Welfare Fleet - August Maine cruise

[Chris Coose]

August 16th- 22nd.

Boothbay to Penobscott Bay.

[Vinny&Shawn]

Sounding good Chris,Greg has a family complex on Bremen Long Island in upper Penobscot, the east side of Pemiquid he is OK, with having us culminate there and have a shore side party

[Chris Coose]

in upper Penobscot,
That'd be upper Muscongus Bay .... right?

[StevenBauer]

Wow! That date is perfect! That's the only week of the summer that we could do this trip. :D Even though Mary gets 5 weeks of vacation time they are only allowed to take one of them in the summer. And that's her week! Yeehah!


Steven

[Chris Coose]

I was thinking we might have a Captain's meeting weekend down to the Gut in May or early June.

[Thad]

Good plan, keep planning.

[rbgarr]

I was thinking we might have a Captain's meeting weekend down to the Gut in May or early June.

Maybe I'll sail over for that.

[Chris Coose]

Do those August dates work for you Dave?
Seems to be lining up pretty good so far.

What kind of boats do you have BTW?

[rbgarr]

The August dates sound like they would be good, popular ones but

1) I won't be taking my vacation during the summer months and
2) We've got a daughter's wedding (again!! $$) this summer with date to be determined in a few weeks when she's here looking for locations, etc.

I'd like to come to the planning weekend in any case to see if I could participate in the first day (Sunday, Aug 16?) just to see how much of a hilarious cf we can manage to make it.

I think Russ's idea of a group charter may be a good one for those who could swing it, either chartering one boat that could be shared or a couple of them, but one way charters (even BBH to Camden or so alongshore) are not commonly done. However this coming summer may be a tough one and charter owners may make allowances. Northpoint Yacht Charters in Rockland http://www.northpointyachtcharters.com/gallery.html charter wooden boats and maybe Jim Elk would be up for a one way delivery to CC if the boat could be returned to MDI or close enough: http://www.elkspar.com/

The Midcoast can be different from the PenBay area, especially for smaller boats should they be included. Mornings are usually calm until about about 11 or 12. It's nice to be anchored/moored near some town that has a diner or someplace to get coffee and read the paper and purchase light foodstuffs. Make sandwiches while motoring/towing out toward the outer islands and stop/investigate them for lunch. Then run downwind inshore for another town in the evening.

"Rinse and repeat!"

An example itinerary:
Day One- So. Bristol to Thrumcap or Damariscove, then to Christmas Cove
" Two- CC to The Egg Rocks or Allen, then to Port Clyde or Tenants
" Three- PC to Little Dix, then to Sprucehead
" Four/Five - Sprucehead to Matinicus (if very lucky) then across the mouth of PenBay to Seal Bay/Isle au Haut
" Six/Seven- SB/Isle au Haut to McGlathery's/Merchant Row, then to Hells' Half Acre/Stonington or on to Brooklin.

Just an idea, it pretty much skips the northerly destinations from Rockland to North Haven, and of course...YMMV!

If small boats were to make the trip, consider joining the Maine Island Trail for camping and visiting privileges: http://www.mita.org/

Or of course, the entire week could be spent just in Muscongus Bay using the towns that ring the Bay (New Harbor, Round Pond, Friendship and Port Clyde) for supply/shower runs. The MITA has almost a dozen islands and sites thereabouts for day stops and camping. I went lobstering there two months ago and was amazed at how unmarked the dangers still are. Rock gardens everywhere and sweet sailing!

[JimConlin]

...Or of course, the entire week could be spent just in Muscongus Bay using the towns that ring the Bay (New Harbor, Round Pond, Friendship and Port Clyde) for supply/shower runs. The MITA has almost a dozen islands and sites thereabouts for day stops and camping. I went lobstering there two months ago and was amazed at how unmarked the dangers still are. Rock gardens everywhere and sweet sailing!

