Well, it's finally here. The famous Barnegat Bay Bash 2012 is tentatively being planned for the last weekend in July at Tices Shoals, Island Beach State Park in the beautiful state of NJ! And, just for the record- cast from the "Jersey Shore" are not allowed so rest assured. If this date is agreeable to JT, Marty and whoever might be available, we'll keep it. If not, any other dates work better? As you can tell, it's pretty flexible.
Itinerary: none. To say this is a loosely planned event is an understatement. Ocean swimming at Tice's is great- no lifeguards, and fires are allowed on the beach. The lack of rules makes one wonder if one is still in NJ! We have in the past, rafted up together, shared some food, drink and exchanged sailing lies. Maybe if we all agree, we can plan a race but, hey, that sounds like work and this weekend ain't about work.
At the very first BBB, I had the pleasure of meeting PeterG and Admiral Becky who, at the time sailed the Beagle, CP 19. We remain friends to this day, occasionally getting together to share good old NJ pizza and a bottle of vino.
So, whadayasay, gents? That date ok? I'd be arriving on Friday afternoon and staying till I feel like leaving, Sunday maybe.
Bob23
Well Bob, You did it! you picked a weekend that portends mighty big doings at SML. The other seadogs (grandkids) and I will be parlaying at my dock, so I and S'Go can't be THAAAAAARRRR! note my avatar change.
TG
Bob - Last wkend in July is fine, but you already knew that! I'm pretty flexible after the 3rd week in July - 1st wkend in August works for me as well. Just glad that it's gonna happen! The "secret" k-project is dragging out very sloooowly. Still don't have permits. I'll probably be dealing with all that through the rest of June and all of July! Things will probably get pretty "testy" around here on occasion. See ya on the Bay!
Marty K.
Ok. So it's penciled in for the last weekend in july. That should give me plenty of time to finish my winter projects. I plan to be in the end of next week...I hope! Stay tuned for more info. And TG,
Sorry for the schedule conflict. Wish you could be there... I'd be nice to have an authentic pirate attend.
bob23
sounds like a plan! just got back from maine.. totally inspired about sailing the maine coast someday! but, in the meantime, barnegat bay is pretty awesome.. jt
Bob,
There is a chance that Admiral Suzie and I would be able to make the BBB 2012 if there is a place for a couple of sailors "in training" and an Eclipse that has never tasted salt. Next week we will be at Seneca Lake for a full week at a B&B that has their own dock on the lake. We have taken her out 10 times now but we are really excited to have a full week to dedicate to sailing. The BB Bash will be the following weekend after our return so it is uncertain if we can swing it or not. The Bay is a short 4 hr. drive for us and we would be humbled to be able to join some real sailors.
Allen
hi Allen, of course i can't speak for bob.. but it sure would be cool if you guys can make it! seneca lake sounds awesome. where are you folks located? we are in north east pa. this will be my first time attending the bash ( i prefer to call it a gathering, but i am not about to rain on bob's parade :) )
have a wonderful time in ny, and hope you can make it to barnegat bay - it really is a great place to sail. we are located at shore point marina in bayville / pine beach area. take care, jt
Thanks JT,
We live near Catskill, NY about 30 miles south of Albany. We will have to see where we stand when we get back from vacation. There are a lot of home front commitments that we will have to catch up on but we will certainly give it a try (providing we can find the proper obligatory gift for Bob.) :) Any suggestions?
Allen
Actually, JT:
Barnegat Bay Gathering has a nice ring to it. BBG 2012...I like it. But in the interest on minimal confusion, we'll stick to BBB 2012.
I've been busy at work this week; didn't get the time off I was hoping for. Oh well. Today was gonna be a total sailing day but, alas, one phone call can change everything.
Allen:
Are you asking for suggestions for the obligatory gift for me? Aw, shucks- you don't need to go to such trouble...but since you asked: I like BMW R-series motorcycles...older ones. I also have a fondness in my heart for older Porsche 911's and I really like the 912. Perhaps my favorite sports car of all time would be the AC Cobra- with 427 engine, if you please. Being more practical, I'd go for a Volvo P-1800 wagon.
But on a simpler note: A can or 2 of Pabst will do just fine. Heck, when am I gonna have time to ride the bike or find parts for the Porsche? I'd make good use of the Volvo, though.
