Chesapeake Rendezvous again?

[Chris Miller]

Anybody interested in doing another rendezvous this year like we did last year? We'd be up for another fun race to a destination (emphasis being on fun:egrin:). Maybe we could feature another model other than the 38's?
We had a BLAST with this last year!
Chris

[vbenn]

I'm in.

Vince Benn
Wild Blue

[bbboat]

Me too - assuming I can get the deck back together in time! :headb:

[Bolo]

What short memories you folks have! We were there too with our E32. :egrin:

Depending on the date we maybe able to make it too. Will you be handicapping us during the race because we have a 32?;)

[Chris Miller]

Hey Bob,
Not forgetting... that was why I suggested we emphasize a different model this year:egrin:. I think a handicap race would be fun, maybe set it up as a pursuit race?

Chris

[Emerald]

I'd definitely be up for this also. Need to have at least one vintage boat mixed in with all you modern looking guys

:cheers:

[steven]

count us in.

[Chris Miller]

I'm looking at my calendar...

June 21-22?
July 12-13?
Aug 9-10? (not prefered)
Sept 20-21?
Oct 18-19?

Those are our open dates... do they match up with anybody else?
Chris

[steven]

My vote is for the dates in June. New bottom paint, no barnacles on the prop, etc.

[ted_reshetiloff]

Escape Plan is in. June dates look good. Any thoughts on location?

[lbertran]

The June dates look good. We missed it last year because we were still on our lower Bay cruise. See you then.

[Chris Miller]

Escape Plan is in. June dates look good. Any thoughts on location?


Sounds like June 21-22 will be our tentative date. Doesn't matter to me where we go. I think last year's event was pretty centrally located and allowed for people from Rock Hall & Baltimore as well as us from down in Solomons. Still not positive we'll be able to make it, but I'm certainly glad to help organize nomatter:egrin:
Chris

[Emerald]

June will work on my end as well.

[ted_reshetiloff]

So it sounds like we are all in agreement for the June 21-22 weekend. Thomas Point to Shaw Bay worked pretty well last year. We could make it to Oxford but anchorage is not so hot IMHO. Shaw bay gives us a short enough course that if there is light air we won't be suffering long and if it blows we get there fast and have more time to socialize which is what I think we all want to do anyway. Another thought is Thomas Point to Dobbins Island on the Magothy or a bouy course to finish off the West River with raftup at West River and possible dinner at Pirates Cove? Either way Dobbins, Shaw Bay, or West river offer big anchorages and TP is a good centralized meeting point to start. I can get RC again this year.

Chris you doing Gov cup or Solomons Race? I am going to try and do Solomons this year as Gov cup was a beast last year and is a logistical nightmare for me. Perhaps we could match race solomons or get some other 38's to join us?

[Chris Miller]

The Antim is looking for one more spot at Screwpile this year for a podium finish (we ended up 4th last year- nomatter going 16kts) so Sequoia won't be doing the Solomons race. We'll be doing Gov cup- although we're going to be doing it non-spin this year. The cruising kite at 155% just doesn't cut it.

We're going to be doing some of the double handed stuff on the bay though if we want to do some match racing:egrin:

cm

[marguerite]

Hi!
I am looking for a sister ship for an Ericson 34, 1990 vintage, (I believe that it was built by Pacific Seacraft). I have a customer in Michigan that would like a Winter Cover but I do not have the pattern. What I need to do is stand on the topsides of a rigged boat for about an hour. As a thank you, I would offer a complimentary restitch or repair to the owners' dodger or bimini. Any hint on how I could find a local boat would be great. E-mail me with any questions you may have! Thank again,

Rebecca Windsor
The Canvas Store
info@thecanvasstore.com
Phone 631-549-0970

[Shadowfax]

You can look at mine if you want to travel to Rock Hall, MD. Mine is an '88, but there is no real difference between the '88 and the '90. I believe the 90 is before the sugar scoop stern, but you should check

[marguerite]

You were all so great--now we need to find an Ericson 35 80's vintage. Same deal as before.

