i woke up this morning (always a good start) and saw that the temp was below zero and my thoughts naturally turned to the upcoming CLR. t shirts----we have had them in the past and i guess i always liked the idea. how does everyone feel about t shirts? heres a thought----how about something simple like salty's clr logo. the oval one. large on the back and small on the front pocket with 2015 under it. in a choice of colors. i really think that would be "classy". another idea is a night sail. not all boats would be needed, just enough to handle all of the clr sailors. this of course depends on the weather but the only time we went was on mike and brendas boat "miss b's haven" and it was extremely cool. sailing under the stars----wow
I like the thoughts of both T shirts and sailing under the stars. Looking forward to this event. I hope I can trailer my 23 out there. In any event, I'll be there with some kind of boat...
Bob23
i like both ideas.
how about wet t-shirts?
cc
hmmmmm----let the games begin
Both ideas sound great to me. I love to sail at night and am building a collection of CLR t-shirts, so win-win!
Was considering leaving the battery at home to reduce tow weight, but may just bring it along for the night sail.
Thanks for heading all the festivities up.
Based upon the limited experience of attending only my first (but certainly not my last) CLR, almost all T-shirts will be wet eventually! And do the games ever end? Od do they just continue....heavy stuff for a Saturday morning!
B23
guess my cabin fever is showing
Just a little.
Anybody play acoustic guitar? I play some acoustic drums ie: bongos, congas, djembe and most recently a cahon. I had this weird idea jump into my brain while driving home in the snow about writing a song for CLR 2015: It would be based on Jimmy's "Margaritaville" but Carlyle Lake style. If any of y'all have any input on such a bizarre endeavor, just let me know...might be fun. Who knows: Jimmy himself might be jealous!
Bob23
Bob, Ginger does ;)
And is very good at it. she needs to practice though, she has been focusing too much on other things other than her hobbies for far too long.
Mac
rich plays, john plays, ginger plays and matt is a professional musician-------i cant sing-----and have a guitar (that i had planned on learning how to play). it however is a decoration in the basement i.e. man cave. my point is-----write the song, i will introduce the clr band (r standing for rockers) and the song will be presented at the big awards dinner-----following carls standup of course
Good lord I hope I can go. This band, do we purchase tickets ahead of time? And the standup, although poor in quality, should be part of the ticket! (I am saying no extra price for that standup act!)
Free booze hopefully during the standup so we can make it through to see the headliner.
Now if only we had Texas Doug, this would really be a class act.
Mac
if i ever saw a "tamborine" player it was him------i think its the hat
you guys crack me up!
CC
a little snow can sure make a person crazy-----more snow more insanity
This is gonna be epic, dudes. Get it on YouTube and it'll go viral! Fame and Fortune- here we come! It's amazing what a group of great minds working together can accomplish!
Bob23
Now I gotta get writing!
the secretary disavows any knowledge of the aforementioned
Bob, I was thinking something along the same idea. Post or P.M. something and I will work on it. I will bring my strings along but everyone will have to listen at their own risk.
history will show that this is how "it" all got started
I will pm something soon. I just had a pm from another member who suggested some very fitting lyrics. Sounds like a few of us will be co-writing this song.
I'll be bringing either bongos or my cahon...or both!
Bob23
next week im gonna get my act together and procure everything we need for the clr (sarah has already done a lot). anyway i have to get the trophies ready and it dawned on me that i never got the engraved plates for last years trophies. if everyone who received one of these "major" awards would e mail me the info (including what the award was for and the size of the plate) ill get them when i arrange for engraving this years trophies. fordtruck52@yahoo. oh and include a mailing address and i will send them. thanks, steve
Have a plate for my trophy already, so scratch me off your list. I plan on attending this years CLR, still working on getting the wife to come.
ROGER
roger, sorry i didnt get the plate made. this year bigger (more interesting) trophies. gotta get the little sailboats for the tops. i think last year the trophies were for first place in the big race, axle grease, prettiest boat and ancient mariner. is that right? i also have to get (race buoys---i think those "bouncy balls" kids have a yellow and a red should work. rest assured that the "race" will be all sorted out. no confusion this year. thanks buddy see you in july. pass along my personal invitation to your wife. in other words "she better show up"
I like my untitled trophy just the way it is. That way I can lie about what it was for. No one has to know it was for furthest travelled. It gives me a chance to make up all kinds of stuff: rescuing a damsel in distress from a wicked king who lives in Castle Carlyle. Breaking the speed record on a Bridgestone bicycle while cycling under the influence. Consuming the most warm PBR's while fending off water cannon wielding Compac-o-nauts.
The list goes on...Plus: Mine already has the sailboat on top.
Bob23
this proves the old adage "bob is what bob is"
Yup! I is what I is and I ain't what I ain't!
Bopeye23!
It is really hard to believe we receive trophies for the things we do at CLR's. A slap on the wrist, a citation, expulsion, or Darwin Awards yes. Trophies???
Mike
good one mike
as any past clr attendee will tell you the event is far from structured. it is loose relaxed and at time partially sober. anyway, i was thinking that we should add some activities. we have the meet and greet on monday night, and the race on tuesday (late morning) with the awards dinner tuesday night. in the past i think we pretty much just sailed and met at a predetermined raft up spot. this year i had mentioned the possibility of a night sail. i realize that not everyone will want to do that and maybe their boat isnt equipped for it. i dont want anyone to feel left out but i dont want to institute a bunch of silly rules. our race markers can be reused and sarah and i are willing to be the "committee boat again and set the markers. another idea is kind of a "lake bingo" thing where each boat gets a list of things they have to observe (they then take pics of these items either with camera or cell phone). items like fishing boat, sea gulls. cormorants, jet skis,or even beautiful catalina sailboats. at that nights dock party the results can be presented with a prize to the winner. in the past the sailing has been enough to keep everyone interested and the raft ups, especially the spot we used last year were lots of fun. what i want, mainly from those of you who have attended in the past, is suggestions, ideas and concerns. i think i have ironed out some of the confusion that took place at last years race so that should go pretty smooth. and it would really be no problem to have another race. i dont want anyone to feel that they have to "race". and any clr sailor will tell you that you dont need to be a experienced "racer" (except matt the odds on favorite). anyone can just cruise with the fleet if they so wish. well, let me know what you think. and i assume everyone will have "serious" water cannons.
Kick:
I think you've captured the spirit of the CLR. Although I've only been to one (shame on me) I felt totally at home with the unstructured structure. I was having too much fun during the race to pay attention to who was winning! Meeting all you old friends for the fist time was far and away the high point of my year!
I will show up with a complete version of "Margaritaville" but just slightly tweaked with a Carlyle Lake slant. I have a few verses done and will bring my bongos for the percussion part. If I remember correctly, there are some guitarists out there- we're gonna need you! "Livin' on 2 stroke. Man I am so broke. Drivin' from Jersey out to Illinois". You get the idea.
A big thanks to you Kick for all the work you put into this wacky gathering of Compac-o-nauts! Can't wait.
Bob23
clr attendees, it has been suggested to me that along with boat names, type, and cell#s that i also add sail numbers if you have them. would make it easy to id individual boats at a distance. either here or the e mail fordtruck52@yahoo
No numbers on my sail just the ComPac emblem. How many Eclipses do you expect? Making reservations tomorrow and really looking forward to it. Spent part of the day putting Off The Wind back together after the trip home from Florida. Launch day next week into Pistaakee Lake, Illinois.
Al
as of now just one other eclipse "knot fast" owned by a great couple.
No sail numbers here but you can identify us by the smell of coconut rum and island music reverberating off the coaming:
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z290/yamaholic_mcarp/Island%20Time/CP19Drifter-zoom_zps8ff8aff2.jpg)
Bob won't need sail numbers. You'll be able to identify him by smell too, in this case PBR. Then again if you smell ginger, he's probably into the Dark and Stormies.
Crazycarl will be easy to identify as well. Just look aft of the bimini....
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z290/yamaholic_mcarp/Fun/DSC02642-1_zpsefe9464e.jpg)
Sorry cc, I guess you may never live that one up...hehe
I wonder if the race wouldn't be better to have on Wednesday. or even Thursday. It's sort of the highlight of the week and will let everyone have a chance to sail for a few days, get to know each other and of course some trash talkin' during the week. Seems anticlimactic to have it too early and it worked out great in years past to have it later in the event. But of course will go along with whatever is decided...
Bob,
I've got the next verse for you...
"Racing the Compac. Whisker pole jam on a port tack. Had to cut my sheets off and luff on back home"...
Wasted away again in CLR-ville.
Mike:
That's great! I'll use it. Btw, this is gonna be a long song.
Bob23
Hey Mike:
I also fly those "Econo-bims" on Koinonina, both port and starboard. Another way you'll know my boat is by the bow. We'll be so far behind everyone else!
Bob23
mike, you had a great idea. that makes so much sense. im hitting myself. .ill post it and see how everyone feels. some might leave early and i do want everyone to make the race. as usual someone needs to smack me before i do something stupid.
Just a thought anyway, nothing is in stone and I agree to ask others if that works Ok for them.
Maybe sail then the winery on Monday. Tuesday sail and dinner nearby (Keys?) then the Nightsail. Wednesday sail then to the nice restaurant Popeyes, then race Thursday with party at the marina Thurs night. Or you could switch the race and marina party to Wed and general fun and Popeyes for dinner Thursday if folks will be leaving.
We're leaving Friday morning, but until then anything goes...
we thought you and b would be leaving mid-week thats why the tuesday race. i think your schedule will work fine provided most of the sailors can make a wednesday or thursday race. thanks buddy ill be giving you a call.
a good friend and long time clr attendee has come up with some great ideas for this years clr (see salty 19s post under clr suggestions). he thinks and i agree that the big clr "cup race" should be held later in the week. so if possible we would make the following changes. the meet and greet will still be monday night at bretz winery (i will try and get one of their private rooms this year), tuesday would be a meeting at the dock followed by a day of sailing with the traditional raft up festivities. tuesday night would be a dinner at one of the three good resteraunt in the area and of course the dock party (every night). either wednesday or thursday could be race day, preferably thursday. the awards dinner could be either night. a night sail could easily be worked in weather permitting. i understand that everyone will not attend for the whole week but i sure hope that those who want to race can do so. near the end of the week i and others will be available to help retrieve the boats, get the rig ready for the road and help move vehicles. contact me either here or via e mail if these changes present a problem, thanks to all----especially mike
Sorry about that, I did say that...but we are staying longer. Guess I forgot to mention that. :(
Oopps...
I'm game for whatever the flock thinks is best based on everyone's schedule.
Sorry again about the confusion.
That would work fine for me and I may not be arriving until Monday evening. I'm rowing the Blackburn on 7/25 in Cape Ann Massachusetts and the earliest I can depart NJ is Sunday afternoon. But I will be at CLR with some boat or another if I cannot tow the 23 all the way out thar. Still weighing the costs of such a journey.
Bob23
Quote from: Salty19 on April 14, 2015, 09:04:28 PM
Crazycarl will be easy to identify as well. Just look aft of the bimini....
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z290/yamaholic_mcarp/Fun/DSC02642-1_zpsefe9464e.jpg)
Are you sure that isn't me? I find myself in that position way more often than I care to be in it. ...
Kick, Amanda and I are number 565. We are really looking forward to clr and will be able to make the meet and greet after all.
-Chris
talk to jack, maybe he will let you "test sail" his 19 for the week of the clr. i dont remember his feeling about pbr though.
great chris---by the way if you ever want to come over for a day on the lake give me a yell. its not a com-pac but it floats.
Reminds me of a friends name for his O'Day Daysailer: IFIS. It floats, it sails. We have a blast together. Both Bobs, both leftys, both born on the same day and year. Yup, folks: there's 2 of me!
Bob23
holy (*^*&^*(
got a call last night from a clr sailor, jack f. jack informed me that his wife has an embroidlery business and can make some cool hats for the upcoming clr. he is going to e mail some design ideas and i will in turn post them here. i do want to get an idea of how many we might need. she is going to do them at cost (10 dollars or so). after i post the designs, let me know if you are interested and which design you prefer. i forgot to ask if they all need to be alike ( i would think so)
I'd be interested in at least one!
Bob23
i will post a pic of the hat and the designs pretty soon.
How about a drawing of a Com-Pac 19 bowsprit with a lawn chair dangling from it? Or a 6' 5" guy dragging through the water holding on to the rail of a recently launched boat? A guy hanging backwards over his transom while sailing? Hehehe!
Mike
Quote from: Greene on May 07, 2015, 07:30:12 PM
How about a drawing of a Com-Pac 19 bowsprit with a lawn chair dangling from it? Or a 6' 5" guy dragging through the water holding on to the rail of a recently launched boat? A guy hanging backwards over his transom while sailing? Hehehe!
Mike
I may know a guy that may know something about of which you speak!
CC
im thinking that carl and i should leave our wives buy a suitable boat and begin a new life as pirates of the Caribbean . apologies to the producers of the movie franchise. and carl has three outboards too
here's the trophy plan. 1st place CLR cup (this will be a travelling trophy much like the america's cup) it has an easily removable brass plate on which the winner needs to have his name or boat name engraved with the year. the winner takes the trophy home with him (to impress family and friends) and he brings it back the following year so it can be awarded to the new winner. if he cant make the clr 2016 then he can send it to me. we will also have a trophy for 2nd place in the race (not a travelling trophy). there will be an "Axle Grease" award for the sailor who travelled the farthest. also there will be a "prettiest boat" award, the result of a secret ballot among attendees. i am also considering a "dragging anchor" award for last place in the race (hey its all in fun). the trophies are of questionable "taste" having been given at past carshows, golf tournments and for exceptional achievement in bowling. they have all be resurrected to the high status of "sailing trophies" through the majic of internet shopping. in other words they are "awe inspiring". as someone wiser than me once said "you gets what you pays for".
This years CLR is shaping up to be a blast! Should I bring my trophy wife? Yeah, I wish.
Bob23
Trophy wife...just for the record you can't throw the race just to get rid of her for a year!!
Thanks, Matt. You ruined my plans!!!!
this is but one small example of what you will be missing if you dont attend the 2115 CLR
I think a cheap cotton tilley or sniper style hat with the compac Logo on it would be nice. A 23 after the logo would be icing on the cake.
ill see what jack can do and post our options.
i'm visualizing a caricature of a compac (undisclosed model) with a cockpit full of characters.
1 has a great big smile on his face laughing jovially, 1 is offering cheese cake, another is gulping down a PBR, 2 are sitting under a colorful umbrella, 2 are sitting on the forward deck
drinking lime bites, 1 is hanging over the transom, while another is dangling from the bow rail along with a lawn chair.
but then, i see a lot of weird stuff when i close my eyes.
CC
WOW! That's exactly what I visualized! Weird!
We're just warming up. Yaint seen nuttin' yet.
is it still a jimmy buffett theme for the dinner at the galley?
if so, are we having cheese burgers in this paradise, or will the shrimp begin to boil?
i know it's early, just thought i'd throw it out there and see what others are thinking.
CC
heres something new. apparently someone built a resteraunt (the fish shack---i think) over by the southshore boat ramp. there is a protected cove just east of it where boats could be anchored. i dont know if they built a dock for resteraunt guests or not. sarah and i will check it out next time we go for a bike ride. this could be called "sailing for the fish". ill keep you posted. and no carl she says it will be sub sandwiches, salad, sides and desert followed by drinks and some stand up comic we got cheap last year.
Oh man I forgot about that cheesy stand-up guy we rented last year. What was his name again? Marty Gleckner if I remember right. He was worth every penny we paid him.
Mike
looks like we are going to have 26 sailors and 16 boats at this years CLR. it should be the best ever! any others thinking about joining us---you still have plenty of time and are more than welcome.
Thanks for putting this together, kicknbug. CLR is always a good time!
is texas doug 1 of the 26?
:)
i havent heard from your twin brother yet. i sure hope i dont wake up some morning and see that old truck, camping trailer and amf sunbird parked out front. but if he does show up we better have plenty of boxed wine ready (at room temp.)
Made my reservation for marina space today. Arrive on Monday hopefully around noon. We have people in for a conference thru middle of Sunday so I will not be able to pull Off The Wind until Sunday afternoon, leaving very early on Monday. Staying through Friday early afternoon. Wife has decided that it sounds like way too much sailing, so I am a bachelor for the week. Do I understand correctly that there is a launch ramp next to the marina? Planning on sleeping on board too. I am really looking forward to the week. Any other words of wisdom for my initial ComPac sailing event? Al
You may forget some things for this trip...I always do. If you happen to forget your sense of humor, don't worry...we have plenty to spare!!!
If I bring my 23, I'll be doing what you are- staying aboard solo...my wife doesn't like to sail, let alone travel all this way to hang out with a crazy bunch of Compac-o-nauts!!!
Bob23
well i suppose she knows best but i really dont think it is too much sailing (what is too much sailing?). maybe too much partying. that we do. sleeping aboard works well. the building with showers , kitchen etc is just a short walk away and the wheelhouse resteraunt is pretty close as well. i wish she would change her mind but i have been married long enough to know that "the lady is never wrong".
hey bob, you did tell her that i sail a catalina right?
Al,
Looking forward to meeting and sailing with you.
Yes, the launch ramp is right next door to the marina. There is a small fee to use the payable in ones at a registration box in the ramp parking lot.
Once in pull your trailer over the marina and they will tag and store it securely for you during your stay. There is electric and water at the dock too if you want to cool your boat down in the evenings with water spray and/or a household fan (bring extension cord and hose).It might be pretty hot.
On a serious note, I would like to ask the attendees to keep those water cannons pointed away from Island Time. Not that I care if I get wet, but the Nikon D-SLR ($$$$) doesn't take too kindly to water blasts, and I'll be using it to get photos for the DVD throughout the event. However, during the CLR Cup Race it will be stowed so fire away!
a good idea mike. im hoping that this year i remember to take a lot of pictures of boats in the parking lot before launch as we didnt have many last year. sarah and i will also take a lot of pictures of everyones boat rounding the windward mark during the big cup race. i am hoping to get a lot of good action shots at that time. the competition is expected to be intense.
Mike: I'm surprised at you! Do you think that asking people to point the water cannons away from you is actually going to work? Why not put up a sign that says "Please soak me, please"!
Bob23
sarah bought a waterproof camera for a reason, ( well it was really to take underwater pictures of an 8 year old). i for one will not shoot your camera mike, ill save my ammo for a 23 ft boat. i do expect that my catalina will be a popular target.
Good idea, kick...a 23 footer will be easier to hit too!
Bob, maybe I should put your sign out. People tend to do the opposite of what I say, so that plan might work!
Regarding the boxed wine... I just spent a week on ky lake, and for the record out of all the libations the boxed red wine was actually quite a nice change. I slept remarkably well that night, despite the bit of headache in the morning! It went well with a can of refried beans and some cajun blackening seasoning on tortillas. On the other hand I used the wag bag suggestion after reading the many positive reports, hmmmmm not my cup of tea, used the backpacking disposal method after that. Though some mornings you just don't want to swim ashore...I have never had a porto smell like that wag bag, maybe I did something wrong...
i know that everyone has their favorite drink, be it wine, beer or something more potent. i would have to say. however. that the concoction that ginger puts together, i forget the name (who hit john comes to mind) could be considered the official "clr libation. here that ginger you better make gallons (plural) of the stuff for this years sailors. shes a good girl that ginger.
since i plan on sailing tomorrow, im going to call the corps of engineers at carlyle lake and see is the lake is flooded. im thinking that hazlett will be closed. this is just a little info for clr attendees. we have had flooded conditions at previous events but dont be concerned there is a high water ramp at the west access that works well in these conditions. as we get closer to the clr i will post any important info here regarding the marina, access to the lake and camping.
yesterday was the 1st day in the last 20 with no rain.
i set the mower blades at 4" and i was still cutting 8".
i just returned home from a morning bike ride. went down to the far end of our lake to check out the dam.
only about a foot of water going over, but riding closer to the water, the bike tires started to sink in about 4' above the the water line.
towns along the illinois river have voluntary and mandatory evacuations ongoing.
because of the high water, our lake is no wake, which makes for great sailing when you don't have to watch for wake boats.
