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Topic: Sandpiper 565 Rendezvous Countdown
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Pathfinder
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posted July 21, 2005 12:10 PM
   
Preparations for our first rendezvous in Parry Sound are coming along. Of course, there are always some details to work out.There are 7 Sandpipers registered, 17 people in all.
Restating Rendezvous purpose, aims and objectives:
Casual. Fun. Educational. Flexible. CRUISE: exploit Sandpiper 565's weekending capability.
Sat. July 30
- 0900 - skippers brief
- 1000 - cast off from Big Sound Marina, Parry Sound,
Sun. July 31
- 1200 - return to base REGATTA: fun set of races near Big Sound
Sun. July 31
- 1400 - warning gun first race
PIG ROAST: final gathering
Sun. July 31
- 1800 - feast and awards If you have any questions or concerns, or even ideas/tips at this stage, please contact. 9 days to Rendezvous, and counting. IP: 209.239.0.237 |
windy island
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posted July 21, 2005 10:47 PM
We were at Parry Sound near the end of June and visited Big Sound Marina. There isn't any parking for our trailers at the marina. The attendant suggested launching at Salt Docks and chaining our trailers together for security.
Does anyone know where the best place would be to keep our trailers? Any preference between the Town Beach and Salt Docks?
IP: 216.106.110.74 |
Pathfinder
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posted July 22, 2005 10:43 PM
Windy,I expect to be in PS on Wednesday afternoon, July 27, to check out best trailer parking, and evening to meet with D'Arcy regarding regatta location. When you arrive, on Friday I presume, simply launch at Big Sound, tie up at slip, ask one of us or marina attendant where to park trailer, take trailer to parking area, lock up and return. -  for cool refreshment. If anyone has any further questions, please do ask. Stan Eric, are your boys as stoked as mine is? 7 days to Rendezvous. IP: 209.239.0.237 |
SuperPiper
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posted July 23, 2005 08:13 AM
Stan:Just to confirm: at this time our 2 girls are planning to come. Part of the lure for Mallory (20) and Danielle (14) was the proximity to downtown Parry Sound. If the girls get bored with the adult stuff, they can walk/drive to a movie, the mall, the beach and all points of interest. Are there internet ports available on the dock? IP: 199.243.115.165 |
Pathfinder
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posted July 23, 2005 07:24 PM
Excellent, Dennis; confirmation noted. Welcome, ladies. That's 5 young people so far. IP: 209.239.0.237 |
windy island
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posted July 24, 2005 10:39 PM
Are you planning to spend everynight on the Sandpipers or just Saturday night? My darling wife and I just got back from a 12 hour drive from Waskaganish, Quebec located on Rupert Bay just off James Bay. Our 20 year old daughter is there on a summer job. I would consider trailering Windy Island if she goes back next year.
We're planning to arrive on Thurday afternoon. See you there.Ab IP: 216.106.101.149 |
Darcy
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posted July 25, 2005 11:31 AM
We're planning to arrive Friday then spend Friday night on Shortwave. We're also staying over Sunday night.
D'ArcyIP: 64.228.98.71 |
Pathfinder
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posted July 25, 2005 12:25 PM
We're spending Wed and Thu nights tenting at Killbear. Then Fri and Sun nights at Big Sound aboard Wind Chime, and Sat night, of course, at anchor on the cruise.[This message has been edited by Pathfinder (edited July 25, 2005).] IP: 209.239.0.237 |
elmet3
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posted July 26, 2005 12:48 PM
I will be arriving Friday nite and plan to spend the night aboard. I will be staying over until Monday. My daughter MIGHT come along. IP: 67.107.33.106 |
Pathfinder
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posted July 26, 2005 11:19 PM
Elmet3, it would be delightful to have your daughter join us for the Rendezvous. I'm sure she'd enjoy herself.IP: 209.239.0.237 |
Ken
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posted July 27, 2005 11:05 AM
Congratulations and best wishes to all of the intrepid Sandpiper and CL-16 sailors on your first (annual?) Rendezvous. I know that you'll have fun and learn lots from one another this weekend. Lynn and I are still knee-deep in mast re-rigging so regretfully cannot be with you this time. However, we're looking forward to seeing pictures of the event and will be thinking of you this weekend.
Fair winds.....Ken and Lynn Silverheels III------------------
"Never be afraid to try something new: Professionals built the Titanic
And amateurs built the Ark." IP: 67.71.3.12 |
elmet3
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posted July 27, 2005 12:27 PM
Is it possible to post a list of who is coming, at least the boats. I'd like to review where they are coming from and some of the previous posts, what they have done to their boats, etc. IP: 67.107.33.106 |
SuperPiper
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posted July 28, 2005 09:54 PM
It is the eve of the rendezvous.The new & improved sail wouldn't slide up the new & improved mast. The mast has not been stepped in 2 years. The trailer has a jack under one end of the axle. The junk and accessories are still scattered around the house. But you know what? We are ready. We will be there Friday afternoon looking for help to get this boat to float. We'll see you there! Promise not to laugh out loud. IP: 70.48.181.215 |
Eric
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posted July 28, 2005 11:22 PM
Well, I had better check in
I've been away for a few days camping with the family. My sons and I are excited about leaving tomorrow.
I've got so much to do!!!!!!!!!! 
Safe driving everyone, and see ya there!Eric IP: 206.172.173.103 |
