MFG Sidewinder, that and 30 years ago I played with a Sunfish a few times. That's the extent of my sailing experience. I may (Hope, hope) get her out Saturday for the first time. It's supposed to be 63 degrees with a 15 - 18 mph wind on Kentucky Lake. Wish me luck. Doug - I'm coming up from the Ft Campbell, KY area, I live in Woodlawn, TN about 2 1/2 miles out the back gate. It's about a 4 1/2 hour drive for me up there, that's doable. Hey how do you guys set that little signature block up at the bottom of these posts?
We're with you on the racing. We are novices as well and we would just be a speed bump on the race course. I think the idea is for us to start the course behind the pack and just enjoy trying to figure out how to get the boat around the marks without rubbing fiberglass with anybody. A race to us is getting back to the dock before the sun sets!
I'm sure that "race" in this case is just for fun and nobody will really be taking it too seriously. (Maybe we can fire up the iron gennys when they get ahead of us and catch up without them knowing it.)
If you want to add the line at the bottom of your posts, click on the "Profile" at the top of the page, and go to the "Signature" box in your profile. Anything you type in there will show up on your posts. I just added my sailboats to my profile.
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/greene2108/CopyofDSC00954.jpg)
Mike and Brenda
A race, eh? Can I bring my Force 5 and call it a Compac 13.5?
Bob23
It's just a fun race KB1, you can run the race from your boat and participate. Just set up a five minute horn, a one minute horn and start horn, from your boat. If everyone has a watch, they'll keep up with the time to start. Honor system on the finish, log your time as you cross the line.
Difficulty may be if you have different boats, setting up the handicap correction. You can use this:
http://offshore.ussailing.org/PHRF.htm
I think most of the ComPac boats are handicapped on the list.
But it is just a fun race no one will really care. Even the novices should participate, it will be a lot of fun.
I'm still trying to determine if I can come. Planning to take my boat 400 miles in the other direction for a family reunion and then stay to do B.E.E.R. through the first week of June. Initial plans were to leave her on the Gulf Coast through July, going back for some cruises, but the rendezvous tempting.
To Greene..
What did you do to make your boat look so good....processes, effort, material, equipment, etc.?
thanks
tom
Quote from: tmolik on January 22, 2010, 11:03:55 AM
To Greene..
What did you do to make your boat look so good....processes, effort, material, equipment, etc.?
thanks
tom
To make it look good I put the Admiral in the cockpit! Sorry, couldn't resist.
I don't want to hijack this thread, so I'll PM you.
Mike
Greene - I think that's funny, our boats are the same color, the only difference is mine has a black bottom with a wide white stripe and no white stripe at the top. You have a pretty boat though. Can't figure out how to post a pic like you did. I think it would be fun to run the course just to see how to do it, and I don't mind coming in last, I just don't want to get in anybodys way.
I'm quite sure the racing will be taken less than seriously. We're cruisers afterall. All should participate..this will be a good opportunity for picture taking too. No loss of dignity if you come in last, but buying everyone beer that evening "may" come up in conversation :) Just kidding...
Greene..nice boat!
Question, Is a high aspect tilting keel allowed on my cp-16 for this "race"? Been polishing the underside for two years getting ready fer this.
Are underwater electric thrust motors allowed?
I will need all the help I can get!
Lets race and no we don't need a committee boat, this IS for FUN. We'll figure out the start/finish somehow.
EVERYBODY WINS !!!! You own a Com-pac and you showed up for the Midwest Rendezvous 2010...
Wow!!!!
Wait,,,,,,,,,,,,,there is still snow outside my window....bummer.
Doug
Ready to sail
Yes, Mr. Greene , a very beatiful boat!!
Quote from: rwdsr on January 22, 2010, 03:39:33 PM
Greene - I think that's funny, our boats are the same color, the only difference is mine has a black bottom with a wide white stripe and no white stripe at the top. You have a pretty boat though. Can't figure out how to post a pic like you did. I think it would be fun to run the course just to see how to do it, and I don't mind coming in last, I just don't want to get in anybodys way.
I can see it now. Two blue hulled boats battling it out for a very distant second to last place.
If you want to post pictures, search Steve Ullrich's posts on the subject. He has outlined the steps we are using as a temporary patch.
LOL, that's about what it will be - but looking forward to it anyway. Getting ready to go for my first sail tomorrow. Will post pics if it happens. My grandson said he wants to go - soooooooo, we'll see.
We received an e-mail from Gerry Hutchins today thanking us for the invitation to the CLR. He said IF anyone was in the area they would love to stop and visit. He has the dates written down. He also said that they would really appreciate some pictures from the event.
Mike and Brenda
Good to hear Hutchins replied back. I will be calling Gerry this week to invite him and crew personally.
Doug I can't wait to see how your boat is coming along.
FYI everyone. The West Access Marina rents slips for $20/night if you stay on the boat or $10/night if you are in a local motel or campground (bring your receipt for the campgrounds-they will call the hotel to verify). That includes use of facilities (shower, picnic tables, etc). I forgot to ask about water, gas and power availability. These rates are for 20' and under boats.
