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Ron on Meander
Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 561 City/Region: Powell River
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meander
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Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:49 pm Post subject: 08/12 - 08/14 - Powell River BC, Canadian CBGT From 12 Aug 2016 to 14 Aug 2016 (included) |
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Well folks, my wife Anne and I have decided that we'd take on hosting a Canadian gathering of the C-Brats in Powell River BC this August. Probably the 2nd weekend but the exact date will have to confirmed yet.
For those yet to discover it, Powell River is located on the mainland of BC on the east side of the Salish Sea (Georgia Straight) across from Comox. There is no direct road access to Powell River, so it is accessed by ferry or a better yet use that wonderful C-Dory to check out a great new cruising area.
Powell River, population of about 13,000, has a nice marina, good stores for food provisioning, marine stores, golf course and it is about an hours cruise from Desolation Sound marine park, 5-6hrs to Princess Louisa marine park and, about 6-8 hours from the border, with lots of great anchoring or marina stops on the way if desired. Stop in at the Gulf Islands, Vancouver, Smuggler Cove, Pender Harbour or Jedidiah Island, just to mention a few.
August weather is usually calm and sunny. Come for the CBGT and stay to cruise some of these great areas either heading home or on your way up.
For BC and other Canadian C-Brats come visit a new area or return for a visit to Powell River to meet with C-Brat friends new and old.
Fishing has been good in our area in the last few years and August is a prime time for Chinook Salmon
Anne and I will let you know more details as they are confirmed and we will ask for a sign up page when the date is fixed.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Cheers
Ron and Anne
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bridma
Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Comox
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Nomad
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Way to go Ron and Anne. So looking forward to meeting you. Thanks for hosting.
Martin and Andrea. |
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Lost Petrel
Joined: 10 Aug 2014 Posts: 138 City/Region: Potter Valley
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Wild Blue
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 10:52 am Post subject: |
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We are expecting to be in that area mid-August on our way to the Broughtons, hope to be able to make it to the gathering. _________________ Tim
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 1:32 am Post subject: |
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Ron,
It would be great to get to meet you and Anne and explore the area. I will be up in Desolation and Broughtons this summer, so depending on weather, dates and scheduling will try and get there. Still lots of planning to get done so will be watching for updates here.
Harvey
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Igrant
Joined: 20 Feb 2011 Posts: 58 City/Region: Garden Bay
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Sea Sprite
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Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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Great news! We are looking forward to another gathering fairly close to home. _________________ Ian & Jackie Grant |
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Ron on Meander
Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 561 City/Region: Powell River
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meander
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Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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Martin, Harvey, Tim and Ian,
Great to have interest in this get together this far in advance. I hope to be able to post the date and a bit more info by the weekend.
Cheers
Ron |
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Blueback
Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 235 City/Region: Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Blueback
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Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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Ron on Meander wrote: | Martin, Harvey, Tim and Ian,
Great to have interest in this get together this far in advance. I hope to be able to post the date and a bit more info by the weekend.
Cheers
Ron |
Great invitation Ron. Now can we screw up the courage to cross over in our 16' Angler from our home base French Creek--LOL
Geoff and Aline _________________ I'm in the third stage of life:
1-Learn to catch fish.
2-Catch fish -hopefully-
3-Work at rebuilding the endangered runs of salmonids on the West Coast |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:28 am Post subject: |
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Blueback wrote: | Ron on Meander wrote: | Martin, Harvey, Tim and Ian,
Great to have interest in this get together this far in advance. I hope to be able to post the date and a bit more info by the weekend.
Cheers
Ron |
Great invitation Ron. Now can we screw up the courage to cross over in our 16' Angler from our home base French Creek--LOL
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Geoff and Aline,
There are some other C-Brats in your area. Maybe a bit of a recruiting, and put together a flotilla, or at least a buddy boat and watch the weather. I have done that from home (Sequim, WA) with folks who wanted to cross the Juan de Fuca Strait, going over to Friday Harbor gathering. Find someone from there who knows the area and local conditions and is used to making that crossing. It could be a fun trip.
Harvey
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bridma
Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Comox
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Nomad
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Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Geoff and Aline,
You can always putter up to Comox and cross over with us.
Martin and Andrea. |
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Blueback
Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 235 City/Region: Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Blueback
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Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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bridma wrote: | Hi Geoff and Aline,
You can always putter up to Comox and cross over with us.
Martin and Andrea. |
Hi Martin & Andrea
Thanks for the suggestion as a safer way to cross over the Strait in our 16' C-Dory. As a retired Mariner who has traveled the Strait many times in my first life--LOL. I know firsthand it can get nasty. But on the other hand, Aug. can also see it flat as a plate. So it a matter of a good weather forecast -or not- for me, where as you may risk it. So I will keep in mind your kind offer to cross together. I think its a 24 hour weather wind decision on our part.
Geoff & Aline on Blueback, |
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bridma
Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Comox
State or Province: BC
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds good Geoff. If at any other time you find yourself in the Comox area, give me a shout, we'll get together for a cold one.
Martin. |
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Ron on Meander
Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 561 City/Region: Powell River
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meander
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:07 am Post subject: |
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Geoff,
16's can make it no problem with an eye to the weather. At one of the first BC gatherings which was held in Desolation Sound in 2005, Catman Brock came in his 16 Angler. I think he is based in the Seattle area. He spent about a week cruising in Desolation and area.
Now if only we can get Marty to bring his 16 it will be a real successful event.
Cheers
Ron |
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 5922 City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Meant to be
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:34 am Post subject: |
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Ron on Meander wrote: | Geoff,
16's can make it no problem with an eye to the weather. At one of the first BC gatherings which was held in Desolation Sound in 2005, Catman Brock came in his 16 Angler. I think he is based in the Seattle area. He spent about a week cruising in Desolation and area.
Now if only we can get Marty to bring his 16 it will be a real successful event.
Cheers
Ron |
Perhaps if you promise good pastrami and mustard at the gathering Marty will show. _________________ Roger on Meant to be |
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bridma
Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Comox
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Nomad
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:56 am Post subject: |
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If "Chowder Man" is going, you will have to be quick and get in the soup line up. You'll still find yourself standing behind Pat though
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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From Powell River up to Princess Louisa could be a nice "after CBGT" addendum cruise. Sure hope this works out to fit into the summer cruising plans for a bunch of Brats.
Thanks Ron for your effort.
Harvey
SleepyC
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