Com-Pac Sailing Day at Jordan Lake

[Citroen/Dave]

Dang, I just picked up on this thread.  Can't make it this year because of family obligations. 
Keep me in the loop for next time. 'Slow Dancing', 434 237-5142, from Lynchburg VA. 
Wish you all the best of weather and room at the dock.

Dave

[joe16]

Wes - a good point.  I believe you're right about the finger piers.  I figure a gentle grounding in the shallows around near the daysailer beach would work for me, but that might not work as well for the larger boats.  I haven't tried to land at that particular spot before either, although I have had success in the past with the same procedure elsewhere.  

Of course, we could just alter the plan a bit to adjust for the glitch, and I'm open to input.  We could delay hitting the water a tad - arrive mid morning and rig the boats and prep for the water.  Then have lunch prior to launching and then off to the water!  That would allow some time in the morning for "Meet & Greet" activities as well as have some extra hands around for set up and general boating "Advice".  Thinking about it now, that might work better.

Just need to settle on a time.  Keith told me when I bought my boat that he could rig a 16 in a matter of minutes , but I know from my past experience that it'll take me about 40 minutes to an hour.  So if we look at a 9-10 arrival instead, plan on lunch at 11-ish and allowing an hour or so for lunch gives a water time of around noon to 1 for an afternoon of sailing.  

As far as lunch, I'm open to suggestions there.  Seems to me that the easiest thing to do is have everyone responsible for their own food, and I'm working on having a tailgating grill with me (will confirm) and (if present) it will be available for use if folks would like to bring their favorite grilling meats for lunch.  

For tonight, that is about the extent of my brilliant ideas...  where did that remote go?  

[MHardy]

Unfortunately, I am not able to make it on Saturday due to a family illness. That just means we'll have to have another outing soon! I hope you all have a great day on Jordan. Fair winds to all!

[wes]

Joe - I think your revised plan is great. It takes me about 45 minutes to drive from Durham, another 45 to rig the 19. Wind forecast is lousy for the morning anyway; 1-3 knots (improving to 4-5 knots by noon). So if nobody else objects, lets aim for 9-10 arrival, early lunch on shore, afternoon sailing.

I suggest we gather at the right rear of the parking lot - immediately to the right as you enter the lot. There's never anyone there, so we will have it to ourselves. There's also a mini-picnic area there with a table and maybe a grill.

Any idea how many are coming? Sounds like Mark and Jill are out, you and I are in. Who else is coming? Donnie, Terry, Clingra? Can we get a virtual show of hands?

Wes

[Razor]

I plan to be there. I will be coming from Kinston and will try to make it around 10am or so. Again, I just purchased my CP19 last week and will be looking for advice on this boat and the lake, having never been to Jordan Lake. I owned a CP23 years ago and currently own a CP16 as well so I am familiar with Compac's. Most of my experience sailing is from New Bern to Morehead/Cape Lookout.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Terry

[JParody]

It looks like I can make it!  See you all there!

[joe16]

Well, the weather forcast is looking iffy for Saturday...  low wind and 60% chance of rain.  Going to keep an eye on it for the rest of the day and see. It looked like the rain should be scattered, but the lack of wind is an issue.  

Any thoughts?  I've got Sunday down as a back-up.

[Razor]

After looking at the WRAL forecast on line and the Wunderground forecast calling for 60% chance of rain and light winds for tomorrow, I have decided I will not make the 2 hour trek. I have obligations for Sunday so I will probably pass on meeting up at this time.

Hopefully we can meet up another weekend before this year is out.

Terry

[joe16]

Folks, I think Terry is right on this one. I'm going to call off Saturday.  Sunday is looking much better-20% chance and 6 mph wind in the afternoon.

I know it's tough on a gathering to switch plans but I'm going to try to shift my sailing to Sunday.  Wish the weather was cooperating a bit more, but that's how it goes I guess.  If anyone can make it let me know. Might need to alter the schedule a bit since it is Sunday, of course. 

However it shakes out, I was excited to see the interest.  Hope we can try again sometime.

[JParody]

It's too bad it waited until the weekend to rain.  the weather has been so beautiful the past week!
I will not be able to make it Sunday.
I hope everyone has fun. 
Please do post if this happens again!

I hope to see pictures!

       Have a great time. Sincerely,   Jill

[wes]

So sad that Sunday doesn't work for me either. I was really looking forward to this! Let's schedule another one soon - we should have lots of beautiful sailing weather coming up.

Wes

[oarspi82]

Hi folks! new to Compac 16 and should have it later in October. Coordinating via Michigan. Would love to get out in early
November with the Compac veterans! Mostly dinghy sailed and selling my Wayfarer soon to make way for my 16.
Live in Chapel Hill so hope to get out on the Lake in the fall... w/owners...
Jeffrey