posted 01-02-2003 04:08 PM ET (US)        

If we did it at the same time as the last couple of years, it would be the third weekend of May - May 16, 17, and 18 (Friday = Sunday). Back in the Delta, I'm thinking.

posted 01-05-2003 06:35 PM ET (US)            

Most all of the locations in the Delta cater to the camper ... but I'ld just as soon have a real bed under me! There's one other possible resort, which didn't have cabins a couple of years ago and may have added them.

I'll check this week and report back.

posted 01-06-2003 10:32 AM ET (US)            

I'll second the motion for A/C. And B&W was
VERY rustic.

posted 01-07-2003 02:41 PM ET (US)            

Snug Harbor, I've heard, has expanded ... and I know from the past that they were 'upscale', at least measured on the $$ cost of rooms basis. I'll check.

posted 01-07-2003 03:15 PM ET (US)            

www.snugharbor.net

May 16, 17, 18 is considered 'prime season' for them. They normally require a minimum of 4 nights, but would let us reserve for only 2 nights because we are a group. They have a house that has 4 bedrooms and several "cabins" (mobile homes in some cases), some of which have 2 bedrooms. Cost of the house would be $380 a night;
a 2 bedroom cabin is $310 a night. If we had 1 couple to a bedroom, the cost we are looking at would be in the vicinity of $250 to $300 dollars for accommodations per couple, double occupancy, for the two nights, with a two night minimum.

These are waterfront units with dock space. Pretty classy! They have expanded significantly since I checked 2 years ago.

posted 01-10-2003 08:38 PM ET (US)            

Two years ago when I was first looking, Snug Harbor was the spot that got the highest recommendation.

posted 01-16-2003 09:37 PM ET (US)            

Thanks for the suggestion on Hogsback Island.

I'm thinking of a barbecue for dinner on Saturday at the 'house'. It's right on the water, has a big patio, is a great spot.

Saturday would be a day trip en masse somewhere ... tbd ... for lunch. Probably one of the restaurants in the Delta. And Friday night?

posted 01-30-2003 11:02 PM ET (US)            

Don't know off hand how far it is to Old Town. That's the right question. I was kind of thinking that the best outing would be about an hour out and an hour back, wherever we go. Say 20 miles or so each way. With a group as we might have, there is a variety of boating skills. Keeping the group together makes things more fun, and if the outing isn't too taxing, it makes keeping the group together easier.

So far we've got pretty good attendance ... 5 boats pretty firm and perhaps 2 to 3 more. Included will be Bud Cligny, who came to the Rendezvous a couple of years ago with his beautiful, original Sakonnet. Andy has a 22 Outrage cuddy (can't wait to see it), and Dave and his Montauk from Fresno. Doug and his 13' from Chico is a possibility.

posted 01-31-2003 09:50 AM ET (US)            

BTW, I'm working on the being there. I've got
a possible conflict with another event (BIG
underwater photography contest in Monterey,
multiple tropical trips as prizes) and I'm
waiting for them to set the date. Rendesvous
weekend is the second choice date for the
contest. I'll know more in a few weeks.

posted 02-14-2003 09:07 PM ET (US)            

Great. Glad to hear that you'll make it! I'm going to be doing most communication by email ... most planning will happen in late March and early April I'm thinking. I'll keep you posted and thanks for your offer to help!

posted 03-21-2003 07:49 PM ET (US)            

ACTION: if any of you have not signed up already and want to stay overnight, please do so by Monday, March 31st! Email me is best.

It's looking like we will have 7 boats from a 13 foot classic up to a 22 or 25 footer, and probably about 18 people, including two babies!

Options for attendance range from staying the weekend (2 night stay required by the resort for cabins) or just stopping by for the day. We have space for a tent or two.

posted 04-01-2003 07:22 PM ET (US)            

You're email isn't working and I need to reach you regarding details for our rendezvous! Please advise.

posted 04-10-2003 01:26 AM ET (US)         

My mail should be OK, I'll send you my phone number if you are still having problems.

posted 04-11-2003 12:26 PM ET (US)            

I received a 'mailer-daemon' response that 'host could not be found' after I went to the URL where your 'real' email address is listed and used that email address.

Jim

posted 05-14-2003 07:25 PM ET (US)         

The rendezvous is this weekend in Walnut Grove drop on by!. You should check out the "yahoo groups" web site for all the details or e-mail hoop directly.