CC
not sure if we're going to make CLR this year.
things are getting complicated at work and with the north carolina property.
i passed my sgt. exam/interview and as soon as my grade comes from sprinfield, i'll be offered the spot.
with the promo comes a new shift and days off, which means bye bye vacation.
i have 2 personal business days still, but i may need them for the nc closing.
if we do come down, it will only be for 2 days and sans boat, so we'll be looking to crew with others.
CC
I was over at Carlyle a week ago Thursday and put in at Hazlet. The water was plenty high and the ramp to the docks actually went uphill a bit. Got in and out OK though.
im sure by rendezvous time the lake will be back down. the corps tells me that hazlett ramp is flooded and that the high water ramps are open. will, did you mean that they had partially pulled the docks? rich and i were gonna try it tomorrow but now im thinking he would be making a trip for nothing.
Umm... not sure you understand that you are required to attend. This isn't an option. I'm sure your new bosses will understand. Are we clear on this? good.
Bob23 This is more incentive to bring my boat out there.
The docks were in but floating high
thanks will, i will probably sail on wed if i can. appreciate it. by the way, are you still coming to the clr?
My 16 is for sale - I have had some interest but nothing firm yet.If I still have the boat, I plan to come over for at least a few days of CLR. Depends on schedule at work...
fyi-----carlyle lake is flooded and the high water ramps are the only ones open. however it should be good my rendezvous time.
I was looking to take my Horizon Cat out this weekend on the Illinois here in Peoria but the river is at 25'5" (flood stage is 18') and the Corps has the river closed to all recreational traffic. It's really a shame as the boat is sitting fine at her floating dock, I can still access her and because of the high water there isn't anywhere I couldn't go. Obviously the current is very strong in the channel and I would think some idiot would go out there, fall off a PWC or have an engine problem and get into some real trouble. We had three drownings in tributary rivers and streams last week at least one involved alcohol and a float tube (guy got pinned against a brush pile at a bridge and pulled under). Calling for more rain tonight so don't know when the river will reopen
i cant say when we will get back on carlyle. before the rendezvous for sure though. if however the lake is still up come rendezvous, the highwater ramp at west access is a good one with a fixed dock (i think all of the docks are fixed). anyway we have had past events with high water without problems so anyone coming this year need not worry. as always i will be available to help with rigging, launching , retrieval, and parking vehicles. to be on the safe side i think everyone should have something to float on as we may not be able to "stand up" at the raft up site like we did last year. mike and brenda make sure you bring the floating bar---or two.
Carl,
Becky and I hope you and Joanie can attend this year! If we can do anything to help get you there, please let us know!!!
thanks mike.
the thought is very much appreciated.
the issue is what shift i'll be working and if i can manage a swap or two with someone for more time off.
joanie has already informed me that we WILL be attending CLR if even for just my weekend.
we haven't cancelled our reservations hoping everything works out.
CC
carl, joanie be there (all i have to say).
Speaking of trophies, Gerry Hutchins sent me some cool Com-pac swag to give away as awards.
Hard telling what prize categories I'll dream up for them but rest assured they will be deserving.
Bob, just to let you know, I'm not accepting bribes until the actual event. I do not accept these "clams" you speak of either.
Only in NJ would people think this was a valid form of exchange. They would go bad on the way out through your detour of Ontario and Michigan, and frankly I don't really like clams too much. Too chewy. Now a few choice live crated Maine lobster and we might have a deal. Or Cash or liquor.
And they say you have no sense of humor....! How about some Knob Creek? Do you speak that language?? Hahahahaaaa!!!!!
b23
a couple of reminders, things to bring: folding chairs (for the dock parties), cameras (we need lots of pics for the dvd), binoculars (well, i dont see that good anyway). some sort of comfortable floatation device (the lake may be too high to stand at our raft up location) coolers ( i know pretty basic huh,) any mixed drink fixins you might want to share with the group, (ginger's "who hit john" concoction was pretty good though).----
also here is my cell # in case anyone has questions or has a problem 317)292-0258. we can help with rigging< launching and parking of vehicles----call when you get in. thanks, steve
Steve. Is there a full schedule available for the week? It is probably posted but I cannot seem to find it. Wife is still contemplating coming along and would like to see it all "sorta" mapped out. I realize that it is a bit loose, but any sked info would be appreciated. Thanks
al, over the years we have kept this a laid back event. as previously stated monday is the meet and greet at the winery. the big race will be either wed or thursday depending on the weather (which has been iffy everywhere). the night of the race will be the awards dinner (the presentation of the trophies and gifts, carl's standup, a jimmy buffet trivia contest and much food and drink). the time in between consists of sailing, rafting up, and dock parties everynight. im thinking a night sail might be an option and since it seems everyone has a smart phone---a video scavenger hunt on the lake. the hunt would consist of a list of things participants would have to photograph. i also have considered a "practice race" to be held a day before the "real thing". we always seem to fill in the time with something fun. i would really like to do the night sail but i realize that everyone's boat may not be equipped for that and many sailors are leery of sailing after dark (although if you have never done it ---it is quite the experience). i hope your wife attends as i know she will have a great time. the people are just fantastic and its those folks that make this event so much fun. we do still have almost a month and any suggestions are welcome. i have kept the structure down to a minimum and the atmosphere as relaxed as possible.
leave it to the greene's to come up with this one. this years clr will feature. now get this, a jimmy buffet trivia contest. now i have to tell you im more of a guns and roses guy than a parrot head but this could be big fun. for all of you who know mike and brenda you know what i mean. anyway, this is just a warning to all clr sailors to warm up those computers and study up on the "wonder?" that is jimmy buffet. and i thought just trying to look like him was bad enough. reminder this years awards dinner is a jimmy buffet theme. so break out the flowered shirts and plastic parrots.
Thanks Kick. Now that we are back in the land of working internet we will be dredging up Jimmy B. trivia. We think the Carpenters need some kind of restrictions during the contest if anyone else is going to have a chance. I'll bet Mike and Becky know JB's albums in the order they were released.
We had a ball sailing in the BVI, but we often thought about the upcoming CLR with great anticipation.
Mike and B
Wow, almost worth coming to participate in the contest since we attended the same college at the same time. My BIL was in the same fraternity with him but I think JB quit paying his dues and was stricken from the record.:)
Quote from: brackish on July 05, 2015, 12:01:07 PM
Wow, almost worth coming to participate in the contest since we attended the same college at the same time. My BIL was in the same fraternity with him but I think JB quit paying his dues and was stricken from the record.:)
...I have a daughter and a son with that same schools diploma. And another daughter with a Masters from there. Youngest daughter went there a couple years too! Campus really looks different after the Tornado aftermath.
I am looking doubtful for CLR - I may need to make a trip to Nebraska to see my folks, and probably more importantly, I have an offer on my boat. If all goes well there will be a new owner of Knot So Fast by next week. I will make sure the new owner knows about you guys and CLR
Oh Boy, a Jimmy Buffett trivia contest! However, I don't know what you mean by a restraint?
We don't know anything about Buffett...? lol
Here's one: What is the name of Jimmy's first sailboat?
sorry to see you get out of sailing as im pretty sure you enjoyed it----hopefully you will be back though. sorry you cant make the clr, but if you want to give my e mail address to the new owner be my guest----have a safe trip west
just got the brass plates for the trophies----they look great ----better than the trophies
Everyone should probably go out and invest in a wetsuit as I don't think the rains are ever going to end! Just looked at weather report for Carlyle and see its raining and under a tornado watch! Rain Friday, rain Monday, ugh!!!! Still can't use my boat as the Illinois is still closed to recreational traffic.
Steve. Bummer. My wife's Mother is ill, plus the company I work for part-time seems to need me to present one day out of town. This means that I will not be able to attend clr this year. I will remain hopeful for next year. It sounds like a great event that I have been looking forward to for quite some time. Being relatively new to ComPac, meeting other CP sailors in person is high on my list. I will raise a Miller Light to the sky during clr and toast you all hoping for a safe and fun week. Sail on and Fair Winds. Al (2007 CP Eclipse - Off The Wind)
sorry to hear that. hope everything works out ok. we will all raise a glass to you also. hope to see you next year. be sure to look for pics of the event. im sure lots will be posted.
i know that salty 19 probably posted info about radios----vhf and frs radios have been used in the past but everyone will get a list of cell#s. phone service on the lake is pretty good. bring the radios if you have them though
Steve, I mentioned a radio station when I was helping to plan the event two years ago but have not said anything recently about it. It's buried in all the old posts from that time period.
If you want folks to use them, just specify the channel here and now rather than deferring to old posts.
Also what time should we meet at the winery? It would be helpful to provide this info now to avoid confusion on the day of.
reservation at the winery is 7pm on the 27th monday.
ill post the radio frequencies on the phone list which everyone will have, along with a map (marking the race course), and the race rules.
The CLR (Carlyle Lake Rendezvous) runs through july 27 (monday) through july 31 (friday).
Participants can come for the whole week or any part of it. For those arriving, please call me upon your arrival as Sarah and I will be available to help with rigging, and launching / parking vehicles (317)292-0258).
If you arrive early enough to sail on Monday, please feel free to do so. If you need a map of the lake let me know and i will bring you one.
Monday night is the meet and greet at Bretz Winery at 7pm. The address is : 15469 IL-127, Carlyle, IL 62231
We will provide name tags and info will be passed out (for each boat) providing a complete list of sailors, their boat types and names and cell phone #s. There will also be the race rules and a map showing the race course. The race is scheduled for thursday (but might be changed to wednesday depending on weather). the night of the race is held at the marina building. it consists of dinner, a jimmy buffet trivia contest (put on by mike and brenda).
prizes will be awarded for the winner of the contest and for the best jimmy buffet "costume". trophies will also be presented at this time (always a funny photo op.). between Monday night and Thursday night the event may include a "practice race"followed by the traditional "raft up" which is an everyday event.
we may have a "night sail" for those interested (also weather permitting). each night is always capped off by a "dock party" held near our boats. folding chairs are a must. we also usually have dinner at two of the better restaurants in the area "the Keys" and Popeyes Chop House".
