2007 NW Ericson Rendezvous - Discussion

[Sean Engle]

Ok - I know I'm probably jumping the gun some here - but I wanted to create a space for discussion of the 2007 NW Ericson Rendezvous.

Whenever you guys have gotten past the sunburn and sobered up, feel free to discuss... :egrin:

Right now the location is TBA.

//sse

[wurzner]

I believe Stuart touched on this briefly and the general feeling was back to Point Hudson. We should probably get another voting poll up once folks have had a chance to get back to port and reflect on their trip. Either way, they are both fantastic locations with merit to go to either one. I had a great as usual and look forward to next years event, no matter where it is relatively speaking.

I believe everyone will agree that the event was very well enjoyed by all. The only negative thing I heard was the long walk/run to the facilities. As we are a beer drinking crowd, the trip always took longer than you wanted. It was really nice having the tent to protect us from the environment. I'll post some pictures later tonight or tommorow.

shaun

[Loren Beach]

I note that a poster in a nearby thread suggests Victoria BC for June of '07.
Love that city, but wonder if there is interest in sort of "rotating" between the US and Canada in alternate years?

Being from Portland, I would prefer the nearer Pt Townsend location in '07, with no Customs to go thru this time... Until the following year when we congregate in BC waters and "go North" again...

In the coming months perhaps many other owners will weigh in with their preferences.

Wherever we go, we plan to have a good time!
:)

Loren in PDX

[hodo]

If I remember, we talked about rotating it across the border each year, and that was thought to be a good idea. Memory sometimes is fleeting, so, i could be wr..wro..wron.. Why is that so hard to say?Anyway, Mischief :devil: Maker and her supporters, Jessie and Harold, vote for P.T.. Where ever it is, we aim to be there! Harold and Jessie

[Sean Engle]

Here's a poll you can respond to for input on the rotation question...

Click here to vote now! (http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=3832):egrin:

//sse

[hodo]

Which question, Where we are going or why it is hard to say the "W" word? Probably better do it for the location, just to save us guys a little touble. Harold:devil:

[Kim Schoedel]

Since we are approx 300 miles inland, it really doesn't matter to us where we go. PT sounds just dandy. We were planning to join everyone this year but had Fathers Day plans here in the Spokane Area.

Sure would like to join everyone in 07 though and looking forward to it.

[Richard Elliott]

Re: Kim Schoedel's comments. Can't we move it a week later and avoid Father's Day? I campaigned for this last year and failed so I'm trying again. Dick Elliott.

[wurzner]

First, I don't have Kids and I don't go out of town on Father's Day, so the date does not impact me. I do, however think that there are owner's who may not be able to make it on Father's Day due to kids/grand kids. That being said, this does not impact me either way and post this with not bias either way. Perhaps memebers who have not attended who would attend would be the best folks to respond?
shaun

[Dave G]

We didn't make it this year because of a conflict with our sons high school graduation. Personnaly I think it's a great way to spend Fathers day, but I understand that it creates a problem for some. I would vote for one week later to avoid the end of school schedule conflicts and avoid the Fathers Day issue for others.

As far as location goes, I like the idea of rotating,might be a good excuse to go to some place I haven't been. Victoria sounds good, another option might be Friday Harbor. I don't think we need to limit ourselves to just two locations. Being somewhat in the middle geographically, it doesn't matter to me if it's Canada or the US.

Dave Green
E-29 Spirit
Bellingham, WA

[wurzner]

The issue with places like Friday Harbor is it makes it a little bit more of a logistical challenge for those who drive in. Also, the room rates tend to be significantly more. Glyn comes in from So Cal and is an integral contributor to the event, as is Loren and other's who's names escape me. That's not to say we can't plan additional cruises each year and really should based on the amount of ericsons I saw on my 16 days between Seattle and Nanaimo and back. For the main event, I think rotating between 2 locations is fine since I tend to hit a lot more spots on my own.

Just my 2 cents worth. I will attend wherever it is, but I have a fairly flexible schedule due to 4 weeks of PTO a year and no kids.
shaun

[Jet Stream]

I am also in agreement with changing the date as it always conflicts with my sons b-day. I enjoy bringing my two boys to the rendezvous and they enjoy coming, but I don't know how I am going to convince him that his party next year is going to be with a bunch of wild Vikings in Port Townsend.
What is wrong with the following weekend??? Better weather...:egrin: :egrin:

[bill boyko]

I missed the last get together.
I live in Vancouver and I have heard all the horror stories of Canadians sailing to the U.S. so I'm not keen on traveling south. It seems that the coast guard in the U.S. is a semi-military force with AK's,tears boats apart, etc.
Maybe there is some good news out there?
I got my Ericson 29 last winter and have had wonderful sails this summer. It's a great boat.
Hope to talk to other N.W. Erickson sailors in the furture.
Cheers Bill

[Mike.Gritten]

Bill,

I also sail out of Vancouver and have experienced none of the nightmarish scenarios you describe. Yes, it is a bit of a hassle to cross the border, but it is no worse than going across in your car - better than some landlubber border crossing stories I've heard. We had the Homeland Security/Border Patrol boat pull alongside our boat 2 years ago when we entered US waters by Stuart Island. They were polite and courteous, and insisted that we not alter course or slow down (we were on a close reach at about 5.5 knots at the time). Yes, they were armed and they did ask us some questions but it was not an intimidating or scary encounter by any means. They let us carry on and were quite personable and even funny when they pulled away from our vessel, giving us our right of way! We proceeded on to Roche Harbor and checked in officially with the Customs guy there (officer Jim). He couldn't have been any friendlier or easy going - just very efficient and polite with us.
I would certainly recommend that you do not take rumours and hearsay to be the truth when it comes to crossing the 49th parallel. The San Juans and Puget Sound are fabulous cruising grounds that would be a shame to miss because of fear of the border crossings.

[footrope]

Sean,

"this side of the border" means "this side of the border where Sean lives" e.g. in the US?

I would prefer to alternate BC and the US locations. I would suggest that we stick to ports of entry (or conveniently near one) on each side. It looks like from the past locations, this is already a consideration.

Fair grades, man.

[Sean Engle]

Sean,

"this side of the border" means "this side of the border where Sean lives" e.g. in the US?

I would prefer to alternate BC and the US locations. I would suggest that we stick to ports of entry (or conveniently near one) on each side. It looks like from the past locations, this is already a consideration.

Fair grades, man.

No, actually it means just what it says - "this side of the border" - which means one side or the other (does not specify which; depends on your orientation) - as opposed to roatating cities...

//sse

[Loren Beach]

I note that the poll in the companion thread is up to 13 to 0 for rotating back 'n' forth each year between Canada and the US. I note also that at least one contributor pointed out that a designated port of entry is a good place to have it, to reduce the trip routing a bit.

So, here we are in November, already.
Should we declare a destination for 2007 and set a weekend date right away? We really do need to secure some sort of committment to dock space and a shore-side facility for a potluck if we want to do that again. Marinas need some lead time, and lots of other boating groups will be making their reservations soon, it seems like to me.

Personally, I still want to return to Pt Townsend, and am determined to get there by water this time. :rolleyes:

For us far away owners, that seemed to be a pretty good place to accomodate those arriving by boat, plane, and auto.

Is the weekend of June 16/17 the one you all have been talking about for '07?

Whatever is decided, it would be nice to get the major logistics pinned down sooner rather than later...
;)

Your thoughts?

Thanks,
Loren in PDX

[wurzner]

Loren,

I just copied the following from the marina website. June 1 is pretty close to our date. I just spoke with Rhonda at the marina and they were suppose to start Oct 1 and the barge still hasn't shown up (will likely be there tommorow). That being said, they thought they would be open May 1 and have pushed it out accordingly. She said to call the end of the year and they will have good visibility on if things are on track for June 1. She put us down on an unofficial list for father's day weekend as well, but asked if we would entertain moving it out a little as well.

Shaun

Port Hudson Website Notice below

As of November 1, 2006, the Hudson Point Marina is closed down for reconstruction, with an approximate completion date of June 1, 2007. Moorage will not be offered in the marina during this time. Please try the Boat Haven for moorage.

[Loren Beach]

Hmmm.....
If Pt Hudson will not / can not give us what we need, it might be time to examine all of our geographic options.
First we need to know what our "requiremens" are.
We need to know how many boats, what shoreside facilities are needed, what (if any) marina or logistics support is needed close by.
Then there is transportation in for those arriving without boats.
Except for the later point, I am beginning to see why so many different boating groups have focused on Pt Ludlow in the Sound, and on Sidney in BC.

Not every marina has a "block" of slips to reserve for a 3 day guest moorage group. Even last year, where the facilities were as excellent as the price was elevated, the Ericsons were scattered around.
While I have only a fraction of the experience and history with this even as many of you, I was really impressed with "Ericson row" at Pt Hudson Marina the year before. Of course their charming and rickety docks then were damaged by a subsequent winter storm and appear to be only partly promised for mid-2007 usage.
The other huge marina at Pt Townsend certainly has lotsa slips, but when I was visiting there last Feb it appeared to be full to the max.

Perhaps some open-minded research needs to be done this month.
Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, I might suggest Westport, Washington, at Grays Harbor. It is equally inconvenient for everyone, but might get a bunch of Oregon owners up there, being a day's run up the coast from the mouth of the Columbia... :rolleyes:

Neah Bay -- nice docks nowadays, but too jammed up with fish boats, and a looooong way out by hiway.

The Sea-Tac area owners will have to weigh in options in their areas...
and that adds perhaps another whole day's run for the BC guys and gals.

Anyone mind if I call Pt Hudson marina to beg and plead? I do want to avoid the impression that we have no one person in charge. :cool:

It is interesting to observe that we need both a nice marina, and one that has 35 (?) empty spaces to rent us for two nights once every other year... and can remain financially viable until we return again. :thinker:

We don't want much, do we?
:jollyroge

Loren in PDX

[wurzner]

Loren,

While I appreciate your interest in begging, I REALLY doubt it would be of value. I've worked with Rhonda for our annual Milltown Sailing Cruise and she is great. Also, she wants us back as much as we want to go there since they really cater to events like ours. In short, no docks means no event and they haven’t started the renovations yet (are 5 weeks late to start). I do believe that they should be able to give us a much better picture by the end of the year. Also, they do not take official reservations until Jan 1 hence my comment about the unofficial reservation. She keeps tabs on who is interested, but they can not reserve prior to Jan 1 which is why we always call them the first of the year.

At this point, I would suggest we keep Pt. Hudson as the primary location WHILE investigating other locations. Also, it may be of interest to move it out a week or 2 later since some folks can not attend the event due to the father’s day conflict. As mentioned before, no kids-nd no conflict on my end so I don’t care and voice this for others who may have a conflict.

I’m sure Stuart will have some input as well.

[chasandjudy]

Last year one of my visits was at Port Edmonds-- this beautiful little town bends over for the casual boater and the marina would offer us a complete spot for ourselves (I was told by the manager) enough room for about 45 boats check out their websit the business of the town give out a card that can be used like a credit cart for various discounts in the store including groceries, Just a though we might want to persue further.

Chasand Judi Eden E30+ (the blue one):0305_alar

[Loren Beach]

I will gladly stay out of the begging business... my plate is full enough.
:)
Looking at the location of Edmonds, though, it sounds possible. It would be another full day's run for many of us, compared with Pt Townsend, but we will be cruising and vacationing all around the area anyway.

Good information.
Thank you!

Loren

[hodo]

Hello everyone, first I would like to say, I finally got ahold of my Apple Pie supplier, was assured there would be more this year. I was unable to wrangle the reciepe from him, but did find out it involves Everclear. He wanted to know what proof as he would need to make a trip to Idaho for anything over 153. I said last years batch was great, stick to that. For next year if Pt hudson is not available, Oak Harbor has a large marina, and we could probably use the yacht club for a gathering place. we would have to look out for when Race Week is though. Also Cap Sante in Anacortes might work. Further south is Port Orchard, and they have always trated us well when the club goes there. Lots to see there, and free ferry to Bremerton on weekends. Does anyone know about John Wayne Marina on Sequim Bay? Well, Happy Turkey Hunting, Harold and Jessie, S/V Mischief :devil: Maker. P.S. Sean, I think there is a wee bit of the pie left on Mischief Maker. Maybe we should see ......... Harold

[usmcgrizz]

We currently slip Mariahhh (1970 E29) at Railway Marina in Port Orchard. Although we would would prefer some place "away" from home for the 2007 rendezvous you might consider that Bremerton is completing 200 + slips this year (2006). We left in October to return to Texas for the winter so I don't know how far along they have come in their expansion.

Many thanks to all of you who have worked so hard on this and you can count us in wherever you decide.

David and Joan Brockett

[Sean Engle]

...P.S. Sean, I think there is a wee bit of the pie left on Mischief Maker. Maybe we should see ......... Harold

Hey Harold - Sure, we would enjoy coming down there (tyee, right?) and visiting with you guys... Send me a note (sean@ericsonyachts.org) off line and we can set something up...