Haven't been there for years, but I remember that Muscongus bay had many more unmarked hazards than typical for Maine.
I'm hoping to get cruising in Maine in Damfino next season.

[Phil Heffernan]

I was thinking we might have a Captain's meeting weekend down to the Gut in May or early June.

Sounds like a time to reprise my ROAD TRIP:)

PH

PS I'll be looking to crew!

[Howard Sharp]

Wonderful. Count us in - on Chebacco Lily Catchpole if I can figure out the trailer/car parking problem.

[rbgarr]

Haven't been there for years, but I remember that Muscongus bay had many more unmarked hazards than typical for Maine.

Yes. It's like stepping back in time on the coast here. I sailed a Muscongus Bay Sloop in the Friendship Sloop Races off Friendship thirty years ago and the last race was in thick thick fog and barely a whisper of wind. Boats were going on the rocks everywhere according to the VHF: Jones Garden was especially 'popular'. We used the centerboard as a sounding lead while creeping along the shore of Friendship Long Island to the finish (staying out of the current) and won by a sizeable margin. I still have the shotgun shell from the finishing gun.

The Bay hasn't changed much in that respect, and even over here two 'often examined' ledges have finally been marked with day beacons for the very first time.

[Hwyl]

I'll be working, but I might make it for the weekends.

[Chris Coose]

For an outer island experience Damaricove is a great idea.
If it is a bunch of smaller boats Port Clyde might be the outer edge considering we may buck back into the August SW winds.
Might be able to make a day of it to Monhegan. Overnight does suck out there.

[Willin']

If we put Drift in next year we'll be there. I've been thinking of taking a year off though. Too soon to tell.

"but I remember that Muscongus bay had many more unmarked hazards than typical for Maine."

Don't worry, what it lacks in nav aids it more than makes up for in potwarp, buoys and toggles!:D

[Chris Coose]

Get enough going on, this cruise might make the pages of the magazine.
Scot, when is your vacation time?
Let Jon know. I ought to get a hold of him personally. It's been a while.

[Russ Manheimer]

Phil and others,

Any interest in a charter? Could be a fun way for the "from away" folks to participate.

Russ

[Chris Coose]

Wonderful. Count us in - on Chebacco Lily Catchpole if I can figure out the trailer/car parking problem.

Something like that gets figured real easy down this way.

[Vinny&Shawn]

That'd be upper Muscongus Bay .... right?

Yes,I am sorry that is upper Muscongus Bay!

[Vinny&Shawn]

I was thinking we might have a Captain's meeting weekend down to the Gut in May or early June.

That sounds good for us,we are usually hauled out for the month of May,but if we can we will sail over also. I was wondering how everyone would get their captains license by next May!;)

[Vinny&Shawn]

I would rather not try to push the week and rely on motoring, staying close to Boothbay,Damariscove, S. Bristol,Muscungus Bay, Port Clyde, maybe as far as Tenants. Maple juice cove offers good protection and plenty of room,could always stop in and see Bill Page. If you can make it to Harbor Island, nice cozy spot,then Breman is close by,so is PC.

[Hughman]

Chris: Step one.....

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[StevenBauer]

Hey, you got the woodstove hooked up! Awesome. How bad was the ice up your way. Our power was out all day yesterday and out cable(internet) just came back on.

We won't want to head up too far North as we have to get back down to Portland by the end of the week.

Steven

[Chris Coose]

Right Steven,
I could easliy spend a week parked out at Damariscove Isand.
I figure we pick a few spots in around Muscongus Bay and see what happens with the wind and tide.
Assembling over the weekend then a few nights coved up with a leisurly return sounds just right to me.
I knew we'd get Hugh fired up.
I know how much pleasure he gets just looking at a couple 1963 Cheoy Lees. Putting them sailing together is irristable.

[Jon Agne]

This is sounding like great fun! I'm dusting off my Muscongus Bay chart.

[Hughman]

I know how much pleasure he gets just looking at a couple 1963 Cheoy Lees. Putting them sailing together is irristable.

