05/13 - 05/17 - 7th Annual Delta/Bay Extravaganza

ckollerer · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:53 pm Post subject: May B not

Jim, it looks like you still haven't turned anyone away, and ten is your limit, with openings, so I haven't caused anyone to miss this opportunity. I am going to have to cancel out, due to unforeseen circumstances that have appeared since mid-January. Have a great Delta/Bay cruise this May.
Charles

M LLOYD · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject: 7th Annual Delta/Bay Extra

Jim -
Since I am still new to this C-Brats sight not sure if by me adding my name to the Membership for the Delta/Bay Extra is considered "signing up" for the event. Please let me know if there is anything additional I need to do and when there might be more information coming out.
Thank you,
Mark H
"GAME KING"

Dora~Jean · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject:

Mark, yes, adding your name to the membership signs you up. Looking forward to meeting you!

Dora~Jean · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject:

For more pictures of Ron's new (to him) Islander, look here.

Sorry about the lighting in the photos, I'll try to do better next visit. It truly is a beautiful boat, very well cared for. Congrats Ron!

Jim Gibson · Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:39 pm Post subject:

Dear All:

Below is our plan for the 7th Annual, Delta/Bay Extravaganza. This event is officially from Wednesday, May 13th, through Sunday, May 17th. Right now there are seven (7) boats registered, with approximately 12 attendees as follows:

1. Pounder (2) – Jim and Kath
2. Dinner Belle II (2) – John and Robbin
3. Dora Jean (2) – Steve and Friend
4. Marcia Jane (2) – Kent and Marcia
5. GameKing (1) - Mark
6. TBD (2) – David and Crew
7. No Name (1) – Marc.

We still have room for at least three more boats, and maybe four more boats. It must be the “Economy” thing because we would easily be full up by now in prior years.

We talked to John and Robbin (Dinner Belle II), and they generously offered to host us at their Private Duck Club again. We are much appreciative for this opportunity and consider it a privilege.

Our activity schedule is slightly different but similar every year, and we hope that we can make most of the C-Dory attendees happy. We have now made most of our marina reservations. The proposed schedule for this trip is as follows:

A. Wednesday, May 13th, leave Rio Vista by no later than Noon, and arrive at the Wheeler Island Private Duck Club by Wednesday afternoon. It is a two to three hour trip to Honker Bay, depending on the weather

Rio Vista Delta Marina
Harbor Master Bill (707) 374-2315

 $10 launch fee paid individually at front desk on check-in
 Vehicle and trailer parked in gated and secure, locked grass lot at the end of the block
 One day free parking, then $5 per day parking for four days (Thursday to Sunday), so $20 for parking
 Total cost for everyone who launches and parks here equals $30 ($10 + $20)

Honker Bay Wheeler Island Duck Club
Jim’s cell phone (916) 799-0286

 Boats rafted double, boat-to-boat, at small secluded private dock, bigger 25 foot boats in first, against the dock
 No shore power or water hookups
 Restrooms in clubhouse
 No dock fees

B. Thursday, May 14th, leave Wheeler Island by no later than 10 AM (better earlier), and arrive at Petaluma, Thursday afternoon. It is a two to three hour trip to Petaluma, depending on the weather

City of Petaluma River Turning Basin
Petaluma Visitor’s Center (707) 769-0429

 $20 per night per vessel, regardless of size
 Please pay me that day on the dock by cash, and I will pay the City for the entire group
 No rest rooms or showers at dock, numerous local restaurants and businesses nearby, and restrooms at Starbuck’s nearby
 Shore power and water hookups
 Everyone docked together on 500 foot visitor dock, South Side of Basin

C. Friday, May 15th, leave Petaluma at 8 AM to make bridge opening, and arrive at Sausalito (Schoonmaker Point Marina). This is also a two to three hour trip, depending on the weather

Sausalito Schoonmaker Point Marina
Harbor Master Mike (415) 331-5550

 $1.00 per foot, either $22, $25, or $26 per night, depending on boat size
 Cash only, paid individually at check-in
 Key deposit at check-in on credit card
 Rest rooms and showers
 Shore power and water hookups
 Everyone together lined up on “F” dock

