Pre-CLR Fun

[Greene]

The 2011 CLR has not even started yet and we are already having a blast.  We arrived in Carlyle mid-day Wednesday, launched, checked out the marina and then went for a much needed swim.  The water is high and the water is warm!  Then we met up with Steve and Sarah (Kickingbug) for an evening cruise.  We started with cold beverages under the shade of our awning in our boat, went out for a nice meal followed by a sunset/night sail.  The sky was clear, the wind was perfect and we sailed and chatted for hours.  Mike motored us out and then we set sails and Mike found something to do on the front of the boat so that Steve was obliged to take the tiller.  Since he hasn't been sailing yet this year, he seemed to be enjoying himself!  Mike never did finish whatever he was going to do up front and Steve sailed the entire time.  Nice to have a chauffeur!  Our course back to the marina was marked by the moonlight trail.  Very beautiful! 

What a great way to start the CLR - swimming, sailing, good friends, cold drinks.  Can't wait for everyone else to get here.

Mike and B

[Bob23]

Alright, you guys: You gonna keep the rest of us in the dark about the great time you had? That's not very nice, gents.
Bob23

[crazycarl]

Had a great time.  Thanks for letting us stay after a horrible first impression!

[Salty19]

A great time is right!   We had a blast this year..better than last year in every regard.  Great company, great sailing + wind, good weather (OK a little hot but no biggie)...can't ask for much more than that.

Sometime your going to have to tell the launch fiasco story.  Despite the embarassment, at least it earned you an official Compac hat at the awards ceremony!!!

[Bob23]

WOW! Look at all those faces. How about attaching some names for us non-attenders or are we left to guess who's who? Glad everyone had a great time. Now I can unviel my plan to attend which did not work out.
   About 2 months ago I almost bought an old Compac 14. I'd plan to show up with it unannounced but, alas, I waited too long to pull the trigger and someone from Sw Florida got her. Maybe just as well...the admiral might have changed the locks while I was gone.
   Looking forward to more reports/photos/videos!
Bob23

[crazycarl]

Your right Bob, names would be nice.  Now, let's see if I can remember...

Left to Right....  Cal and Merry:  Compac 16 custom, VERY custom catboat
                       Mike and Brenda:  Compac 19/II "Miss B Haven"
                       Steve and Sarah:  Compac 16  "Kickingbug"
                       Rich:  Compac 16
                       Joan and Carl:  Compac 19/II  "Miss Adventure"
                       Mike and Becky:  Compac 19/III  "Island Time"
                       John:  Compac 16


_{last names intentionally left out to protect the innocent and those in witness protection}                       

[Bob23]

Thanks, Carl. Big help. Your'e not so crazy after all!
Bob23