05/15 - 05/17 - 2015 Friday Harbor Gathering

JamesTXSD · Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 4:25 pm Post subject:

I was hoping we'd get there (by land and ferry) to see our C-Brat friends, but circumstances are conspiring against us... 5 days in Iowa getting shake-down stuff on the motorhome taken care of, and now we are waiting out blizzard conditions in the Black Hills. No, we are not in the blizzard conditions... we are east of there, in Mitchell, SD, where we were evacuated today from our motorhome to the RV office, and then to the motel next door due to tornadoes in the area. It was close, but no damage here at the RV park... damage and injuries south of us.

Not from lack of trying.

Have a fun gathering!

Jim

hardee · Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 5:55 pm Post subject:

Jim,

Hope we get to see you. sounds like you might be close to wishing for the days of the dolphins.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

JamesTXSD · Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 6:17 pm Post subject:

hardee · Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 11:58 pm Post subject:

hardee · Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 12:08 am Post subject:

And for those other non-fisher people planning a weekend launch for Friday Harbor this coming weekend, KNOW THIS. Halibut season is upon us. that means the launch sites could be crazy. I counted 147 boat trailers in the John Wayne launch parking area -- which include almost a half mile away up White Feather Road. A great time to look at trailers, if your in the mind.

It gets a bit crazy at the ramp so plan wisely. Most of these are strictly fishermen, and sometimes their patience for us, (especially solo) cruisers is fairly thin, especially late in the day. Maybe that has to do with being out on the water for a long day and still not having any fish on board.

For the fish people reading this, two things. I try to stay out of the way, and I understand your passion. AND the second. There were at least 2 halis at over 100 pounds and several more in the 60 - 75 pound bracket this weekend.

So cruisers, check with your launch facility or a local fisherman and confirm the local season dates and times. Might save some time and energy.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

Catman · Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 3:14 am Post subject:

I'm looking forward to cruising again and meeting everyone this weekend at Friday Harbor. I've been a profoundly absent Brat for half a decade, so to many I'll just be the new guy on the dock. Since rediscovering bicycling in summer '10, 16,800 miles and 435 rides have taken my attention away from Bambina, my other love. Yesterday we rode 112 miles. With no beer.

But I just couldn't miss the Friday rendezvous this year because I heard Bill (Danag) got a stylish new Meridian 341 that I've got to tour. I'm just so excited for him, and I sense this is the vessel that better fits his sensibilities.
Cat

hardee · Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 4:04 am Post subject:

Brock,

It will be great to see you again. Now I won't be the smallest boat on the dock.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

bridma · Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 2:18 pm Post subject:

bridma · Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 5:17 pm Post subject:

Anyone else in the Gulf Islands heading for Friday Harbor, there is a 4 boat rendevous Thursday afternoon at Bedwell Harbour. From there it is a short hop over to FH Friday morning.

Martin.

Aurelia · Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 8:18 pm Post subject:

23 seats are taken for the Friday night dinner at the Rumor Mill! That means there are up to 17 left!

Send me a quick PM to hold seats,

Greg

timflan · Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 4:37 pm Post subject:

We'll be there Friday, but too late to join for dinner.

MikeR · Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 10:52 pm Post subject:

Weather permitting, planning for a Saturday morning crossing from Anacortes. Since the 16 Angler has no accommodations for sleeping (yet), will be staying in a hotel room up town Sat night. Friday Harbor is the original home port of my 1990 Angler, and where I purchased from original owner 2 years ago, so this will be a home coming of sorts. Looking forward to attending my first event.

20dauntless · Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 2:28 pm Post subject:

I'm planning on heading over Friday afternoon or evening. I'll probably be too late for dinner but will catch up with the group later.

Greg, I'll bring some 2015 Waggoner Guides that you can give away as prizes.

Aurelia · Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 3:39 pm Post subject:

Sounds good Sam and we do have you on the moorage list as it stands although I am not sure what the best spot for the tug would be. Maybe the inner breakwater?

Last call for nametags, and Christenings! Send me a PM of you are in need.

We head out late tomorrow,

Greg

smckean (Tosca) · Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 3:52 pm Post subject: