NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Just to make sure that we get everyone's attention, here is a new thread to take over from the updated Rendezvous thread.

There is a proposal to get together for lunch and whatever at Dock Of The Bay restaurant near Hart-Miller Island/Patapsco River on Saturday, September 2. I am more than happy to show up, as long as I am not the only one. So far, calls have been made to DOTB, and they are willing to work with the group, but have made no commitments. I have only seen one or two others post that they're coming.

Let's get the ball rolling, here: Who's in?

Monday, August 21, 11:00 AM:

Treads / 292 SR1 / 2 people
Insptech (Ted) / 311 SR1 / 4 people
C_Spray (Chuck) / 382 FasTech / 2 people
Chuck21401 / 280 SS / 2 people

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

I'm still a go C_Spray. :D :drink:

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Anybody have GPS coordinates on the DOTB???

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Looks like 39d 14m N by 76d 24m W.

From Dock of the Bay's web site:

LANDMARKS BY WATER
DOCK OF THE BAY IS LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE CRAIGHILL LIGHTHOUSE & PLEASURE ISLAND ( THE ISLAND SOUTH OF HARTMILLER ISLAND ), IN THE CUT ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. IT IS SITUATED ON CUCKOLD POINT JUST NORTH OF NORTH POINT STATE PARK. JUST LOOK FOR THE PINK BUILDING WITH GREEN AWNINGS.

If coming by boat:
Our pier is 105ft long, serving boaters on a first come first serve basis. There is no charge to dock at the Dock of the Bay. The depth at the end of the pier is approximately six feet at normal tide.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

39 13 52 N
76 24 00 W

:D

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Thanks,
Looks like a pretty good hike from Del City. Maybe I'll try launching from Anchor Marine.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

We are looking forward to it. We are coming from the Rhodes or South River (I might switch marinas by then). I'm guess it's 30-35 miles by water. I need to figure out how to work the GPS that came with the boat.

Should we cross promote the cruise to the other formula board?

http://www.formulaboatsforum.com/forumtest/

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Is this just for you Formula owners? :p

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

My thought would be the more the merrier :drink:

I just hope it doesn't rain :eek:

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Hey John, why not, be great to see you and Leslie.

Chuck, we are running from the South if you want to hook up and run up there.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

R Addiction: You and Leslie are more than welcome to ride with us if you want. (If Chuck's hurricane forecast turns out to be correct, you'll have to bring your own full-face helmets for the rain, though....)

Chuck: By all means, add this to the other board. Four boats is a pretty wimpy turnout.

If the weather does turn to crap, what about September 9?

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

I posted a message on Formulaboatsforum

http://formulaboatsforum.com/forumte...sg4959#msg4959

and CBPBA.com

http://www.cbpba.com/forums/showthre...3129#post33129

Ted, we can meet up, though my cruise speed it about 25mph, don't want to slow you down.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Right now the weather heads are calling for sunny and 81 degrees, both Friday and Saturday. :D

Hopefully the effects of Ernesto won't be seen in the area till sometime later Sunday. :mad:

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

How about after the holiday on MONDAY :evilb:

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Saturday's weather not looking very good for this. :( As C_Spray noted above, whats September 9th look like for people? I'm in for the 9th if the 2nd doesn't work. Post up your availability.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

That is the race in Ocean City

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

The storm may be north of us by Saturday according to the latest plot.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Could still be snotty at 11 am Saturday :(

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Keep your fingers crossed. We'll check back with this thread as the day progresses tomorrow.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

s ux ty pi ng wiht m y fin g e rs c ro s s e d :D :D

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

NOAA Marine forecast as of this morning (Thursday). I'm still trying to figure out how they can predict only 1 ft waves on Saturday....

FRI
E WINDS 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. WAVES 2 TO 4 FT. RAIN
AND SCATTERED TSTMS. VSBY 1 NM OR LESS IN RAIN AND TSTMS.

FRI NIGHT
SE WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT...
SHIFTING TO THE SW. WAVES 2 TO 3 FT. RAIN AND SCATTERED TSTMS.

SAT
S WINDS 15 KT...DIMINISHING TO 5 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. WAVES
1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND TSTMS.

SAT NIGHT
SE WINDS 5 KT...BECOMING W AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES LESS
THAN 1 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND TSTMS.

SUN
NW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. WAVES 1 FT OR LESS. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND TSTMS.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

With anywhere from 5 to 10 inches of rain :eek: possible in the mountain areas, how much mess do you think will be released again out of the Susquehana and other tributaries and mess the bay up again like in July. :mad:

Lets hope this thing breaks up some more in the next 36 hours.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Probably pretty much the same :( :( :(

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Well, call me a pansy if you like, but my attendance will be based on what I see when I get to the marina tomorrow. If anyone cares, my cell number is (610) 496-2703. Let me know what you guys decide!

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

The weather isn't going to clear by Saturday morning, so needless to say we are not going to make it...and will join the pansy list ;)

This afternoon I drove down to Galesville, MD on the West River. The wind was blowing right up the river, the marina (next to Pirate's Cove) at the mouth of the river was taking a beating. High tide is at 12 midnight tonight. Here is a picture of Thursday's restaurant. This Regal was taking a beating.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Yeah guys i was thinking of comming up tomorrow but with a 15-20mph :eek: wind the bay won't be very forgiving and i only have 27ft of boat not 40'. :D I'm all in for a reschedule.... :drink:

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

9th looks good for me but not the wife. She says go ahead without her WOOHOO :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

I think I can make it on Saturday the 9th. :D Actually, I was there yesterday just by chance around 3:30. Pulled in, got the last empty slip and 4 seats at the bar. Place was pretty crowded, and had a waiting line for tables. Received better service sitting at the bar. Coudln't get out before the rain hit though, by then the water really laid down nice, and with no other boats on the river, the cruise back in at 50+ wasn't that bad, unless you stuck your head above the windshield. :eek:

If Saturday's weather holds out, I'll see everyone there. :drink:

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

So did anyone make it out? I was in Rehoboth DE and the weather was nasty most of the morning. How was the Bay and did anyone get together? If no one made it is there a reschedule?

Herb in PA
1988 242 SS

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Sorry, I will be in OC for the race on the 9th and 10th.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Herb,

Event didn't happen, weather was crappy on Saturday. We are trying to reschedule for either Saturday (9th) or Sunday (10th). I'm up for either day or another day later this month. But we need to do something soon. The season is almost over!

Chuck

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

OK, so Saturday is the final date? Sounds good to me. I might be without my first mate so docking might be interesting. I still don't quite understand docking with twin engines. I'll prehang some bumpers just in case.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Piece of cake but if you still haven't figured it out , shift the engines together and turn the wheel and pretend it's a single...that works too ;)

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

I'm working on it. Turning the boat in reverse is the trickest part. I haven't hit anything big yet.

I'll park next to your boat this weekend. :chimp:

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

:eek: :eek: :eek: I guess I'll be that last to arrive , so go ahead and dock with out me :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :cool:

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

OK Formula guys and gals , we on for this Saturday 11am??

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Yes, I wil be there. Treads, are you in???

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

In. :D :drink:

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

Looks like my plans are changing. Update me from 0% to 50%; 2 people.

Re: NEW Chesapeake Get-Together thread - September 2, 2006
 

hey I could be around as millers island is my home turf.. Hope to see some folk there. :evilb: