Pre FH-CBGT Cruise, May 10-14, 2020
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After the FH-CBGT there are C-Dorys scattering out all around in the Islands. The Pre FH-CBGT Cruise will give a taste of the San Juan Islands, so for those new to the area, or new to their boats, it will give some time for them to get acquainted with both.
After the Friday Harbor event, there may be some who would like to cross the boarder into Canada and go West or North a ways. With some preperation that is easily doable. Often times, it is a spontaneously put together pairing or group, done at the FH-CBGT. It's a great time to make new friends, and cruising togeter is a fun way to learn.
Just some thoughts.
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
After the Friday Harbor event, there may be some who would like to cross the boarder into Canada and go West or North a ways. With some preperation that is easily doable. Often times, it is a spontaneously put together pairing or group, done at the FH-CBGT. It's a great time to make new friends, and cruising togeter is a fun way to learn.
Just some thoughts.
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
Steve, I'm not sure this is an annual event yet. It might take a few years to get that "handle", but it will be fun. Now that you are "off the rails" you should really plan on joining. Would love to cross wakes with you again, it's been a while.
Patrick, If the timing works, that would be great. Not sure we will have sny "round tables", but guaranteed, we will be able to get around a table. Come on out. We could use some more good stories.
Jeff &Dianne, ...and I look forward to buddy boating with you two, three, four .... again. We had agreat time last time. Lets do it again.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
Patrick, If the timing works, that would be great. Not sure we will have sny "round tables", but guaranteed, we will be able to get around a table. Come on out. We could use some more good stories.
Jeff &Dianne, ...and I look forward to buddy boating with you two, three, four .... again. We had agreat time last time. Lets do it again.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
For anyone planning on going to the Friday Harbor CBGT this coming May, this is a good launch point with easy access across Rosario Strait.
For those coming from south of Olympia or even as far up as Tacoma and want to avoid towing through Seattle (which for some of us small town folks is from Olympia to Mt Vernon), there are some options.
From S. of Olympia, take the exit to Hiway 101, and drive up along the scenic Hood Canal to Port Townsend. From there you take the ferry across to Whidbey Island, and then a left turn out of the ferry lot, and then left at the stop/turn light, and go north on the island to the right turn to Coronet Bay/Deception Pass State Park.
From Tacoma, Take Hiway 16, across the Tacoma Narrows bridge. There is no toll going north across the bridge. Follow 16 north, to the left turn to cross the Hood Canal floating bridge. From there, follow signs to Port Townsend. Take the ferry to Whidbey Island, and then a left turn out of the ferry lot, and then left at the stop/turn light, and go north on the island to the right turn to Coronet Bay/Deception Pass State Park.
Yes, there will be a ferry fee. No, it will not be as stressful as driving through "Seattle". You trade near 100 miles of heavy, stressfull, fast, multiple lanes of traffic, FOR a quiet beautiful ride along Hood Canal and a ~$70 ferry fee that will give you 30 minutes of being on the water, and you don't even have to steer or watch for logs :smiled
As noted earlier in the thread, Parking fee is $10 per day.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
For those coming from south of Olympia or even as far up as Tacoma and want to avoid towing through Seattle (which for some of us small town folks is from Olympia to Mt Vernon), there are some options.
From S. of Olympia, take the exit to Hiway 101, and drive up along the scenic Hood Canal to Port Townsend. From there you take the ferry across to Whidbey Island, and then a left turn out of the ferry lot, and then left at the stop/turn light, and go north on the island to the right turn to Coronet Bay/Deception Pass State Park.
From Tacoma, Take Hiway 16, across the Tacoma Narrows bridge. There is no toll going north across the bridge. Follow 16 north, to the left turn to cross the Hood Canal floating bridge. From there, follow signs to Port Townsend. Take the ferry to Whidbey Island, and then a left turn out of the ferry lot, and then left at the stop/turn light, and go north on the island to the right turn to Coronet Bay/Deception Pass State Park.
Yes, there will be a ferry fee. No, it will not be as stressful as driving through "Seattle". You trade near 100 miles of heavy, stressfull, fast, multiple lanes of traffic, FOR a quiet beautiful ride along Hood Canal and a ~$70 ferry fee that will give you 30 minutes of being on the water, and you don't even have to steer or watch for logs :smiled
As noted earlier in the thread, Parking fee is $10 per day.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
A brief look at the tides and it looks like an early morning run from Sequim could have potential for wind against tide, at least later in the AM after the winds come up. But, an Afternoon crossing to D.P. could work well. Will have to see in closer to real time.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
For anyone who is interested in a great parking option for medium to long term, (so that would be a week and longer), and want to avoid driving through Seattle, I just checked with my friend in Sequim.
"$30 a week, or $100 a month. Transport to or from John Wayne Marina is $10. No in or out on Saturdays." Well off the street, close to town but remote, and no thru traffic, vehicle or walking. He is at the end of a Half mile lane. This is not covered or gated, but should have no problems.
If you are interested, please PM me and I will set up the contact.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
"$30 a week, or $100 a month. Transport to or from John Wayne Marina is $10. No in or out on Saturdays." Well off the street, close to town but remote, and no thru traffic, vehicle or walking. He is at the end of a Half mile lane. This is not covered or gated, but should have no problems.