This will have to do for now....

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[Chris Coose]

I just contacted John Silverio at the Traditional Small Craft Assoc., Downeast Chapter and sent along an invite.
I'll get around to other catters in the area over time.
Anybody got other contacts that'd be interested?

The Welfare Fleet Yacht Club probably knows few limits to membership but I'd prefer a majority of members to be traveling in clasic wood.

What's a club flag called? A burgee?

Anybody got ideas for a design?

[Vinny&Shawn]

We usually sail our vacations with wind and tide to guide us, anchored down here and there then have home within a leisurly return. Sounds like we are getting good planing ideas. If you relly want a burgee we can ask for ideas and designs ?

[rbgarr]

We got your burgees right here!

http://i38.tinypic.com/16gl946.jpg

[rbgarr]

or this one

http://i41.tinypic.com/2s7go6c.jpg

[Phil Heffernan]

Phil and others,

Any interest in a charter? Could be a fun way for the "from away" folks to participate.

Russ

I'm liking that idea, Russ...I wonder what's available up that way?

PH

[Tylerdurden]

I just contacted John Silverio at the Traditional Small Craft Assoc., Downeast Chapter and sent along an invite.
I'll get around to other catters in the area over time.
Anybody got other contacts that'd be interested?

The Welfare Fleet Yacht Club probably knows few limits to membership but I'd prefer a majority of members to be traveling in clasic wood.

What's a club flag called? A burgee?

Anybody got ideas for a design?

Then its not so much a welfare fleet is it? I guess I will stick with a group that is more concerned with being on the water than how.
I knew someones nose would point up on this sooner or later with suggested restrictions or cliques.
See ya, Have fun.

[Chris Coose]

Is a preference a rule or restriction?
I'll be contacting wood boat groups.
I didn't think you'd make it past the initiation.

[Tylerdurden]

Is a preference a rule or restriction?
I'll be contacting wood boat groups.
I didn't think you'd make it past the initiation.


I have your initiation hanging Chris. You took a Get together put together by Gregg for us locals to have a good time and network about boats and turned it into a fraternity. Everyone was welcome there and it was good. Now its ****e with all the rope a dopes lining up their own vision.
I will stick with my new Yacht club were it doesn't matter how but why we get on the water. They could use my help and welcome anyone regardless. Real boat people without pretentious bull****e.

[Chris Coose]

The first mutiny!!
Cool.
What'ya think Dave? Elect Mark to chair the by-law committee?

[rbgarr]

He can have that thankless responsibility!!
To be honest, I'm with Mark on this one. My preference is for any and all comers to be welcome: dinghy, power, sail, inflatable, windsurfer, what have you.

IIRC someone tried to organize a RAID around PenBay last (?) year and it didn't get off the ground. I would have liked to do it but sensed that a non-wood boat would have seemed like a t**d in the punch bowl. It turned out I couldn't have gotten away at any rate regardless of the dates or route chosen, so it's really a non-issue.

The problems with less organized events like this is that they often lack for participants, unlike the organized/sponsored and 'themed' events like the WBS, SRR and ERR.

[Chris Coose]

Yep to all.
It does take organization. Setting dates and places is a good thing to do in the winter.
Even come May might be too late for some to plan.

[Vinny&Shawn]

Yes of course this is about sailing. Personally I feel that whatever one sails is terrific. They are out there doing it! However, I have noticed that this is the WOODEN boat forum. At least lets not waist time arguing the obvious. So lets just GO and have a good time. It's probable that we will travel at different rates of speed. Sailing vs motors, slow (us) vs fast. You get my drift? My suggestion for a burgee is a depiction of a caulking mallet.
-Shawn-

[gregleeber]

ewe, Shawn, hammer down !

caulking mallet I like or in Mark's case a dixie cup (for mixing epoxy) ...

