Camp Sailing with Tess and her friend

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Tomorrow night Tess, her friend, and myself are planing to camp sail on Tidbit. I'm figuring we would sail a short distance up to to this little cove and beach.

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Anchor off, Thinking of throwing a stern anchor and tying the bow to a tree on shore just to be safe. They can play in the surf and get tired. I can make a little camp fire on the beach and we can make smores. Other than that I'm out of ideas. What should I bring or do to make this little trip more enjoyable for the girls.

I have sleeping bags a mess kit and a camp stove, some flashlights an oil lantern, blankets, towels, a little cooler, TP & the bucket ;) first aid kit What else do ya need?


Thanks
Joe

[The Bigfella]

Tent?

[brad9798]

Simple games ... like Old Maid, or Go Fish ...

[Mrleft8]

Miniature tape recorder with scary sounds?......

[S/V Laura Ellen]

What else do ya need?

Big screen TV and maid service.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Tent?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid214/p23a0355c81c7282734728157cd974373/ed10185e.jpg

The Cuddy is the tent ;)

[Ian McColgin]

My sibs and I always recall Dad's endless Hyderack stories - tales of a boy and the dog he found so skinny with bones sticking out that he looked like a hide on a rack and nursed back to health to become better than Rin Tin Tin and Lassie together. We never had an engine and the Dead Sea (aka Long Island Sound) is often windless in the evening, so getting home after a beach cookout involved Dad paddling for a few miles, the bioluminesence exploding and glowing at each stroke as the Boy - never had a name - and Hyderack outwitted outlaws, pumas, snow storms and fires.

So, tell stories.

[The Bigfella]

The Cuddy is the tent ;)

Three people in there?

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Three people in there?

One kid port, one kid starboard, me on the cockpit bench and pray we dont get any rain :D

[Jim Ledger]

Bring some bug spray and a little first aid kit for cuts.

[The Bigfella]

Oh - and a plan for getting home in case you get the 2am "I wanna go home" bit - and the "Shuddup" doesn't work

[Backfin]

Maybe a little treasure (time capsule) to bury, map making supplies and a shovel. Of course there would have to be a suitable oath of secrecy. Guaranteed to make a lasting memory.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Oh - and a plan for getting home in case you get the 2am "I wanna go home" bit - and the "Shudder" doesn't work

Thats why I selected this cove its actually closer than where I usually moor off of Garrison. ;)

Jim definetly some OFF™ will be onboard.

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

A very simple card game - UNO works extremely well with my two (5 and 12).

Another vote for bug repellent and simple first aid kit.

One more towel than you could possibly need (water + children = ;) )

Plenty of snack food - little tummies get empty fast.

Be sure to have the sort of hot drink that they like (cocoa, whatever)

er...lifejackets?

[huisjen]

Guitar and chord chart for cumbaya. ;)
water balloon slingshot
http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/45088_lg.gif
(to repel jet skeet)
glow-in-the-dark star chart
field guide to creepy-crawlies
tarp to put over boom as a tent, in case of heavy dew.

[J. Labaree]

Read them the first couple chapters of Swallows and Amazons.

[huisjen]

...or of Slocum...

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

...or of Slocum...

I got "Classic Sailing Stories - fifteen incredible tales of the sea"

Everything from Shakespeare & Melville to Robert Louis Stevenson & Ernest Shackleton including Slocum. All in bite size ( children size attention span ) :D

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

I believe there are people in the States who mess about in boats with their children who don't know the Swallows and Amazons books; this may help:

http://arthur-ransome.org/ar/swallows-and-amazons

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

I believe there are people in the States who mess about in boats with their children who don't know the Swallows and Amazons books; this may help:

http://arthur-ransome.org/ar/swallows-and-amazons

Ill go to the library today and see if I can get it.

Thanks
Joe

[Katherine]

Hand Sanitizer, Aloe Vera ointment, a list of known allergies, extra pairs of dry socks and under wear. Take some glow sticks, kids love them.

[Uncle Duke]

I'll second (or third) Swallows and Amazons (and start with that one!) since I'm constantly amazed that anyone, anywhere, doesn't know those - great books about kids having fun with boats, camping, and taking responsibility for themselves (within limits).
Maybe an easy 'fancy rope work' project? When I was a kid my Dad got a copy of 'how to make a rope mat' and we all had fun making a small mat to put beside the bed - only takes an hour or two for the simple ones, you learn something, and you get something to carry home. Fun stuff.

[Phil Heffernan]

Maybe a little treasure (time capsule) to bury, map making supplies and a shovel. Of course there would have to be a suitable oath of secrecy. Guaranteed to make a lasting memory.

They'll LOVE that...Take several treasures to bury, at the top of the ridge/cliff, the mysterious cave, sandy beach, Pirates cove, etc....And don't forget to put a message in a bottle with a map, and instructions to call you if they find a treasure...In 5 years! :cool:

PH

[huisjen]

What about things to do with a piece of string.

http://www.darsie.net/string/

[rbgarr]

Our girls and their friends used to braid those cloth ankle bracelets for themselves on cruises... like these http://www.lindahendrickson.com/andrew-louie.htm

I'd overhear them reliving the cruise months later while fingering the bracelets. It seemed like a summer thing, and they'd sometimes have several ones on each ankle by the end of summer.

Don't know if kids do that anymore.

[Michael s/v Sannyasin]

maybe a fire permit, or at least research the rules for the area you'll be in. If they don't allow open fires, at least you'll want to know that so you can be a bit more sly in how you build it.

Ghost stories always worked for me, or maybe a book of stories related to the Hudson River, and how it factored into the Revolutionary (or other) war. You could talk about the chain(s) they had/have across the river around Westpoint (IIRC) to stop enemy ships. Something historical about where you're at would be pretty cool, since they would have a much better appreciation of it by actually being right there.

Maybe a telescope if you can borrow one from somewhere, the stars should be nice. A sextant? Fishing pole or two? Your harmonica?

Looks like Tess is fine with sleeping on the boat, but what if the friend gets a bit seasick? That is where a tarp or tent to setup on the beach could come in handy.

I liked the string bracelet idea, I bet they would enjoy that, or, you can teach them knots. Have fun!

[BrianW]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BrianW/stuff/ezupshelter.jpg

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

OK, So I'm almost all set for tonight. We are going to have a PIRATE theme camp out. We are taking Backfins advice and I have printed up maps and we will write little treasure maps and burry trinkets, and tell sea stories. Tess will put her email on the note so if anyone should find the burryed tresure or the messages in the bottles they can get in contact with her. We will be camping on Little Stony Point Its a cool little point on the Hudson perfect for this kind of adventure. There are trails and cliffs a sandy beach and even a cool old CAVE


Anyone walking along the main trail should also be sure to visit "the cave," part of the old quarry that existed on the site. Like something out of Tom Sawyer, the cave is cut through the rock in the side of the hill and extends roughly 25 yards in. It’s dark, it’s cold, and if you ask any kid who has ventured inside, they’ll tell you it’s really cool.

http://www.pcnr.com/todo/TODOPIX/stonypointcave.jpg

http://www.pcnr.com/todo/TODOPIX/Stony%20point%20beach%20from%20bluffnet.jpg

Only thing is its gonna be a HOT one tonight.

[Singlegrandad]

That is what I would like to do with my beautiful grand daughters when I build my boat. At first I thught you were sending your grand daughter to a summer camp where she learns to sail. That would be a wonderful idea also. When my grand daughters return from camp they can then teach their grandpa how to sail like the wind in the boat that he built! How old is your grand daughter?

[Mrleft8]

I still say a mini tape recorder with scary sounds .....

[Milo Christensen]

Report, Joe.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

What a wonderful HOT day at the beach.

So for your entertainment a little Joe (Cold Spring on Hudson) photo essay.

Heading out

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Off to Little Stoney Point

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The beach was packed on a 90 deg day

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[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Camp fire dinner of Franks & beans and corn.

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Even dad got a chance to have a cold beer

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Late evening dip

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More to come......

[Paul Pless]

Dude! Looks like an awesome time!

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Dad watching the sunset as the kids play in the surf

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Making smores by camp fire

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[rbgarr]

The girls look like good friends and the dolls were a nice touch.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Bedtime ....

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As Dad read from some sailing stories

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Woke up this morning in mysery ...

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Sleeping on the cockpit bench is not good on a 42 year old back

Made some tea to sooth myself as the sun rose

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While the girls were still snug in their bunks

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The only one on the beach

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Time for a like breakfast

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[Tar Devil]

:) :)

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Feeding the ducks

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Then we hid 3 messages in a bottle with a maps to the other bottles. We wrote a cool pirate sailing story with Tess' email adress if they are ever found. One went into the river and one went into this tree.

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Then we walked the little point to the next location

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The CAVE

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A little spooky

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get in get out

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[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Heading Home

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[Brian Palmer]

Way to go, Joe! I am inspired to do something similar here on the Susquehanna with the boys and the Elver.

Did your anchor lantern on the boom burn all night?

--Brian

[Michael s/v Sannyasin]

how cool is that!? Way to go Joe. Where abouts on the river is this?

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Way to go, Joe! I am inspired to do something similar here on the Susquehanna with the boys and the Elver.

Did your anchor lantern on the boom burn all night?

--Brian

Yea its an amazing little efficient lantern way better than any battery operated lantern.

Michael, its a little point about a mile north of Cold Spring. Its just close enough to make it home should one of the girls not be able to handle the entire night on aboard.

[S/V Laura Ellen]

Looks like a good time was had by all (including you Joe).

[Norman Bernstein]

Joe, what you're doing is building a lifetime of wonderful memories for your daughter.... I can't think of a better thing for a father to do. It's going to pay dividends in the future, trust me!

[Bruce Taylor]

Delightful pics, delightful thread!

[brad9798]

Nothing better than the little ones on a boat all night!!!

BTW- don't lose those dolls, they're worth more than tidbit! ;)

That will be a an unforgettable night for all!!!

:)

[Alixander Beck]

looks like a time they'll remember forever.

What is that winch on the console in front of the compas?

[huisjen]

Very nice Joe.

And those are geese, not ducks. ;)

Dan

[John of Phoenix]

Awwwww. :D :cool:

[emichaels]

Joe I haven't been to the bilge in a while, good to see your back on. Looks like your trip worked out perfectly. Good job !

Eric

[Memphis Mike]

Very nice, Joe. This is why we missed you so much. I'll see ya in a couple of days, brother.

[djn]

Good job Joe!!! When my three daughters were young we would leave the wife/mom at home and the four of us would take off for a week. We always had a great adventure and they remember those times with great fondness. Cheers.

[htom]

A pair of lucky gals and a lucky dad. Well done, all around.

[J. Dillon]

I great set of pictures and a memory those little girls will have for the rest of their lives.:D Now how can you top that ?;)

JD

[Nanoose]

Wonderful.

Now, I wanna know who was takin the pics of you, Joe? :rolleyes:

[Leon m]

Your Awesome Joe :) I really missed these threads when you were gone ...Nice to have you back.

[The Bigfella]

Excellent trip - and it definitely looks like no Mozzies around either

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Mozzies ??????

[Nanoose]

Gotta be Ozzie for skeeters (mosquitoes)

[brad9798]

What was that soup ... Minestrone????