Please let us know if anyone can help us out. By the way-thank you all for your help!

Rebecca Windsor
info@thecanvasstore.com
631-549-0970

[Emerald]

Hi,

I have received the monthly call from Spinsheet for club submissions, and would like to send in an announcement for our 3rd Annual Ericson Raftup (first one was on Mill Creek and had a dinner at Cantler's as part of the mix). I just want to confirm the June 21-22 weekend as our dates. I have until March 10th to make the submission. Everyone a go on this? We can hash out destination etc. at a later time and post that in the May edition.

:cheers:

[bbboat]

Got it in my calendar.

[ted_reshetiloff]

June dates seem to be good for everyone so I would submit that to spinsheet. Probably want to include some contact info for readers who are not on this board.

[Emerald]

OK, I've sent back confirmation to Spinsheet for the weekend of June 21-22. Now, we just need to nail down where to meet, race aspects etc. Really looking forward to this. It's just around the corner, so even though we may be thinking bottom paint right now, it's not too soon to think race/raftup and other good cheer! :egrin:

[John Butler]

The June dates are good for us. Our preference is to head south from Annapolis. We wouldn't mind doing Shaw bay again, and also like Ted's West R. suggestion. We're looking forward to it!
John

[Trucker Doug]

Ted, it was nice to meet you today. Sorry I didn't have time to be more sociable but the guy from Chesapeake rigging was helping me out for free and I didn't want to upset him by going off talking. Anyway, nice to put a face on the name. Thanks for stopping by.

[ted_reshetiloff]

Good to meet you as well. I did not have a lot of time myself as we were finishing up a rerig on another boat near by. If you ever need any rigging help in the future give me a shout and I will be glad to help. Hope you can make the rendevous this year.

[ted_reshetiloff]

Been hearing rumors of a big raft up party at West River the same weekend we are talking about getting together. This party was a real blast in past years with a band set up on a workboat in the raft. My brother plays bass with these guys who called themselves Tiki and the Barbarians. West River is a big enough anchorage to support our raft and the party raft up. Would give us added entertainment as well. I need to confirm that it is the same saturday but wanted to see if folks had any more thoughts on location for this year?

[Emerald]

Hi Ted,

it sounds like it could be fun to tag-team our raftup in the same creek, but I'll play devil's advocate and throw out a couple drawbacks. It could pull away from Ericson owners getting a chance to hang together and know each other better, and secondly, at some point it might be nice to go to bed. On the other hand, it might be a great way for Ericson owners to get together, hang out, and learn more about each other better than intended :egrin:, and who needs sleep anyway?

I'm up for anything, and it sounds like it could be a good thing. One more thought - do we want to be on the Eastern Shore so we have more sailing to do, or the Western Shore because it is closer for more folks (I think)?

[lbertran]

Actually, I love Shaw Bay too. But West River sounds like fun.

[ted_reshetiloff]

David makes good points on the west river option. What say the rest of the bunch?

[Sandy White]

Hello. I just opened the April 2008 SpinSheet, page 78. Here in Annapolis I guess we have it first. Anyway, the rendezvous sounds great for June 21-22, in any place but think west is best. My Ericson, Epiphany, is a 1984, 35foot, in good shape, kept in Back Creek at D-17 dock at Watergate village. Been there six years.

Let me know what I could help. My crew will also help. :egrin:

Sandy White
Epiphany, 1984
Annapoilis, MD

sandy21493@comcast.net
(H) 410-990-9875
(C) 410-571-5156

[Sandy White]

E-Mail is; sandy21403 AT comcast DOT net

sorry for the mistake
Sandy
_________________________________________________
Sandy: I changed the formatting on your email addy to foil net bots looking for addresses to add to spam lists. Ericson owners reading this will know how to enter it.
Hope that's ok with you.
Respectfully,
Loren (Moderator)

[ted_reshetiloff]

Not hearing any objections to West river as the spot for this year we will plan on that. I am coordinating with my powerboat friend to give us a start at Thomas point at noon on the 21'st. I'll plan a simple course that will probably be something like down to a bouy off poplar island, back up to R2 off annapolis with a finish near the mouth of the west river. This way we should be able to get an upwind start. If its a northerly we will just reverse the course. Probably easiest if we all start together and sort out the ratings than trying to have one-design starts, but maybe not if we have enough boats.

[david henry]

Strider is hoping to make the rendezvous. If West River isn't etched in stone, one other location is worth considering on the Western shore. The cove behind Gibson Island is tranquil and free of powerboat traffic.

[Emerald]

Hi All,

just a reminder that our raftup on June 21 on the West River is just around the corner. Look forward to some great cheer in a few weeks

:cheers:

[ted_reshetiloff]

Should be a blast. I am pretty sure I have a powerboat lined up for a startline. Will look at the chart tonight (going sailing in 10 minutes:egrin:) But probably look for a course south to 83 or some mid bay bouy, then north to R2 with the finish at a mark near the entrance to West river. Figure we'll do one combined start for everyone and sort out the numbers later if we have mixed e-boats sailing. Can't wait!

[ted_reshetiloff]

Okay so once again I forgot to look at the chart and get the course set up but I will. I turns out I got a ride for the Annapolis to Bermuda race and will be flying back from Bermuda on the 20th, missing the race parties and awards but getting home just in time to hop on Escape Plan and make the start saturday at noon. Will probably still be out of it from 5 days of offshore racing but I wouldn't miss this event for the world. Hope you all are getting excited and pray for good weather. Actually while you are praying put in a good word for me for the Bermuda race as the start is Friday the 13th :scared::scared:

[EGregerson]

Hi Everyone; Sign me up. Jun 21. I'll arrive West river evening Jun 20 from Port Kinsale Marina in the Northern Neck. From the look of chart 12270, West River looks like a good anchorage. What vhf channel do we use?

I've consulted the oracle; On Friday the 13th, The Burmuda Triangle will become the Burmuda Quadrangle; there's your window, Ted.

[John Butler]

Ted,

Starting at GR C “SR” where we started last year, down to G “83”, up to R “2” and then down to G “1A” at the mouth of the West R. (using GR C “SR” again as a mark to pass to starboard on the way down) is a 25.6 NM course on the ruhmbline. I think that is too far for this group. Using G “85A” as the southern mark with GR C “SR” again as an interim mark on the way up to R “2” shortens the course to 16.5 NM. In order to have a windward start, we have the following 2 courses as options:

Wind from the SW:
GR C “SR” start
G “85A” round to port
GR C “SR” pass to port
R “2” round to port
GR C “SR” pass to starboard
G “1A” for West R. finish with mark to port

Wind from the NW:
GR C “SR” start
R “2” round to port
GR C “SR” pass to starboard
G “85A” round to port
GR C “SR” round to port (for a somewhat shorter course [13.2 NM] we could replace with
G “1” for West R. pass to port)
G “1A” for West R. finish with mark to port

If we need to shorten couse, we could eliminate the leward mark and turn at GR C "SR", heading to the West R.

What do others think?

Good luck with the Bermuda Ocean Race, Ted! Looking forward to hearing about it on the 21st.

John

[John Butler]

Here's an overview of the proposed course.

[EGregerson]

Looks good to me. Is there a meeting/restaurant event following?

[dehaemer]

We look forward to meeting some other Ericson's.
Will be at Thomas Point light at noon and cruise with the group.
Is there a raft up point selected? And a working VHF channel???
cell phone 443 695 4741.
Mike and Judy DeHaemer

[EGregerson]

I'll monitor 13; my cell is 703 907 9455
Eric

[david henry]

Is this a spin or non-spin race?

[John Butler]

I was hoping that Ted would check in. My guess is that he was busy preparing for the Bermuda Ocean Race which started at 2 PM today.

My preference is to use my spinnaker if the winds are appropriate. How many plan on joining in on the fun race, what is your boat size and what is your preference for spinnaker use?

