Conference unifix::sailing

    John, the format last year seemed to work well for most of us.
    
    I was a late arrival, but for those who weren't there I'll give
    my recollections.
    
    The people who arrived early picked up available mooring(s).  As
    other people arrived and spotted the "official" burgee of the day,
    they rafted up with the other boats, or in the case of a couple
    of racers, they anchored out and came in via dinghy.
      
    Each of us was responsible for our our food and beverages.  Some
    folks had dinghys along, enabling folks to go ashore if they wished.
                                  
    Everything was extremely informal.  People arrived when they felt
    like it, ate and drank when they felt like it.  Moved from boat
    to boat to join the inevitable smaller group rap sessions.
    
    Some people have said Misery can be an interesting island to go
    exploring on.  I seem to remember some people saying they would
    have enjoyed going ashore and maybe cooking there.
    
    I vote for a similar, very informal, easy to "organize" event this
    year.  And last year's burgee gets my vote, too.
    

    Sounds like a good time ----
    
    	How much grief would a "Stink Potter" need to accept to get
    	an invitation????
    
    
                                  Lou_The_Token_Fuel_Hog

    re: .2 
    
    If you can accept the type of abuse which the cruisers vs. racers
    throw at each other, you are more than welcome to "raftup" too....
    
    UNLESS, one of the purists among us can come up with a rational
    reason why not !
    
    JC
    

    Stink pots?  rafting up?
    
    My 2 cents is that s'pots are welcome as long as they bring the
    traditional 2 cold cases of Heinikens :-}
    
    Ron
     

    Since there is some concerns about not interfering or conflicting
    with the racing schedule, might I suggest the weekend of July 8-9.
    The Halifax race is that weekend but I don't think any of the noters
    are involved.  I missed last year's raft up and don't want to miss
    it again.
    
    Dave

    Does anybody know when Block Island Race Week Is?

    I think it's going on right now.
    
    - gene

    Re: .7  Affirmative.  Ends Friday (except for the Fifty Footers,
    who have a race on Saturday as well.)
    
    Dave

Re: .1 

>>>     Some people have said Misery can be an interesting island to go
>>>     exploring on.  I seem to remember some people saying they would
>>>     have enjoyed going ashore and maybe cooking there.
    
	Just a question -- where is Misery?

    Misery Island is at the Eastern end of Salem Sound, about 1/2 mile
    off from Manchester.  THere is a popular anchorage on the northern side.
    
    Well known and accessible from Gloucester, Salem, Marblehead

    Ron
    

    Well if we make it July 8-9 I might even convince Wags to make it.
    Maybe load up the boat with some of you who have sailed with us in the
    past (except of course for those who will be bringing their own boats).
    
    Misery Island is a park.  I've sailed there many times on a Hobie Cat. 
    You can walk around in the park, I'm not so sure about cook-outs
    though.  There will be rangers walking around trying to collect $3 per
    person for use of the park (IMO it's a good cause).
    
    ... Bob
    

    
>   You can walk around in the park, I'm not so sure about cook-outs
    
    Cookouts on Misery are allowed on the beaches only.
    
    	-cs
    

    Hi Another "Stinkpotter" