Conference unifix::sailing

    We have been sailing out of Marion for several years now.  We started
    with a Cape Dory Typhoon, moved to a Ericson 25+ and this season
    will be sailing a Bristol 29.9.  We are looking forward to this
    season since we expect the Bristol will stand up to Buzzard Bay
    weather a bit better than the Ericson (too light weight
    we felt).  The Cape Dory did fine but at 19' was too small after
    a couple of seasons.
    
    Where does one anchor/moor as a visitor in Cataumet if we wanted
    to spend an evening at the Chart House?             
    
    Woods Hole is not too tricky if you go through anywhere between an hour
    before or an hour after slack tide.  Remember to check the currents
    on the other side as they can be quite strong.  Going against them
    can cost you a lot of time.
    
    I have a friend who is an O'Day fan and keeps his boat in your area.
    Ever hear of Ernie Starratt?

    Sorry, I've been out of touch--been in touch with UK_Sailing a lot.
    Anyway, what is Ernie's O'day named?  What is yr. vessel named?
    Kingman Marine is where we have a mooring now--had a slip last yr
    and that's exactly where The Chart Room is located.  Order lobster
    bisque if it's the soup du jour and definitely order the banana
    cream pie!!  Kingman provides launch service from 8AM-8PM; their
    shower/bathroom/laundry facilities are quite nice.  Also have ice
    and gas.  You are a mile walk from Pocasset Ctr. where there's a Cumberland
    Farm, hardware store, pizza/grinder place and Marie's (does breakfast
    & lunch--another one on Rt 28A).  Kingman monitors Channel 16. 
    Parker's Boat Yard is also on Red Brook Harbor--not sure of what
    Channel they're on--but it's a spartan marina.  Kingman also has
    a woman's clothing shop and a gift shoppe.  We really like it there.
    Marion is a nice place to cruise, as is Mattapoisett.  We tend to
    drop the hook at the same area in Marion.  My daughter goes to The
    Fay School in Southboro.  The head of the lower school, Mary Martin,
    has a Tartan '37 (?) and one of the science teachers, Lily Goldfarb,
    also has a sailboat parked @ Marion.  I forget their boats' names.
     If you need to know anything more abt. Kingman, etc. give a shout.
    I'm also on DTN 297-5117.  Smooth sailing-
    
                                Gail Young
                             "Gail Warnings"

Hi Gail,

There are some stink-potters that read this file also and I 
happen to be one of them. Thanks for the good recommendations for 
Pocasset as I live there year round. Kingman is just around the 
corner as my boat "ANZO" hangs on a mooring in Barlows Landing
right at the north end channel turn by Bassets. What mooring 
number is the "GAIL WARNINGS" on at Kingman?

norm

    Hi Norm,
    
    Guess I've been busy here at DEC and hadn't looked at NOTES for
    a while.  Went to boat on Sat. 7/1 and spent day anti-mildewing
    (Does Ivana Trump ever do that?).  On Sunday my husband and friends
    and I finally went to the Vineyard.  Remember Sunday when it was
    rocking and rolling out there with 3 foot plus waves?  From Wing's
    Neck Light to the entrance of Lake Tashmoo, it took us 4 hrs.! 
    We sailed through the HOLE both ways!  Dunked the railing a couple
    of times heading over--great fun and no clouds!  Trip home on Monday
    was less eventful.  Only had our jib up and were still doing 5-6
    knots.  We're out on O4 at Kingman.  Directly in front of the fuel
    dock; looking into marina as if coming from Bassett's, we're just
    to the right of ANGEL, or should I say starboard?!  We do the North
    end channel also.  I personally put Gail Warnings up on mud last
    yr. my first time taking her thru that way--missed the red can at
    the dog leg.  Just as we were pulling the main to catch the wind
    to rock us off our local friendly harbormaster stopped by, surveyed
    that we had the situation in hand and made an off-hand inquiry abt.
    trying to take a "short-cut"!  We'll be down next weekend.  Do you
    commute every day to DEC?  What site do you work at?  What kind
    of power boat do you have?  Give a holler back on notes.  Promise
    to be more attentive!
    
    Safe sailing--Gail

re.< Note 1199.4 by ESKWYR::YOUNG >
   < SMALL WORLD, ISN'T IT? >-

   Gail,

Guess who else does not read the notes file on a regular basis?  
I found your boat when I was heading into Kingman for some fuel. 
They are (WHEW) only $1.78 per gallon this year. Maybe it is time 
to consider a sail boat. Currently I have a 35 foot sport fish
called "ANZO". Also if you happen to hear 'Harbor Mooring' on the 

VHF that is me also as I run a mooring sales and service business 
down there.
Yes I do commute each day to Marlboro on Northboro Road.

Hope to see you on the GAIL WARNING one day.
norm

    Question for you Buzzards Bay folks...  Do any of you know the
    availability of moorings in Mattapoisett for a ~30' sailboat?  
    I have been sailing a Hobie Cat in the
    Vineyard/Cuttyhunk/Westport/Mattapoisett area  
    and am planning to move up to a more family oriented sailboat.
    
    Mattapoisett would be my first choice for mooring depending on
    availability.  Also, what about Marion as 2nd choice??
    
    Any insight would be appreciated.   
    
    /Thanks
    

    Not familiar with avail/$ of moorings in that neck of the woods.
    A friend of a friend has a boat in Westport.  Easy access to Vineyard.
    Suggest  you look in NYNEX Boat directory (very handy and getting
    bigger very yr.)  If you don't have a copy, call NYNEX--they're
    usually free.  Also, some of the chandleries (or is it chandlereys?)
    carry current Boat Almanacs with info on marinas.  Could always
    just drive around the general area in which you want to be and make
    inquiries.  Good luck.
    
    Gail Warnings

    Hi Norm/"Anzo"
    
    Glad you stopped by on Sat.  Next time, raft up and join us for
    a chat.  Peter got stove top to work (with new parts as opposed to
    a new $800 custom stove!) so we can now offer Hot tea/coffee anytime.
    Almost slept on boat last night and then drive to work this a.m.
    with drop-off in Canton for Peter and in Framingham for Supertramp.
     However, ended up driving back last night abt 8:45.  Hated to
    leave-some sunset, wasn't it.
    
    Went to Sippican Harbor on Sat and parked in front of Ram Island
    (home has a large dish sitting on front lawn).  Sunday we only motored
    around Bassett's and came back to side facing Kingman for day of
    R & R and R&R (rest & relaxation and Rock 'n' Roll!) along with
    lamb on the barby and some swimming.  BTW, you have a nice boat.
    Another Decie has a Triton called "Northwind" over at Barlow's
    Landing--do you know Frank Alla?  He also has a home 3 houses up
    from Larry's Mkt.  I've known Frank since 1964 (ouch, am I really
    THAT old?) when we worked at Computer Control (computers were then
    as large as buildings in those daze).  Gotta go justify my salary!
    See ya again I hope and thx for taking the time and effort to stop
    by.   Would like to hear more abt yr. other occupation.
    
    Smooth sailing, Gail

    I THINK MOORINGS ARE FAIRLY EASY TO OBTAIN IN MATTAPOISETT, TRY 
    MATTAPOISETT BOAT YARD.
    
    I KEEP A SHIELDS AND A SABRE 36 IN MARION AND IT WAS A TWO
    YEAR WAIT FOR THE MOORING FOR THE SABRE. BURRS KEEPS A LIST.
    BARDENS DOES NOT. I SEE ADS FOR MOORINGS EVERY SUMMER IN
    MARION BUT THEY PROBABLY ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM YEAR TO YEAR
    WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO PLAN.
    
    BURRS HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL, PROBABLY WORTH A CALL.
    
    
    GOOD LUCK   THORNTON

    
    
        Can anyone tell me of launch points for catamarans on Buzzards
    Bay ?  Every year I race down there I fall in love with the winds!
    
        Last weekend we were racing from New Bedford and as usual, the
    winds came up on Sunday and I was in my glory. I didn't even get
    angry when the &*^%$ snot-glas rudder pin exploded, taking my 4th
    place position with it !
    
        
    
        Thanks
    
         john
             
    P.S. Hey Bill, ask Rafe about my yelling starboard and putting him
    out of contention on Saturday !  Ha Ha Ha, Tell him I only did it
    because he get a motel room instead of camping and drinking beer
    with the rest of us!

    RE .10
    
    John, I was over Rafe's last night and heard all about it.  I'll make
    sure to tell him next time he should go camping.  Actually, he was
    pretty pleased with his efforts this week-end.
    
    ... Bob