06/04 - 06/06 - Chesapeake Bay CBGT

[Valkyrie]

Hey Brats,

Marcia and I are working on our calendar for this year and it occurred to us that we hadn't seen anything on a CBGT this year for the Chesapeake. Are there any plans for number six this year? Hope so.

Regards,

Nick
"Valkyrie"

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[joefish]

Hey Nick,

A C-Dory gathering on the Chesapeake Bay seems like a natural. One of the best cruising bodies of water around. It really surprises me that there is not a C-Dory dealer on the Bay, not even in Annapolis. On the other hand I just saw your boat, Valkyrie, down at Mobile East Marine. It was a long drive for me but Gene and Carrie really made it worth the trip. They are great. I'm shopping for a 25 Cruiser which I plan to spend a lot of time in exploring the Chesapeake. If and when there is a C-Dory gathering I hope to be a part of it.

Joe

[Valkyrie]

Hi Joe,

Welcome aboard!

There has been a yearly CBGT in Rock Hall since 2005. I started this thread because I haven't heard of one for this year and typically one is scheduled by now and in the planning stages. Marcia and I are keeping our fingers crossed.

You might have had long drive to Mobile East, but you won't find better or more honest people than Gene and Carrie. If they had been dealers when we shopping for a CD 22, I would happily have driven the 700+ miles to buy from them. Gene is making some upgrades and troubleshooting an electrical problem for me. I also wanted to add some gear, but Gene talked me out of it, pointing out potential and costly problems, thus saving me some money -- at his expense. He's a good man and C-Dory is lucky to have him as a dealer.

Just how dirty was Valkyrie after sitting in the yard since mid-September? I'll be picking her up in late Feb and heading south for month or so in the Keys. Good luck in your search for a 25!

Regards,

Nick
"Valkyrie"

[Captains Cat]

Nick, unfortunately, I don't think there'll be one this year, at least not organized by the same folks. Tom (Terraplane) has his Ranger Tug up for sale at Gratitude and is moving away from boating for awhile. Doug had some medical problems in the fall, have not heard from him and Anne (ANNE B) for awhile, hope they're both OK. They spent about a week exploring the Potomac from my pier last summer.

The only thing I did was make nametags, have not been to the GT since 2008.

I'm sure there could be one but someone will have to do the on-site legwork. Maybe someone here will chime in. I'm too far away, as you are.

Charlie

[Valkyrie]

Charlie,

Thanks for the update and I, too, hope that our fellow C-Brats are doing okay. Our thoughts and best wishes are with them.

Nick
"Valkyrie"

[Will-C]

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:31 am Post subject:

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Tom and all, glad you had a good time! We sure missed being there.

Charlie,
From the above post it looks like you didn't make 2008 either.
D.D.

[Captains Cat]

Dave, you're probably right. I know I made the nametags though, when you're old, you forget a lot!.

charlie

[Sea Angel]

Joe,
I doubt if we will be able to make the 200 NM run to the Rock Hall area any time soon; but, I would love to extend an invitation to you to run around the Tidewater ( Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton) area on our CD25, Sea Angel.

I'm retired and most times I'm available for some PR expressions.

If memory serves me right you should be abt 3 hrs from the 'Beach if you don't hit the tourist drive group thru the tunnels, etc.. You can PM me for further arrangements, if you desire.

We have descovered a favorite spot at the Smithfield Station Marina. It allows a wonderful walking area thru an old historic town and the marina, though not inexpensive, is extremely well kept. It is great for an overniter. There is also downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth, Yorktown and Hampton available.

Art

Art

[DoryLvr]

Hampton Roads is a great idea as it is central and could draw some folks from NC too. Cape Charles is another possibility, Bay Creek Marina has nice shopping, dining, beaching, and is protected and has good walking too. Lots of local (2 hour or less) protected cruises with lots of wildlife or a cruise across the bay's mouth to Norfolk/VA Beach if the weather is nice. I'll go out on a limb and say, if there is anybody else interested, I would be willing to work to make it happen with some help.

I do hope Anne and Doug are OK, I have never felt more welcomed as a new owner as I did by them at Rock Hall last year.

[Pandy Girl]

Hi,
We would like to come up to the the Bay for another C-Dory
cruise. We have had a great time with the folks from MD & Va. on the former get to geathers.
Doug & Anna give me a PM some time
Jim & Sanda

[dahkota]

Mike and I would love to go to another CB gathering - our last was by foot. We can make it to the upper bay or lower bay. Or both. We just love being on the boat so any excuse will do...

[Sea Angel]

Tivo,
This looks like a fine place for a 2-day gathering. What is the transient capacity and is there city water available at the docks?

I looked at the web site and the rates seem to $2.00/ ft, plus $5/ 30A hookup. Shame, I don't remember if any picnic area was immediately available for a group.

How secure is the area and is there transportation needed or available to explore the town?

[Sea Angel]

Yes, there is picnic facility. Don't know what size, though.

[POSSUMGAS]

My wife and I we both enjoyed the CBGT at Oriental N.C. Just as a sujestion. We could have a CBGT at WaterSide. That is in Norfolk, right at mile marker 1 for the ICW. I will check for infomation about slip costs and about motel room rates. There is restraunts and shopping with in walking distance. Neal

[Dragonfly]

I emailed with Anne right before Thanksgiving. I thought Doug was doing really well. Haven't heard from her in a while..I'll email her and see what's up. Take care all.. Tracy