I don't know if we'll have a powerboat to give us a start line and to start us. We can use a rabbit start as another alternative.

In post #26 of this thread, Ted mentioned a big raft up party. I don't know anything about that, but I did find this mention of a party to support the Riverkeeper:
Rhythm on the River (http://www.westrhoderiverkeeper.org/web_wrr_rr08v2_800.jpg)

Last year it was fun rafting 5 E-38s. We each had our own food, but there was mingling across the boats. The people from the Ericsons anchored nearby also came aboard the rafted boats.

John
Red Rover, 1982 E-38

[steven]

We'll be at the raftup (where? when?) and at starting line - but not sure if we'll "race". Who is planning to be there with a 34 or 35?

[EGregerson]

I'll be there with a 34; I'll following along the 'race', not actually in the 'race' (unless I'm doing well, in which case .... :>)

[Shadowfax]

Still not sure if we can make it or not, but on the chance that we do, what was the final decision on where the raft up will be. The last I heard was the West River. Is that still on and any particular place on the West if that's the spot? Any time frame, costumes, VHF channel etc.

[John Butler]

Attached is a flyer I just received on the Tiki Barbarians RaftUp event that Ted mentioned earlier in this thread.

I see that Indigo (the boat I think Ted was on) has arrived in Bermuda. I don't think he'll be back in time to post a Sailing Instructions/NOR. I'll modify what we used last year and post later today or tomorrow. I'll keep the course short so that we can get into the West R. relatively early.

John

[John Butler]

Racing will be governed by the Racing Rules of sailing (Current RRS).

Rendezvous: Vicinity of Thomas Point Light 1200 Saturday June 21. Please hail SV Red Rover with your sail number or boat name if you intend to race.

Start:

If power boat not present: We will do a rabbit start between orange life jacket being towed about 38’ off the transom of Red Rover (I don’t want boats ducking my transom) and government mark GR C "SR" off Thomas Point. Red Rover will be sailing on port tack, passing by the can at start time. Start sequence will follow RRS 26, 5 Minute series. For a description of a Rabbit Start, see Appendix A at this link: http://www.ussailing.net/fjus/fleet_68.htm

If power boat present: Between flag on power boat (26' Lyman Cruisette) and government mark GR C "SR" off Thomas Point. Start sequence will follow RRS 26, 5 Minute series. Race committee will attempt to hail OCS competitors but onus remains with skippers to start fairly.

Finish: G “1A” for West R. finish with mark to port.

Course (a short course of about 11 nm based on current forecast of SW 5 to 10 kt. Winds):
G “85A” round to port
GR C “SR” round to port
G “1A” for West R. finish with mark to port
We can add R "2" if a longer course is desired.

Signals: 1224 Series of short horn or whistle blasts to signal approx 1 minute to sequence start.
1225 One Blast 5 minutes to start
1226 One blast 4 Minutes to start
1229 One Blast 1 Minute to start
1230 One Blast Start

Time Limit: None – Drop out whenever you’ve had enough of racing.

Protests: Any protesting yacht will be required to supply Rum and Tonic of sufficient quantities to convince RC to hear your case. Subsequent protest hearings will be held at Fall Rendezvous with results likely to be unfair.

Awards: To be determined.

Social: Raft up in the West River off the Galesville Town dock in the vicinity of 38° 50.5' N 076° 32.2' W. All Ericsons and their friends of any yacht make welcome.

Sunday Race Back: To be determined by yachts present...

Communications:
If power boat not present: SV Red Rover to monitor VHF channel 65 with course info and starting sequence details. Red Rover can also be hailed via phone at 301-613-7996. Skipper John Butler.
If power boat present: SV Escape Plan to monitor VHF channel 65 with course info and starting sequence details. Escape Plan can also be hailed via phone at 410-919-8539. Skipper Ted Reshetiloff.

[Trucker Doug]

OK guys, I wanted to go but I missed it. Didn't anybody take pictures? Have a story to share?

