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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 694 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
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Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:14 am Post subject: 03/04 - 03/06 - Hontoon Island, Florida 2025 Tue Mar 04, 2025 3:00 am |
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Yes 👍 We are going to be back at Hontoon in 2025
Here’s the news from Hontoon today.
I’ve contacted the NEW park manager this morning. His name is Dustin Allen. He says the water is receding and conditions are improving. The park should be back to the same conditions in March as last year so we will plan on March 4,5,6 2025.
They were lenient on overnight docking last year but with the new park manager there is no guarantee ether way. At this time plan on anchoring out or other marinas. It may be that they will open up slips by then but who knows.
I must for the first time fill out a state form for the gathering. I will do this and will get over to Hontoon as soon as they start opening up ramps.
We always have a great time and will again in 2025. Thanks for being patient and flexible. See you all at Hontoon.
I will be posting more details later.
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-TyBoo _________________ Tom and Joyce Schulke
2011 CD 25 "C-Otter" 07/2015 to present
2011 CD 25 "My Girl" 06/2015 renamed C-Otter
2004 CD 22 Commuter "Out2C" 03/10 to 06/15 |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 21132 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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All of us who attend these gatherings owe a lot of Tom and Joyce who have been the organizers of the Hontoon gatherings for about 12 years! Thank you Tom and Joyce!!!
We didn't make it because of health issues last year. We hope we will this year. The St. Johns River is a very special place. There is a lot of exploration, wonderful birds, vegetation and animals. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4763 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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We'll be there! Rosanne has us planned to visit her good friends who spend a couple months in Gulf Shores, the last week of February. We'll be coming over from there this year, but only staying a couple weeks as I need to get back home around the middle of March. Looking forward to starting my summer boat travel season out at Hontoon! Perhaps you've already asked Tyboo for an event sign up. See yah in a couple of months. Colby |
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Donald Tyson
Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Posts: 197
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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:19 am Post subject: |
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It was suggested by a C-Brat friend and confidant that it would be a great place to meet and look at many models Of C-Dory’s side by side. I too see a value in that. I’m not yet an owner but will soon be on the market. Would it be okay for my wife and I to visit during this event?
I hope to hear more as the autumn progresses.
Don & Kim
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 694 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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Don
You and your wife are welcome to join us at the gathering. Just for your information the park is only accessible by private boat or park ferry. They used to run it 7 days a week but recently only a few days a week. Don’t know how things will be in March.
If you look at last year’s link it will give you an idea of what we do at Hontoon. There has always been a good variety of different C-Dorys and a few other trailer trawlers attending. This will be our 13th year and people keep coming back for more!
See you at Hontoon…..Tom |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4763 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like we are in the event signup now. |
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RDiemidio
Joined: 13 Feb 2024 Posts: 3 City/Region: St Augustine
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2024
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Willow
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Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:00 pm Post subject: Hontoon Island |
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My wife and I purchased a 23ft Venture. We are looking forward to Hontoon Island. ⚓️🇺🇸 |
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Molly Brown
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 412 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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Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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I second Bob’s comment….Tom and Joyce are the backbone and heart of these gatherings. No words to adequately express our gratitude!
Molly Brown plans to be there but still being on the Great Loop it’s going to be tight. Might even have the boat up for sale 😔 as Betty is pushing hard to make living on the water a reality. I can’t figure out where to put my recliner on this boat….
James _________________ James, Betty, Luna cat and Moki dog on the TomCat Molly Brown
Started the Great American Loop 03/2024 |
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DayBreak
Joined: 16 Jul 2017 Posts: 902 City/Region: Monmouth, Or.
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: DayBreak
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 12:39 am Post subject: Re: Hontoon Island |
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RDiemidio wrote: | My wife and I purchased a 23ft Venture. We are looking forward to Hontoon Island. ⚓️🇺🇸 |
RDiemidio, welcome to the group at C-Brats and we hope you have a great time at the gathering. Also, congratulations on the purchase of your new 2024 C-Dory 23 Venture. We look forward to seeing many photos of your travels and adventure with your new purchase. Contact the administrators of this site and they will make a photo album for you. Gary and Colleen on DayBreak _________________ Gary F
DayBreak, 23 Venture, 2018 - present |
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novavoyager
Joined: 20 Aug 2024 Posts: 1
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Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the information. |
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Donald Tyson
Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Posts: 197
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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 12:27 am Post subject: |
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Where do we sign up? |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4763 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 8:11 am Post subject: |
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At very top of screen use the event signups link. |
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Donald Tyson
Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Posts: 197
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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 9:41 am Post subject: |
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colbysmith wrote: | At very top of screen use the event signups link. |
I'm new to this business but I went to "Event Signups" and then "View info" and then "subscribe"?
Is that all?
Should be a fun time, Thanks in advance! |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4763 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:23 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | I'm new to this business but I went to "Event Signups" and then "View info" and then "subscribe"?
Is that all? |
That's it. Tom & Joyce (C-Otter) may have a separate signup roster posted later. |
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Donald Tyson
Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Posts: 197
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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:32 am Post subject: |
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I’m hoping to see that F150 so make sure you bring it. 😂 |
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