No one is held to a timetable and no one has to feel pressured to "race" although it is just for fun. i have purposely kept the event loose and relaxed. i have attended other events where i felt uncomfortable participating. we have a small following of 20 some sailors which i think makes it more fun and much easier to host. for those who have attended previous CLR's, it is like a reunion . i know that the new attendees will all feel welcomed by the group of great people who have attended before. See you on the water!!----any questions please call me at the above listed number.
Steve, I edited your message to make it easier to read. I also added the winery address above in your post.
The marina this event occurs at,
WEST ACCESS MARINA
14222 Lake Rd
Carlyle, IL 62231
618-594-2461
The other restaurants addresses can be given out at the time of arrival if needed.
We just untarped the boat today, and are looking forward to getting to CLR. The motor work is tomorrow!
Mac
thanks buddy----i know my computer skills are an embarrassment but as anyone who knows me will attest, im really a 19th century man. heaven help me if she dies before me. hey and keep me posted on the lake conditions if you can. thanks again
You know, there is so much info on the CLR, it almost deserves it's own place on the menu!!!
b23
to know me is to be bored by my conversation-----would my 8 year old granddaughter lie?
oh, by the way, i better see that 23 in a slip this year.
Wednesday morning John W. Sarah and I decided to give Carlyle lake a try. Sarah and I haven't been since the lake flooded closing most of the ramps. There are 5 high water ramps on the lake and we thought West access would be the best. they had the dock put in that launching was a piece of cake, (so any clr sailors need not worry). the day turned out perfect with a very nice 10 Plus mph Northeast wind. We encountered very little debris in the lake, but it is still a good idea to watch ahead. We anchored for a bit for a little swim and a beer . the water was a little on the cold side (all the rain i guess) but we stayed in for a little over an hour. when we set sail again the wind had built up quite a bit. Sarah at the helm we sailed a reach back to point one then came about sailed to Point 18 and then the return to West access. after taking the rig down we headed over to the Wheelhouse for a burger and a beer. a good day was had by all. I just hope we have a few great sailing days like that during the CLR. cant wait to see our old friends and make some new ones. everyone be safe and practice for the big "CLR Cup" race.
Has the water come down at all? I haven't been able to get away from work for a while...
they tell me that it has come down a bit but not enough for use of the regular ramps. the west access high water one is ok though----probably pretty crowded on the weekend though
My 23 will not be making the journey to CLR. Heck, I'm lucky to be making it myself!!! The Blackburn Challenge takes place on 7/25 so I'm driving directly from Cape Ann, MA to Illinois. I'm not even sure when I'll arrive there but you can bet your last Margarita, I'll be there, Guideboat in tow. The trailer needs work and the time is not there to do the work.
as long as you make it. i wasnt counting on the 23----thats a long long way.
well, I was seriously considering it and if the Blackburn and CLR weren't back to back, I'd do it. Last year there was a week between but I think the Blackburn is a bit early this year. I'll be playing stowaway on someones boat. And, the Guideboat is available for anyone who wants to get out for a row!!!!
bob, there is a couple from missouri who are bringing a 23 (seems to me they just got it recently). they might benefit from your experience. im sure any clr sailor would be happy for you to swab the poop deck for them.
I'd be honored to bring my water cannon aboard anyone's boat!
I might have to try that guideboat Bob, that way I can justify to my wife me getting one maybe.....
"Yes Ginger, I need that kind of a boat, look how strong it makes me, and how happy I was..... Wait, Ginger, no, put down that kitchen knife, no I need those in my life yet! YIKES!"
On second thought Bob, maybe I will just watch you row from the shore as I weep tears........tears of joy for you that is.
Mac
Mac:
You gotta try it! She's pretty tender at first but once you get going, you'll be surprised at the speed. I wish I could bring the 23 but I'm just lucky to be showing up at all. Will you, Ginger and your 19 be there? I'm looking to crew on someones boat.
Bob23
it took some finagling, but joanie and i WILL be at this years CLR!
the il supreme court upheld the lower court's ruling that the state must pay us our full pay on the 31st.
no word if we'll get paid after that, but i'm not one who put's his entire life on hold because "something" may happen in the near future.
the plan is to arrive monday around 9am and depart friday evening.
i haven't been inside the boat this year, so this week i'll be busy cleaning and setting everything up.
steve, i'll be bringing 3 outboards this year. just in case. ;)
CC
This is awesome news! Carl, I have a spare pair of oars you can use as an auxiliary! They use regular fuel and HI TEST!
Bob23
great, i knew i could count on you sarge.
Good news for Carl!! However my coworker will be out on medical and I will only be able to sail Monday and Tuesday. Evening festivities are still on my schedule for the rest of the week! See you all soon...
Carl, Use the same fuel everyone else uses, none of that special water based fuel, Okay? :)
Glad it has all worked out.
