Pre FH-CBGT Cruise, May 10-14, 2020

hardee

Pre FH-CBGT Cruise, May 10-14, 2020

Ok, so you have a boat. What's it good for. Just happens that one of my favorite uses is to travel, (cruise) with friends, and if their boat looks a little like mine, that's even better. With that in mind, I am planning on meeting with any that are interested, in the "PreCBGT" Cruise on Sunday, May 10 at the Coronet Bay State Park.

I will be at the dock there for the day, stay that night, (it is a Washington State Marine Park) and leave the next morning, (Monday), to spend some time in Deception Pass, take time for some photo ops, and then across Rosario Strait, and stay at a state park dock there. Maybe James Island, or Deer Park, or both depending on the size of the group, for Monday night. Then off to Sucia Island, Fossil Bay dock for Tuesday night. Wednesday we head west for a look around Turn Point, on Stuart Island and then into Reid Harbor for the night there. Thursday morning we will head to Roche Harbor with a peak at Harro Strait and around Henry Island, coming into Roche via Mosquito Pass. There should be time for fueling and lunch at Roche if interested, then we head down to Friday Harbor to tie to the dock and do sit down visiting for a few days.

Anyone interested is welcome. Launching anytime Sunday is good. There is parking available, and it has been good, with a state park volunteer host on site, (camped there). Monday, unless you are planning a pre daylight launch, you will probably, ahhh miss the boat.

The cruising will be mostly short distances, with varying speeds and timing to take advatage of the best slack water time for Deception Pass. The docks will all be State Park docks* so a WA Marine Pass is encouraged, especially if you will be at park docks more than 7 nights. The routing and timing are subject to weather, and whim of the leader, but the plan is to give a short introduction to PNW boating in the chuck, intro to the state park marine system, and provide some time for photos, practice, and comfort in the vessels and procedures. After all, it is your boat, you should be able to enjoy it comfortably.

Any questions or comments are welcome.

* There may be opportunity to stop at a non-park marina, but overnighting is planned to be on a park dock.

Harvey
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Da Nag · Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:10 pm Post subject:

Sounds awesome, Harvey - I'll join you along w/my brother in the Nordic.

And, we're planning on heading north up into Canadian waters after FH. Probably for another 2+ weeks. I'll start up another thread for anyone interested in that.

Knipet · Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:28 pm Post subject:

Hi Harvey,
This sounds great. Plan on C Sharp with Joanie & I on board meeting up with the group on Sucia or Stuart Island wherever you all will be on Tuesday evening. Sounds like a lot of fun. Can't wait. Also, looking forward to being part of the floatilla cruising through Mosquito Pass!

SnowTexan · Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 8:54 pm Post subject:

Dunns are ALL IN.

hardee · Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:48 pm Post subject:

Great. For all. Looking forward to it. Should be a fun time with great folks enjoying great boats.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

Catman · Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 4:02 am Post subject:

Hey, Harvey, good idea! You've reeled in a few so far and you'll catch more before you cast off May 10th. Provided it's not too windy, I'd like to be out and about that weekend and join the flotilla for the day on Sunday. Then back to work, and join y'all at Friday Harbor Thursday.

hardee · Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 3:11 pm Post subject:

South of Heaven · Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:46 pm Post subject:

Very cool Harvey. Sounds like a blast.

hardee · Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:31 pm Post subject:

Jason, It Will Be A Blast. You should come out and join us. It would be great to get to meet and swap some good stories.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

hardee · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:43 pm Post subject:

I was looking at some charts and options today. Looking for some optionial activities, just for kicks. I was thinking since most of our times would be going to a dock, maybe we should take a lunch stop at anchor for something different. Also, we could take the Swinomish Channel, especially if there is a weather issue.

At least that can be a back-up route IF . . . .

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

DayBreak · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:28 pm Post subject:

Harvey, we are glad that Swinomish Channel exists. Last year we had to turn back from trying to cross Rosario Strait to Deception Pass when it blew up badly. We took the Swinomish Channel and made it to Everett safely for our trip home.

RobMcClain · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 9:44 am Post subject:

Harvey, this sounds wonderful. Mary and I can’t make our extended summer cruising up there this summer, but your plan may just allow us to do some beautiful spring cruising with c-brats friends.

We’ve never used the launch ramp you are discussing so know little about it, other than the environmental aspects. It sounds like we might be able to keep our trailer and tow vehicle parked in the lot for the entire trip, including the time at FH. So for ~8 or 9 days straight. Is this correct??

Rob

hardee · Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:28 pm Post subject:

Salmon Fisher · Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 2:56 pm Post subject:

FYI,
The parking fee at the parking lot Cornet Bay State Park boat launch is $10 per day. The launch fee is $7.00.
If you are launching on Sunday, May 10, afternoon should be good as most people fishing for ling cod and shrimp will be finishing up then. It can be a little busy though as they are coming in.
If it were me, I would shoot for launching after 3 pm or early evening.
Harvey is correct, I have never seen a time limit on that.

hardee · Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:10 pm Post subject:

Patrick, Thanks for the up-date there. Good info to know.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon