09/06 - 09/08 - Vancouver Island Gathering 2013

Hi Mike. Talked to Shirley the previous owner of Thalassa. {Mamalena} and she is going to cruise in with us on the Friday and would love to join everyone for dinner that night. Add another one.
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Thanks to Roger of Dreamer (who can't make it) I have a template for name tags and have bought a package of name tags for the event. If you don't have your name tag handy from a previous CBGT please PM or email me with the following information and the tag should be awaiting your arrival:
Your Name(s)
Your Screen Name
Boat Name
Boat Model (ie 22 Angler)
Boat Trim Color
Home Town and State


Cheers Mike
 
Made a reservation for the 6th - 8th, slip H 29. Will be coming over from Cornet Bay or Twin Bridges early Friday. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Don
 
Don, so glad you will be there! Got your email on the ALS Walk, you can put us down for something, need to chat with Patty but we are so there for Dee, and for Patty's dad Gene, who passed from ALS as well. We love you guys!

Knotty C":10w5tb7s said:
Made a reservation for the 6th - 8th, slip H 29. Will be coming over from Cornet Bay or Twin Bridges early Friday. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Don
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Per the admiral (the wife) our destination prior to arriving at the Sydney Gathering will be Nanaimo. Depending on weather we will hopefully be able to arrive in Nanaimo on 9/2 or 9/3 eventually winding up back in Sydney on 9/5.

Since we have never been to Nanaimo previously, any words of wisdom such as what marina to try to stay in or such? Restaurants? Any tips or suggestions on anything Nanaimo related would be appreciated.

Is Ladysmith a worthwhile stopover?

We have been as far north as Chemainus and Thetis Island but never past there.

Thanks,
Dan & Tanya on C-Renity (dogless this trip)
 
Hi Dan. Good to hear you're hitting town. Right downtown the Port authority is good dockage. $1.25ft plus power. Nice facilities close to everything. Many restaurants. Lighthouse Bistro right there is a favorite. A couple more floating ones in the marina as well as famous Dinghy Dock a short boat ride away. Newcastle park is a good overniter. Either anchor or dock. Nice facilities for restrooms/shower. Ladysmith town is fun. Should be moorage at the new maritime center. One favorite anchorage is behind the island off the first nation village half way in. I think it's behind Dunsmuir Island. Chemainus is really cleaned up and worth a visit. When in Nanaimo let us know. We're at Newcastle marina till 3rd when we head for Sidney. Enjoy. George
 
Dan - well, I am biased, but here is what we do. Stay at Newcastle Island Marine Park, and dinghy over to Nanaimo (OK, too far to row, you need a little outboard on your dinghy), or take the water taxi (preferred). Newcastle Island is just our favorite little spot, be sure to take a hike around the island!

ddenver":qop1i61k said:
Per the admiral (the wife) our destination prior to arriving at the Sydney Gathering will be Nanaimo. Depending on weather we will hopefully be able to arrive in Nanaimo on 9/2 or 9/3 eventually winding up back in Sydney on 9/5.

Since we have never been to Nanaimo previously, any words of wisdom such as what marina to try to stay in or such? Restaurants? Any tips or suggestions on anything Nanaimo related would be appreciated.

Is Ladysmith a worthwhile stopover?

We have been as far north as Chemainus and Thetis Island but never past there.

Thanks,
Dan & Tanya on C-Renity (dogless this trip)
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Thanks George, Pat, and Mike for your comments. Really appreciate it.

I had gone thru and re-read the posts from George's hosting of the Nanaimo Gathering back in 2009 I believe so it sounds like many of the then good suggestions are still valid.

Will give you guys a yell if we make it there before the 3rd George.

Thanks again and looking forward to seeing everybody at Sydney or sooner!

Stay safe out there.

Take care,
Dan & Tanya on C-Renity (sans Hannah)
 
Thanks Pat for your support. Looking forward to visiting with you and Patty at the gathering.

Don

Pat Anderson":2kw3o56b said:
Don, so glad you will be there! Got your email on the ALS Walk, you can put us down for something, need to chat with Patty but we are so there for Dee, and for Patty's dad Gene, who passed from ALS as well. We love you guys!

Knotty C":2kw3o56b said:
Made a reservation for the 6th - 8th, slip H 29. Will be coming over from Cornet Bay or Twin Bridges early Friday. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Don
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Susana and I are for dinner also. Did not know if I had to declare that or not. I would also like to see the scotty factory. want to see how the worse releases on the planet are made. :wink:
 
Mike_J":1vzuh5pb said:
Great! Looking forward to seeing you again and chatting about your round the island trip. Want to say anything about it at the potluck? Appropriately, you are boat #20 to register!
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I'd love to share about the trip informally with people who are interested, but I'll save the presentation for the Seattle Boat Show.

Also, please sign me up for the dinner on Friday.
 
Mike do you need us to Bring the C-Dory group picnic supplies?

they consist of paper plates , napkins , utensils cups etc for the pot luck. There is also a large coffee thermos now and coffee cups.

we are bringing the C-dory banner and the kitty.

susan Elliott
 
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