Honest, I'll update here as we get closer to the date. I hope someone shows up this year but if not, I'm gonna have the time of my life disconnecting from the crazy world of work and schedules and whining customers. My first order of business: take off my watch for the weekend!
More soon!!!
bob23
Bob,
You are way to modest. We will work on finding the BMW.....but I'm not sure if they sell PBR in upstate NY. :)
We will be on vacation (sailing) next week and will be out of touch with email or Internet. "Perfect!"
Thanks for your efforts.
Allen
Bob,
Now you've gone and done it! You baited your line with Volvos AND BMW's! I had a 1954 R51/3 way back when (we're talking early '60's here). Bought it for $400, sold it for $400. It was great while I had it - lots of stories... are you ready?
BTW, I saw one with exposed drive shaft, stick shift and sidecar (exactly the same as mine, except I didn't have a sidecar!) go for $17,000 at the New Hope Auto Show about 10 - 15 years ago.
Marty K.
P.S. My oldest son, Michael, is planning to "build" a Cobra. He just painted a real show stopper (he reps for a BASF distributor) a few weeks ago. Got to see it on display at a Cobra gathering in Washington Crossing State Park, PA about 3 weeks ago.
BBB 2012 update:
Tice's Shoals is where we plan to meet. In the interest of full disclosure, I offer the following info: Tice's Shoals, or what we refer to as Tice's, is located on Island Beach State Park. It's kept in quite a natural state but there are bathrooms and a wooden walkway from the bay to the beach. Great swimming in the mighty North Altlantic and if there are waves, good body surfing. There are no lifeguards, to the best of my knowledge. There are bathrooms (no showers) there also. There are no eating facilities there so be prepared to bring what you want to eat and drink.
On the minus side, it can get crowded but I plan to anchor considerably south of the main concentration of yahoos. Water depth is fine for us 23's and there is a very minimal tidal range there, about 1 1/2 feet or so. Depending on the weather, there can be a considerable number of morons (read: powerboaters and jetskiiers) but we will not let them bother us, eh?
You can check out this chart and it may help.
http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/12324.shtml
See that lattitude line on the chart? Well, that's where the small deck and walkway over to the ocean are. I'll be anchoring a bit to the south, at North 39 degrees 49.6' and West 074 degrees 05.7'. Or just over the 3 foot depth mark to the south of the horse shoe shaped area of deeper water to the right of the lattitude line. Got it? Yup. People usually get lost when I give them directions.
I'm gonna sail up on Friday afternoon, spend the night, and hope to be there all day Saturday. I'll be monitoring ch. 16 on the VHF and I'll bring the handheld to the beach if I decide to swim Friday afternoon.
Well, that's about it. As you might have guessed, if the weather really goes to stink, that might alter our plans but hopefully it'll be a great weekend. It would be nice to raft up together for dinner or lunch but let's figure that out when we get there. If anyone plays a guitar and knows some songs, I'll bring my bongos.
Ciao!
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/Bob23_photo/Koinonia.jpg)
I just finished checking out Tice Shoals on my Navionics app, looks like a great spot! I so wish I could make it, it will definitely be on my list of places to go soon. One quick question, where is the nearest recommended boat launch?
hey , i just bought a ukulele.. i would love to bring it along, but i only know 4 chords :( on the other hand.. maybe i could invite my brother to come along. he likes to sail, but i have yet to get him on the boat! i guess he is too busy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u30HFeQLosY&feature=plcp
jt
He's Hired!!!! That would make Eric Clapton jealous.
You only know 4 chords on the other hand, how many do you know on the other other hand?
Haha...One could do a lot with 4 chords...just think of George Thorogood!
Maybe Marty can play his classic P1800 kazoo!
bob23
Have fun at the bash gents!!
Guys -
Ukelele, bongos, kazoo - totally scary! BTW - I don't have a kazoo, yet... but, I do have a pretty big brass bell!! Poor fish won't be able to sleep.
Marty
Jt - I think we should leave our instruments home and shanghi your brother!!!
I have a number of rare, one of a kind kazoos that I accumulated while studying at Juliard. After graduation, I was encouraged to stay on to teach advance classical kazoo but decided to move into jazz bongos, congas and djembe instead. I can loan you any of the kazoos but my favorite is my early 1700's Stradivariazzo. It has incredible tone. Those old guys really knew how to build 'em!
