05/08 - 05/10 - Friday Harbor, WA

localboy · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 11:20 am Post subject:

That was me. Thanks for the info.

colobear · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 8:57 pm Post subject:

We have 39 boats signed up for Friday Harbor, three short of last year's record 42 but still four days to go. Some familiar names not on the signup list. Warning If you want one of Roger's fancy shmancy nametags you've got to sign up. But we'll still welcome you if you just appear...and if you can't make it on Friday, come on Saturday we will make space for you. Weather doesn't look like it will be the same as last year...forecast is 60's, party cloudy. No fishing reports yet but Shrimp and LingCod will be open. For any lurkers or boatless Brats, you will be welcomed boat or not. Our first CBGT was at Poulsbo and we were boatless. Met some great people so by all means get on the Anacortes ferry and stop by. Either Friday for the afternoon gossip and dinner or Saturday for the afternoon gossip and potluck would be best.

For those who might not remember, brats usually monitor Ch68 when on the water up here. I know several "fleets" are leaving Friday AM and if you are traveling by yourself you can usually connect with another Brat on the water via 68. See everybody at Friday Harbor on Friday!

Catman · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 9:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all your work on this popular rendezvous, Barry. Three cheers!
Star

localboy · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 10:24 pm Post subject:

Just PM'd Barry. Per Matt, the boat should be good to go for the weekend and I'm stoked. Cool

Now if the winds & rain would just GO AWAY!...

kennharriet · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 12:34 pm Post subject:

The weather forecast looks good for Friday and Saturday.

http://seaboard.ndbc.noaa.gov/maps/nw_Straits_Sound.shtml

Break out the sunblock, speedo, and flipflops!

Hoop · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 9:07 pm Post subject:

Barry,

I may stop by just to say hello and see what a C-Brats gathering really looks like.

My fingers are crossed for having good weather for all of you visitors to the island!

- Jim

Cape San Juan, San Juan Island, WA
(not too far from the Cattle Point lighthouse)

Anita Marie · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 11:24 am Post subject:

I have a table to donate. It is a cheap folding table. We will be heading to Canada after the gathering and will not be able to keep it on the boat. Is there anyone who would like to take possesion of this table at Friday Harbor.

Fred

starcrafttom · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 12:50 am Post subject:

fred I can store it at the house until you get back. Then you can pick it up at the house or office on your way back or when even.

Pat Anderson · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 8:42 am Post subject:

Our plan is to be all hooked up and ready to roll tonight before we go to bed, and AIS "Ass in seat," Ray Barone around 8:00 a.m., arrive B'ham probably 10:45 a.m., get our space for the summer secured at Hilton Harbor, and probably be on the water around 11:30 a.m.

I will be bringing a keg of beer and the dispensing equipment, but will be counting on all of you folks to keep it iced down!

I had a call yesterday again from Captain David, he is still stuck in Brookings, OR, CG has had the bar closed, so will not be able to make it, sends his regrets!

Doryman · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 3:23 pm Post subject:

Because of another commitment on Saturday, Lori and I have decided to just come over on the ferry for the evening. Look for us on the 2:40 sailing, arriving at 3:45. We will need to leave on the 8:00 ferry. See you on the docks and at Downriggers!

Warren

C-Dawg · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 6:15 pm Post subject:

For those launching at Bellingham, I'm here moored at the visitor dock in front of Nickis Bella Marina Bar. Already had a couple of beers and ready for a nap. Smile

On the way up here Wednesday we launched at Everett to do some shrimping. Pulled 151 on the second pull. Got two limits for the day and gave our excess to Capital Sea. He was working his ass off to get some shrimp for his friends.

I gotta say that the the two marinas we've visited--Everett and Bellingham--makes Tacoma look like trailer park trash. Man, they are nice facilities, and very reasonable.

Anyway, for those coming to Bellingham, I'm monitoring VHF 68.

starcrafttom · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:31 pm Post subject:

where did you stop for the shrimping??

Pat Anderson · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject:

He could tell you but then he'd have to kill you...

C-Dawg · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:57 pm Post subject:

Tom,

We got the good pull at Possession Point in about 250' of water soaked 2 hours. Current really rips there, we almost couldn't find our float. The pot's weighted enough, but the current drug most of the float under.

I'll show you the bait and the recipe I used when I see you at Friday Harbor.

colobear · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject:

Ahem!! For the doubters out there please note that it is raining in Friday Harbor today and Monday but for Friday Saturday and Sunday, during the CBGT, the sun will be out!!