BARNEGAT BAY BASH 2014.

[Elk River]

We have been sailing and sleeping on and otherwise enjoying our 19/2, sail # 351, still named 'Blue Heaven' since we splashed it in June.  The BBB sounds interesting and I don't mind un-tarnishing my reputation by attending.  We have a commitment on 23 Aug and 20 - 21 Sep, but are available the other weekends.  If we attend and sully the BBB reputation, what charts will I need?  Elk River

[Bob23]

Marty: good to hear from you.  So i'm not the only slacker.  I'll try to put something together very soon. being at CLR has energized me to put a BBB 2014 together.
As far as Sweden, there's Volvos,  Saabs and Swedish women.  I leave it to you4to decide which will give you more trouble!
B23

[Shawn]

Volvos.....

Shawn

[Bob23]

Elk:
  I assume you'll trailer up to nj. After that you really don't need any charts but NOAA # w 12324 covers the area we sail in.
B23

[jthatcher]

Marty!   good to hear from you.. we were beginning to get worried.   sorry to hear that the sailing season has not involved any sailing for you either.. but maybe we can arrange a fall meeting at Nockamixon..   hopefully with no car problems!   jt

[MKBLK]

Yeah, no car problems, hopefully! "Victor" the '90 Volvo (~250,000 miles) now sports a new fuel pump in the tank (in addition to the $$$ one replaced last summer). Also, new tires and most importantly a pet barrier for my future crew-mate - Goldie (a yellow labrador retriever). I don't think Goldie will be ready for this year's BBB, but next year for sure.

Nockamixon sounds good to me. Maybe we'll find a bit more "air" this time. BTW, you may recall that I now have a whopping 2hp Johnson to exercise. Unless I get into the Delaware before BBB-2014, I won't have a real test for it until then. The local township ramp (two million bucks!) was badly damaged by ice last winter. I understand that they have just re-opened it. I'll have to check it out.

After reading everybody's posts yesterday, I got up the gumption to powerwash Pegasus. Boy, did she need a cleaning. Now she's all shiny (for the moment). Now to get her off the blocks and onto her wheels. She's been proudly flying the colors and the CPYOA Burgee all summer long... in our driveway!

Looking forward to meeting up with all. Eagleye, you know the Hudson's waters go all the way to Barnegat (and beyond!).

Marty K.
Pegasus

[MKBLK]

It appears that Tice's (N39 50.450 W74 06.269) is just over 4 land miles from The Captain's Inn in Forked River. Looks good to me. Besides, folks have the choice of utilizing the marina facilities, the restaurant and inn, etc.

My thought: Everyone meets at the Inn Friday afternoon. After a light? dinner and a beer or two (rum works for the hardier), we can turn-in for the night. At day-break (depending on tide), we can help each other launch our yachts (of course, Bob will already be in the water!). Then the little fleet can then set sail (about 4 miles) to Tice's.

After anchoring Saturday in 3-5 feet about 100 yards from shore we can hit the beach! Then fun, fun, fun! Folks can stay for the day or spend the second night at Tice's. I'm sure that Bob has some cool ideas for Saturday night entertainment. Then back to Forked River Sunday AM for a lunch and relax before driving home (except for Bob of course).

Marty K.
Pegasus

[Bob23]

Marty:
  Seems like you have this pretty well planned out. This is right along with what i was thinking.  I'll contact captains and get the full scoop. More very soon.
Bob23

[Bob23]

   To refine what Marty has proposed: I stopped at Captains Inn today. They have slips but the bad news is that they are 50 clams! I may be able to negotiate him down considering we'll eat dinner at the CI. Next door at Townsends Marina, there is a ramp for 5 bucks, each way. They were closed today so I don't know about parking vehicles. I know the owner Jim so I'll call tomorrow about that.  There appeared to be plenty of room in the yard: most boats are in the water. Townsends is within walking distance from the North Dock at Captains Inn. There's a cool little Tiki Bar right on the water. I guess Tiki Bars are the in thing these days...they're everywhere!
   I realize this is very last minute and I offer my apologies. But if we can get a headcount of some kind...this might just get off the ground! I was looking at the weekend of September 26th but sounds like Marty, who is an essential part of BBB, is busy that weekend. We could go for the 1st weekend in October..winds are great...yahoos have mostly gone home. Give me your thoughts, mates and let's see what we can put together. We'll never measure up to CLR, but we can make up some really good lies!
Bob23
(ps. I'll contact Captains tomorrow to see if I can get cheaper rates and post back here.)

[Mike K]

Hi Bob,

Yes, we are free the last weekend in September as well as the first weekend in October.
Since we're driving from Delaware, we probably would skip the Friday night meetup at the Tiki Bar/Restaurant/Marina, and catch up with you guys sometime Saturday, probably over at Tices.

I have not asked my nephew yet if he also wanted to attend in his CP16.  Once we pin down the actual dates, I will ask him.

I still wanted to check out the free town launch ramp from Oyster Creek, so we may launch from there rather than all the way down in Barnegat (like last year's ill fated trip), or up by you all in the Forked River.  It seems like less motoring and traffic down in Oyster Creek at least from looking at the charts?

Thanks,
Mike

[Bob23]

Ok.
   This seems like it has a chance of getting off the ground. Does the first weekend in October work for everyone who is interested? Marty, is that ok? By the way, Marty is in charge of the dingy shuttle from the boats to the beach at Tices. More details about that when we're actually there!
   Mike: I can't find any info on the Oyster Creek ramp iether on the charts or here: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/boat_ramp_guide.pdf                I assume it's in Lacey Township, same as Captains Inn? If so, there's not much difference in distance by water to Tice's. Keep in mind overnight parking. Barnegat is ok for parking and although you had a bad experience last year, it might be work a consideration. But it is a long motor if that's the case.
   I'll find out next day or two about parking. BTW, I don't think the Captains Inn is an actual Inn as in room accomodations. More of a restaurant, but I'll be the first to admit I don't know everything.
  That's it for now, mates...more soon. So, who'll throw thier lot in with this wacky bunch of east coast Compac-o-nauts...and when?
Bob23   

[MKBLK]

Please don't set the date just to accommodate me! I can cancel if absolutely necessary. All things sailing take priority!!! 1st weekend in October should be fine but I can do any weekend in September. I would hope that the Atlantic isn't frozen over by October. About 2 years ago, we had SNOW!

Regarding the dingy shuttle - glad to provide the service... if you dare! Ha, ha.

Marty K.
Pegasus

[Elk River]

I will count on attending the 2014 BBB with my long-suffering wife.  20-21 Sep is out, but we are open the other weekends.  We will need, along with other folks perhaps, an address of a launching ramp to aim for.    Elk River

[Bob23]

  Either the weekend if 9/26 or 10/03 works for me. We could get real official and take a vote. Maybe I'll call Captains tomorrow to see if the slip fees drop in October...that may be a deciding factor. After that, let's see if we can get a date nailed down by August 23rd. Once we decide on a date, we'll narrow down the agenda, the ins and outs and whereabouts including ramp location.
  Seems like there are 4 of us, maybe 5 crews who'll risk life, limb and reputation to attend BBB 2014. Of course, if any CLR 2014 attendees are lurking here, they are welcome and I'll will provide the first round of drinks at the Tiki bar. Hear that MG? But, sorry- they have no PBR!
  Sign up now...before it's too late!
Bob23 Chief instigator

[Mike K]

Either weekend 9/26 or 10/03 works for us. 

However, I prefer 9/26 as I think I can get maybe 1 or 2 other boats to attend (only 1 is a Com-pac 16, but the other one non- Compac can carry our beer!) if it turns out to be that weekend.  If it's 10/3, then it will just be my Legacy.