05/17 - 05/19 - Friday Hbr CBGT, 2019

cgypsy · Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 1:24 am Post subject:

I would like to spend some time south of the Canadian border after the gathering.

Is anyone else going to be cruising around the area or have good suggestions about where to go and what to see.

I will have about 10 days after the gathering.

DayBreak · Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 2:27 pm Post subject:

(cgypsy) We like to purchase our annual tee shirts and other apparel from the self pay Sea Chest at the Stuart Island School House from a short hike at Reid Harbor. Afterwards, we walk through the old school house, look at all the historical pictures of people who lived on the island and then walk through the library. If you feel energetic you can take a hike to the Lighthouse from there also. It is about a 2 mile hike but well worth it. In the summer months starting about the weekend of the 4th of July they have tours of the lighthouse, museum and keepers' quarters. from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to Labor Day weekend.

You can moor at Eagle Harbor on Cypress Island and from there hike all the natural areas on the trail system. Cypress is a beautiful island.

There are so many other places to explore in the islands that we and others can share with you at Friday Harbor. The Brats will be gathering for donuts, juice, coffee etc. Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the end of H-Dock. That would be a good time to hear more about travel in the San Juans.

See you at the event...Gary and Colleen.

cgypsy · Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 2:43 pm Post subject:

MikeR · Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 9:41 pm Post subject:

Gary and Colleen, that is a nice hike, love all the history on this island (typing this from Reid Harbor). But just a heads up, this year the light house and surrounding area is closed off until June 17 for lead remediation. In my opinion the hike to Turn Point is still worth it just to sit there and watch the rip rides and passing ships.
-Mike

colbysmith · Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 9:49 pm Post subject:

And to see the outhouse. Mr. Green

(If that's the place I remember it being.)

cgypsy · Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 10:38 pm Post subject:

I think we had this conversation a few years ago, but I searched the forum and can't find it so maybe it was my imagination.

Do we have a C-Brats Group MMSI#?

If we do, how many C-Brats actually use it or have it programmed into their radio?

It would be a great way to communicate with other C-Brats when we are all going to be in the same area such as the Friday Harbour CBGT.

hardee · Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 9:32 am Post subject:

Sea Wolf · Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 10:50 am Post subject:

Here's that discussion:

C-BRATS Official Group MMSI call number

http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=24235&highlight=036697831

Joe. Teeth

Hunkydory · Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 8:40 pm Post subject:

The Hunkydory is at the Fossil Bay dock, Sucia Island State Park. Jo-Lee much better but still not up to boating, so I’m solo. I launched at Sequim this morning & had smooth water all the way here with the sun shining & temperature near perfection. Old Yellowstone friends, Les & Sandy who moved to Sequim from Bozeman, Montana are storing my truck
& trailer at their house. They just went from a twin 500 hp Hewes Craft to a 25 foot Ranger Tug & will be taking their maiden voyage on it Monday with meeting me at Jones Island.

We will arrive at Friday Harbor Thursday & looking forward to seeing everyone.

Jay

cgypsy · Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 9:47 pm Post subject:

colbysmith · Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 10:38 pm Post subject:

It's also in my radio. Colby

hardee · Posted: Sat May 11, 2019 11:03 pm Post subject:

Looks like I will need to keep the VHF manual handy for a while. I have the "official MMSI" in the radio so it will work.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

hardee · Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 3:59 am Post subject:

I just received the C-BRAT gathering totes, 3 of them, and no way will I have room for 3 so combined as much as possible. Will have cups, plates, plastic silverware Shocked

whatever you call them, some large black garbage bags and the banner. Also, name tags.

There are 2, 1.5-2.0 liter thermos containers, No coffee machine, and some tea and sugars. this will be available for the Sat breakfast time and the potluck.

At this point we have 6 vessels signed up for the Vessel Safety Inspection, and only 6 signed up for the Thursday night. We could use some more for each. The VSI usually generates more on the day as the CG Volunteers go about doing their thing. The Thursday night discount is only available IF we have 10 C-BRAT attendees there for the night.

We have 38 vessels (or at least entities) signed up for the event. There are a few that are showing up, not as vessels but visitors. Glad to have them, and welcome.

Really looking forward to tomorrow and the rest of this week. SleepyC gets on the water tomorrow, at least that is the plan.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

MikeR · Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 9:06 am Post subject:

Just a quick heads up - don't get too high of hopes for the new 30A shore power to be working 100%. Been here the last two nights with the crew of Agostino (thechadmiller), Friday night the power worked but not Sat night. It's currently out on the entire south side of H and north side of G. Talking to other boaters who spoke to the electrician yesterday it's an ongoing problem, been happening every weekend for weeks and it doesn't sound like the root cause will be solved by next weekend. Problem is that if it goes out after hours, it's not like the electrician is onsite 24/7 to fix it at night. Hopefully with an entire H dock of C-Dory's we won't draw much load and won't have this problem during the gathering.

-Mike

bridma · Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 4:54 pm Post subject:

Wanted to say Hi to all our C-Brat friends. We so enjoyed our years attending the FH gathering. We still cruise the Gulf Islands and San Juans. Of course, FH being one of our favourites. Weekend of your gathering we will be flying to Ottawa, new g/son has arrived.
If you see us out on the water and remember our boat name, do say hi.
"once a Brat, always a Brat".

Martin and Andrea Bridges.
2011-2016, 22 C-Dory "Nomad".
2016-present, Camano Troll 31 "Gypsy Rose".