Looking forward to the Bash. Which rhymes with Mash which reminds us all of that classic tune: "The Monster Mash".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxcM3nCsglA&feature=related
bob23
so allen.. looking forward to hearing how the trip to the seneca lake went.. how is it looking for this coming weekend?
bob.. looks like i might be coming down early friday morning.. i will head out as soon as possible.. looking forward to spending my first night at anchor! let's hope that the weather cooperates.. jt
Allen:
Hope you can make it...the more the merrier! You are a sure winner for the Best Looking Eclipse at the Bash Award. Very prestigious, indeed.
JT: Depending on wind direction, I'll be planning to arrive at The Bash around mid-afternoon or thereabouts. Also depends on work. I guess we could pre- talk via cell phone but I do not use mine while on the water. VHF is set to channel 16.
All: Looking forward to the Bash! Be certain that many photos will be taken and hopefully we can do a joint write-up!
bob23
Bob and JT,
Suzie and I were making every effort to make the Bash this weekend but while we were gone on vacation the workload at my job went through the roof. That is a good thing for though. I had to put my crew on 10 hour days probably for the rest of the summer. There is no chance of getting time off this Fri., which means if I left Sat. morning we wouldn't get to Tice's until noon.
So we will sadly miss the chance to hook up with you all this year. We were really looking forward to it.
Please enjoy the weekend and have an extra slushie for us.
We will take the Madame out some place close to here and will be thinking of you.
Regards,
Allen & Suzie
Well, Allen, that's too bad. I know how sometimes work can get in the way. Let my know either here or by personal message if you're coming down again sometime. I'm always in the area and I'm sure JT and Marty can be convinced of a Bash #2 this summer or fall. Fall sailing on the Barnegat Bay is really great. I'll be looking forward to seeing your Eclipse!
bob23
well, just survived a tornado warning which appears to be headed your way, bob.. no damage in the immediate vicinity, but it looks like there might be a fair amount of cleanup in the general north east pa area.. what is the status for tomorrow, as far as you can tell right now? jt
I've been looking at the weather on and off all day. Tomorrow looks iffy. If I were a betting man, I'd say- no problem, go for it. However, I did get caught over at Tice's one night last summer as a rather large front came through with thunder and lightening. We decided (a bit too late) to motor over to the mainland. Halfway across, it hit- rain, wind and lightening. It was not fun but we survived. Kinda scary, actually.
The weather tomorrow looks better than Saturday. The percentages of thundstorms has gone up from this morning. I'll give you a call in a bit.
bob23
(Marty, are you following the weather? Maybe we can talk via cell tomorrow am.)
Bob and company... ICH BIN KRANK! :( It doesn't look like I'll make the BBB-2012 - BUMMER! Got the worst sore-throat of my life after being cooped in a steel can for 20 hours with a 7 year old with Strepp! Really, really dissappointed. Hope to catch you guys on the bay later in the season. My wife even brought home a supply of kazoos to share! Oh well. Asi se la vida.
Marty
So sorry to hear that, Marty. I'll always be around so next time you come down, we'll get together and sail...BBB 2012 version 2.0!
Hope your on the mends, my friend.
bob23
Hope you guys are having a good time. It's 1400... batten down the hatches!
Marty
The Bash was cancelled due to the threat of thunderstorms. In other words, I chickened out! JT and I spoke on the phone yesterday morning and considering the 40% chance of lightening last night, I decided not to chance it. Yeah, I'm a wimp but a wimp who'll live to sail another day.
Turns out, that last night was fine. Today was another story. I went out this morning and sailed south under the bridge into Manahawkin Bay. Coming back I was listening to NOAA weather and they were tracking a storm with high winds and a hail potential which passed though Toms River and heading East. In other words, right where we'd be anchored. Yikes!!!!!
We are discussing another weekend in September at this time. September is a great sailing month down here...the yahoo population has thinned out, fall is in the air and the winds are consistent, not to mention that it's cooler, too.
Stay tuned, folks!!!! Bob23
Good call, Bob.
The Madame is looking forward to seeing you in September.
Allen & Suzie.........