No really, I agree, if we are going to be in my bay, Muscongus Bay, then everyone is welcome. But maybe if their boat is not wood then they buy booze for one night's tie up...

[gregleeber]

I gotta come clean on this and it is without intent to insult anyone.

I think the name welfare fleet is just not an attractive one. Not sure what it means or why its so important but it really doesn't suffice for me. I think the name should be descriptive of what it is. It is a summer wooden boat outing, get together, regatta, festival, whatever. I just dont know what the term "welfare fleet" is trying to describe. Also, perhaps some people who may otherwise have an interest in such an outing will not necessarily be drawn to read the thread. On the other hand if it was descriptive it draw more readers...

just a thought.

[Chris Coose]

What is known Greg is a cruise on the mid coast in mid August. With a get together in the spring to do cruise planning.

The yacht club is loosely organized to host a cruise of all kinds of boats (not just wood).

The welfare concept is satire to symbolize captains and crew who might not normally join a yacht club and often times squeeze out just enough to keep a boat in the water.

The concept was devloped by local sailors who lived year round on MDI and most of us sailed out of Northeast harbor. The group lasted 10 or 12 years in the early 70's.

All I care about is cruising in good company for a few nights. The rest is levity to which I am not attached.

[gregleeber]

ewe, no, I think I like it now.

welfare fleet it is.

You see I guess I like things with history/tradition.

sorry for the confusion. I'm in...

[Chris Coose]

You see I guess I like things with history/tradition.



We're rich with that.
Now it's about assembling a treasury that we could bury somewhere on a Muscongus Bay island and create a 21st century story with maps and midnight diggings and murder.

How's that for an agenda for the club?

Hey, it's winter. I suppose I could be rubbing on some bright work with sandpaper but this stuff is a lot more fun.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Something like that gets figured real easy down this way.

How's about a fat Catboat drug by a old Volvo up 6 hr. Help launchin, stepin, riggin and sailin then Unstepin, deriggin, stowin, and haulin that fat Catboat back down to Cold Spring to do it all over again. Just so I can show ya'll how to sail one ;)

But sounds like fun to be a capt'n ; )

Hey by the way someone want to post a chart of the trip ?

[rbgarr]

Chris,

I was lying awake last night (briefly) wondering where there's a good launch ramp with dock and parking along the Muscongus Bay shoreline. Any ideas?

[Sea Smoke]

Here's the big picture:
http://www.oceangrafix.com/o.g/Charts/chartViewer.html?viewRegion=Atlantic&viewChart=Monhegan-Island-to-Cape-Elizabeth

And one of Muscongus Bay:
http://www.oceangrafix.com/o.g/Charts/chartViewer.html?viewRegion=Atlantic&viewChart=Muscongus-Bay-New-Harbor-Thomaston

[Chris Coose]

Chris,

I was lying awake last night (briefly) wondering where there's a good launch ramp with dock and parking along the Muscongus Bay shoreline. Any ideas?

I was in New Harbor yesterday and saw a beauty ramp at the end of the Landing Road.

At the Gut on Rutherford Island, almost next to my house, are the Bittersweet and Gamage.
If I were coming from away, I'd pick Bittersweet because Mike the owner is cool, the convienence of the place and it is about the prettiest place on earth.

[rbgarr]

A Grand Illusion for the future of the Welfare Fleet:http://www.sunherald.com/pageone/story/1035468.html
But this could be a better 'bidness model' for The Welfare Fleet http://www.oyc.org/ I like their burgee. Note that no actual boat ownership is required.

[Chris Coose]

bumpin up is all.

[rbgarr]

An atlas of Muscongus Bay: http://www.gulfofmaine.org/times/fallwinter2008/bookreview.php

[S.V. Airlie]

That'd be upper Muscongus Bay .... right?

Yup.... Muscongus Bay is great. A bit of a navigational nighmare but well worth it.

