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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
Photos: WeekiTiki
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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Blue Rose wrote: | We are looking forward to being at the gathering again this year. If all goes as planned we will be bringing the boat!
Jim & Jeanine |
I'll more than likely be by myself
No way HoJo is going camping this early in the season
And the hotel is sold out across the river, checked months ago _________________ Weeki Wachee
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gulfcoast john
Joined: 14 Dec 2012 Posts: 990 City/Region: PENSACOLA
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2010
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Cat O' Mine
Photos: CAT O' MINE
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Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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Colby,
This year Tom took us back from Ponce De Leon through Efing creek shortcut. It was like a scene out of The African Queen movie, except with more knee-deep areas and more leeches.
You'll love it.
John _________________ John and Eileen Highsmith
2010 Tom Cat 255, Cat O' Mine
Yamaha F150, LXF150 |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4573 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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John, that's probably the normal way we go. lol. And yes, some of those back creeks are interesting! Late Edit. Ok, looking at my charts there is an Eph Creek, and it's not a short cut. Or maybe it is depending on how you guys went. lol. I'll have to check with Tom later, and plot it out. I bet the water has to be high enough though. Colby |
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Kathryn
Joined: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 41 City/Region: Hampden-Sydney/Farmville,VA
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kathryn
Photos: Kathryn
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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 9:03 am Post subject: Hontoon Island Gathering |
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We've decided to come after all.
Why not dash from northern Wisconsin to Florida!
What's retirement for, anyway?
Looking forward to it.
Jackie & Bob Hall aboard Kathryn _________________ Bob & Jackie Hall |
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Yakmandu
Joined: 03 Nov 2017 Posts: 70 City/Region: Lake Lanier
State or Province: GA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Vessel Name: Miss April
Photos: Pops GO!
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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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Heading back to the Hontoon gathering with my Angler 19. Time to learn some new CDory tricks from the pros! Since I don’t have a lot of room on the boat, I just booked a room at the Riviera Resort and Marina about a mile away.
Can’t wait! _________________ Patrick Rohde
Miss April
Lake Lanier, GA |
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voyager638
Joined: 14 Sep 2014 Posts: 21 City/Region: tallahassee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2014
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: LAST HOORAH
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Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:10 am Post subject: pontoon gathering |
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Looking forward to my first gathering. Not sure how to sign up. If someone can give me instruction at the appropriate time, it would be appreciated. Best contact is drawstring1530@mac.com
Have a good Christmas. |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 677 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: Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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How to sign up. On the home page near the top you will see a horizontal list of links. The fifth one over is Event Signups. Enter there and you will see “Join a group” sign up and your set.
We are again looking forward to meeting the new attendees and of course the ones that keep coming back to enjoy the St. John’s River.
We always have a morning of boat seminars and I am looking for C-Brats to participate. Hint, Hint Dr Bob. In the past we have had great seminars on safety, solar, tires, first aid, boat systems and the list goes on and on.
For new comers note we have a contest on the favorite boat gadget. Be this years contest winner!
I’ve already filled up a box of odds and ends boat “treasures” for the Clow fundraising auction. The money raised by this last year helped put in the on island laundry.
Oops....time to go fishing....till next time...Tom _________________ Tom and Joyce Schulke
2011 CD 25 "C-Otter" 07/2015 to present
2011 CD 25 "My Girl" 06/2015 renamed C-Otter
2004 CD 22 Commuter "Out2C" 03/10 to 06/15 |
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chucko
Joined: 12 Jul 2011 Posts: 168 City/Region: Davidson
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 1997
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Angel
Photos: Sea Angel
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Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:06 am Post subject: |
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I plan on making my first gathering at this event. I'm leaving the boat at home until I figure out the logistics for the next time. FYI Hontoon resort is all booked due to some college rowing teams training there.
Can't wait to experience this get together. _________________ What doesn't kill us makes us stronger.
I say that every time I wax the boat.
1997 22 cruiser, sold may 2023
1998 17 Aquasport Osprey cc sold sold 2012
1977 16 Mako cc sold 1999 |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 677 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: Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:50 am Post subject: |
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Chucko
Many C-Brats make Hontoon their first CBGT with their boat. The logistics are easy. Launch your boat at Ed Stone Park on HW 44 near Deland. Great ramp and easy parking. Recommend you park by the grassy area for oversized trailers if possible. Head up river (south) and you can’t miss the park. You’ll miss having your C-Dory. But in any case come and join the fun.
See you there! Tom |
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DavidM
Joined: 24 Dec 2017 Posts: 196 City/Region: Punta Gorda
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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As Tom notes, the logistics of launching your boat, parking your TV and trailer and cruising up (can't quite get that in my mind, but understand the logic) the St John's for few miles to Hontoon. Last year was my first time and it couldn't have been easier.
And I would much prefer to hang out for this event on my boat than come over from shore each day.
David |
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hank clow
Joined: 13 Aug 2011 Posts: 93 City/Region: L'Anse
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meri Aura
Photos: Meri Aura
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Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:28 am Post subject: |
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If the stars align and the snow gods permit it looks like I'll make it to the Gathering. Busy cutting cardboard for the auction. Meri Aura will need dockage. Do we go through the State Park system to book a space as we did last year? My dates are not firm, but I hope to arrive a few days ahead of time to enjoy putting on my favorite river.
Pat Clow
Meri Aura |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20861 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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Great Pat! We both will enjoy seeing you again! Right on, with the auction! Fun and a good cause. (Plus we get a few more "pieces of stuff" out of the garage! _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 677 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: Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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Everyone! Less than 2 months to go till we get together at Hontoon. I’m going to ask everyone that’s attending to do two things.
1)If you have not signed up on the C-Brats Event signup please do so.
2) fill out our Online registration on this link. https://form.jotform.com/60634279765163
This will save time at the gathering.
Also....If you want to reserve a site you can do so at Reserve America
https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/hontoon-island-state-park/FL/281038/overview
There will be ample docking available but if your looking for a favorite dock....
Don’t miss out on the Best C-Dory Gathering in Florida. Yes....It’s the only one. Still looking for a couple more guest speakers. |
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Molly Brown
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 405 City/Region: Punta Gorda
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 24 Tomcat
Vessel Name: MOLLY BROWN
Photos: Molly Brown
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Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:10 am Post subject: |
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All set, reserved and confirmed for my favorite slip 1A. Can't wait..... _________________ James, Betty, Luna cat and Moki dog on the TomCat Molly Brown
Started the Great American Loop 03/2024 |
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Forfun1960
Joined: 25 Oct 2010 Posts: 47 City/Region: Carmi
State or Province: IL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Journey former Noro Lim
Photos: Journey
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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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Newbie here signed up and excited to attend. I would like to cruise around the area a few days before any suggestions on what to see by boat? _________________ Donnie Wilson |
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