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drbridge
Joined: 25 Jun 2014 Posts: 220 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Susan Marie
Photos: Susan Marie
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:29 am Post subject: |
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Hello Ron & Anne
Sounds like you have both worked hard to make this a super event. We were looking forward to this for months. Unfortunately we need to report in that we will not be able to make the event at all due to a death in our family. We hope to meet up with you some other time.
Best wishes to all from the crew of the Susan Marie. _________________ Doug & Susan |
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Ron on Meander
Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 561 City/Region: Powell River
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meander
Photos: Meander
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:38 am Post subject: |
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Hello Doug & Susan,
We are so sorry for your family loss - we send our condolences.
We are also sad as well for you that you won't make the gathering ...... but thank you for letting us know.......... We will meet you another time.........
Thanks also for your kind words.
Ron & Anne |
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chromer
Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 952 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Photos: Checkpoint II
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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I want to come. Will arrive Friday on Checkpoint II a 19 footer, right behind C-Dancer. _________________
Checkpoint II (SOLD 10/2020)
Alure Bertram 28 |
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Ron on Meander
Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 561 City/Region: Powell River
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meander
Photos: Meander
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | I want to come. Will arrive Friday on Checkpoint II a 19 footer, right behind C-Dancer. |
Dwight glad to have you join us. I though I might offer you and Peter a bit of unsolicited advice. LOL
Back when I was cruising from Sunset Marina to points north I would almost always stay to the north of Bowen and Keats Islands until I got to Gibsons. This route was usually calmer than heading directly out into Georgia Strait. Once you have covered the 19 or so Nmiles from Gibsons to Welcome passage I would angle toward Texada and travel fairly close to the island. Hopefully this will provide a bit of a lee for the predicted NW winds for at least some of the way. Looking forward to meeting you.
Cheers
Ron |
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chromer
Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 952 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Photos: Checkpoint II
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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Got it ... Thanks Ron |
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Jazzmanic
Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Posts: 2231 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
Photos: C-Dancer
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 11:45 am Post subject: |
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Good tip Ron, especially about staying in the lee of Texada Island. I remember 2 years ago how lumpy Malaspina Strait got. See y'all tomorrow!
Peter |
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Ron on Meander
Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 561 City/Region: Powell River
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meander
Photos: Meander
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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Just a reminder....... marina is on channel 66A and mention you are with the C-Dory gathering.
The marina team are really working at wanting this to be a great experience for us all.
No it isn't preferable or ideal that many will be rafted but if we keep a positive attitude like the marina crew (they have put on an extra staff person for us) .... it will be a fun and unique time........ just like Powell River!
You are about to make a whole bunch of new friends and like family people....... let the fun and smiles begin.......
Anne |
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Will-C
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2476 City/Region: Temple
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Will-C
Photos: Will-C
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 4:01 pm Post subject: 08/12 - 08/14 - Powell River BC, Canadian CBGT |
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Ron and Anne,
Great to meet you both and thank you for an enjoyable Sunday evening. We are only a few miles away in Lund. We will be there around 8:00 or 9:00 am tomorrow morning to help out as needed.
Dave and Ginny Deem _________________ Chevrolet The Heart Beat Of America |
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RogerJuntunen
Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 153 City/Region: Rupert, ID
State or Province: ID
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: In Cahoots - Idaho
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Ron, we are in Nainamo. Couldn't get across the Strait today. May have to wait til afternoon tomorrow for it to quiet down so may not make it in time for the barbecue. Roger and Cheryl. In Cahoots. _________________ See you on the water! |
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Ron on Meander
Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 561 City/Region: Powell River
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meander
Photos: Meander
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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Whenever you get here is fine........
The marine conditions and weather was awesome here.
Do what feels comfortable........
Anne |
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ghone
Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 1429 City/Region: Nanaimo
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kerri On
Photos: Kerri On
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 12:29 am Post subject: |
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Oh disappointed I am, Roger and Cheryl in Nanaimo and didn't call!!!
Hey waiting on the weather been there done that
Be ready to scoot at dawn or asap after if Ballenas and Entrance Island are 10 or less check environment Canada weather and look at the station info
We get this wind here that blows and blows and keeps folks in port while conditions out in the Strait are good
If Ballenas and Entrance goes 10 or less run hard for Ballenas and then cut to Texada, and run up the East side in tight avoiding the mouth of Jervis Inlet if there is wind
Predicted wind tomorrow is down in the morning going lighter and then rising in evening best of luck enjoy see you next time
Carolyn and George |
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Ron on Meander
Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 561 City/Region: Powell River
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meander
Photos: Meander
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 12:39 am Post subject: |
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George,
Thanks for posting the Georgia Strait crossing info. I knew it was calm over here but when I looked and the marine weather, Ballenas was blowing 10 knots higher! Certainly was lighter on this side.
We're really sorry you and Carolyn can't make it. Your wealth of cruising information would have been a real benefit for our visitors.
We'll count on you for next time.
Cheers
Ron |
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ghone
Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 1429 City/Region: Nanaimo
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kerri On
Photos: Kerri On
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 12:53 am Post subject: |
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I've been thumped about plenty on Georgia Strait so now employ a stategy that works well. Couple summers back left Smuggler in calm with Ballenas "only" 17 ouch 4 ft stuff on this side. Carolyn came up with the 10 knot rule, it's quite sound actually!
We'll miss seeing everyone, will be in the Gulf Islands after the weekend keeping an eye out for C Brats
Have a great gathering Powell River is a great place with super people |
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Lost Petrel
Joined: 10 Aug 2014 Posts: 138 City/Region: Potter Valley
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Wild Blue
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 7:11 am Post subject: |
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We could not make it up in time for the gathering. We will be launching from Anacortes Mon/Tue, quick trip to Friday Harbor to see Jim and Joan, and then on northward through the Gulfs. Hope to see some wandering Brats on the way. _________________ Tim
http://lostpetrel.blogspot.com/
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Ron on Meander
Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 561 City/Region: Powell River
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meander
Photos: Meander
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 8:59 am Post subject: |
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Tim,
Sorry that it didn't work out for you to make the gathering. Hope you have a wonderful cruise. If you make as far as Powell River let us know.
The 5 am weather report for Ballenas Island is 14 and dropping. Weather on the Powell River side is calm at this time. Wind isn't even moving my flag. And yes I was up for the 5 am report. Been up since 4:30. Nuts eh? lol
Come on calm weather.
Cheers
Ron |
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