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WeekiTiki



Joined: 12 Jun 2019
Posts: 412
City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blue Rose wrote:
We are looking forward to being at the gathering again this year. If all goes as planned we will be bringing the boat!
Jim & Jeanine


I'll more than likely be by myself

No way HoJo is going camping this early in the season

And the hotel is sold out across the river, checked months ago

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gulfcoast john



Joined: 14 Dec 2012
Posts: 989
City/Region: PENSACOLA
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2010
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Cat O' Mine
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Colby,
This year Tom took us back from Ponce De Leon through Efing creek shortcut. It was like a scene out of The African Queen movie, except with more knee-deep areas and more leeches.

You'll love it.

John

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colbysmith



Joined: 02 Oct 2011
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City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

John, that's probably the normal way we go. lol. And yes, some of those back creeks are interesting! Late Edit. Ok, looking at my charts there is an Eph Creek, and it's not a short cut. Or maybe it is depending on how you guys went. lol. I'll have to check with Tom later, and plot it out. I bet the water has to be high enough though. Colby Mr. Green
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Kathryn



Joined: 15 Aug 2009
Posts: 41
City/Region: Hampden-Sydney/Farmville,VA
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kathryn
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 9:03 am    Post subject: Hontoon Island Gathering Reply with quote

We've decided to come after all.
Why not dash from northern Wisconsin to Florida!
What's retirement for, anyway?
Looking forward to it.

Jackie & Bob Hall aboard Kathryn

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Yakmandu



Joined: 03 Nov 2017
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City/Region: Lake Lanier
State or Province: GA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Vessel Name: Miss April
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Heading back to the Hontoon gathering with my Angler 19. Time to learn some new CDory tricks from the pros! Since I don’t have a lot of room on the boat, I just booked a room at the Riviera Resort and Marina about a mile away.

Can’t wait!

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voyager638



Joined: 14 Sep 2014
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City/Region: tallahassee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2014
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: LAST HOORAH
PostPosted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:10 am    Post subject: pontoon gathering Reply with quote

Looking forward to my first gathering. Not sure how to sign up. If someone can give me instruction at the appropriate time, it would be appreciated. Best contact is drawstring1530@mac.com

Have a good Christmas.
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Avidmagnum12



Joined: 23 Mar 2013
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City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How to sign up. On the home page near the top you will see a horizontal list of links. The fifth one over is Event Signups. Enter there and you will see “Join a group” sign up and your set.

We are again looking forward to meeting the new attendees and of course the ones that keep coming back to enjoy the St. John’s River.

We always have a morning of boat seminars and I am looking for C-Brats to participate. Hint, Hint Dr Bob. In the past we have had great seminars on safety, solar, tires, first aid, boat systems and the list goes on and on.

For new comers note we have a contest on the favorite boat gadget. Be this years contest winner!

I’ve already filled up a box of odds and ends boat “treasures” for the Clow fundraising auction. The money raised by this last year helped put in the on island laundry.

Oops....time to go fishing....till next time...Tom

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chucko



Joined: 12 Jul 2011
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I plan on making my first gathering at this event. I'm leaving the boat at home until I figure out the logistics for the next time. FYI Hontoon resort is all booked due to some college rowing teams training there.
Can't wait to experience this get together.

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Avidmagnum12



Joined: 23 Mar 2013
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City/Region: Ocklawaha
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C-Dory Year: 2011
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chucko

Many C-Brats make Hontoon their first CBGT with their boat. The logistics are easy. Launch your boat at Ed Stone Park on HW 44 near Deland. Great ramp and easy parking. Recommend you park by the grassy area for oversized trailers if possible. Head up river (south) and you can’t miss the park. You’ll miss having your C-Dory. But in any case come and join the fun.

See you there! Tom
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DavidM



Joined: 24 Dec 2017
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City/Region: Punta Gorda
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
PostPosted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As Tom notes, the logistics of launching your boat, parking your TV and trailer and cruising up (can't quite get that in my mind, but understand the logic) the St John's for few miles to Hontoon. Last year was my first time and it couldn't have been easier.

And I would much prefer to hang out for this event on my boat than come over from shore each day.

David
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hank clow



Joined: 13 Aug 2011
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City/Region: L'Anse
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the stars align and the snow gods permit it looks like I'll make it to the Gathering. Busy cutting cardboard for the auction. Meri Aura will need dockage. Do we go through the State Park system to book a space as we did last year? My dates are not firm, but I hope to arrive a few days ahead of time to enjoy putting on my favorite river.

Pat Clow
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thataway



Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Pensacola
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C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great Pat! We both will enjoy seeing you again! Right on, with the auction! Fun and a good cause. (Plus we get a few more "pieces of stuff" out of the garage!
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Avidmagnum12



Joined: 23 Mar 2013
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City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Everyone! Less than 2 months to go till we get together at Hontoon. I’m going to ask everyone that’s attending to do two things.

1)If you have not signed up on the C-Brats Event signup please do so.

2) fill out our Online registration on this link. https://form.jotform.com/60634279765163
This will save time at the gathering.

Also....If you want to reserve a site you can do so at Reserve America

https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/hontoon-island-state-park/FL/281038/overview

There will be ample docking available but if your looking for a favorite dock....

Don’t miss out on the Best C-Dory Gathering in Florida. Yes....It’s the only one. Still looking for a couple more guest speakers.
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Molly Brown



Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Punta Gorda
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 24 Tomcat
Vessel Name: MOLLY BROWN
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

All set, reserved and confirmed for my favorite slip 1A. Can't wait.....
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Forfun1960



Joined: 25 Oct 2010
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City/Region: Carmi
State or Province: IL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Journey former Noro Lim
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 1:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Newbie here signed up and excited to attend. I would like to cruise around the area a few days before any suggestions on what to see by boat?
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