Neuse River rendezvous this fall?

[BruceW]

I enjoyed the early summer get together, and I know there were others interested who couldn't make that one.

If someone wants to try again, I'll see if I can join in this fall.

I'm just putting this out there; maybe a rendezvous will spontaneously form! haha

Bruce

[deisher6]

Hey Bruce, I'am in.
regards charlie

[wes]

I'm in.

Wes

[Razor]

I am interested!

Terry

[redfishnc]

Sounds like a great time to have one.  Count us in.

[Elk River]

     Blue Heaven, a 19/2, is still on it's trailer recovering from the BBB  2014.  We are in MD at the DE line, but could be convinced to join in as it is less than 500 miles.  I'll be watching for some prospective dates.

     Elk River

[Elk River]

     If this idea of a rendezvous gets up a head of steam (now why would a sailor use that analogy, I wonder?), our October weekends are pretty much committed.  November is all open except for T-day weekend.  December doesn't really qualify as a Fall Rendezvous, I suppose.  As we are from 'away', please don't let us set the date agenda if you local folks are able to have at it earlier.

     Elk River

[BruceW]

I'd join in if possible, and November looks like it for me too.

[csugg]

My new to me 27 will be in the yard over Nov. but the old 23 will be willing if we can fit the date.

Ches

[Elk River]

     It sounds as though a get-together may gel, after all.  Is the ramp at the  "new" marina park suitable to get a 19 in and out of the water?  I am thinking of the one at the foot of the bridge in New Bern that has some finger piers, on the river side of the road, next to the hotel.  I know there is another ramp on the other side of the bridge, up the Trent a little bit, but don't know how that is for launching, either.  Any suggestions on either ramp, perhaps one being better than the other, and is weekend parking O.K. at both?

     Thanks,

     Elk River

[deisher6]

Hey Elk:
I have launched and recovered a C-16 at both ramps by the hotel at the point.  I recall that ramp on the left, facing the ramps, is deeper. If you would like I could take a depth measurement at the end of the piers by the ramps.
regards charlie

[Razor]

Earlier this year, I called City of New Bern Parks and Recreation to inquire about leaving a vehicle/boat trailer at either Union Point ramp or Lawson Creek ramps and was told overnight parking was not permitted. I called Galley Stores and Marina, several hundred yards down from Union Point ramp and was told there is a lot beside them where a vehicle could be left overnight but they would not be held responsible for it. Therefore you could unload your boat at Union Point, drive your vehicle to beside Galley Stores and Marina, and walk back to Union Point to your boat.

Another option I found (according to Keith at Sailboat Company in Richlands) is to unload at Northwest Creek Marina. Again, ramp is one area but you must park in another.

Hope this helps!

Terry

[BruceW]

Years ago, I used the NW Creek ramp and parked over by the marina; it's a longer drive over after launching than the walk back. They have changed dockmasters, and I don't know if they still ignore cars in the lot.

[Elk River]

     Thank you, gentlemen, for the replies.  Several thoughts arise:  Is New Bern the place we should we should use a launching/departure point?  Do most of you hail from that area so it is also convenient for you?  If not, should we consider another launching area?  Does anyone know offhand if there is a charge for the ramp at Union Point?  Can the finger piers be used overnight or would we need to anchor out?  Perhaps I can contact the Parks & Recreation myself, but I thought I would throw these ideas out there.

     I do not want to appear to be taking this over from anyone, but as no firm date has been mentioned, may I suggest the weekend of 8 - 9 Nov?  We could use Friday as a travel & launch day, sail Sat. & Sun., and use Monday as a travel day back to MD (assuming, of course, I can sweet talk or otherwise convince my wife to shift her work schedule a day).  The closer it gets to Thanksgiving, the tougher it might be for people to get away for a weekend.   

     Perhaps the only other question at the moment is what fold-out type of chart of the area would I need?

     Thanks,

     Elk River 

[deisher6]

Hey BruceW:
There is no charge to launch at Union Point.  I have launched there several times.
I have seen boats docked at the finger piers, located too the right on the point just before the Trent River (Cunningham) Bridge.  Some have stayed overnight there.  There may very well be time restrictions such as those at Oriental.  I will check them out tomorrow.
regards charlie