They charge $80 in and $80 out for the hoist for bigger boats, but I don't see that applying to anyone who's confirmed.
Since this marina is within walking distance of the Microtel (roughly 1/5 mile), this is where Island Time will be sleeping overnight.
We can launch for free at Eldon Hazlett State Park ( a 10 minute drive from the motels) or pay a small launch fee next to the marina (I want to say it's $4, but dont' quote me on that). It might make more sense to launch closeby due to truck/trailer parking logistics if you are inclined to rent the slip.
I'll get their phone number to call in to reserve your slip if you're interested.
Is there a place, or places where you can just throw out the hook and spend the night without getting into a slip?
Yes, it's here:
(http://www.carlylelake.com/Maps/map4.jpg)
Just to the West (left) of the boat ramp at Allens Branch where our launch area is located.
Big map here (map area 4 is where the ramp and camping area is)
(http://www.carlylelake.com/Maps/indexmap.jpg)
or go to http://www.carlylelake.com/maps/lakemap2.htm
I pulled that up on Google Earth the other day and studied it real well. I think that's where I'm going to stay. I'l just throw out the hook somewhere up there in Allen's Branch. Most of my extra money will go fot gas to get up there.
allens branch should work good for you and when the time comes you can call me to bring you stuff.
I thank you for that. I'm getting excited, the weather was in the mid 50's and sunny here today. I rolloed the boat out of the garage for the first time in two weeks and worked in the sunshime. A real good friend came over and helped me put the first coat of Kilz on the inside of the cabin. That was a job painting back under the cockpit seats, but it looks real good. Am going to put the 2d coat on tomorrow, then I'll decide what color I want for the inside. Tenatively plan to do the first spring splash two weeks from today. Will keep you posted.
I've thrown out a hook the last two years I have sailed Carlyle at the Hazlett State Park launch. There are a few dead trees still in the water where it is easy to wrap your bow line around and you won't need to use an anchor. It is quiet at night with no current although it may be a little buggy. It's a good place to anchor and close to the ramp.
John J
looking for some thoughts on the rendezvous bbq to be held at mike and brenda greenes cabin. i was thinking we could provide a couple of lawn games (washers, or "cornhole" (a beanbag game). maybe a little cards later. in the food department would it be better to buy something readimade or bbq. some brats. if its bbq then i can provide a grill (there is only one near the cabin. there is ample room just north of the greenes cabin for the games, i can also bring a few lawn chairs. i figure that if we have the bbq, i can buy the food (and we can figure everyone's end later). i can also bring some coolers for beer soda and whatnot. lots of places close by to make a beer run. any advice greatly appreciated. i have never set up an event before so ill take all the help i can get.
What night is it going to be?
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that between Linda, Sarah, Becky and I, we will coordinate the bar-b-que. We have been talking on Facebook and we can make the arrangements through that forum. Hopefully this will lighten kickinbug's and salty19's load. If there is anything else we can help with, just let us know.
Mike and I are open to hosting the bar-b-que any night. In fact, anytime anyone wants to come over, hang out, have a campfire, nightcap, use the bathroom/shower (for those of you on the hook), our place is available every day.
Brenda
That's great, you guys. This is true hospitality, Compac style. Just another incentive for me to head west.
Now the question in everyones mind: Will the Admiral "give up" before the CLR? Stay tuned...
Bob23
hey com-pac people, well i finally got to sail today. the water is still pretty cold but it was a good breeze (about 12 mph) and near 70 degrees for the biggest part of the afternoon. the lake was pretty low and i was told that they have been letting a lot of water through the dam so the lake shouldnt flood like it did last spring. i stopped in at the winery on 127 (where we were planning on having the meet and greet on friday) and it is real nice. anyway i tenatively booked a room for i would guess about 20 people. i would like some input about when people can expect to be here on friday so i can give them a time frame. they have a large parking lot which could probably accomodate everyones trailer. i would assume that most people would want to check in at their motels and freshin up first. i dont know if mike (salty 19) has a headcount yet so i was just guessing about the number. this thing might just get done. hope everyone has a good of a first day like i did today. like a lot of people advised me-----the new mainsail (rolly tasker) was worth the money. i smell a race trophy. fairwinds
Hi Steve-
Good for you for sailing last week!!! I bet that was a good time!!
As for the winery meet and greet, I believe several of us were planning to be there Thursday night and sailing on Friday. At least that's what my impression is but you may want to clarify when people are coming into town.
My schedule is arrive Thursday night around 5-6, get the boat in the water, grab something to eat and probably crash for the night. Fri-Sun sailing and other activities. Pull boat Sunday evening, monday drive home.
Thanks for the hard work on organizing this!
Quote from: rwdsr on March 06, 2010, 08:23:35 PM
A real good friend came over and helped me put the first coat of Kilz on the inside of the cabin.
Isn't that the truth..one would need to be a good friend to put up with painting the cabin!!! 'tis a tight space!
The Greene's plan on arriving on Friday the 9th. If work permits we may sneak down on Thursday night. We rented the cabin for 7 nights, so we will be around for the CLR festivities and then enjoy the lake on our own for a few days. It may take us the whole week to finish that stupid race course.