Hope to see you there...

posted 05-15-2003 03:28 PM ET (US)            

Friday

Afternoon - USCG-sponsored Vessel Safety Checks for 2003, performed by yours
truly. To learn what the USCG boating safety requirements are, visit:
www.safetyseal.org Boats that pass the free check receive a sticker to
affix on their Whaler. The sticker has been known to deter Coastie
boarding but is not guaranteed to do so.

6:00 pm Dinner - based on folks feedback, there is a preference to just
hang there at Snug Harbor for the Friday evening dinnner. There aren't any
take-n-bake pizza places on Ryer Island, as there are here in San Jose. So
it will be a potluck barbecue. I'll provide charcoal and 1 set of barbecue
utensils. You should bring your own meat, your own beverage, and
something to share. There may be relatively few of us on Friday night
compared to Saturday. Location: Snuggle Inn #1: the house at the end of
the peninsula. Bring your own utensils ... unless we have a volunteer to
bring plastic utensils and paper plates all the way around?

Saturday

6:30 am Fishing for those who want to fish ...

9:30 am Gather at the docks for a 'captain's meeting' for the day trip
to Walnut Grove, bring money or credit cards for your own lunch.
There may be as many as 20 of us, which might be too many for any
given restaurant, or not ... we'll see. We will play it by ear. We might
divide into small groups depending on restaurant interest. Lots of choices.
There are excellent docks in Walnut Grove. Because we may have as many as
13 boats for the day (more likely a few less than that) we may need to
double up on our dock ties.
IMPORTANT: Each captain is responsible for the safety of his/her
own boat and crew. Maps/charts are important and can be purchased at the
little store there at Snug Harbor if you don't already have one of the
following: Hal Schell's Delta Map and Guide (209-951-7821) or Fishn-n-Map
Company's water proof plastic map "The Delta", www.fishnmap.com . Both are
"Not for Navigation". Or you could get the appropriate NOAA chart at your
local chandler, but not at Snug Harbor.

3:30 pm Estimated return time for the day outing.
More Vessel Safety Checks ...

6:00 pm Barbecue at the "House" - Snuggle Inn #1: Charcoal and
barbecue utensils provided. Bring your own meat and something to share.
(Recent addition to the roster - Dave Risney - offered to bring wine. Or is
this just wishful thinking on my behalf?)
Suggested assignments (But don't let this constrain you ...)
Last name A to G: appetizer
Last name H to Sch: salad or vegetable
Last name Su to Z: dessert

10:00 pm Official "quiet time" at Snug Harbor.

Sunday

posted 05-15-2003 03:31 PM ET (US)            

May 16, 17, and 18 ... Friday to Sunday ... will be our Whaler Rendezvous.

Enjoying the seclusion of Snug Harbor has a price: it takes awhile to get
there. From my house in San Jose, I'm going to plan on 3 hours to allow
for traffic - maybe it will take 2 1/2 hours by car.

Several of you are coming by boat ... which will be easier.

Pulling a trailer, I don't think I want to chance going on either of the two
ferries that serve Ryer Island, home to Snug Harbor. Driving down from the
high levees to drive onto the ferries requires a pretty sharp angle at the
base of the levy. And I would just hate it if my outboard hit concrete or
if I dragged the trailer tongue as much as I think I would drag it on the
approach to the ferry. At high tide and with a second person to watch
carefully and shout information, it might be doable. But I'm going to use
the bridge, not the ferry, when I go up in May.

A ferry ride is a must-do for the weekend; I'll just choose to do it
without boat in tow.

To use the bridge requires heading way north. Think of it as going to
Sacramento (not quite) and doubling back. The driving directions that I
got from Snug Harbor are very good; see attachment. It also helped to
have a triple-A map.

posted 05-15-2003 11:42 PM ET (US)            

We've got 11 boats confirmed, 2 or 3 of which will be Saturday only. Will be fun!

I'll be up there around 1:00 pm Friday, I'm thinking.

posted 05-19-2003 12:48 PM ET (US)            

I enjoyed leading the pack.

Thanks Jim!

posted 05-19-2003 11:51 PM ET (US)            

Next time ... we'll want to be sure to get a group picture to capture the Rendezvous for posterity!