05/17 - 05/20 - 4th Annual Delta/Bay Extravaganza

C-Hawk · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:10 am Post subject:

Jim,

If you'll check the signup list, you'll see that Sea3po has also signed up.

Fishtales and crew is in.
Looking forward to the trip.
We have a long drive home Sunday, so we'll be pulling out early Sunday morning from Rio Vista.

Thanks for all your hard work and dedication,

Discovery · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:03 pm Post subject:

Jim and Kathy,
We are so excited about this trip and seeing everyone again--I can't wait! Please let us help with anything that we can. Food assignments or anything else. This trip was so much fun last year--we promise not to whine even once.

Dixie

SEA3PO · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:55 pm Post subject:

Ah Come-on Jim..... You know a sailer is not happy unless he is complaining... and after 28 years it's a hard habit to quit...

Whats a little wine between friends.... Please, Please, Please....come-on dad....

Joel....

Sealife · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:19 pm Post subject:

Well, ok, I'll go again, but can't you pleeese have excellent weather, flat waters, etc. etc.. please, please???? Oh, hell, bring on that San Pablo....what's a little blood on the deck!!

Hey, Jim, looking forward to another great adventure. Now that I've got a Wallas...bring on the cold, rain, whatever!! Bring lots of pics from the Olympics.

If we're going to leave Rio Vista by noon on Wednesday, I'll probably arrive Rio Vista on Tuesday, since it's about a 7 hour drive.

Mike - Sealife

SeaSpray · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:19 pm Post subject:

I will be on this trip since it is my backyard!

Any word on the duck club? Wheeler Island has some floding from a leavy break.

Steve

C-Hawk · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:02 pm Post subject:

Jim,

We'll see you guys on the Delta. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Let us know if we can help out for the BBQ.

Jim Gibson · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:19 pm Post subject:

Dear All-

Six of the eight boats have confirmed attendance (either publicly or privately) at this Extravaganza. We are very excited about the attendance turnout.

As of yet we have not heard from Sealife or SeaSpray. We have also not heard from any other new folks.

Now is your chance folks to get on board the Delta/Bay Extravaganza Train. We promise you that it will be another unforgettable trip.

Please remember that you have only until Friday, the 17the of this month, to make up your mind for a trip that is two months out. Plan ahead now to make sure that you don't miss this opportunity!

SEA3PO · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:27 pm Post subject:

Jim....Where ya looking ??? Sealife answered just four posts above yours...and I was on the sign-up when it went up on the Brat site...

You Sacramento guys are too close to Arnold....Ya can't remember yer friends... Is it because I am ride a motorcycle with a sicecar ?? and have a license.. (even though I don't need no stinking license)

Joel

Sealife · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:12 pm Post subject:

Like it or not, Jim, I'm coming!! Laughing

High seas, low seas, no seas, rain or shine, I'm coming, but pleeeeeese can't I whine just a little?

Jim Gibson · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:33 pm Post subject:

Sorry Guys-

I am just now figuring out how this site works and I did not realize that there was a second page on this thread! How dumb of me!

Thanks for all the posts and indicated participation. I will regroup my thoughts now that I understand everyones coming. Who knows, maybe we will allow Wineing.

Thanks again for everyones enthusiasm. I will get my act together, I promise.

SeaSpray · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:17 pm Post subject:

Jim,

I know my posts are confusing. I selected a username before a boat name. My user name is seabran wich is on each post where most have their boat name. My boat name SeaSpray is only shown on the link to my album on each post.

Jim Gibson · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:53 pm Post subject:

All Right All You C-Dory Buckaroos:

The bell has been rung! The sign-up period for the Great 4th Annual, Delta-Bay Extravaganza is now officially closed. We have the following enthusiastic, confirmed attendance of nine boats and 16 folks:

1. Pounder (2)
2. Discovery (2)
3. Dinner Belle II (2)
4. Fishtales (2)
5. Dora Jean (2)
6. Islander (1)
7. Sealife (1)
8. SeaSpray (2)
9. SEA3PO (2)

We are very excited about this attendance and participation. Eight of the nine boats are veterans of this journey, and we welcome SeaSpray as the new attendee.

As a point of clarification, the thread header says this gathering is from 5/17 to 5/20. For most of the folks on this trip, the dates are actually 5/17 to 5/21.

Jim H. from the Bay Area, a C-Dory fan, has indicated that he will stop by at Petaluma or Sausalito to visit with us. He has offered to perform courtesy Vessel Safety Checks to anyone who wants them as he is a member of the local Power Squadron.

Now that we have our attendance count, we will go ahead and make the necessary marina reservations for everyone. I have off-web site input from some you to make reservation adjustments for your individual specific schedules. We will talk further with Dinner Belle II regarding the duck club logistics.

In approximately two weeks time we should be reporting back with marina details, information on our planned dinner meals, and activity specifics. Again, thanks for everyone’s participation. We expect this 4th Annual Journey to be the best yet.

Hoop · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:23 pm Post subject:

I'm looking forward to meeting you all in person, if only for a few hours!

Jim Hooper

Jim Gibson · Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 12:43 pm Post subject:

Dear All:

The marina reservations have now been made. We are very pleased with the facilities for this year. Below are our confirmed marina facilities.

There is no need for any deposit payments up-front from anyone. Everyone will pay his or her own marina fees as we go. Please note the cash requirements at many of these facilities.

1. Wednesday, May 17, Delta Marina, Rio Vista,
Harbormaster Bill (707) 374-2315

· $10 launch fee
· Park vehicle and trailer in gated lot at end of Marina, one day free parking, then $5 per day
· $14.30/night at dock (Fishtales only)
· Total cost for everyone but Fishtales and Dinner Belle II equals $30
($10 + ($5 x 4))
· Credit cards ok

Wednesday, May 17, Wheeler Island Private Duck Club

· No shore power or water hookups
· Restrooms
· No dock fees

2. Thursday, May 18, City owned Petaluma River Turning Basin,
Petaluma Visitors Center (707) 762-2785

· $20 per night per vessel, regardless of size
· Cash only (no credit cards)
· No rest rooms or showers, numerous local restaurants and businesses nearby in the downtown
· Shore power and water hookups

3. Friday, May 19, Sausalito Schoonmaker Point Marina
Harbormaster Mike (415) 331-5550

· $1 per foot, so either $22 or $25 per night, per vessel, depending on size
· Cash only (no credit cards)
· Rest rooms and showers
· Shore power and water hookups

4. Saturday, May 20, Jack London Square Marina
Harbormaster Suzanne (510) 834-4591

· $1.50 per foot, so either $33.00 or $37.50 per night, per vessel, depending on size
· Refundable deposit for gate key ($25)
· Cash only (no credit cards)
· Rest rooms and showers
· Shore power and water hookups

xxx

In summary, total marina costs for a 22-foot vessel will be $105 ($30 + $20 + $22 + $33). Total marina costs for a 25-foot vessel will be $112.50 ($30 + $20 + $25 + $37.50).

Total marina cost for Fishtales (not going on entire trip) will be $101.50 (($14.30 x 5) + $30). Total marina cost for Dinner Belle II will be $20 (just Petaluma).

xxx

Future communications will discuss food, activities, and more detailed logistics. Again, we are very much looking forward to this Extravaganza.

C-Hawk · Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 2:18 pm Post subject:

Jim,
Thanks for all of your work. Thumbs Up

We will join the group in Rio Vista and the Duck Club. After the duck club we will be going back to Rio Vista and do day trips from there to explore the upper reaches of the delta--- and a little fishing---- if the state will still allow fishing for sturgeon- looks questionable at this time.