Sorry that you had to cancel, but I'm excited about the possibility of being able to make it for the rain date! I will be watching for the dates, and September gives me the chance to do a few more mods and repairs to our 16. After spending the last week sailing her up in Ontario, a few things that need addressed became pretty obvious, but I learned a lot. Hope to meet a bunch of you guys and learn some more!
Well it sounds like it's gonna be official: Barnegat Bay Bash 2012 version 2.0 will be released to the public somewhere in September. The 1st is Labor Day Weekend and, take it from me, you don't wanna be over at Tice's that weekend. Every yahoo and thier uncle Guido shows up and it's noisy. Personally, the following weekend is not good as my daugher has announced she's flying up from Punta Gorda with a new boyfriend and she says "It's time to meet him". Time to get the shotgun down from the wall and make sure it works just fine. Gotta rehearse my lines: "Boy, let's you and me take a little ride in my pickup." Sound intimidating?
Does the weekend of the 15th, 22nd or 29th work for anyone? Maybe we can even entice some of those rascally CLR guys out here.
Bob23
" "Boy, let's you and me take a little ride in my pickup." Sound intimidating?
How about....
" I don't mind going back to prison..."
"Sure go out with my daughter, have fun. Just remember" (dramatic pause) "anything you do to her, I'm going to do to you!"
Shawn
So far any of those weekends look good to me, September is pretty much wide open so far!!!
I like the "I'm not afraid o go back to prison..." for the record. ;)
Thanks for the advice, gents. By the way, we're not neccesarily limited to weekends. I can take off during the week if that works for everyone.
How about this line: " See that mound out back with the big flowers, son? That's where we buried the last guy that didn't respect my daugter. There's room for one more."
bob23
I like "Let me show you how this shotgun works" --- as you blow down a 3" pine tree from 5 feet away :o ;D.
Y'know, I could make it on the weekend of 15th & add a Thurs & Friday on.
Long drive up, but who's counting?
TG
I love the creativity that you all are demonstrating regarding potential son in laws. I like them all! There is a great country song that depicts the father cleaning his gone when the boy shows up on Friday night when the boyfriend shows up. Iget achuckle out of that each time I hear it..
As for the real issue at hand.. Either one of those weekends should work for me. But I will need to know soon so that I could be sure to get it out the school calendar.. Wish I could take some time off in the middle of the week in September! But I afraid that won't happen until til I retire.. I probably won't be able to make it out there till early Saturday morning. Jt
Seriously: I don't even own a bb gun. The closest thing I own to a weapon is the water cannon/book hook I keep aboard my boat. But, woe be to the guy who doesn't respect my daughter.
More seriously: The Ides of September will work for me and if there is no objection from the populace at large, 9/15 'twill be. All in favor, say Aye! Those not if favor, say Aye! Well, there you have it: The Aye's have it.
Tim: That would be so cool if you could make it. I'm sure that your appearance will help us draw a crowd.
Bob23
I'm marking the calendar now, before it gets booked up!!! I really hope I can make it, Now I really need to get back to work on the Minnow ASAP. If I'm going to be overnighting in this thing, I've got some major cleanup work to do below deck... Oh, and some mods to get started on!
looks like i better start using spell check! :) 15th sounds good.. i will put it on the calendar and do my best to make sure that i don't get scheduled for anything at school that weekend.. thanks for making the effort to put this together again ! jt
I hope everyone can make it. Just checked the Almanac and unfortunately, there is a new moon on 9/15 but that's ok...nice, high (and low) water.
Bob23
Bob,
Suzie and I will mark it down for the 15th. We will plan on coming down on Friday and staying to whenever.
Thanks for all your efforts.
Allen
Great!
As we get closer, we'll iron out the details. I usually take that Friday off and sail up to Tice's Shoals around noon or so, depending on wind direction. More than likely, because I tend to over-plan and procrastinate, I'll drop anchor around 3 pm.
I'll try to locate some ramps in the area so those trailering have a place to put in.
Bob23
Hey everybody!
See you in September!!!!
Marty K.
I just got word that my good friend Evan will be able to make it that weekend!!! I think we will come join you early Saturday morning and plan on spending Saturday night on the boat! I have lots of work to do, but I finally made room for my 16 at my house, so I can thrash on getting the interior cleaned up,painted, and ready for the big adventure. I can't wait!!! Any advice for the newbs would be appreciated!