If you are interested, please PM me and I will set up the contact.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
Hi Harvey
I'll be taking C-Belle to Portland Island with a group from our local Power Squadron, on the May 9, 10 weekend. The following weekend is our Victoria day long weekend and will probably end up in the Pender Islands region if any of the group are heading north into Canadian waters it would be nice to meet up.
I'll be taking C-Belle to Portland Island with a group from our local Power Squadron, on the May 9, 10 weekend. The following weekend is our Victoria day long weekend and will probably end up in the Pender Islands region if any of the group are heading north into Canadian waters it would be nice to meet up.
baensch-ak
New member
"Life of Riley" 22'C-Dory Karen and Al Baensch are planning to be at Friday Hbr. for the get-to-gether. Looking forward to meeting with fellow C-Brats
baensch-ak":2y6dxm4p said:"Life of Riley" 22'C-Dory Karen and Al Baensch are planning to be at Friday Hbr. for the get-to-gether. Looking forward to meeting with fellow C-Brats
HI Karen and Al, Are you going to meet us at the Deception Pass Coronet Bay State Park on Sunday? Or are you just announcing that you will be at the FH-CBGT. If that is the case (FH-CBGT) then be sure to sign up on the FH Event sheet. Looking forward to seeing you there. It has been a while.
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
baensch-ak
New member
Harvey, our boat is in Bellingham. We will leave from B-ham Hbr to Friday Hbr directly sometime on the 13 or 14. Do you know where in the hbr we have reservations to gather? Please advise and sign us up. Thanks, A & K
baensch-ak":18kdeoay said:
I just checked, and you are on the Event Sign-up page, so you did it. Thanks.
Hysterically the C-BRATS have been mostly on H dock, with some spill over onto G. WE will probably be in the same place again, but we have a new Cruise Coordinator at FH Marina, so things may change. Stay tuned here for updates as we get closer to the date. "H" dock is around to starboard, inside the first breakwater dock you come to on entering Port of Friday Harbor. The Ferry dock will be far to port, and Customs will be on the opposing dock straight ahead as you approach the marina.
NO prior personal reservations are needed, BUT he did tel me that he wanted a list of confirmed attendees about 2 weeks prior :roll: :shock: :?: :?:
We will be on the dock at Friday Harbor Thursday, May 14.
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
It's been a while since this thread has been up so just catching up here.
For now, The State Parks are closed due to the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Not all of the boat launch ramps in the state are closed, but the Coronet Bay branch of Deception Pass State Park is closed, and that closes access to the launch ramp there.
Tonight I was looking at some predictions for positive Covid-19, for hospitalizations, and for the "curves" based on the predictions of those who are the experts in the numbers. The peak for those affected by the virus, if things continue as they are now will be mid to near end of April, and it should be down to about one half by mid May. That is not as low as I would hope, and that is only a projection, so the reality is that we need to wait and see, and in the mean time we really need to maintain sheltering at home, and if we have to be out in public, keep our "social distance". Personally, I don't believe 6 feet is adequate. I try to keep a minimum of 10 feet, and if someone coughs or sneezes, I stop my breath immediately, and move at least 30 feet away from the direction of that explosive respiratory discharge before inhaling again. That cough or sneeze can discharge particles that can carry that virus, staying in the air, for up to 3 hours. Just my practice.
I do hope we are able to meet at the park for the Pre-Cruise, but I am going to hold off on that decision until at least the first of May to see what the professionals are saying.
Mean time, stay safe, stay healthy and stay connected responsibly.
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
For now, The State Parks are closed due to the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Not all of the boat launch ramps in the state are closed, but the Coronet Bay branch of Deception Pass State Park is closed, and that closes access to the launch ramp there.
Tonight I was looking at some predictions for positive Covid-19, for hospitalizations, and for the "curves" based on the predictions of those who are the experts in the numbers. The peak for those affected by the virus, if things continue as they are now will be mid to near end of April, and it should be down to about one half by mid May. That is not as low as I would hope, and that is only a projection, so the reality is that we need to wait and see, and in the mean time we really need to maintain sheltering at home, and if we have to be out in public, keep our "social distance". Personally, I don't believe 6 feet is adequate. I try to keep a minimum of 10 feet, and if someone coughs or sneezes, I stop my breath immediately, and move at least 30 feet away from the direction of that explosive respiratory discharge before inhaling again. That cough or sneeze can discharge particles that can carry that virus, staying in the air, for up to 3 hours. Just my practice.
I do hope we are able to meet at the park for the Pre-Cruise, but I am going to hold off on that decision until at least the first of May to see what the professionals are saying.
Mean time, stay safe, stay healthy and stay connected responsibly.
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
Please see the poll Re: FH-CBGT 2020 and vote if you have not.
You can find it on the “Home Page”, right hand side just past half way down. You can go there directly and vote there.
Here is the link to the results:
http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=28314&highlight=
Thank you,
Harvey
SleepyC:moon
You can find it on the “Home Page”, right hand side just past half way down. You can go there directly and vote there.
Here is the link to the results:
http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=28314&highlight=
Thank you,
Harvey
SleepyC:moon