03/07 - 03/09 - St. John's River, Florida Gathering

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Its time again to plan for your Florida escape. This will be our 4th gathering at Hontoon Island State Park. Starting Tuesday March 7th through Thursday March 9th. Yep...midweek but you can come early and stay later. Come and go as you wish. Last year we had 39 boats total and ran out of slips. (None can be reserved.) The staff at Hontoon Island State Park are looking forward to our return. Slips are still about $20 plus tax with showers, water and 30amp electric....half that if over 65 and Florida Resident. You'll enjoy the boating, campfires, food and fellowship! We will also have a short memorial service for fellow C-Brat Bruce Cassal who passed last year. Donations from last year allowed for a memorial Grill and Bench which we will dedicate at the gathering.

Please sign up as soon as possible and if plans change let me know ASAP as we must limit this to 40 boats. Thanks... Tom

to the Moderator....please set up event signup and album...thanks



Added to Calendar
Signup list
-TyBoo
 
Hontoon Island State Park
2309 River Ridge Rd, Deland FL 32720 386-736-5309
There is no reservation available for slips, but there are 40 and once a boat arrives, they can save one more spot for someone else. Arriving on Tuesday or before is not going to be problem.
Parking for those who drive to the event and will take the free ferry over. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to sunset (We can work out transport for someone staying later for dinner)

Ed Stone Park
2990 W. SR44, Deland FL 32720
NE corner of Hwy 44 and St Johns River intersection.
Free public boat ramp with parking. If longtime parking we park off to the side a bit. So far no problems with truck & trailing safety, even a few weeks.

Astor Marine LLC
24535 State Rd 40, Astor FL 32102 352-759-3655
Secure, fenced in storage. Off the river 1/4 mile, but will provide transportation to and from the public boat launch area. $30/month.

Holly Bluff Marina
2280 Hontoon Rd., Deland FL 32720 386-822-9992
Launch $10, storage $5 per day. Gas available.
1/2 mile from Hontoon Island

St John's Marina N & S 386-736 6601
New facility N and revamp of Pier 44 S. Opening in January. Need to check then for specifics. Have gas and ramp and said they would have truck and trailer parking available. At Hwy 44 and St Johns River intersection.

Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina
2317 River Ridge Rd., Deland FL 32720 800-248-2474
Hop, skip and jump away from Hontoon Island.
For anyone needing lodging nearby, with or without a boat.

A schedule of events will follow in a month or so.

Thanks Tom and Joyce
 
Hi Brats!

Marcia and I plan on attending with our new 25, but I have question that I hope someone can help me with.

I'll be in the same area with Valkyrie II in January, will return to Ohio without the boat and then we both will come back to FL shortly before the CBGT and head to the Keys for a couple weeks before heading back home.

Here's my question: does anyone know of a secure facility where we could leave Valkyrie for about six weeks just prior to the CBGT? Hopefully, something of in the same area?

Oops! Never mind. I just saw the second post.

Tom and Joyce...thanks for your help in organizing this!



Thanks,

Nick and Marcia
"Valkyrie II"
C-Dory 25
 
Wendy and I are planing on being there. Headed to ft. Myers Beach mid January and then up to the St. John's for the gathering.

Hope every one survided the summer. See you in March.

Larry and Wendy

P.S. Sitting here on the boat St Clair Marina Michigan sunny and 75 deg. Having a great day.
 
Hi Tom and Joyce
Can't believe it's here again! Toby and I are excited. I cannot find this event in the sign up list...only the one for Appalachicola. Would it be possible for you to add our name to the list? We will be arriving on Sunday and be able to help with early set up and dock patrol for new arrivals.
You can drop me an e-mail @Tadlandscaping7@gmail.com or by phone at 321-432-5071.
Thanks...Tad
 
Hi All

Can't wait to see everyone at Hontoon Island next March. Yes ....time goes fast. We just got back to Florida after "boater homing" for well over 2 months. Lots of fun with fellow brats. Joyce and I always keep our own personal list and we have everyone that noted that they are coming on this link on it. I sent a PM asking the moderator to set up a sign up and put us on the main page a few days ago. Should happen soon! If not I'll send a reminder.

Back to work on the C-otter. I'm working on installing a new air head, battery monitor, and cold water rinse for cleaning dive gear. Then down to the keys for some SCUBA diving.

More latter..... Tom
 
Thisaway/Thataway will be there! Probably a few days early and after for a week or so...Had such a great time last year--thanks!

Event sign up list?
 
Hi Bob .....I sent a PM to TyBoo to set this up a few days ago and he has not opened it yet. Must be on vacation? Glad you and Marie are planing on joining us on the St. John's River next March. You'll have to tell us more about the upper Mississippi.

Stay well .....Tom
 
Thanks to Mike we now have a signup. Please EVERYONE take the time to sign in. This really helps us out down the road. I send further information by PM as we get close to the gathering.

Colby your number one to signup! Great job!

This is going to be our best gathering ever!

Thanks Tom and Joyce
 
The crew of Meri Aura will be camping in Cabin 5 and will not need dock space. Start saving "stuff" for the silent auction......more details later.
Hank and Pat
 
Speaking of dock space, should we be making our own reservations as we did last year? Actually, I just remembered, it's first come first serve, so guess no reservations needed. Other than to let you know we plan on using dock space. :-) We do plan on coming in a few days early and spending several days afterwards. Hope to arrive Sunday the 5th and then depart no later than the morning of the 15th. I'll use the same ramp I did last year at Ed Stone. That worked out well! Now lets pray for no major storms between Wisconsin and Florida! Colby
 
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