I'll be posting some updates shortly with some boat ramp locations nearby. I'm glad you can make it...the more the merrier!
bob23
Doing a rough head count, looks like about 6 of us. Me, JT, Marty, Tim, Smier, and Allen (Eagle Eye). Tomorrow, Lord willing, I'll sail to Tice's and overnight there with my buddy Dennis (Morgan 30) and take some current photos so you guys can see what your getting yourself into. And hopefull, again Lord willing, the weather will be most wonderful. September is a great month to sail around here: weather is a bit cooler, the feel of fall is in the air, and most of the yahoos with Jet skis have either gone back to college or high school.
Lately, the Barnegat Bay up that was has been unusually clean and green. Over at Tice's that means crystal clear water. Now I know what you guys are thinking: Yeah, right, clear water in NJ. But, it's true. It may be the close proximity to the Barnegat Inlet that flushes it out well.
I'm thinking of designing T shirts for this most festive event. Any ideas are welcome. I may enlist my sons friend who is an artist. A bit of a twisted mind, but a nice fellow and great artist.
Lets see...I feel like posting a photo...what shall it be? How about a BBB 2011 sunset?
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/Bob23_photo/Tices%20Shoals%202011/sunset2.jpg)
Stay tuned...Bob23
One week to go! Any updates on ramp and parking info? Progress has been slow(actually nonexistent), I hurt my back at work and haven't been able to do much except order some things for the boat. Looks like it will be a marathon to get ready for next weekend.
I'd be interested in going too. But the ramps that I've used on Barnegat are not that good. Examples include Ocean Gate Yacht Basin (too short, all gravel beyond low tide line, and huge holes caused by prop wash) and Barnegat City ramp (next to Mariners Marina - way too short and you launch into the main channel). I've checked out others which are just as bad or worse with prop washes on anything made of gravel, sand or dirt. I'll probably be singlehanded and can't do these shorter ramps by myself. The boat winds up sticking out into no-mans land, or the trailer vanishes into the holes. Any ideas?
I'm spoiled now - the ramp at Manasquan Reservoir is 80 feet long, all concrete, and around 5 lanes wide. And it's fresh water.
CapnRon,
What are you driving (sailing)? I'm planning on launching my CP16 from Up The Creek Marina in Bayville. Done it a few times already. No problem.
Marty K.
Well, the BBB 2012 version 2.0 is just about upon us and the weather forecast looks good. It'll get down to the 60's at night so it could be a bit chilly aboard overnight so bring what ever comfy covers you prefer. I overnighted at Tice's Shoals on 8/30 to 8/31 and slept out in the cockpit under clear skies and a rising moon...very nice.
Thank you Marty for sharing info on the ramp where you launch. I met Marty there last year and it looks great. I've been searching for some local ramp info and was going to suggest the Barnegat Public ramp that Capt Ron mentioned, but not being a ramp sailor, was not informed as to it's negatives. Here's a picture of it:
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/Bob23_photo/Tices%20Shoals%202012/Barnegatboatramp.jpg)
I've checked with the harbormaster there and overnight parking is ok. It is located in East Bay Ave., Barnegat, NJ exactly 3.2 miles east of Garden State Parkway exit 67, which, when navigated properly, will put you on Bay Avenue heading East. Here is a less then helpful link to the Township of Barnegat website: http://www.barnegat.net/things-to-do/
We are planning to meet at 39 degrees 49.735' North lattitude, 074 degrees 05.698 West longitude, roughly speaking. This area is a bit south of the small deck and walkway that leads to the beach. It'll make more sense when we all arrive. I'm sure you guys all have charts of the area, eh? I'll be arriving around mid-day on Friday, 9/14 only because I can. I know some guys have indicated they may arrive that day and some on Saturday. Whatever floats your boat!!!
As we will be anchoring in relatively shallow water, walking to the walkover is possible although I usually bring my dinghy so I can row. There is not a great tidal range at Tice's. Maybe 1 1/2 feet during normal tides.
