Rendezvous in Barnegat Bay?

[DOUG142]

Great picture............can't wait  for the story to follow.......
Envious in Wisconsin.
doug142

[Bob23]

To All:
   Gypsy Soul (Kevin) will probably write up a full account of the 2007 Compac Convergence now that he's recovering, but while waiting, I thought I'd give my abbreviated account.
   Saturday afternoon we all sailed in together at Tice's Shoals to be greeted by the famous Tice's Shoal Topless Sunbathing Womens' crew. Sailing in with no motor, we surprised a few young ladies looking to erase thier tan lines and, due to a navigational error on my part, we anchored not too far away. I don't think they were too impressed by the 3 old farts on sailboats, and, frankly, we were too busy anchoring to pay them much attention. But it was a nice welcome committee!
   We enjoyed swimming in the Atlantic, quite clean and refreshing and basically, had no concrete plans or schedules to keep. That is, in itself, mucho funo!!!
   I myself came quite unprepared due to a busy workweek but, Kev the Gypsy Souler came through with flying colors. About the only thing he didn't bring was, well, come to think of it...he brought everything. We enjoyed a classic NJ sunset helped down by 2 cold 'Ronnas.
   Kev's bother John was allowed to attend because he is a direct relative of a Compac owner. He brought 2 of his kids and together, they cleaned out the Barnegat Bay of crabs! A fun time was had by all, no boats broke loose and I awoke to a beautiful NJ sunrise. All in all, a beautiful weekend.
   I had to depart early the next morning (08:30) to get home by the afternoon, knowing I'd be taking the wind on the nose for the last trek down the channel to my home port of Surf City, NJ. After 3 1/2 hrs of tacking under reefed main and jib, I had to motor the next 1 1/2 hours. The old Nissan 8 was earning it's keep. A flawless performance. I pulled into my mooring to cheering crowds, happy to see me return from such a long and rigorous voyage! Life afloat... you gotta love it, even if only for a weekend!!
   I'll end here because GS will compose a better account of all the happenings. We are tentatively planning another convergence of some kind this summer. YOU are invited! 
   Fair winds to all...Bob 23 in "Koinonia" and a special thanks to the TSTSWC!

[fansbro]

Well I missed the "convergence", got called into the Hospital Friday night.  Sounds like you all had a great time, am looking forward to the story.  We came down Sunday morning and were thinking of meeting up with you before you left, but it was blowing pretty good.  We decided to hang out and fish near our marina.  Hope to make it the next time.  Happy sailing.

Fran

[K3v1n]

COMPCON 07..........Tice's Shoal

Wow what a trip!

Was up early to pack and made it to the marina by ten I guess it was. Received a call from Bob stating the fact that there was no wind and he had motored up from Surf City to about Gulf Point and was headed for a pit stop in Waretown to wait for wind.



About elevenish my brother and I departed as the wind filled and we met up with Bob and off we were to Tice's Shoal. Excellent sail out, about an hour and a half. John lagged behind a bit so we waited for him to catch up and pick an anchorage. And yes there was one young lady without a top but she had things covered up and we were at a safe distance, but non-the-less it caught our attention.



Bob and Koinonia............John and Panache

We quickly anchored our vessels and once I thought I had Gypsy Soul secured Bob brought Koinonia along side for a raft up. Not ten minutes later we noticed our boats drifting towards a large cabin cruiser. Swiftly Bob casted off as we had to re-anchor this time deciding to keep our boats separate. It seems my Bruce anchor didn't like the weedy bottom and in time I relocated into shallower waters and set the anchor by hand in a sandy patch.



Robin swiming and as you can tell by the waves the wind continued to build as the afternoon went on.

To be con't.....

[Steve]

All,
Sorry I couldn't make it. Looks like you guys had a great time. The wind did blow hard from the south on sunday. I've been there Bob... 3+hrs from home with 20kts sustained on the nose. I will make your next trip.
Steve

[Bob23]

Steve- 
   Sounds great...looking forward to meeting you. The 23 is a sturdy ship and a wet one, too, when motoring into that kind of wind. Ahh...nothing like a taste of the old briney! Maybe I'll put my dodger back on! I'd like to check your 23 out...I'm never too old to learn.
    A slight correction: Gypsy Souls account of the topless sunbathing episode is closer to the truth than mine. Just using a bit of journalistic license, I suppose. Our politicians do it every day. Well, no, they just flat out lie.
   GS was mentioning a possible mini-convergence down there at egg island this summer. I haven't looked at the charts... we or he will keep us posted, I suppose.
   Ciao! Bob in Koinonia ( I hope this weekend)

[Bob23]

Oh, on a note of sorrow, I think I lost my old Tilley sailing hat after arriving at ome post on  Sunday.  If I can't find it, twill be a great loss... it was well broken in and dirty and the brass grommets were green and it fit just right and, and, well-I can't go on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Waaaaaaaaaa