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Topic: Camping in a CL16
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hkim
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posted February 09, 2005 02:11 PM
 
I'm planning on doing some overnight trips in my CL16 this summer. I've never done this before so I'm a bit worried that I'm going to go drifting off in the middle of the night. What's the best way to secure the boat overnight? Is there a good website reference on this?IP: 209.167.159.20 |
whited
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posted February 09, 2005 02:58 PM
Come to the Sandpiper & CL Rendezvous in Parry Sound last weekend in July. You'll learn from the pro (Tom).
Other than that...get an anchor (10 lb Danforth) about 16 feet of chain and another 100 feet of nylon line. Attach bitter end to the u-bolt embedded in your bow. The Canadian Power and Sail Squadron has a 'Boating' course that would be perfect for you.
In the meantime.. http://www.boatus.com/boattech/anchorin.htm [This message has been edited by whited (edited February 09, 2005).] IP: 142.177.33.151 |
Canadian Sailor
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posted February 09, 2005 05:48 PM
Where is Parry Sound?Thanks for the site, I'll keep it in mind when I plan on camping out. I currently have 10 feet chain 50 ft nylon. I've never had to ride solely on my anchor, usually tying to a tree with my bowline and hanging the anchor out back. Which I think is usually the best thing to do with a CL 16, especially since most of the lake I sail on is flooded land, so it's pretty much weeds and rocks for a shore. ------------------
Canadian Sailor ;)
"Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you
criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes." IP: 216.209.110.48 |
whited
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posted February 09, 2005 07:45 PM
Parry Sound is on Georgan Bay and I've read it's about 1.5 hrs north of Toronto. Haven't been there yet.IP: 142.177.33.151 |
Tom D CL16
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posted February 10, 2005 10:35 AM
 
Glad to know another CL16 may go to the get together in Pary Sound. For me it is nearly 400 miles each way.
I am not the pro but am willing to try to build a tent from tarps.
I secure the bitter end to a eye mounted in the forward area under athe deck. I use carabiner to connect it to the bow eye when anchoring. I have only tried this for lunch breaks and beach partying. I have an 8 or 10 pound navy style anchor. Similar in shape to the danforth but with thick weighted flukes.
We need several CL 16/14 to show up. The Sandpiper may be a better cruising boat because of the extra size and cabin. BUT us true day saiors will show we have camping abilities and probably more boat speed.
I may be solo on my boat.
Tom D. CL 16 # 438IP: 64.12.117.13 |
Ken
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posted February 10, 2005 05:02 PM
Georgian Bay is prime sailing/cruising water.
http://www.zeuter.com/parrysd/
http://www.exploregeorgianbay.com/82/ IP: 141.117.228.250 |
SuperPiper
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posted February 10, 2005 05:30 PM
CLs and Sandpipers.Maybe we can trade for a daysail. IP: 69.156.0.177 |
Darcy
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posted February 10, 2005 09:04 PM
More information on Parry Sound at: www.sailparrysound.on.ca
It's got to be one of the world's most beautiful places to sail. Steady winds also funnel down the Sound.
D'ArcyIP: 65.95.110.247 |
elmet3
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posted February 14, 2005 08:33 PM
By the way, you are unlikely to drag anchor unless the wind is blowing stink. The boat will be rocking and pitching and there will be lots of noise and waves slapping against the hull. When the anchor drags, the motion of the boat suddenly becomes mild, and you think "Hmmm. must be settling down out there". Then the anchor digs in a bit and the slapping and pitching starts again. This continues off and on. If you are a light sleeper, like I am, you notice these things during the night. I just didn't recognize what they meant untill we were 10 feet from a sea wall. IP: 68.252.132.249 |
whited
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posted February 14, 2005 10:38 PM
That's why you set the anchor alarm feature on your gps. Let it do the work while you get a sound sleep.IP: 142.177.171.178 |