Re: meeting in June, not good for me as I'll be heading for Mystic...:D

[StevenBauer]

It's in August, Jamie. :) Maybe someone told you June so you wouldn't be late.;)


Steven

[Chris Coose]

Captain's meeting May 16 & 17
Google Map: 1942 rt. 129 South Bristol, ME

You'll get that photo window and if your click left you'll see a yellow house set back with a truck in the driveway.
Modest from the front but the back yard & pier takes my breath away everytime I step into it.
http://www.vrbo.com/216215

[Phil Heffernan]

That place looks fantastic Chris...You're a lucky guy...

PH

[rbgarr]

The wharf is a fabulous feature. Can a deep keel boat dry out alongside it? Vinny and Shawn are looking for a place to dry out, scrape and repaint Acacia come spring.

[Chris Coose]

The wharf is a fabulous feature. Can a deep keel boat dry out alongside it? Vinny and Shawn are looking for a place to dry out, scrape and repaint Acacia come spring.


Yep. There is time without water to do that.

[S.V. Airlie]

The August dates sound like they would be good, popular ones but

1) I won't be taking my vacation during the summer months and
2) We've got a daughter's wedding (again!! $$) this summer with date to be determined in a few weeks when she's here looking for locations, etc.

I'd like to come to the planning weekend in any case to see if I could participate in the first day (Sunday, Aug 16?) just to see how much of a hilarious cf we can manage to make it.

I think Russ's idea of a group charter may be a good one for those who could swing it, either chartering one boat that could be shared or a couple of them, but one way charters (even BBH to Camden or so alongshore) are not commonly done. However this coming summer may be a tough one and charter owners may make allowances. Northpoint Yacht Charters in Rockland http://www.northpointyachtcharters.com/gallery.html charter wooden boats and maybe Jim Elk would be up for a one way delivery to CC if the boat could be returned to MDI or close enough: http://www.elkspar.com/

The Midcoast can be different from the PenBay area, especially for smaller boats should they be included. Mornings are usually calm until about about 11 or 12. It's nice to be anchored/moored near some town that has a diner or someplace to get coffee and read the paper and purchase light foodstuffs. Make sandwiches while motoring/towing out toward the outer islands and stop/investigate them for lunch. Then run downwind inshore for another town in the evening.

"Rinse and repeat!"

An example itinerary:
Day One- So. Bristol to Thrumcap or Damariscove, then to Christmas Cove
" Two- CC to The Egg Rocks or Allen, then to Port Clyde or Tenants
" Three- PC to Little Dix, then to Sprucehead
" Four/Five - Sprucehead to Matinicus (if very lucky) then across the mouth of PenBay to Seal Bay/Isle au Haut
" Six/Seven- SB/Isle au Haut to McGlathery's/Merchant Row, then to Hells' Half Acre/Stonington or on to Brooklin.

Just an idea, it pretty much skips the northerly destinations from Rockland to North Haven, and of course...YMMV!

If small boats were to make the trip, consider joining the Maine Island Trail for camping and visiting privileges: http://www.mita.org/

Or of course, the entire week could be spent just in Muscongus Bay using the towns that ring the Bay (New Harbor, Round Pond, Friendship and Port Clyde) for supply/shower runs. The MITA has almost a dozen islands and sites thereabouts for day stops and camping. I went lobstering there two months ago and was amazed at how unmarked the dangers still are. Rock gardens everywhere and sweet sailing!

Just a thought. I love Christmas Cove but it is small. guess that site wuld be good for a FEW boats.. Not many.. Tenant's Harbor has a nice anchorage as you enter on the starboard side. Just have to watch out for the rocks..
The other sites sound good.

[S.V. Airlie]

It's in August, Jamie. :) Maybe someone told you June so you wouldn't be late.;)


Steven

Steven.. What me LATE! NEVER!!! :D:D
I was referring to the initial meeting not the gathering but....:rolleyes:

[Chris Coose]

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Low water and you can see high water marks.
There is a possibility with some cribbing around the rocks to get up further on either side.
I hope to find a gangway and float for next summer. I don't know if that would be too far for towing one around Dave but if you see anything over that way let me know.
I got my eye on an decent abandoned assembly in Christmas Cove but it may be hung up in an estate problem.

[StevenBauer]

Steven.. What me LATE! NEVER!!! :D:D
I was referring to the initial meeting not the gathering but....:rolleyes:

Well that meeting is in May, not June but maybe we'll tell you that it is in April, yeah, that's the ticket, April. :D


Steven

[Chris Coose]

So the bride tells me yesterday she's got a group headed for S. Bristol on the random weekend I picked.

Captain's Meeting: Friday May 22 - 24.
There'll be Victoria, the Blue Jay, an 18' canvas Old Town canoe, a couple of kayaks and maybe a canvas project boat to work on on the pier between all the activities.

[Vinny&Shawn]

Can we sail over and clean our bottom on the tide during all the goings on!!!?

[Chris Coose]

Yep. Anytime. If you make it for the Captain's weekend I'll bet you'll have plenty of supervision.

[Chris Coose]

There is now a Welfare Fleet - August cruise Group on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/editevent.php?success=1&picture=&eid=51655828143&new=&m=1#/group.php?gid=65284358065

[Chris Coose]

4 yachts confirmed at the boatbuilder's show.

[Lance F. Gunderson]

I'd like to go too. Bolger Black Skimmer sharpie. Dave's proposed itinerary sounds great, except every time I try to cruise to Merchant's Row the fog shuts down thick. Hope it won't happen again this year. Would be fun to cruise in company.

[Chris Coose]

Nice to have met you Lance. I think the weather forecast and average waterline lengths will have more to do with the places we get to rather than specific destination planning. I have heard about some smaller trailered craft that might come along.

[StevenBauer]

This is very exciting. I'm shopping for a second anchor. :)


Steven

[rbgarr]

Second anchor. Good idea. Everyone can raft up on you in that case. ;):D

[Jon Agne]

This is very exciting. I'm shopping for a second anchor. :)


Steven

If you don't find a suitable one by August, I'll let you borrow one of mine. I think a 25# fisherman will suit you just fine! I may even have a spare rode in the barn....about 100' of 1/2".

I never had a problem dragging in SURPRISE with that anchor. I now cruise with a 40# W/C Yachtsman on the bowsprit with 120' of rode faked in the cockpit. It's always ready in case of a calamity. I also carry two other anchors: a 35# short shank folding fisherman stored under the bench, and a 25# fisherman stored forward.

Anchors are the MOST important piece of equipment on a boat. When all else fails, they'll keep you off the rocks! Second most important thing on a boat is the cooler!

Best,

Jon

[rbgarr]

It's always ready in case of a calamity.

Don't tell Gareth. He'll claim that the calamity is neverending because you sail a cat boat. ;)

[Jon Agne]

Don't tell Gareth. He'll claim that the calamity is neverending because you sail a cat boat. ;)

He's just jealous! My mooring neighbor (30' sloop) thinks the only time I ever do any work on the boat is when I hoist or furl the sail. The rest of time he sees me relaxing at the helm....usually with a cold beverage of some sort!:D

Cheers!

[S.V. Airlie]

Chris,

I was lying awake last night (briefly) wondering where there's a good launch ramp with dock and parking along the Muscongus Bay shoreline. Any ideas?

Round Pond used to have one...

[Chris Coose]

Hope you'll be delivering these loaned anchors to the midcoast aboard the cat.

Cat drivers look like they are on tranqulizers and come out of it only when a gust ahead sweeps the sea.

[rbgarr]

Round Pond used to have one...

They've got the launching ramp but the overnight or extended parking is another matter AFAIK.

[Jon Agne]

They've got the launching ramp but the overnight or extended parking is another matter AFAIK.

Try calling Paul Cunningham at CWC boat transport. He bases out of Round Pond, and may have a place to park your rig for a small fee. If he doesn't, he might know where.