Hopefully some one will keep a light on. Is there going to be a time limit?
The lakes in Madison are finally starting to melt around the edges so there is hope that spring is actually here.
Mike and B
Mike and all,
My tentative plans are to come up on Friday morning and stay tiill Monday about noon. Probably leave here around 3:30 or 4:00 Friday morning and it's about a 4 1/2 hr drive up there. I don't know if you all rfead the other post or not, but got out Saturday for a couple of hours with the Admiral for the first time. She tolerated it well until the wind died and the electric motor burnt up. And she dosn't understand tacking at all. Hoisted the Jenny for the first time and that was hoot. Got up to 5.5 mph twice. Found I have to replace the sheets on the Jenny. It's the wrong kind of line. Well there's a couple of good docklines for the bass boat. Don't shoot and put those flame throwers away!!!!!!
Well, mates:
This is a long haul for me and there's some darn nice sailing around here in July but presently I'm leaning toward being there, about 68% sure. Reason? After communing with you all here at cyber-ville I've come to the conclusion it would be a blast to meet in person, have some drinks, eat some food, tell some lies, and sail our butts off.
I hope I can make it and, to be fair, I'm kinda indecisive. I'll probably wait until 2 weeks before to decide. I hope I'm still welcome.
Bob23
Bob,
I for one hope you make it. Would be great to meet you and see your 23.....tiller, rudder, etc.
There was one other 23 or 25 at Carlyle lake in 2008 rendezvous but was in a slip in Lockport? No one around to ask about it.
Steve, maybe you can track that owner down and invite him or her???? I still have pics of the boat if that will help.
Doug
Would have been sailing today,,,,76 degrees but had to work all day............. darn.
Bob,
See ya there!!!
Bob,
Brenda and I certainly hope you decide to attend. We'll be the first in line to buy you a drink. (or two, three, fo.......)
There will be plenty of boats for you to crew and captain while you are there. We will be looking for anyone and everyone to jump aboard and teach us some tricks. We love free (well there is a beverage allowance) lessons.
Since Bob's Beautiful Rudders, Inc. is now open for business I may have to get a quote for my 19.
Glad you are coming buddy.
Mike and B
Bob,
Gas from NJ: $400.00 @16mpg and $4.00 gas
Accomodations: $300.00 (or $80 if you camp out)
Food: $150.00
Beer, rum, Tequila and ice: $100.00 :)
Rendezvous T-Shirt: $20
Spending a long weekend with midwestern Com-pac owners (read the friendliest group you'll ever meet): Priceless!
On another note...call me this weekend if you want to walk through posting photo's (you should have my number from email).
The reason I say this is Koinonia told me last night she's upset that you have not shown her off on the forum yet. She said she would put on her best dress for such an occasion. By the way she's excited to go sailing and asked me to tell you she needs some polishing and wax this year. She didn't want to ask you what with the new tail feathers you're giving her this year, but having turned 26, she's worried how she'll look around the younger sailboats in Barnegat. I shouldn't have send her a pic of Island Time after her spa treatment. Sorry about that. Figured she would be happy to see her baby sister all dressed up...
Koinonia replies"
"Thanks for those cost estimates but due to Bob23's excessive drinking habits, that may be the highest line item for the trip! JK. He's not that much of a drinker, can't hold his liquor that well- a real party animal! His numbers would probably look like this: Gas- $375.00 Accomodations: $100.00 Food- $5000.00 Beer, rum, Tequila and Ice- No limit, please. T-shirt- $100.00 (He'll buy some extras for friends at home.
Thanks also for passing along my complaint to the dense captain. He hasn't spent much time with me this winter- works alot, and I can't blame him for this next one- his father in law, the famous skipper Otto Hansen has had a few health issues so he's needed time. Dense, yes. Unfeeling, no.
But even though I'm turning 26, when hit the water, heads turn and jaws drop. True, I don't look like the Speers and Lohans of the boat world but, when you look like Ingrid Bergman, who cares? Of course, I have to tone it down a bit; don't want to be known as a home wrecker.
I know that if Bob23 attends, I won't be coming with him. At my age, I just don't feel like making the trip. True, I know he'll be sailing on other boats, maybe younger boats, but I don't worry- he's as true blue as they come!
Yours,
Koinonia
Koinonia-We'll miss you at Carlyle and promise to take good care of Capt. Bob while he's charting unplotted waters in a strange land-of-lincoln, taking on an unlimited amount of rum and tequilla through his scuppers.
Thanks.
He's known as a trouble-making rable-rouser in some parts. Keep an eye on him. If you see him flirtin' with a Flica, you be sure and let me know, ok? I've seen him eyeing one up back East here. He doesn't know how good he's got it with me!
K
Bob,
I gotta love the breakdown of expenses for the carlyle rendezvous. Esp. the t-shirts amount....buying some for folks back home..GREAT!!! order online now.
At zazzle dot com
Do search for doug142water
You'll find the shirts and mugs there under 2010 Carlyle or compac. Make sure you get the 2010 ones not the 2008 one. That is unless you want one of those also. smile.
Looking forward to seeing ya there.
Doug