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Avidmagnum12



Joined: 23 Mar 2013
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City/Region: Ocklawaha
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C-Dory Year: 2011
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:14 am    Post subject: 03/04 - 03/06 - Hontoon Island, Florida 2025
Tue Mar 04, 2025 3:00 am
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Yes 👍 We are going to be back at Hontoon in 2025

Here’s the news from Hontoon today.
I’ve contacted the NEW park manager this morning. His name is Dustin Allen. He says the water is receding and conditions are improving. The park should be back to the same conditions in March as last year so we will plan on March 4,5,6 2025.

They were lenient on overnight docking last year but with the new park manager there is no guarantee ether way. At this time plan on anchoring out or other marinas. It may be that they will open up slips by then but who knows.

I must for the first time fill out a state form for the gathering. I will do this and will get over to Hontoon as soon as they start opening up ramps.

We always have a great time and will again in 2025. Thanks for being patient and flexible. See you all at Hontoon.

I will be posting more details later.


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thataway



Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 3:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

All of us who attend these gatherings owe a lot of Tom and Joyce who have been the organizers of the Hontoon gatherings for about 12 years! Thank you Tom and Joyce!!!

We didn't make it because of health issues last year. We hope we will this year. The St. Johns River is a very special place. There is a lot of exploration, wonderful birds, vegetation and animals.

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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
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colbysmith



Joined: 02 Oct 2011
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City/Region: Madison
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We'll be there! Rosanne has us planned to visit her good friends who spend a couple months in Gulf Shores, the last week of February. We'll be coming over from there this year, but only staying a couple weeks as I need to get back home around the middle of March. Looking forward to starting my summer boat travel season out at Hontoon! Perhaps you've already asked Tyboo for an event sign up. Wink See yah in a couple of months. Colby
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Donald Tyson



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It was suggested by a C-Brat friend and confidant that it would be a great place to meet and look at many models Of C-Dory’s side by side. I too see a value in that. I’m not yet an owner but will soon be on the market. Would it be okay for my wife and I to visit during this event?
I hope to hear more as the autumn progresses.
Don & Kim
Easton PA
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Avidmagnum12



Joined: 23 Mar 2013
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City/Region: Ocklawaha
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don
You and your wife are welcome to join us at the gathering. Just for your information the park is only accessible by private boat or park ferry. They used to run it 7 days a week but recently only a few days a week. Don’t know how things will be in March.

If you look at last year’s link it will give you an idea of what we do at Hontoon. There has always been a good variety of different C-Dorys and a few other trailer trawlers attending. This will be our 13th year and people keep coming back for more!

See you at Hontoon…..Tom
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colbysmith



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like we are in the event signup now. Smile
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RDiemidio



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:00 pm    Post subject: Hontoon Island Reply with quote

My wife and I purchased a 23ft Venture. We are looking forward to Hontoon Island. ⚓️🇺🇸
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Molly Brown



Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I second Bob’s comment….Tom and Joyce are the backbone and heart of these gatherings. No words to adequately express our gratitude!

Molly Brown plans to be there but still being on the Great Loop it’s going to be tight. Might even have the boat up for sale 😔 as Betty is pushing hard to make living on the water a reality. I can’t figure out where to put my recliner on this boat….

James

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DayBreak



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 12:39 am    Post subject: Re: Hontoon Island Reply with quote

RDiemidio wrote:
My wife and I purchased a 23ft Venture. We are looking forward to Hontoon Island. ⚓️🇺🇸


RDiemidio, welcome to the group at C-Brats and we hope you have a great time at the gathering. Also, congratulations on the purchase of your new 2024 C-Dory 23 Venture. We look forward to seeing many photos of your travels and adventure with your new purchase. Contact the administrators of this site and they will make a photo album for you. Gary and Colleen on DayBreak

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novavoyager



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 12:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the information.
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Donald Tyson



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 12:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Where do we sign up?
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colbysmith



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 8:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

At very top of screen use the event signups link.
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Donald Tyson



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 9:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

colbysmith wrote:
At very top of screen use the event signups link.


I'm new to this business but I went to "Event Signups" and then "View info" and then "subscribe"?

Is that all?

Should be a fun time, Thanks in advance!
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colbysmith



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'm new to this business but I went to "Event Signups" and then "View info" and then "subscribe"?

Is that all?


That's it. Smile Tom & Joyce (C-Otter) may have a separate signup roster posted later.
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Donald Tyson



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I’m hoping to see that F150 so make sure you bring it. 😂
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