D. Saturday, May 16th, leave Sausalito around Noon and arrive at San Francisco South Beach Harbor. This is about a one and one-half hour trip, depending on weather

San Francisco South Beach Harbor
Harbor Master Jon (415) 495-4911

 Non-refundable $100 deposit, paid one year in advance, by myself (no cost to group)
 Additional cost approximately $35 per boat, per night
 Fees paid at check in with cash
 Need credit card deposit for electronic key to restrooms and showers
 Shore power and water hookups
 Most everyone together on “A” dock, a few boats on “B” dock, slip assignments to come later

E. Sunday, May 17th, leave San Francisco at daybreak (6 AM sharp), and migrate back to Rio Vista where we take our boats out. We usually arrive back at Rio Vista before Noon on Sunday.

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As always we provide our full “caveat emptor” disclosures, particularly for all the nubies on this trip. This Extravaganza is not for the faint-of-heart. The trip covers approximately 200 nautical miles in a relatively short time period, and there is always unpredictability with weather and water conditions.

We have to cross San Pablo Bay, at least twice, going out and coming back, and in some years this has been pretty “hairy”, particularly going out! Also, last year we had to tack across San Francisco Bay to get over on the other side.

This trip is definitely not recommended for the 16 foot C-Dory. The more experienced and competent on-the-water 22 foot and 25 foot C-Dory people have generally enjoyed this trip the most.

As always, each boat captain is solely responsible for his or her own boat’s and passenger’s ultimate safety and well-being. Each skipper is not to rely on the judgment (or lack thereof) of the Pack Leader (me).

Prior experience with this event has show that it has not been uncommon for an individual boat Captain to choose an alternative itinerary mid-course into the event, depending on their individual boat handling comfort level, and/or affinity for risk and discomfort. However, in most instances, our C-Dory group has generally stayed and played together, and we hope that is the case this year.

This is our 7th time at this C-Dory Cruise, and we have always enjoyed ourselves and all the other C-Dory folks on each Extravaganza. We enthusiastically look forward to this trip each year. Those boat owners that have enjoyed this trip the most in the past seem to have been able to live with our Number One Rule – No Whining!

There are almost entirely new people on the trip this year, so it should be different again. We hope that this Mother Goose, “Posse Cruise” can meet most people’s needs.

After reviewing the above trip plan please reaffirm your attendance, or if there are any changes to your proposed attendance, please let us know now. If your boat is on the above list we are assuming that you are coming for the entire event, unless you tell us otherwise.

We have a few questions for some of you. Are Steve, Kent, and Mark, along with myself, going to launch from Rio Vista?

Is David coming by water out of SF to meet us in Honker Bay late Wednesday afternoon? Or is David also launching from Rio Vista with us?

Is Marc really going to ever show up, and if so where and when? In other words, does Marc really need any marina reservations at all?

More details of this trip will be forthcoming in the future in terms of meals, food assignments, activities, and other information. Thank you all for your interest in this trip.

Wednesday, April 15th will be the final, drop-dead date for sign-up on this event. The reason for this closure date being the need to give our final head count to Schoonmaker Marina. Do not expect to attend this event if you are not signed up by this final due date.

We look forward to meeting all the new attendees and they are welcome to participate. This would be a good year to go as a new attendee as you would have a lot of other newbie company. Remember, we still have room for a few more!

Sincerely,

Jim

Socrateur · Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:21 pm Post subject:

Jim - My wife Mary & I have signed up to join the expedition from start to finish. Sea Skipper is currently parked on Lopez but I'm planning to bring her down in early April. The boat will remain here for the foreseeable future so I consider the extravaganza to be a great opportunity to gain experience with boating on the world class San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas. Thanks for hosting this! And a big thank you to the C-Brat forum for making all of this possible.

Jay & Mary

kmcclish · Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:13 pm Post subject:

Hi Jim,

Boy, are you organized. The cruise sounds great. Marcia and I are really looking forward to it! We plan to launch at Rio Vista and may be there a day early to meet with a couple of Central Valley friends.

Thank You for your planning and effort. We can't wait!

Kent and Marcia
MARCIA JANE

Dora~Jean · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:38 am Post subject:

Hi Jim and Kath,

Great planning as usual. Hey, you WOULDN'T be talking about me being one of them thar 'adventuresome captains' would you? Wink

I'll be launching at Rio Vista as usual and staying for the duration. Glad we're hitting San Francisco on Saturday, been awhile, I've worn out my nice pair of motorcycle gloves I bought there a couple years back!

Might even have a third person along, but isn't firmed up yet.

Looking foward to the trip. Thanks.

mailbox101 · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:52 am Post subject:

Jim,

Thank you for taking the time to plan all of this. It looks like a wonderful cruise is in store. My father and I will be arriving by water and are planning to meet up with everyone in Rio Vista, even though it means some backtracking. Longer cruise, but more fun.
If I can be of any help, just let me know.

David B

sfcmarc · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:50 pm Post subject: Marc will show - no berth needed

Jim - will plan on attending - will not need a berth. Should be halibut time in the bay.

Boont Boater · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:30 am Post subject: Bay trip

Hi Jim,

My wife can't take weekdays off (she's a school principal) but we'd like to hang out with the group if possible.

Perhaps we could hook up with you in Sausalito on Sat. A.M. Then travel over to San Francisco with you. Ifff there was a slip available we would spend the night, if not we'd go to some plan b.

I realize this isn't the ideal way to participate. If it doesn't work out that's OK. Maybe we'll just come by and say hi.

We want to do some cruising up in Puget Sound this summer and we're interested how other C-Brats have their boats set up.

Thanks,

Jeff

Dora~Jean · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:09 am Post subject:

Hi Jeff,

We'll be coming from Petaluma early Sat morning, then the group usually does some mid-day activity like Angel Island, Treasure Island, fishing, etc. Usually we arrive at Sausalito around mid-afternoon. Would be great to meet you.

Jim Gibson · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:43 pm Post subject:

Hi Jeff-

Dora Jean was confused by one day. On Saturday morning we will be in Sausalito. We will likely go over to Angel Island Saturday about 10 AM. Please meet us before this at "F" dock if you want to hang out with us on Saturday.

Right now we have nine (9) boats that are officially coming. Because Dinner Bell II will be having to leave one day early on Saturday, after Sausalito, we have an extra spot in SF for Saturday night. Jeff, plan on coming to Sausalito and meet us on Saturday morning, and then you can come on to SF with us and take Dinner Belle's slip for Saturday night in the City.

Dear Everyone Else-

We have room for one more boat. The drop dead date is 15 April to sign up. More information to come later.

jim

Boont Boater · Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 4:32 pm Post subject:

Hi Jim et al,

Sounds great.

Jeff

Jim Gibson · Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:42 pm Post subject:

Dear Bay/Delta Extravaganza Folks:

We now have nine (9) C-Dorys signed up for the event and our sign-up is officially closed as of yesterday as we previously informed everyone. Closing of the sign-up now is due to the need to finalize in advance and pre-pay some marina reservations. All of our marina reservations have now been made.

We understand that the following fifteen (15) soles, and nine (9) vessels, will be attending the event:

1. Jim and Kath – Pounder
2. John and Robbin – Dinner Belle II
3. Steve and Friends (1 or 2) – Dora Jean
4. Mark – Game King
5. Mike – B Gone
6. Kent and Marcia – Marcia Jane
7. David and Father – TBD
8. Jay and Mary - Sea Skipper
9. Bob – Sea Struck.

Also, on Saturday, Jeff and his Wife (on Tranquilo) will meet us in Sausalito, and take John’s spot in San Francisco for Saturday night.

We are very excited about this years’ event, with six of the nine vessels being new attendees. If there are any changes in the above list of vessels or attendees, please let us know.

There will be future communications at the end of this month with some additional event details. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new faces.

Jim and Kath