Minnesota CP-16's

[NateD]

I've got some vacation time I want to burn in September and would love to make my first trip to the Apostles. Keep us posted.

[Steve Ullrich]

Fafnir - Like Nate, I'm interested. I'm hoping you are talking about a weekend? It will surely be nippy up there by the end of September but it will be beautiful. Please keep us posted if you decide to make some concrete plans.

Steve

If you would welcome a Montgomery 15 on future rendezvous in MN then count me in.  During a short period of poor judgement we sold our Compac 16 and after a short period of time without a trailer sailer picked up another one.  There are a couple of Montgomery owners planing a rendezvous near the middle to end of September in the Apostle Islands if anyone is interested in joining perhaps?  The dates are not final yet. 

[fafnir]

Just waiting to hear back from another person in Wisconsin,  we are tentatively planning on a bit longer then a weekend though,  something like the 24-27.  Its kind of a long drive up there for just a weekend,  and yes it can be a little chilly that time of year.  We were up there last year around that time and it was great, a lot less crowded, good times. 

[Steve Ullrich]

That weekend isn't filled with any other kind of family activity just yet. Keep us posted? 

Just waiting to hear back from another person in Wisconsin,  we are tentatively planning on a bit longer then a weekend though,  something like the 24-27.  Its kind of a long drive up there for just a weekend,  and yes it can be a little chilly that time of year.  We were up there last year around that time and it was great, a lot less crowded, good times. 

[Steve Ullrich]

Nate, Slacker... Considering a run up to Green Lake Saturday.  The weekend is still too far out for an accurate weather forcast but what I can see right now doesn't totally suck.  Might be a go.  Either of you guys going to be out this weekend? Maybe we could raft up somewhere for lunch?

[fafnir]

The Apostle Islands trip is on.  Here are the details:

Our plan is to head out from Bayfield Thursday morning, September 24th, and return on Sunday the 27th. Itinerary is flexible depending on weather and what everyone wants to do. I'm open to a longer cruise if the weather looks good, and anyone who wants to head back earlier can do so. I'm planning to arrive in Bayfield on September 23rd to set up and will stay on my boat at the Apostle Islands Marina Wednesday night. If you'd like to do that, I suggest you call the marina at 719-779-5661.

Currently there are 3 boats that are planning on attending.  PM me if you are interested in going so I know who to look for. 
--Chad

[Steve Ullrich]

Fafnir - Are you planning on spending every night at the marina or will you be dropping the hook at any of the islands for a night? There are a lot of nice places to anchor.  Stockton has a couple of great spots on the SE shore. Madeline's Big Bay is nice too.  Both depend on which way the winds are going to be coming in but no way to plan too far ahead on that.

I have the dates on my calendar and am tentatively planning on pulling my CP-16 up on Friday the 25th and sailing with you on Saturday the 26th. If the weather sucks I'll bail.  The islands are always beautiful but the weather can be iffy at the end of September.  I don't mind a seasonal chill in the air but I don't want to be out in a gail on Superior!

The Apostle Islands trip is on.  Here are the details:

Our plan is to head out from Bayfield Thursday morning, September 24th, and return on Sunday the 27th. Itinerary is flexible depending on weather and what everyone wants to do. I'm open to a longer cruise if the weather looks good, and anyone who wants to head back earlier can do so. I'm planning to arrive in Bayfield on September 23rd to set up and will stay on my boat at the Apostle Islands Marina Wednesday night. If you'd like to do that, I suggest you call the marina at 719-779-5661.

Currently there are 3 boats that are planning on attending.  PM me if you are interested in going so I know who to look for.  
--Chad

[NateD]

I am planning on being there for sure, either drive up late Wednesday night and stay at a hotel, or arrive early Thursday morning. I'm up for it even if it's snowing.

[Steve Ullrich]

That's partially because you have that brand new set of foul weather gear to show off.  The other part might be that you are just a little nuts! What about Green Lake this weekend?

I am planning on being there for sure, either drive up late Wednesday night and stay at a hotel, or arrive early Thursday morning. I'm up for it even if it's snowing.

[NateD]

Hah! That's true, but I would much prefer to keep it stowed away the entire weekend than to show it off!

I can't do Green this weekend, very busy with work and school. Are you preparing for classes yet?

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That's partially because you have that brand new set of foul weather gear to show off.  The other part might be that you are just a little nuts! What about Green Lake this weekend?

I am planning on being there for sure, either drive up late Wednesday night and stay at a hotel, or arrive early Thursday morning. I'm up for it even if it's snowing.

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[Steve Ullrich]

I've been in several days already.  I pushed new images out to all of the lab systems, which then meant I had to do all of the updates on the OS and drivers. Pain in the butt.  I also had issues with installing the CAD software but I've solved that problem and am pretty much ready for school.  Teachers report back next Monday so this is the end of summer vacation.  It is hard to find time for sailing after school starts back up.  Pretty much limited to weekends and favorable weather.  Might be able to get out every weekend, might only be out a couple times before the snow flies.  Sucks.  Going to have to consider winter storage too soon!

Hah! That's true, but I would much prefer to keep it stowed away the entire weekend than to show it off!

I can't do Green this weekend, very busy with work and school. Are you preparing for classes yet?

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That's partially because you have that brand new set of foul weather gear to show off.  The other part might be that you are just a little nuts! What about Green Lake this weekend?

I am planning on being there for sure, either drive up late Wednesday night and stay at a hotel, or arrive early Thursday morning. I'm up for it even if it's snowing.

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[fafnir]

As for where to stay each night that always seems up for discussion,  last year we spent the first night at anchor, the next night tied to the sea wall on stockton, the third night at madeline island marina.  If you come up on Saturday you may have to give a shout on the VHF or cell phone to find us. 

As for staying in a hotel when you get up there, that can be kind of hard as the fall colors often attract MANY people.  When I arrived up there last year I just parked the car and trailer and slept in the boat in a parking lot.