There has been discussion about bathrooms at Island Beach State Park so I'm attaching a link to a very helpful site. As noted, bathrooms are located at Area A-6 but the walkover is at area A-7 which is where we'll be staying. I don't remember how far it is to A-6 but I usually try to come prepared to be sefl-sufficient (porta potti on board). I'll try to bring lotsa cold beer but you'll be at my mercy as to what it will be.
http://www.islandbeachnj.org/index.html
Remember, this is a natural state stretch of beach. No amusements, restaurants, marinas, stores, wineries...nothing but water and sand. The worst thing we may see is a bunch of powerboaters and jetskiers although they thin out this time of year. In the summer, it has turned into a true madhouse. Here are a few recent shots of the beach, taken just a few weeks ago:
Looking South:
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/Bob23_photo/Tices%20Shoals%202012/IslandBeachStateParklookingsouth.jpg)
Looking Norht:
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/Bob23_photo/Tices%20Shoals%202012/IslandBeachStateParklookingnorth.jpg)
My official beach chair:
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/Bob23_photo/Tices%20Shoals%202012/Thelonebeachchair.jpg)
and finally, Koinonia lounging at her anchor, looking quite at home:
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/Bob23_photo/Tices%20Shoals%202012/Koinoniacirca2012.jpg)
Please reply back with a yea or nay if you plan to attend this humble gathering of Compaconauts. Looking forward to meeting new faces and reuniting with old friends!
Bob23
"What are you driving (sailing)? "
A Chevy Avalanche with a Horizon Cat on the tandem axle MagicTilt trailer.
The last time I used the Barnegat Township public ramp was with a 30 foot trimaran on a much longer trailer behind the Avalanche. I ran out of room backing up. With the boat sticking way out into the main channel, I couldn't have done it singlehanded. The 10 foot shorter cat boat would probably work better on it. I may take a drive down there this week to check it out. I'd come for one day, not the weekend.
I'm still in, we (my friend Evan and I) are planning on driving down early Saturday morning and hopefully staying until Sunday morning if my back cooperates. I injured my back at work earlier in the spring, and the past 3 or 4 weeks have been awful, but I'm slowly recovering. This has meant that I haven't been able to do any work on the boat to prepare. I'm so excited for this trip, I've been looking forward to it since you rescheduled. Oh, we will be bringing my 16 and I now tow with an '06 Silverado 4x4. Thanks for the ramp info and advice!
Well Bob, the best laid plans of mice an men oft go astray. The water level in Smith Mountain Lake is too low for me to load it on my trailer. Heck it's too low to even get her out of her slip. It's on a floating lift that's now no longer in deep enough water to float her off the cradle.
So unless we get a deluge before Thursday, it looks like I'll have to pass on BBB 2.0.
Regretfully, TG
those photos were great, bob... can't wait to get back to barnegat bay. i have been away for well over a month.. my greatest fear is to get to the marina and fine that my neighbor has hit Adagio again and that there is a big hole to deal with! i actually was laying awake for a good part of last night thinking about that.. baring that or any other major disaster, i am headed down to the marina on friday after school. i will set the alarm for early saturday morning in order to make it to tice's as quickly as possible. looking forward to seeing you and the other folks who have signed up.. my plan is to stay over saturday night and return to the marina on sunday morning where i will possibly be meeting up with some friends from school for a short sail before de-rigging the boat for the season :(
tim.. come along without your boat! you would be welcome to sail with me if you would like to meet up on saturday morning!
let's keep our fingers crossed that the weather cooperates! jt
Bob,
We have been so looking forward to bringing the Madame to Barnegat Bay and meeting all of you but life events just won't le it happen for us this time. Between jobs and family issues leaving on Friday is out of the question and I don't even know if we could get away on Saturday yet. The weather looks like it is going to be perfect and that makes it even more frustrating. :( Suzie and I hope all of you have a great time. Hopefully we can get away for a sail locally at some point. We will be thinking of you!
Regrets,
Allen & Suzie
Captain Allen and Admiral First Class Suzie:
So sorry to hear you can't make it. If you're ever down in our area, give me a heads up via pm. Maybe we can still get together to sail.
Tim:
Also sorry to hear you can't make it, either. I figured it was a long shot because I know you had a long drive. Maybe next year...stay well.
bob23
I was down at S'Go's slip tonight. Water level dropped 6 more inches today. Normally this time of year the lake is at full pond, but a warmer than usual summer and little rain conspired to work against me. so..
NEXT YEAR ---- YAY! er, I mean ARRRRRRR!
tg
Hey everybody -
I'm still planning on attending BBB-2012 2.0, but have a little problem... no crew! So... if anyone has an extra body that would like "rough it" on a CP16, please let me know ASAP. Pegasus does have soft bunks, and all basic necessities. My wife says that gender IS an issue!
Marty K.
Marty, I find myself in the same predicament. My crew and partner in crime called tonight and cancelled out on me(something about he hasn't been home to spend time with his admiral lately)... I'd come join you, but I apparently now have the flu?!?!? It's not looking good for me right now guys... I'll keep you posted if situations improve. I really want to check the bay out, looks like a great spot for family fun!
Marty,
if you want to save yourself the job of towing your boat down to jersey, you would be welcome to join me. i won't be shoving off till saturday morning - i would be happy to have you along.. just bring a sleeping bag. jt
Smier - Sorry about the flu thing... bunk's still open if you suddenly come down with good health! :P
Tim - You're on the short list... sans hat, it won't fit in the CP16's cabin! ;D
Haven't yet decided if I'm going Friday morning or Saturday. Latest weather report says Saturday/Sunday may be drier. In any event, I plan to be at UpTheCreek Marina about 1100. Distance to Tice's Shoal is less than 5 nm so should take about an hour from Bayville with wind out of the NW at 5. A bit breezier on Saturday, 10-15.
Marty K.
Warning - while you were typing a new reply has been posted. You may wish to review your post.
jt - Wow! What a smart forum. Got your message just as I was posting this one. :o If I don't get to shanghai somebody, I'll give you a shout Friday eve., if that's okay? Pegasus is begging to get back in the bay, but discretion is the better part of valor - maybe! ;D
Even though the ranks have dwindled, I'm looking forward to a nice weekend. I'll probably arrive sometime on Friday afternoon...BUT...I have my own scheduling issues. It seems that a 31st birthday party for my son has been planned for Saturday night! I struggled with how to be in 2 places at one time and realized that I can't. Unless it's moved to another day, I'll be departing Tice's around 4 or 5 pm on Saturday night and returning at about 10 pm so as to make fresh coffee (read: French Press) for everyone.
Allow me to expand: In the past, I have placed my business and even my sailboat above my family. Yes, I'm that stupid. Not all the time, but enough that it disgusted me. I guess as one gets older, one realizes the value of time...it can never be regained...Never! After the last episode of mis-used time, I said to myself, "That's it!No more!" Then, the scheduling conflict arose that I have before me.
We'll see how it plays out but I will be there. I think both Marty (aka Mr. Volvo) and JT (aka JT) have my cell number so feel free to call or hail in VHF channel 16.
Maybe the 2013 BBB will go smoother...Maybe I should take scheduling lessons from the CLR guys!
Bob23
hey bob.. no problem.. of course, you could bring your son along on the trip, and we could all help celebrate his birthday :) I am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning...
Marty, do you still have my cell #? if you decide to join me, just give me a call.. it will be fun to see you again..
I am going to try to get out of here as soon as possible after my last class and a short meeting that i have scheduled.. i could hit a bunch of traffic, and, as much as i would like to leave the marina this evening, it will be much more relaxing to just plan on setting out early tomorrow morning.. see you guys soon.. jt
Bob, JT - Life sure can get complicated! We are sailboaters so we don't have to always worry about time... let me know how that works out! Ha, ha. Okay, it's now Friday, Pegasus is chomping at the bit and wants to go... but, a crew hasn't miraculously appeared... so it looks like a call to jt may be in order.
Congrats to your son on his 31st, Bob. My youngest is turning 30 on the 30th. Time flies! And don't be so hard on yourself. Looking forward to seeing you guys... sooner or later on Saturday.
Marty K.
I will enjoy the company, Marty. We can shove off whenever you get to the marina. Shorepoint marina 1 Corrigan Ave, pine beach nj (bayville) I have been told that gps messes up if you put pine beach in.. So probably best to use bayville give me a call some time today to confirm. See you soon jt
Hey guys, I'm jealously anticipating some photos and updates! I hope you all have a great time, finally seem to be over the worst of the flu bug, I really appreciate the offer to join you guys but I figured why risk getting anyone else sick... It wasn't fun!!! Looks like some beautiful weather!
BBB-2012 aka 3 Guys in a Tub! ;D
Well, the Barnegat Bay Bash 2012 has come and gone... the turnout was somewhat less than hoped
for, but the fun was beyond description. Weather was PERFECT! Bob will be posting photos
shortly. If we wait for me to do it we'll all be with Davy Jones by then.
The sail down from Tom's River (about 8nm) was great with 15 to 20 mph winds. Jason (skipper of
the ComPac Yacht Adagio) put in a single reef and off we went. About 100 yards from the marina
we did a MOB drill... Jason lost his hat while fiddlin' with some thing on the bow. Crew (that
would be me) reacted immediately and sailed Adagio (under iron wind power) 180 degrees to
retrieve the errant hat. Jason, on the bow, reached as far as he could, then remembered that
this was a ComPac, a 23 at that, with serious free-board! Never fear, crew stretched out all
6'2" from the stern and snatched the little sucker from the grip of Tom's River. MOB drill
accomplished!
As we cruised down Barngegat Bay at about 6 knots (pretty briskly, for sure), we were passed by
a fleet of "cigarette" boats at speed. The roar was thunderous. Wall Street is doing well,
indeed!
Arriving at Tice's Shoals we found Bob23's CP23 Koinoia resting peacefully at anchor, but no
Bob (we tried hailing him several times on the cruise down, to no avail). Bob had been out
enjoying himself in his dinghy getting some rowing exercise in. It was about at this point when
Jason informed me that we didn't have a dinghy and would have to swim the 100+ yards to LBI.
Fortunately, Bob appeared at this time, I looked at the dinghy, really, really small, and
stated, "hey, it's got 3 seats, no problem!" and we eventually all boarded this really tiny
dinghy for the row in to shore. Aside from Jason, who had the bow seat, getting splashed with
almost every pull on the oars (the waves were about 9 - 12" and our free-board about 3") we
made it to shore without incident.
Crossing over to the ocean side of LBI the view was fantastic! The beach, the water, the sky
was simply breathtaking... really! We frolicked in the six foot surf for a while - fun, fun,
fun and enjoyed being pre-teens again. Now exhausted after being sufficiently beat up by the
waves, we returned to the bayside for the return trip to the boats. Since Bob had been doing
all the heavy work to this point, I volunteered to be the motor on the trip back. We set off in
very shallow water and I pulled and pulled and pulled. When about 75 percent of the way there,
I asked Jason to relieve me. The wind was pretty much holding us in the same place! Now
remember, this dinghy is really tiny, I moved to my right, Jason moved to his left and on the
count of three we changed places... well, almost changed places! At that moment we provided a
huge amount of entertainment for all those in the vicinity as we (gracefully, I hope) turned
turtle in 5' of water. It was totally hilarious. Jason said, "you know, we could have walked
back to the boats and been drier". You will be reading more on this with Bob's post. His
version should be quite interesting. There is more to report, but I'll wait until after Bob and
Jason get a chance to put in their 2 cents.
The weekend turned out to be just grand... wish more of you "Compaconauts" could have been
there (although Bob said, "just how many more do you think you could have gotten into this
dinghy?).
Marty K. (a very happy sailor)
I spent most of this weekend working on a drywall project.. time to get the girl's room finished! But, I really spent most of the weekend wishing that I was back down at Tice's shoals! What a great time we had. I posted the long version on my Adventures of Adagio page, but I owe it to Bbb to also post here and to let him know that I really appreciate the effort that he put into organizing the event. i hope to also inspire anyone else within a reasonable distance of Barnegat Bay to make every effort to attend next year.
after being disappointed by the weather in July which and postponing our original date, we could not have asked for nicer weather. Marty was great company on Adagio.. Bob was a great host and guide.. and Long beach island state park is a gem.. This was my first experience spending the night at anchor.. I am anxiously looking forward to next year and many more nights afloat.
Unfortunately, this was my last adventure for this year. Adagio is scheduled to be pulled any day now.. and then there will be one more trip to button her up for the winter. But, what a great way to say good bye to the summer! jt
JT - It was great fun being crew on Adagio! I sure look forward to doing it again sometime. Pegasus isn't going to sleep for a while yet. The "project" is starting tomorrow and Pegasus' winter berth is occupied by a dump trailer! Sooo... should the occaision arise, and the weather gods be kind, perhaps I'll hit the bay again this season. I always need a crew, so consider this an open invitation. Nockamixon is doable as well.
Marty K.