[EGregerson]

Hi everyone; I just got back to ole Virginney after a great sail down the Bay on Tueday; even tho i missed the rabbit start on Saturday, I managed to catch the coat tails of the pack as they flew by. The mid summers eve event that night was no less than spectacular. More crabcakes anyone? I attached a few pics; If anyone wants an original (3000 x 2000; 2 mb) just email me. egregerson@cox.net

The 1st and 2nd is I think Ted and crew in Escape Plan
The 3rd and 4th are John and Diane and Beth in Red Rover
The 6th is a couple that didn't make the raft up
The 7th is a guy who knew nothing about the raftup; has a slip at Pirates cove; I would guess a 60's era 35. It had a very interesting line to the transom.

[EGregerson]

A few more pics from the Chesapeake raftup;

[John Butler]

I’ve been away from email since the Chesapeake Bay Ericson rendezvous. Here’s a short write-up from my perspective:

Three Ericson 38s showed up for the start of the fun race around the bay and into the West River. We had Wild Blue with Vince Benn at the helm, Escape Plan with Ted Reshetiloff at the helm and Red Rover with me at the helm. Vince had to leave for another engagement and only sailed about half way down the first leg of the race. Ted was essentially single handing as his wife, Claudia, was busy with their 2 young kids aboard. John had his wife, Diane, and friend, Beth, aboard. The spinnaker drop and changeover to jib ended up being the deciding point of the race where John had the advantage of having crew aboard. After the spinnaker drop, Red Rover held off a hard charging Escape Plan on the close reach to the finish.

Arriving in the West River mid afternoon, we found the raft for the Tiki Barbarians’ summer celebration party already forming. In addition to the main party raft, there were other mini rafts throughout the anchorage. Ted opted to raft with his brother, well clear of the party raft and we rafted with a friend from Annapolis who was already anchored relatively near the party raft. So, when Eric arrived on Valinor, there was no Ericson raft to join and he anchored in the vicinity. Mike and Judy DeHaemer then arrived in their beautiful 1990 Ericson 38, Autumn, and rafted to Eric. Dinghies in the water, we all gathered for happy hour aboard Autumn.

Storms threatened, but never materialized. The great music of the Tiki Barbarians’ could be heard until about 9:30 PM. After dinner, the crew of Red Rover picked up Eric and visited the party raft for desert and dancing.

It was great to meet some other Ericson owners. Participation was off from last year. Maybe next year we can get a bigger turnout!

Here's a few pictures from the race.

John

[Emerald]

I had definitely wanted to join the festivities, but as luck had it I was still one week out from finishing my blister repair. Back in the water a week too late :esad: I'd be interested in another water event this year and certainly something next spring/summer.

[ted_reshetiloff]

Definately a great time. Sorry I was not more social but had flown in from Bermuda the night prior and was trying for some family time. The whole Bermuda gig came up at last minute as it was a customers boat I ended up sailing on. Oh yeah and we won! Will have to work on the attendance next year for sure. John if you have any higher resolution version of those pics I would love a copy. Send it to ted@southboundcruising.com.

Oh and if any of you other Ericson folks in the Chesapeake area need any rigging help give me a call or email. (shameless plug)

Ted Reshetiloff
Southbound Cruising Services, LLC
7416 Edgewood Rd.
Bldg. 7401 Suite 3
Annapolis, MD 21403
Ph: 410-626-6060
Fax: 410-626-6011
ted@southboundcruising.com
www.southboundcruising.com

[reflections]

Anybody interested in doing another rendezvous this year like we did last year? We'd be up for another fun race to a destination (emphasis being on fun:egrin:). Maybe we could feature another model other than the 38's?
We had a BLAST with this last year!
Chris

Yes, Chris, my wife and I would be interested in another rendezvous.....hopefully, you've had others respond. Please keep us informed as to when it will be.

Mike Bowser

[vbenn]

How about an autumn regatta/rendezvous?

[steven]

we are also interested.

--Steve