And thanks! :egrin:
//sse

[trucknrn]

Well if the get together happens before june 1 we an our 39ericson will showup, then were off for a june thru oct alaska cruise! anybody else going up without a schedule?
:egrin:

Dick and Carol

[trucknrn]

I have no negative or positive on the spot but for both sides remember after jan 1 you must have a passport no exceptions.

Hope to meet all the ericson bunch wherever it is.

Dick and Carol

[usmcgrizz]

I read a news blub indicating that only air passengers would need passports to get back into USA until 2008. Anyone else happen to read this? BTW Joan and I will be attending this coming year wherever it may be.

David Brockett
s/v Mariahhh
Port Orchard, Wa
Crew
Muenster, Tx

[Mike.Gritten]

As I understand it, we are only going to be required to produce passports after Jan 15, 2007 when we are flying (on an airplane!) into or out of the USA. For those of us driving or arriving by boat, we won't need to produce passports until Jan 1 of 2008.

[wurzner]

I've been in contact with port hudson regularly over the last 2 months and here is the latest. They started late as I mentioned in my previous post and will not accept reservations until Feb 1. Also, they are not sure when they will complete the work and they are currently projecting June. That date is based on the delayed start since it was originally suppose to be finished by the beginning of may. That being said, they are making very good progress and may update their reservation policy based on how much progress they are making. They are very interested in having us back, but are taking a very conservative approach which makes sense. They realize we need to firm things up or risk losing out, but I would not count port townsend out for our event.

I will send an update once I've spoken with here and we can make a call at that point. I've also contacted some other locations as a back up, but I'll leave that for the next posting since it will require another online poll.

In all seriousness, I would say we will be meeting in Pt Hudson and just need to give them a little more time to ensure they are on track. Progress thus far despite a late start is excellent. The only concern is the storm we just had and any impact that may have had on their progress. I say that because I"m using an emergency battery/invertor to drive my modem and notebook as we have been without juice for what will soon be 3 days. My boat is a single open slip between boat houses facing east/west and despite the protection of 30 foot boat houses, my boat boat was healing 10-15 in the slip AND it was really tied up. We say low to mid seventies and that could have hammered PT Hudson. I'll give them a call and get an update and post it to the group shortly.

[mark reed]

Hi all -
Due to school calendars, Vicki and I would find it easier to attend next year if the date was delayed by one weekend, to June 23-24. As far as location, we would be happy with just about any of the ones being discussed - Pt Townsend, Pt Ludlow, Pt Orchard, Edmonds, Anacortes, etc. With all due respect to Loren, Gray's Hbr would be my last choice!:)

[Sean Engle]

Hi all -
...Pt Townsend, Pt Ludlow, Pt Orchard, Edmonds, Anacortes, etc. ..

Are there sufficient facilities in Port Ludlow? Has anybody checked with them yet?

//sse

[Richard Elliott]

I second Mark on the W/E of June 23. I used to own an Islander 28 and attended two Rendezvous at Port Ludlow. Excellent facilities but very popular and, hence crowded. The Robert Perry designs Rendezvous accomodated many more boats than we would see at the Ericson Rendezvous.

[Mike.Gritten]

We too, would prefer to move to the weekend after Fathers' Day. Not that we have any real problem with the date, just our preference is for later in the month.

[Dave G]

I agree, the weekend after Fathers Day would be much better. For people with kids there would be fewer end of school year conflicts. We didn't make the '06 event for that reason.

Dave Green
E-29 Spirit
Bellingham

[trucknrn]

From the border it is a good day`s sailing from the border to poulsbo, good roads plenty of amenities an groups like ours are the bread and butter of the place but again any place is good for us with enough wiggle room for a very poor boat in tight spots!

Dick and Carol

ps: pacific seacraft still has a good supply of ericson decals

[wurzner]

Once again, no kids and no conflicts, but the recent storms and lost days of school are going to push the end of the school year out a week or maybe more depending on the next 8 weeks of weather. I'll ring Stuart and see what he has to say about possibly moving it out. Based on a previous post, he may be cruising all summer and may be in Alaska around that time, but I'm not sure.

Stay tuned

Shaun

[wurzner]

I spoke with Ronda at Port Hudson and the end of June looks good. I will be checking in with her Feb 15 since the pilings need to be completed by then due to the fish going through a "honeymoon" period. If they are not in buy then, the project goes on hold until September and they will lose the wooden boat festival revenue. As such, I'm sure they will have the piling work done by then and we should be fine. At this time, I would say we all schedule in port townsend. Per the previous thread, maybe we put it out a week based on input.

Shaun

[Loren Beach]

Just wanted to say a special thanks to Heather and Stuart for all their work on the rendezvous calendar. We are really enjoying the current month!
:)
You all look so happy in that re-naming picture...
but Glyn is the scene stealer for January...
:D

Loren

(so much for "15 minutes of fame" -- some folks get 30 days!!)

[wurzner]

Howdy folks. I spoke with Stuart last week and he is currently offline and stranded at Mt.Washington snowboarding until first week of Feb!!! Then Stuart has the gruesome task of heading back to the mainland to spend the remaining time at Blackcomb until a sailing race in the Greek islands sometime late spring (I know, this is getting sickening)!:eeks:

With respect to the Rendez Vous, we need the following polls.

Backup location of Bellingham, La Conner, or Poulsbo. Keep in mind the current and most likely location will be Port Townsend...these are back up locations that we will consider if we get bad news come Feb 15th. Stuart and I also though we should consider the Port of Seattle so we can all inspect Sean's new roof and he could host a BBQ and open bar party at his house ( I doubt that option without editing will make the polls since Sean creates them).

Also, as an additional snow storm approachs tommorow and the current school schedule is now extended to the end of June, possibly the beggining of July, should we consider another date? This would benefit the folks with kids and maximize participation. Initially, Stuart and I were thinking a week or so, but then comes the issue of availability due to July 1 and 4th boaters. Is it worth pushing it out into the 2nd or 3rd week of July, move it out 1 week only?

Sean, please put up a poll so we can query the folks who plan on attending. Please vote in the polls if you plan on attending and leave additonal comments as well.

thanks
Shaun

[Loren Beach]

As a back up date, I vote with Mark -- June 23/24.

Addtional note: while every set of dates will have some sort of potential conflict, there is one in July that is heavily sailing oriented and I believe that we should try to avoid a conflict: Whitbey Island Race Week (July 22 - 27). I know of several boats from Portland that are going to this, as they do every year. There are bound to be some Ericsons at this huge regatta.
http://www.whidbey.com/raceweek/

Respectfully,
Loren

[saildad]

We had an absolute blast at last years gathering in Port Sydney BC and the sailing was AWESOME! I definately voted for the rotating locations for the simple reason that we like to go to new places!
That being said, I would like to see the event on any other weekend than the 14-15th of July. We are scheduled to do the Olson 30 nationals at Lake Tahoe that weekend so that would be definately out for Jann and I.
Look forward to seeing all the pacific northwesters again!
BILL
Channel Islands Harbor
74 E-35 II
PS
If your not quite sure who we are. Find the pictures of the couple with the big horns. That would be us :egrin:

[wurzner]

Hi,

I've checked the polls and noticed only 10 people voted. I'm' sure more than 10 people plan on attending so it would be great if you could drop by those threads and vote for location and date.

Also, can you please put a posting here if you plan on attending?

thanks
shaun

[Richard Elliott]

Karen and I plan to attend. E34 "Chandelle" No. 274.

[Loren Beach]

Kathy and I will be there, also.
Loren
Olson 34 Fresh Air, #8

[chasandjudy]

Count Eden E 30+ Chas and Judi and Hilda Harris E 28+ to be at the rendezvous just decide where?:0305_alar

[hodo]

Hi, Jessie and I will be there, with Mischief :devil: Maker.

[trucknrn]

Carol and Dick with the partnership will be there!:egrin: dont make any dif where.

[Dave G]

Kathy and Dave aboard E-29 Spirit are planning to attend. Missed it last year, don't want that to happen again.

Dave Green

[trucknrn]

hi All

A slight mistake the passport is a must for flying entering the us now an next jan 1 for everything,sheeesh as much as I cross the border you would think I`d know that O,well i`m old!

Dick
e39 #73

[trucknrn]

Hi all

Just a thought on bellingham sounds great lots to see and do,but from what I have seen whats the chance of finding a spot open?

Dick
e39"Partnership"
#73

[hodo]

Hi Folks, I talked to the "Pieman" today and put in an order for some Apple Pie. Just a FYI. Harold and Jessie, S/V Mischief :devil: Maker

[maggie-k]

Hi All been a while since I have been on this site . I plan to make it this year miss last was around Port McNeill at the time od last years on my way to the Queen Charlott Islands, , Got back early October for a day then for the past 4 months I have been sailing with a friend on his Spencer 1330 in the Caribean , We sailied it down from Canada then threw the Panama Canal. Was just doing some racing on a Maxi out of Barbados. Back to the cold country tomorrow.

[wurzner]

It's looking good for Port Townsend for June 15th~17th. I tried to move it a week out, but it is already committed to by 2 yacht clubs. July is an option, but that tends to be too far out.

That being said, who CAN'T make Port Townsend on father's day? I need to give them a number when I call them March 15th to firm things up?

[Sean Engle]

I would suggest booking it ASAP - as it's nearly March now...

//sse

[wurzner]

They won't take bookings until March 15th. The marina is not planning on opening until the beggining of June.

[Loren Beach]

I spoke to the PT reps briefly at the Seattle show, and they were fairly sure, without an absolute promise, that they would indeed by docking boats by June 1. If the weekend of June 15 -17 is what we can get, I will plan to be there.
Thanks for your continuing efforts, and it must be a bit frustrating for you, too.

Best,
Loren

[wurzner]

Loren,

It has been a little tough setting this one up. I would compare it to listening to and watchin blisters materizing on your hull. Fortunately for me, my boats have been fully cutlivated with respect to blisters, but I'm sure it would be about as satisfying as figuring out where to go. In the future, i do suggest we move it out a little. I personally think the first week of July would be great since it is a short week and great time to be north our south of the boarder. I'm glad that Bellingham is out of scope for the time being because as the polls clearly showed, there is a no ideal place to accomocate americans and canadians alike. I'm from Canada and look at a trip north as a great treat, but it it a haul for folks from Tacomo or futher south. Equally difficiult is for folks from Vancover to make it down south, say to Poulsbo without a real commitment. With that in mind, Bellingham was just too far north to consider the folks from the south sound. Since we did Sidney last year, I wanted to keep it more accessable to people coming up the sound. We will likely lose a few, but hopefully pick some up as well and next year we will be up north again.

But you are right, it's been a pain. Dealing with government businesses is tough...they are hard to get a commitment out of. When I mentioned that I was sure the wouldn't miss the wooden boat event, they knew where I was coming from since that puts a lot of money in the local economy. I'm sure they will be ready June 1. They managed to get an extension for putting pilings in which if a private person tried to get an extension, they would have a better chance of growing hear (speaking for myseft atleast).

I'm sure we will be one of the first to enjoy their new facility!

Cheers
Shaun

[mark reed]

Hi Shaun,
Thanks for all your hard work on lining things up for the rendezvous. We won't be able to make Father's Day, being on a school calendar and having snow days to make up. We'll miss you all. Our tentative plan is for another circumnavigation of Vancouver Island this year, as long as wx and gear cooperate! Hope to see some of you out there.

[Loren Beach]

Kind of tagging on to Mark' remarks (now there's a name for a blog!) -- no matter *what* date we pick it will not work for some folks for reasons as varied as the indivual owners...
:p
Whether it's school make-up days or Father's Day or Summer Solstice, "It's always something!" as Roseanna used to say on SNL.

And then, in the real world, any marina only has so many available group openings.

Thanks again for all your efforts,

Loren

[hodo]

Thanks for your endeavors Shaun, Jessie and I will be there With Mischief :devil: Maker, our 38.See you all there, Harold.

[footrope]

We're going to try again this year. Enjoyed Sidney last summer in July for a couple nights and were sorry we missed the Rendezvous. June is a little early for us to cruise, even though the days are longer, so a later date would satisfy us also, at least for the Canadian years.

Looking forward to seeing the crowd again. Thanks for all your efforts, Shaun.

Best regards,

[Jewel]

Count us in! :egrin:

Dan and Julie
Jewel E28+
Bellingham

[Richard Elliott]

I didn't realize that the campaign to move the date away from Father's Day weekend failed. Karen and I will be very sorry to miss the Rendezvous. E34 Chandelle.

[hodo]

Hi folks, any new info on how the P.T. docks are progressing? Are we firm for June 17 at P.T.? I need to start making plans soon. Don't know whether to take off 2 weeks or 3. The Chocolate Lady (Jessie) was asking, so like a true male, I blamed someone else.Harold and Jessie, S/V Mischief :devil: Maker

[Loren Beach]

"Very Unofficial Update"
Since I have friends actually asking me about crewing for "going north", as recently as yesterday, I decided to chance a call to the Pt Townsend Marina folks this morning. Down here in Portland, it is a (mini) ocean voyage to go up to Puget Sound for cruising and to visit the Ericson Rendezvous.
:cool:
Nice lady answered and when I asked about how things were progressing on the Hudson Point rebuild, she patched me through to the port manager/director. I did not take good notes, but believe it was a (very helpful) guy named Bruce. (I should have taken better notes... sigh...)

Anyhoooo... They are on schedule as far as Federal restrictions go on in-water construction, and all piling are in. Ramps are in. Dock finishing work is progressing, as we speak. Wire is being pulled, etc. etc.

Since I expressed a desire to spend several days at those docks in mid-June, he said to check with them in mid-April for more of a final work progress update, While no one will officially go on record to say so, they are still on track for a "mid June" opening!
He understands that us Portlanders do need to plan ahead for a trip up to his port city, having to go by sea, great salty mariners that we is.
:rolleyes_d:

We both lamented the failure of the once-proposed (1800's) barge canal project that was to link the lower end of Hood Canal to the Columbia River. :p

It does look like our Ericson Renvezvous will happen, and we may well be the first group to use the new docks. BTW, the new docks are wood surfaced, in keeping with the "historic" character of the Pt Townsend waterfront.

I guess a little uncertainty about our future is what keeps us going each day...
and reading the Obits each morning...
;)

Note to Harold and Jessie, one way or the other, we ARE going to enjoy a drink of the amazing apple-pie-in-a-bottle! :devil:

Loren in Portland, OR
Olson 34 Fresh Air

[Sean Engle]

It's looking good for Port Townsend for June 15th~17th. I tried to move it a week out, but it is already committed to by 2 yacht clubs. July is an option, but that tends to be too far out.


Forgive me for asking this Shaun - but the quote above suggests that they have been taking reservations - is this correct, or were you referring to the PT Boat Haven and not Pt. Hudson?

:confused:

It feels sort of like that song, "...it's later than it seems...", you know?

//sse

[wurzner]

Sean,

They have an official list that has us down for the 16~18, but won't take official reservations until March 16th per my previous conversation with them as well as the one I just had (just got off the phone with Rhonda). We have the date reserved so no one will bump us, but their official reservation book won't be opened up until next week. Right now, all things look good but they obtained a 30 day extension to continue driving pilings which terminates next Friday. At that point, all "in water" work will cease so it is possible half the marina will be closed hence their desire to delay reservations.

Hang tight until next week for the official word.

Shaun

[wurzner]

If you haven't already used to poll regarding attendance at Port Hudson, please do so. Some folks have responded to the list but not used the poll so it looks like 9 attendees at this point. I counted more emails so I need to provide an approximate number to the marina next week so it is critical that you vote. We will have to make a down payment which is predicated on how many boats will be attending, SO THIS IS CRITICAL.

Please take the time to vote so I can use this data when I call Port Townsend next week. The link is http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=4447

Thanks

Shaun

[Richard Elliott]

Anyone heading into the South Sound (Olympia area) after the Rendezvous? We are very familiar with the marine parks, moorage, facilities,etc. in the area. We are unable to attend the Rendezvous
but are available for cruising afterwards.

[Stuart]

The deadline for entries into Pacific Yachting’s calendar of events for the May 2007 issue is TOMORROW.

To be included, please send via email the following information (in the following format; please do not use brackets):

NAME OF RENDEZVOUS [e.g. Hunter]
DATE [e.g. May 10-12, 1007]
LOCATION [e.g. Telegraph Harbour, Thetis Island]
CONTACT INFO [e.g. Contact: 604-678-2588, assistanteditor@pacificyachting.com]
WEBSITE [e.g. www.pacificyachting.com]

If possible, please do not send attachments; simply place text in the body of an email.

If you cannot make the March 14 deadline, please send information as soon as possible.

Also, don’t forget to take lots of HIGH RESOLUTION digital photos at your rendezvous. After the event, please send me high resolution images via email along with a short write-up of the event’s highlights (or a funny story!).

Thanks so much!

I hope to hear from each of you soon.

All the best,
Hilary

Hilary Henegar
Assistant Editor
Pacific Yachting
1080 Howe St., Ste. 900
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2T1

604.606.4644 ext 119
604.678.2588 direct
604.687.1925 fax

hhenegar@oppublishing.com
www.PacificYachting.com

[Sean Engle]

The deadline for entries into Pacific Yachting’s calendar of events for the May 2007 issue is TOMORROW.

...

Who has this - Shaun? If so, please confirm, otherwise, I'll take a run at it in the morning...

//sse

[Stuart]

HI Sean

It was sent to me, I am wondering if a date and location has been set?

Stuart MacKenzie
SV Fairhaven
Vancouver BC (for now)

[Stuart]

Hi All

To add a little to Shaun’s prior post, about why I have not been active with this years rendezvous. Heather and I have had a busy and fun year since Sidney, as probably most have had. This spring is a particular whirlwind of activity as we have sold our house in North Vancouver and have purchased a new house on Vancouver Island, downsizing and going to a less populated area has enabled us to purchase on the ocean, we move April 12. Some of you know I have a bit of a cabinet shop, moving this makes moving the house a walk in the park. But at last, all is almost packed and the 45’ transport arrives on the 21st to start a two day process of loading and moving to Comox, then to unload, yea!! Heather is also doing well with the house. After we move we are leaving on sailing holiday and will not be returning until June, making it somewhat difficult to organize T shirts, moorage and the other entire goings on at the rendezvous. Shaun Wurzner has kindly offered to organize this year’s festivity, and obviously has a few road blocks with the marina location etc. We do hope to attend the rendezvous, no matter where it is held but we might show up in the land yacht as I don’t think we will have time to sail down after we return from our sailing trip, Heather will probably still be in need of much hot water after being on limited rations for six weeks, so a hotel might be more fitting.
Our new place is located at 57 Jane Place, Comox BC and can be seen on Google Earth, although they don’t point at our house, move the curser to 49-40’-11.00 N / 124-55’-21.66 W and that is the cabin. If sailing in the area we are about a 10 min walk to the marina and several great pups. Of course there is always our front deck so be sure to stop in and say hi and perhaps hang out for a bit. Living on the ocean will probably be an adjustment period for us so we will probably be the only house with an anchor set in the front yard and secured to the house, old habits.
So those of you heading north stop in for a visit, a beer or two………….:egrin:
Cheers
Stuart

[wurzner]

I sent them the information they needed last night and she responded back that it had been received. We will also be in 48North next month.

shaun

[footrope]

I just talked to Chris (Wenger?) at Point Hudson this morning and they are not taking reservations yet and he couldn't tell me when they would be able to. They are still projecting a mid-June opening but he hasn't received word of an official opening date. So, for now, no reservations are being taken and we need to keep checking ... He acknowledged that we are on the list for our Rendezvous, but couldn't offer anything more positive right now.

Sigh.

[wurzner]

Craig and All,

I've actually been in contact with them weekly, if not every other week. They plan on confirmin reservations by next Wednesday. All the docks are in, the only issue is electrical work and shoreside work...nothing related to floats, pilings, etc. I would say things look good, but we will find out next week. Port Ludlow is a backup plan if things fall through, but there is not as much to do and no town around...but excellent golfing and the rooms can be had for $120 (at least that was the price last weekend).

After looking at the travel times to Bellingham, it doesn't make sense. I believe the intent is to lessen the travel time alternately each year for the US and Canadian Participants. Bellingham is as far or further away than Victoria, so it doesn't benefit the folks coming up from the south.

I also spoke with the port of Victoria and they had moorage available, but that was about a month ago.

Based on the fact that it only 8 boats have responded that they will attend, regrettably, it looks like it will be a smaller group this year and finding moorage won't be as big a challenge. Hopefully, more folks will show up than those who have used the poll, but certainly not the quantity we've had in the past which is very regrettable.

Both Victoria and Port Ludlow felt they could keep us together.

I'll put another posting up next week, but that is where things stand at the moment. IF YOU HAVE NOT USED THE POLL, PLEASE DO SO SO I CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

thanks
shaun

[footrope]

Thanks for the detailed update, Shaun. I was calling from work and did not have time to get any details. I was calling to reserve a slip and was perplexed when he wouldn't commit to a date to take reservations. We'll continue to check the board.

cd

[Sean Engle]

I'm closing this thread. For a continuation, please see this thread:

http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=4619

//sse