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petertracy
Joined: 14 Feb 2015 Posts: 1 City/Region: Boca Raton
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Alexa Jane
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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Is it necessary to reserve slips for feb 27-1st.?
Thanks _________________ Peter T. |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 671 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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Peter
They do not take reservations at the marina at Hontoon State Park. There will be enough slips if you get there on Friday. We can "save" a few slips for late arrival.
See you soon....Tom
2004 C-Dory 22 Out2C |
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Larry K
Joined: 06 Nov 2003 Posts: 63 City/Region: Port Huron, MI
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Odyssey
Photos: The Odyssey
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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Loaded the boat today, Friday and then heading south Sunday. Last night it dropped to 29 Degrees below zero and then it got to a balmy 5 above and sunny to day. Snow for tonight. we will finish loading the boat tomorrow. See all Thursday.
_________________ Larry K C-Brat #150
The Odyssey |
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Casey
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 1094 City/Region: The Villages(FL)
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: "Dessert 1st"
Photos: Dessert 1st
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 6:33 am Post subject: |
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Interesting picture. At first glance I thought your boat had sprouted wings!
Best,
Casey&Mary _________________ 2013 CC23 "Katmai" renamed "Dessert 1st"
2006 CC23 "Katmai" (purchased August 2009)
2003 CD22 "Naknek" (sold May 2008) |
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Will-C
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2476 City/Region: Temple
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Will-C
Photos: Will-C
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 9:02 am Post subject: 02/27 - 03/01 - St. John's River Gathering |
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Larry,
Glad to see you and your wife bailing on the local weather up there. We won't make the gathering but we wish you and your safe travels. Enjoy!
Dave and Ginny Deem _________________ Chevrolet The Heart Beat Of America |
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pprowe01 Guest
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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Looking forward to attending on my little (16') C-Dory which I keep on Tampa Bay. Should be fun. This will be my first C-Dory event and the first time I try to sleep on this littlest of the C-Dory family.
Peter |
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Almas Only
Joined: 09 Nov 2003 Posts: 362 City/Region: Richmond
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Alma's Only
Photos: Alma's Only
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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Left VA in lovely minus three degrees, trailered to the intersection of the ICW and St Johns. Launched there yesterday, then overnighted at Metro Park Marina. Headed south on the St Johns, presently anchored in Black Creek at n 30 4.988 w 81 46.835. Lovely weather and water. _________________ 2003 CD22 Cruiser with Honda 90 |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 671 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Nice to see our northern neighbors escaping the weather! Welcome to "Sometimes Sunny Florida"! Perfect day today....sunny and 81 degrees with just a very light wind. Joyce and I have been busy preparing for everyone's arrival. But we did have time to take our 1960 Cessna for a flight. We wanted to see where James and Hank led us to De Leon Springs and back. We then thought it would be fun to take a couple photos of the Hontoon Marina. So here is the first photo.
And the second.....
Lots of room at the marina now. The only boat there now is the Blue Days but by Thursday there will be lots of C-Brats.
Be on "72"
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jennykatz
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1678 City/Region: naples
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Little Treasurer
Photos: Jennykatz
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:59 am Post subject: gathering |
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Mike Taylor and I will not be able to attend in jennykatz . Life has gotten in the way . Jim _________________ retired 8/08 from UAL, still working pt tm
Duck c-22 cruiser sold 6/23/08
06 Venture Cruiser with merc115CT
00 cd16 cruiser honda 40 sold 3/12 |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 671 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:53 am Post subject: |
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Jim...Sorry you will not be able to join us this year. Just keep us in mind for next year. I've received a couple of other regrets and totally understand how life gets complicated.
Take care.....Tom
C-Dory 22 Out2C |
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Casey
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 1094 City/Region: The Villages(FL)
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: "Dessert 1st"
Photos: Dessert 1st
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:10 am Post subject: |
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Mary and I are still planning to drive over for the potluck (Saturday?). (Tom, I'll try calling you this AM.)
We won't be bringing "Dessert 1st" this time, just driving over. We will plan to ride the SP ferry over to the island and then talk someone into giving us a ride back after the potluck.
Nice aerial pic's by the way!
Best,
Casey&Mary |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 671 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:23 am Post subject: |
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17 C-Dorys here at Hontoon Island the day BEFORE the gathering. More on the way. Great fire last night....I think we have wood Clif can work with!
Tom |
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schiavolou
Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 122 City/Region: Wilton Creek, VA
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Skimmer
Photos: Skimmer
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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Many thanks to Tom and Joyce, Becky and Bill, and all who made the gathering such a fun experience.
Skimmer's crew hated to leave 80s in FL and return to 30s and snow in the forecast here in VA.
Next year we'll plan to stay south longer and continue to explore the wonderful St Johns. _________________ Lou S.
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anchorout
Joined: 03 Jul 2013 Posts: 357 City/Region: Lake Charles
State or Province: LA
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: EZ DUZIT
Photos: EZ DUZIT
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 2:28 pm Post subject: st johns |
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I believe the final count was 21 boats. Weather - iffy, boat ideas - abundant, conversation - priceless. _________________ I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR - That's what makes the search so exciting! |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 671 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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Ahoy.....
The "Second Annual St. Johns River C-Brat Gathering" is now history. Yes...we had 21 "Cute" C-Dorys at Hontoon Island State Park. They ranged in size from 16' to 25' with a couple of 24' Tomcats. We also had three C-Dory owners who could not bring their boats for one reason or another. A nicer group of people cannot be found anywhere! I honestly cannot think of anyone who did not sign up for a duty at the gathering. THANKS!
The weather was not as nice as last year but everyone took it in stride. The C-Dory showed that it is a boat for ALL weather! What a story to tell at future gatherings about getting out of the cool wind and dining in the park museum, where the signs all said "NO EATING OR DRINKING", for our Friday meal! The park manager Ken and park naturalist Christine with the rest of the staff went out all out for our group of C-Brats. Christine took those that were interested on a nature walk and showed us many of the unique plants and animals on the island. She also introduced us to "ELVIS"......you'll have to come to the next gathering to find out who he is and what makes him special! Special thanks to our own Bill and Becky Smith on the Blue Days who were dock volunteers at Hontoon. Bill spent DAYS removing aquatic growth by the docks and getting them ready for us.
Hontoon State Park is the only Florida State Park that does NOT charge an admission fee. They only have a small budget from the state. Donations are needed to fund improvements at the park. This year the group collectively gave $416 in gifts to the park that I know of. All money in excess of costs for the food and supplies for the gathering that was given in the donation can went to the park. There were also individual gifts and a 50/50 raffle. Ken Torres the park manager gave all of us a big thanks! I've been told that we are the best group that come there...Be Proud!
Many folks went cruising daily, some only once, some started days or weeks before the gathering. On Monday five boats headed north and a bunch went south. Some are still traveling now and may not leave the St. Johns for weeks. Anytime my wife and I put the Out2C on the St. Johns river we feel like we are at home. Our special C-Brat family is scattered for now, but we reunite again next March 4,5,6 2016 at Hontoon Island. If you could not make it this year....please plan to join us next year.
Tom and Joyce Schulke
2004 CD 22 Commuter
Out2C
PS...I saw that there is a St.Johns Gathering 2015 photo folder. If you have photos to share please post them there for all to enjoy.....Thanks |
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