09/30 - 10/02 - Sequim Gathering

Made it home - finally - and I can echo Pat's commentary on the weather. The trip back was indeed an adventure - I hugged the shore to minimize the waves and was surprised that I didn't get hammered rounding into Port Townsend. The run behind Marrowstone was great - I cheated for a while and followed the wake of a mega yacht. But when we popped out the other side of the ship channel, things just got a little to nasty for this ole' retired guy. I couldn't keep up with the mega yacht, so.... even after dropping to 5 kts, I kept crashing down on too many waves...so....

Port Ludlow was just off the starboard side, so I pulled over and spent the night. Calm anchorage, warm shower and a beautiful rain storm turned the evening into a very pleasurable night. I think the wine helped too.

Am really glad Pat & Patty, and Ruth & Joe made it. I would have guessed it would take a very long time before Patty would speak to Pat again. A little narly indeed (Pat's description on the radio - which was the last transmission I heard from him). I continue to be impressed how these C-Dories perform. Sure glad I got me one.

Thanks to all for a great weekend - what's next?

Mac
 
Glad you three boats made it home safely! I was worried about all of you. I'm always relieved when both cruisers and drivers are home safe and sound. After all, the trip ain't over till it's over.

Gotta run, but thanks to everyone for another award winning adventure. You're all fun people I enjoy spending time with, and I appreciate all that you give.
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Phew! You are all home and accounted for. Pat and Patty, Ruth and Joe. And Mac, I was worried about you this morning, (the last of the three brave ships to check in) but I should have known that your seamanship and that seaworthy craft would make it home safely as did the two other "tough a$$" boats and their superb crews. Robbi
 
When Robbin and I got on the 12:10 ferry out of Kingston we were looking at the water and wondering how everyone was making out. Glad to hear that all is well. These boats and their owners both keep on amazing me.
It was again a great gathering with special thanks to Jon and Cynthia for all their hard work. Thanks again Jon for the fishing trip, no fish but a great afternoon.
Joe and Ruth, don't forget to check on Bellingham.
 
Well, I was sorry that we missed this one, but I don't think I would have liked the ride back to Twin Bridges. I'm glad you all got back safe and sound.

Pat I'm wondering about how the 25 handled the seas. Specifically, did you take any water into the cockpit? If so did the self bailing deck drain it all out quickly?

I know that you had both the sea and Patty pounding on you, so you may not have been noticing the cockpit. Is there anything else that you observed (good or bad) about the boat's handling?
Lyle
 
What a great time! I really enjoyed meeting you C-Brats, hearing stories and sharing food and drink. Steve got home today and this evening, we've been swapping weekend event talk...he's wishing he'd come to the gathering, rather than hunting with 12 other guys -- he didn't get anything, and after a couple shots were fired, nobody did!....go figure! Looks like he's interested in the Boat Show gathering, so I'm thinkin we can say we'll be there :D

What a great, warm group....nothin like another C-Dory owner, eh? :)

Thanks, and looking forward to seeing more pictures...I didn't get one with the dock full o' Dorys...sure hope someone has one. Be well and happy safe boating

Caty n Steve
 
Wow! Sounds like quit and adventure getting home. Sure glad everyone made it okay. I am looking forward to when I have the time to do as Mac did - if it is rough pull in and wait. Also having the time to get to more gatherings.

At the end of our first CD trip last year we got into some similar stuff on the way back to Anacortes. Probably not as bad or as long but still scary.

Pat - you took a good pic of SeaSpray at the top of Waddington Channel. on the Desolation trip. Thanks for posting it.

We hope to get to the SBS this year.
Steve
 
We made it home with a lot less excitement than those who went by water. Easy drive, no problems.

Thanks once again to all who braved the untypical weather for that Sequim place where it rarely rains. I think they got their year's quota in one night.

Thanks also to the few of you who were wheedled and needled into making the trip. It meant a lot to us.

It was great to meet the new and prospective new CBs! I do want to apologize to Richard for wimping out and taking a nap and sleeping right through his departure without so much as a good bye and thanks again for the fishing weights. The lead is appreciated and will certainly be useful.

Despite the two old folks in our crew being sickly the whole weekend, we all had a great time. It was especially rewarding to us because it was the only trip we made up there this season. Watch out next year!!
 
Tyboo, I'm sure glad you and all your girls matriculated this year at Sequimdandy You. And to all who brought their boats, and all who didn't, thanks for coming.

Team C-Loo, once again you set the table for a most exquisite feast. I just love the fact we can boat/camp like we do at Sequim Bay State Park. That big ol' crackling fire, the droopy cedar trees, the dirt and the camaraderie remind me of the 60's when we used to camp with my folks' friends at Penrose and elsewhere. And you know, I had to do the dishes back then, too.
 
I'm usually the quiet type, but let me add this: Saturday's weather was calmalicious! The Fish People got skunked but I know they enjoyed themselves over near Dungeness Spit. Meanwhile Bambina and I cruised atop ripple-free, light blue water to Protection Island, where we glassed flying and finned creatures in florid fashions. It was cool!

And thanks to the multi-talented Beer Guy, I spent hours distracted by my new-to-me 188C, a delightful little device that has divided my focus. Say, have you guys heard about these new GPS things?
:smiled
 
I would say the boat's handling was very good. There were three fairly heavy spots - in Juan de Fuca, in Oak Bay and off the south tip of Whidbey. All were a bit uncomfortable but we never felt unsafe even in the largest seas. As far as I know, we had no water in the cockpit...but as you say, that is not exactly where my attention was focused!


Bess-C":t22z76z0 said:
Pat I'm wondering about how the 25 handled the seas. Specifically, did you take any water into the cockpit? If so did the self bailing deck drain it all out quickly?

I know that you had both the sea and Patty pounding on you, so you may not have been noticing the cockpit. Is there anything else that you observed (good or bad) about the boat's handling?
Lyle
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Dear Sequim folks,
Mary & I wanted to send you a huge thanks for welcoming us at the gathering but we were mostly out of aircard range since last Sunday. We left Sequim late Monday due to my having to drag my beloved wife out of a couple of real estate offices, manufactured home lots, etc. (What a woman!!!)

Soooo, we arrived late (after they rolled up the sidewalks) in LaConner, stayed the night at the Heron Inn (nice place) dinner at Seeds (nice place). We walked all around the town. Neat place.

Then off to Rainier for 4 days of hiking. 1 nite at Paradise and 3 nites at an interesting place called Almost Paradise 8) :wink: . And it really was. We both recommend it for a few day getaway. Neat restaurants in the area were Copper Creek Inn and Wild Berry.

Hope you Washintonians don't mind a couple of folks from back east giving you lodging suggestions but what the heck....maybe youse guys missed a few places.

Hey!!! What about the boat stuff.

We'd like to THANK all of you who we met and the few we probably did not meet for the warm welcome at the gathering. It was the high point of the vacation to be able to connect the names and faces and boats to the people behind them. Our first visits / boardings of C-Dory's. Special thanks to Mike / Kay, Ruth / Joe, and Mac for tours of their boats and detailed explanations of what makes them special.

The food was great, the campfire was an unexpected bonus and the state park was as good as it gets.

Actually erred above about high points....The REAL HIGH POINT was meeting the two NERD guys. You guys are great and have thought about everthing to keep your 1200+ members entertained. Great job!!!

Thanks to all,
Gene & Mary
Lansdale, PA

Hopefully next time we'll be owners.
 
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