BBB-2015 (Barnegat Bay Bash)

[lkm]

Re: What boat for Larry?   Eclipse

[sreidvt]

Sean and Emily:
  I'm so glad you can join us this year!!! It'll be great to see you!!!!

   Does this answer any potato chip questions???   I'm thinking dinner 6:30 or so. What thinketh ye?

Emily just saw the picture and was laughing her head off.

6:30 dinner is fine but we can't leave until Em's school gets done at 3 and it's a very long drive (through rush hour traffic, unfortunately). So we'll maybe join y'all for desert. Don't wait for us because dinner would be too late.

Cheers,

Sean

[Bob23]

Sounds good. Do you still have my cell #?
Here's another pic!:

[Drescape24]

Hello Everyone,
My name is John and I am local. I pick up my Com Pac 16 Sept 19, and she is ready to sail.
I would love to meet up with everyone at Tysons shoals. I would enjoy meeting other Com pac owners and learning a thing or two. I can't make the dinner because I work till 9pm.
John

[Elk River]

John:

     Keep an eye on this thread for news of breakfast Saturday morning.  Marty will be ecstatic to have another 16 to hob nob with.  If your schedule doesn't allow for some of this, just show up a Tice's.  Bob23 will be more than happy to collect your $5,000 cash for the Com-Pac initiation fee.  I doubt much mercy will be shown by him for a fellow Garden Stater, especially pertaining to the aforementioned fee.  Bring a few stale PBR's, though, maybe that will help.

     Elk River

[Mike K]

Welcome John!

I hope your first shakedown cruise with the CP16 to Tice's shoal works out well!  It will be good to have you along.  Just let us know if you need any help or info for your Saturday launch.

And don't worry about the $5000 initiation fee payable to Bob23.  He took my hand-written IOU last year, and I can lend you my magic invisible ink pen so you can write out your very own IOU.

By the way, I think we typically anchor a little bit south of the bayside stairway at Tice's shoal to try to keep away from the powerboats.  Just look for all the masts!

Mike (Precision 21 for this voyage)

[Drescape24]

Thank you guys for the nice words. I will be putting in Saturday morning, I might dump in at the Barnagat dock, because the parking lot is large. For me to sail from West Creek to T.S. is a longer trip than I want.
I do have one question, they still make Pabts Blue Ribbon?!?! Hahah
John

[Mike K]

Ok John,

2 years ago I launched from the Barnegat ramp. Since the wind was out of the north, it was a LONG slow beat to windward. Then the wind died completely, and it was a long motor towards Tices. We were almost there, but then I got a call from my nephew who ground his CP16 near the Barnegat Light. We never did make it to Tices shoal that year, but that's another long story.

Needless to say, last year I launched a bit closer to Tices from Oyster Creek. You might want to check the forecast that day, and if there's any northerly component to the wind, you may want to consider driving further north to launch?

[Drescape24]

Ok John,

2 years ago I launched from the Barnegat ramp. Since the wind was out of the north, it was a LONG slow beat to windward. Then the wind died completely, and it was a long motor towards Tices. We were almost there, but then I got a call from my nephew who ground his CP16 near the Barnegat Light. We never did make it to Tices shoal that year, but that's another long story.

Needless to say, last year I launched a bit closer to Tices from Oyster Creek. You might want to check the forecast that day, and if there's any northerly component to the wind, you may want to consider driving further north to launch?

Thank you , I will put in where everyone else is then. Thanks for the advise. It isn't a long drive for me
I am looking forward to the event.