And Bob, we have room on the 19, but dont think youll be boating with folks that have a clue what they are doing, LOL, This is the first time back on the boat since last year sometime, and we are both wondering what we even remember currently, LOL
Mac
Mack: Sailing is easy...it'll come right back to you. The stick always should point up and the pointy end of the boat goes first. The rest is just details!!! See?
B23
stepped the mast yesterday.
shroud caught the teak runner for the sliding hatch and split it. i'll try to fix it before making a new one.
opened up the boat and was greeted in a most unfriendly manner by the wasps whose nest i knocked off while sliding open the hatch.
power washed the deck this morning, but it still looks dirty. outside teak is in bad shape. (will there be a trophy for the worst looking compac?)
the jeep is in the shop having a new "relay" installed that should solve the trailer light problem.
i would have taken care of this earlier, but it really didn't look like we were going make this year's CLR.
CC
once again things have changed.
joanie and i will not be attending CLR.
i spent the morning scrubbing the deck and decided to make 2 new teak hatch rails.
pleased with the results of the 1st one, i began cutting the dado on the second rail, that's when i cut a beautiful dado through my middle and ring fingers.
of course it has to be my dominant (left) hand.
4 hours in the e.r. and the end to CLR for us. the dr. is worried about further trauma and infection. he says because of the amount of tissue removed, it could take 6 months to heal.
monday morning i see a plastic surgeon.
i've had this type of injury in the past, so i know what to expect next.
i'll look for posts and pics to sail vicariously through.
C.C.
Carl,
Dr. Gardner prescribes one Manhattan seven to fourteen times a day to handle the pain. I tipped my middle and ring fanger on my table saw. I feel your pain!
it couldnt happen to a tougher guy. im surprised that the blade didnt break. my heart does go out to joan however. cant imagine being your nurse. sarah and i are pretty much bummed by the news. it wont seem the same without "Miss Adventures" and her crew in attendance. we will soldier on in true "crazy Carl" fashion. i know i speak for everyone when i wish you good luck and tell you how much you and joan (well, joan) will be missed.
Terribly sorry to hear this Carl. Definitely will miss you guys. We shall hoist one or three for you both. Good luck with a speedy recovery!
tim,
the norco is doing a fine job for the pain.
steve,
joanie is a pretty good nurse. she already bathed me this evening! :)
mike,
i have some jimmy buffet decorations for you. i'll have to bring them along next year.
i took photos of the injury in the e.r. if anyone is into shop accidents!
CC
I am sad Carl........ very sad indeed
And also wondering what the hell is up with you guys cutting yourselves on machinery? knock it off, that kind of crap costs you money!!!!
Mac
with carl a no show who can we get to do the stand up. is steve martin still working( or still alive)? i know he hasnt been funny for a couple of decades. and bill cosby. well the ladies wouldnt be "safe" i suspect. i know how about donald trump. hes pretty funny at times but maybe too expensive. as is bill clinton. after much thought maybe bobcat goldwaith or howie mandel. granted neither is as funny as carl so us old guys wont hurt ourselves laughing. get better carl. you may not be the best stand up but you are still probably the cheapest. now i have to go get that mental picture of you getting a spounge bath out of my mind.
spounge ?
ouch, ok hose then
Can't wait until tomorrow for the start of my first CLR. Has the lake level gone down and does Carlyle Lake have a blue green algae problem? Just wondering in case I swallow any water.
Dan
well we got through another clr without injury or serious mishap. a good thing. now, while it is still fresh in your minds i want all of you to think of anything that might improve the event. i think the race went very well indeed and plan to have the same course (weather permitting) next year. the dinner at bretz was the best yet and i will always get our reservation for the new part. the monday through friday schedule also worked well with very little boat traffic and almost no one but us at the marina. i think everyone had fun at the awards dinner and pending a change (a sure thing) in the "theme" it will be much the same. i was thinking of having a corn hole tourney with each boat being a team. bob and mike were sure hard to beat. maybe a trophy is in order. speaking of which, i am already on the hunt for more trophies (maybe bigger ones) for next year. I know there was some interest in a night sail and i still think that would be very cool indeed, if you have never sailed at night you owe it to yourself to do so. anyway, let me know your thoughts and if we can incorporate them we will. again thanks so much for those who attended. as always it was a "hoot". fairwinds---------
Have CLR on the Chesapeake Bay but not in August or July!!!! Early June or in September. May is one of the best months after about the 15th. Then again, September Sailing is awesome on the Bay
Really glad you all had a good time. It's really wonderful when a bunch of ComPac guys and gals get together to have fun. Just a little note to Heavetoo - You can't have a CLR on the Chesapeake, 'cause I believe it stands for: Carlyle Lake Rendezvous!
Marty K.
(troublemaker)
thanks marty-----although the logo isnt copyrighted.
I think it would be called a CBR. $.02
Quote from: Tim Gardner on August 08, 2015, 07:40:30 AM
I think it would be called a CBR. $.02
Chemical, Biological, Radiological ??? !!!
Hey, Tim, we're still looking for your post on a planned great event in VA.
Marty K.
Whoops! Found your post... yea!