posted 05-09-2008 12:43 PM ET (US)            

My available weekends this summer are few and far between. They are:

posted 05-09-2008 03:05 PM ET (US)            

I also have limited weekends available.

posted 05-09-2008 04:56 PM ET (US)            

http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Jones+Island&pageno=2

I did not see this restriction on the Blake Island page.

posted 05-12-2008 10:39 PM ET (US)            

Having held two PNW Rendezvous there, I can think we all know it is a good venue. Two bits of advice:

- RESERVE a group picnic shelter.

posted 05-13-2008 12:02 PM ET (US)            

The BW 18 isnt ready anyway.

Mike K Johnson

posted 05-13-2008 03:18 PM ET (US)            

Or are we mulling a location. (I nominate #1 Penrose Pt. or #2 Mystery Bay a lot of versatility as far as protected waters; however out of the way for most.)

posted 05-13-2008 06:10 PM ET (US)            

1, Can everyone who can make June 22nd chime in?

2, Blake Island, I have a total of about 2hr boating on the sound so most if not all of you are in a better position to make a recommendation of where to go. My thoughts were have it somewhere central. Blake Island seams pretty central and easy reach.

I will look into reserving the picnic shelter as I am going to try a go over for a look this weekend if the weather and daughters birthday sleep over allow.

posted 05-13-2008 07:24 PM ET (US)            

Thank you.

posted 05-14-2008 07:25 PM ET (US)            

One of the things that has been lacking in the past was structure to the event. Last year, we kind of sat around and didn't do much, and the group was somewhat segmented between hanging around on the dock talking about the boats, and hanging around on land eating (very plentiful) hot dogs and cake.

We should probably try to agree on a time to eat lunch, and a time to do the "show & shine". Perhaps we could even do some sort of awards like they do at car shows. Nothing spectacular requiring trophies or anything, but something that would specify a certain time where everyone should have their boats at the dock and ready for review, perhaps with a few different categories. Awards could be as simple as a printed certificate or even just "Best use of duct tape on a Montauk" scribled on a paper plate.

posted 05-14-2008 11:20 PM ET (US)            

I spoke (email) with Tom C and asked a couple of questions. He mentioned the other picnic shelter is much better for our type of meeting and I could try and get it (it's booked). Unless there is an objection, maybe we should all provide input on structure and move the date out? We would get more out of getting together than names to faces.

thoughts

posted 05-15-2008 10:01 PM ET (US)            

can I help in any way?

Sean

posted 05-19-2008 01:09 PM ET (US)            

Anyone else looking to attend? The picnic site holds up to 100. If we are only going to get 5-7 (expect a no show or 2) I'm going to cancel the site as it isn't worth keeping it.

I say we push the date or change the venue to a pub in Poulsbo or Bainbridge.

listed below are the want to attends.

Bear99
JohnKaloper
Sparky15
pglein
kwik_wurk
kite
Floatinghat

posted 05-25-2008 12:22 PM ET (US)            

I would like to spend the weekend it just depends on my daughters dance schedule.

We went to Blake Island yesterday. It was "hoppin'" I couldn't find the volunteers to see which of the picnic area we have reserved. Camping space brought a premium on the long weekend.

posted 05-27-2008 02:43 PM ET (US)            

Cascadia Marine Trail sites are located on the west end of the island. These sites are for use by canoers and kayakers only. Primitive sites are also available on the west side.

All campsites are first-come, first-served."

posted 05-29-2008 08:15 PM ET (US)            

I am working on the wife to let me and my 9yr old camp. We will see? They are headed over to Blake Island tomorrow for a field trip my son's school does every year, I would love to go but I am out of town.

Hey anyone have a 13.25 x 18p or 17p they want to sell or swap for a 19p? I have an AL and SS I'm over prop'd when loaded.

posted 05-30-2008 12:00 PM ET (US)            

If there is any CW get together then, I'd sure like to meet some of you. Unfortunately, I will not be able to bring one of my Whalers. I still like to admire classics and meet fellow enthusiasts.

I have learned alot reading SOSMERC's and Tom Clark's prodigious and knowledgeable posts.

posted 05-30-2008 09:25 PM ET (US)            

Brad Bringedahl

86 22 Revenge

posted 06-16-2008 12:40 PM ET (US)            

The rendezvous is on Sunday June 22nd. I don't think we've settled on a specific time, but we apparently have the picnic shelter reserved (I'm assuming for the whole day). I'm sure we'll meet up at the docks. If you plan to stay overnight, moorage is $0.50/ft in all state parks. If you're only staying for the day, it is generally free. We typically raft as necessary, mostly just as a courtesy to other boaters who want dock space for the night. Most of us won't be there overnight, so it is not polite for us to tie off and take up a lot of linear space only to abandon it right at the end of the day. However, on a Sunday afternoon, I don't anticipate much of a problem. One of the reasons it is nice to raft up is simply because it gets us all over each others boats, which makes it more fun to check everything out.

posted 06-16-2008 01:04 PM ET (US)            

I'll likely be out there for the weekend.

posted 06-19-2008 02:37 PM ET (US)            

I had not heard about the grey, pretty cool. I've been out of town all week and hope to convince the better half that the son and I should camp.

I expect there is a BBQ, I "rented" the picnic ground for the day (central picnic ground) so I don't think we have a time limitation.

BYO plan works for me!

posted 06-21-2008 12:07 AM ET (US)            

The weather was awesome with nice low tide.

posted 07-06-2008 11:53 PM ET (US)            

Thanks for your warm PACNORWEST hospitality. I enjoyed meeting you both today as I continue my West Coast Whaler rendevous adventure.

Your Revenge 25 Walk thru is a real gem. That OMC V8 300HP is a true conversation piece. Just goes to show there is nothing new under the sun.

posted 07-07-2008 01:30 PM ET (US)            

It was very nice to meet you, we appreciate you taking time to stop by for a visit. We hope your tour goes well & that we will see you again in the future.

Thanks for the kinds words about our Whaler.

posted 07-19-2008 06:56 PM ET (US)            

I'd like to some of the Pac N/W Whaler crews