05/17 - 05/20 - 4th Annual Delta/Bay Extravaganza

Dora~Jean · Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 10:15 pm Post subject:

Hi Steve,

The Wheeler Island Duck Club is at Wheeler Island! (duh), I can probably come up with the coordinates if I study my GPS a little. But the catch is you'd be best to come in with the rest of us because there's a very specific route that must be followed to avoid grounding -- kinda like their club membership key...! Worth every minute though. Bring your fishing pole too.

Dora~Jean · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 2:44 am Post subject:

Hey Steve (Seabran), got lucky on the GPS, actually found Wheeler Island. I had no idea how many islands are around the same area and I didn't mark it last year while there. Here's the coordinates that'll get you close, not sure of the actual dock/building location on the map though: 38d 4.7m, 121d 57.3m.

Jim Gibson · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 12:14 pm Post subject:

Steve-

Steve (Dora Jean) is right. This is kind of a secret place that is difficult to find. It is not really on the map. Best to just follow the group when they leave Rio Vista. Swanny has given you the general coordinates. The exact route into the club requires a procedure to follow and some special rafting instructions for this year that you will get at the location.

Jim Gibson · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 12:28 pm Post subject:

Roger-

John said we could use their larger coffee pot in their kitchen at the Duck Club.

Sincerely

hammerhead · Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 12:05 am Post subject: sign up sheet ?

http://www.c-brats.com/groupcp.php?g=1553

What was this for?

Jim Gibson · Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 12:02 pm Post subject:

We are pleased that Sam and Kerry of Salty-C-s have taken Sealife's three marina reservations for Petaluma, Salsalito, and Alamada. We now will have ten boats in total, and Salty-Cs will be joining us from Wednesday through Sunday. We have a great group we are looking forward to seeing.

Jim Gibson · Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 12:45 pm Post subject:

Hammerhead Doug;

As we mentioned before, this particular trip basicly transfered over from the old C-Dog site. We never used the Brat sign up list to confirm reservations for this particular trip. In fact, we were in Italy at the time that every thing transfered over to this site.

I myself did not even know how to use this site at the time of transfer and
I was never aware of the Brat signup sheet. It is unfortunate that this caused some confusion.

As Roger Fishtales said to you earlier, he will be in the Delta out of Rio Vista from Thursday through Sunday fishing and he would welcome some company.

The reservations for this trip are now fixed and already made for Petaluma, Sausalito, and Alameda. If you want to try to get additional reservations at Sausalito and Alameda for yourself you would certainly be welcome. There is alot of upfront planning for this trip, unlike most other C-Dory get togethers and it is some work to make this all happen for alot of boats at these popular marinas.

We would love to have you join us on a trip. I see you are in Sacramento and I would look forward to meeting you. If you want to discuss this further please contact me off-line at (916) 799-0286 cell.

SEA3PO · Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 11:36 pm Post subject:

Hey Hammerhead.... why don't you call the marina's and see if you can make arrangements for the same nights.... they might be able to accommodate you... Jim had to close the reservations as he only has arrangements for the boats he knew about at the time. We all would love you to join us....

Joel
SEA3PO

Jim Gibson · Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 1:38 pm Post subject:

Dear All-

Our event is just one and 1/2 weeks away and we are getting excited! We now have 10 vessels in total with 16 skippers and first mates.

Of the 16 soles, 7 of the attendees are wifes and girl friends so we have a lot of females along to soften our edges. This is a great group of wifes and girl friends that are sole mates to their men.

Of the 10 vessels, 7 are going along for the entire 5 days. Three of the vessels are coming for just Wednesday and Thursday morning.

Of the 10 C-Dory vessels, 7 are 22 feet, and 3 are 25 feet, including one Tom Cat. Eight of the 10 attendees have been on the trip before and two of the boats are new to the journey.

Finally, six of the 10 boats are coming from Southern California, three are from Northern California, and one is from Utah.

Thats a quick update with some metrics for those that are interested in these sort of things. We have to run down to the boat house and do some more work on our boat to get ready!

Salty-Cs · Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 10:15 pm Post subject:

We will bring our favorite Champagne to augment Sea3PO's OJ. As much as we love Catalina, it will be a true adventure to experience your stompin' grounds.

Sam and Kerry

Jim Gibson · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 12:03 am Post subject:

Correction on the number of attendees. There will be 17, not 16, in total. Difficult for me to count.

Salty-Cs · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 9:54 am Post subject:

The answer to this is probably pretty obvious...is there any need to have an inflatable aboard?

Sam

Islander · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 10:07 am Post subject:

Hi Sam and Kerry,

There really is no need for an inflatable. We are tied up to docks, the entire trip.

Hoop · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 12:37 pm Post subject:

Hi folks,

Just confirming here, as I did with Jim G by email, that I'll be up on Friday, May 19th, to say hello to you C-Brats. I'm asking my wife if she might come along, too. We are thinking about a C-Dory in our future.

I'll have my Vessel Safety Check materials with me, too, and will do complimentary VSC's for folks. I'll arrive at Schoonmaker Marina mid-afternoon on Friday. If you would like a "fast" VSC, have your registration papers, PFDs and throwable, flares, fire extinguisher out and available. Check out the URL below for on-line information on what is included in a Vessel Safety Check.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

Best regards,

Jim (and possibly Carol) Hooper
aka Hoop

http://www.safetyseal.net/

Sealife · Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 5:30 pm Post subject:

Let's hear it for those travelin' So. Cal. boaters! What's up with all the owners up north? Gotta shake things up and get more No. Cal. participation for this year's Catalina binge.