[Bob23]

  John: How local are you? I live in Manahawkin but sail out of Surf City. We should get together sometime.
  All:  The ramp at Southwinds is more expensive than at Townsends so let's stick with Townsends Marina for you trailer launching guys. 5 clams each way, if I remember correctly. 221 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ. It's a 10 minute motor to Southwinds Marina which is right next to Latitudes where we'll be eating dinner, hopefully outside but if it's a bit nippy, we'll eat inside.
  More soon as the details unfold. I'll be meeting with the southwinds marina manager today to firm up everything at which time I'll pay for the slips. Let's hope for good weather although it most likely will be colder and we'll be official into fall at the time of the Bash. 
Bob23

[Drescape24]

Hi Bob, I am from West Creek. We should get together soon. Here is my cell 609-290-5958, call or text. I will be putting in at Parkertown, or at an investment property in L.E.H.
John

[MKBLK]

Wow! It's looking like a great turn-out. Sure hope the weather gods are with us. Pegasus' Johnson 2hp is sporting a new impeller! Seems to have solved last year's overheating issue. So, wind or no wind, Tice's or Bust! (Well, maybe not the "bust" part!) Can't wait to see the old faces and meet the new.

BTW - If anyone can't make dinner Friday evening, that's okay, we'll see you in the morning for breakfast or at Tice's. Also, if you need a hand or two, don't be shy, there should be plenty of willing hands.

See you all soon,

Marty K.
81 CP16 Pegasus

[Bob23]

John:
  I keep my boat (23) in Surf City. The fastest I've ever made it to Tice's is about 3 hours. It has taken much longer than that depending on wind and tide. So leave yourself enough time. We should get together sometime. I have not sailed that much south of the bridge- did a little exploration down as far as West Creek. Although unmarked, I was surprised now much deep water is down there.

Bob23

And, yes! they still make PBR!!!

[Bob23]

Ok here is what I believe to be the final roster of boats needing slips:
Me-        Compac 23
Marty-    Compac 16 Pegasus
Mike K-  Precision 21
Lary -     Compac Eclipse

   Please feel free to add to this if it's incorrect in any way. If I've left you out, message me or text to 609 709 3910, my cell. The cost is 2 bucks per foot so you guys can do the math. I'm paying in advance this morning to reserve the slips so we can settle up at dinner. Please note: if you need to cancel for any reason, that's ok but it must be before 48 hours of the 25th of September. Since check in time is 1 pm, I'd need to hear from you before noon on Wednesday September 23rd if you need to cancel.  Please do not cancel here as I do not check this forum throughout the day. Use my cell phone only. If you text, please include your name as I do not have everyone's number in my phone. Thanks,

   Trailer launching should be done at Townsends, location is a few posts above. It's cheaper and there is parking, although a bit tight. We should have each others cell numbers. I have Johns and Martys so you other guys, can you post 'em here or if you don't want to, PM me or text to my phone.

   On Friday night, we'll be dining at Latitudes instead of the Captains Inn but I think they have the same capacity to drain your wallet. Kevin, long time sailing and construction buddy, has eaten there a few times and we joined he and his wife there a few weeks ago. Good food and drinks, fun atmosphere and we can eat outside if the weather cooperates.

   To review, the BBB is a barely organized get together of like minded (some would say feeble minded) Compac sailors although we do allow the other kind of sailors to attend too. Location is at Tice's shoals on Island Beach State Park, NJ and Marty was kind enough to post the coordinates on a few posts up. There is a composting bathroom within walking distance of the anchorage. Please bring anything you'll want to eat and drink as there are no, repeat no restaurants located on the state park near where we'll be staying. It is just a short walk over the dunes to one of the finest beaches you're likely to ever see and although there may not be lifeguards there, I've never drowned there so it's pretty safe.

  Oh- please keep an eye on the weather and wind direction. There is a good bottom for anchor holding and I've been anchored over night in a 25 know NW wind. Although not pleasant, my  trusty 23 did not budge one inch.

   I'll post a complete roster of the event tonight or tomorrow morning.

Bob23

[MKBLK]

So little time, so much to do! I've got to get my butt in gear. I'm in the running for Procrastinator of the Year award. I've got a list as long as my arm and every time I cross something off, I add one or two more! But, I'll be there. See ya'll at Townsend's Friday night (the 25th).

Hey Bob, can I pay in PBR's? Found a guy who has a truckload that he can't get rid of.

Marty K.