clr new news

[kickingbug1]

   well we had some cancellations for the clr this year and it looks like we are down to 10 people tops and probably just 6 boats. if this causes anyone else to cancel please let me know. some of you guys have a long drive so i understand. sarah and i talked it over and decided to have the event anyway for whoever shows up. we will adapt and overcome. contact me at fordtruck52@yahoo or 6185883889. we will still have the races, dinners, cornhole tourney and awards banquet (trophies too)             

[slode]

I sure hope this is just a one year set of circumstances for everyone, because I was really looking forward to making this event next year.  Unfortunately can't make it work this year.   I am getting to the Leech Lake Regatta in August though.  Any other fellow Compacteers been to that race weekend??

[kickingbug1]

    as long as we have some interest we continue to host he event

[rogerschwake]

  I'll be towing my little Sun Cat down for the week. Hoping for some cooler weather, it been hot and dry hear ever since it stopped snowing. Glad you posted something I just about forgot to reserve a slip. Looking forward to seeing you and how ever else shows up.

ROGER

[captronr]

We were at best a "maybe" to attend CLR without our Eclipse.  Other local commitments raised their heads, so we won't be able to attend.

We'd still like to attend sometime.

Thanks.
Ron

[kickingbug1]

    long. way from kc i know but i gotta say the eclipse was built for such a trip. looking forward to meeting you next year hopefully.

[kickingbug1]

   well the clr (10 edition) is next week. i think we have everything ready. the awards dinner will be catered by a local bbq place (good stuff), the race markers are done ( i tested them---they work!). since those coming have been here before it was pretty easy. remember the "theme" (not my idea) for the awards dinner is "pirates of the caribbean ". also another reminder, when you get in call me at 317) 292 o258 or 618) 588 3889 so i can come up and help rig and launch. i will put my boat in on Monday. its always easier to have someone drive your vehicle over to the marina parking lot while you run your boat over to your slip. from what i can tell the weather is supposed to be cooler (it has been very hot recently). i think we will be looking at 80s. the lake is in good shape and we should be able to wade at our south shore raft up spot near the dam. the other spot near point 5 is near perfect. if we do the "cruise to the silo" that will be our raft up spot for the day. if the conditions are good we should have a night sail opportunity as well. be very careful on the roads. if you have a problem let us know. see you all next week.      steve and sarah bender

[ddg23]

I'm just about ready to go except I cannot find the official CLR beer (PBR) anywhere.  Has it become a local beer or only sold in liquor stores?

[kickingbug1]

   i tried pbr a few times and couldn't really "aquire the taste" and i couldn't tell you where to get some. since bob wont be attending i don't think it is necessary anyway.  hmmmmm official clr beer      hahah   good one

[slode]

Can't believe you can't find PBR.  In the upper Midwest it's right next to all the Bud, Coors, Miller, and other pale lagers.  In Minnesota we don't have a choice but to go to a liquor store unless you want to drink beered down water (<3.2%). 

In all the hipster towns I've been to like Portland OR, PBR is the only American lager on tap!  Don't know what they see in it but it's popular even amongst the stout and porter drinkers!

[Bob23]

Slode: Trust me, he doesn't want to find it!!
Tis true what Kick alluded to: I won't be at this years CLR. It was not an easy decision but both time and money are in short supply and while I do own a Flux Capacitor which takes care of the time issue, I am not a counterfeiter so I can't just print some bucks when I need 'em.
  I will truly miss this epic event, epic meaning not neccessarily large but important and fun! I've attended two so far and driving the 14 hours from NJ was not too long considering the laughs, sailing and most important-lifelong friends. Enjoy the CLR friends- I will hoist my PBR in your direction!!!
Bob23...stuck in the Garden State!

[alsantini]

I am with Bob23....  Not able to attend but wish all a great few days of sailing and good times.  I have only attended once but really hope to start a string next year.   Enjoy everyone - Sail On,  Al

[Tim Gardner]

Good luck with this year's CLR.  Can't believe it been three years since Vicki and I made  it out there.

TG

[kickingbug1]

   tim  and al, thanks for the best wishes. looks like we will have good weather (80s). we are sure gonna miss those who have attended before and cant make it this year. sarah is one of those women who loves to plan an event like this. be it a large number or a . we will be hoisting a few in your honor. thanks so much

[Bob23]

I hereby concede defeat by default to the epic rowing race which was to take place at CLR this year between myself and the highly esteemable Kickingbug. I cannot make it...some will say that I'm chickening out of the race...could be true. As a token of good will, I will hereby offer my personal stash of PBR to someone...somewhere...sometime. Best to all of you!! In my heart, I will be there with you!!!