Jon

[Chris Coose]

Bittersweet Boatyard in the Gut and there are planty of places nearby for car and trailer storage.

[Cullen T.M. McGough]

I'm in, mostly.

Might have trouble with making it to Boothbay in time. I'll just follow the trail of oil slicks and seagulls.

[Chris Coose]

Reminder:
Captains and all others for the Captain's weekend Friday May 22-24.
I saw Capt. Bauer and his mate this evening and they shall be in attendance.

edit: just was over to the face book Welfare Fleet group and we are receiving some nice RSVPs.

[Lance F. Gunderson]

I hope to be there Chris. Maybe just for Sunday. Will update later.

[Chris Coose]

Captain's Banquet Lobster Call.

Saturday night on the dock. If you get to me here or Facebook by Thursday I can call Chris and order direct from him and get a bit of a reduced price.
Don't fret though. Get to S. Bristol anytime before the last boat gets in for the day and we can buy direct from the co-op.
Good chance for clams, again, this time of year, best to special order direct to the clammer.

(We can have the steamer going anytime during the weekend.)

[Lance F. Gunderson]

Count me in. Hope to be there by 2 pm Saturday.

[Chris Coose]

So we christened the club this weekend.

Didn't do a lot of Club business. We'll be assembling boats and crew as we get to the 3rd week in August.

Don't be shy about coming as crew or bringing small craft. We'll figure it out.

[Lance F. Gunderson]

See Joe's post in The Bilge for some photos. Thanks Chris for a great time!

[Hughman]

Chris, It will take all summer to conclude any business.

We'd better start now. Next weekend at your place? Or shall I hoe out the Church of the Holey Wooden Boat?

[huisjen]

I think we'd better work out details on line. Concluding business in person seems to mostly involve eating and drinking. When I asked where we'd be going the general response was "Wherever the wind takes us."

But at some point we should have a general census of boats, crew, and crewmen unassigned to boats. We'll want to have a rough sense of who goes in what boat, what stores should be brought aboard, and what onboard and ashore plans we need to make for eating and sleeping.

Dan

[Lance F. Gunderson]

Much will depend upon the weather we happen to get. I suggest we leave it loose and do our best to take advantage of fair winds. "Start downwind," as Phil Bolger used to say.

[StevenBauer]

Here's a little video of us taking Victoria out of the harbor. I love the sound of that old Volvo.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/th_MVI_3052.jpg (http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/?action=view&current=MVI_3052.flv)


Steven

[Thad]

Why is Joe smiling?

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Why is Joe smiling?

Ayah Cause he's sailin a cool ol catboat up in Maine yah know. Thank Gaaaahd it was ovah cast yah could get a horrible berhn ayup take ya skin off to da bone it would. Perfect dah

[Lance F. Gunderson]

Hey Chris, did I leave a charcoal grey LL Bean fleece jacket at your house? I adore it and it's gone missing. Last time I remember wearing it was there.

[Hughman]

I think we'd better work out details on line. Concluding business in person seems to mostly involve eating and drinking. When I asked where we'd be going the general response was "Wherever the wind takes us."

But at some point we should have a general census of boats, crew, and crewmen unassigned to boats. We'll want to have a rough sense of who goes in what boat, what stores should be brought aboard, and what onboard and ashore plans we need to make for eating and sleeping.

Dan

Dwight Eisenhower said, "In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.

[Chris Coose]

Hey Chris, did I leave a charcoal grey LL Bean fleece jacket at your house? I adore it and it's gone missing. Last time I remember wearing it was there.

Got it see your PM's sorry about the delay..


Dan, see the recent Bilge posting. I'm sure by the time we get together lots of it will be worked out.

[rbgarr]

Chris,

Maybe it's time to lock this thread with a link to the Bilge thread you started?

[Chris Coose]

Excellent idea Dave.

Off we go to the Bilge as of 6/23/09.

http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98786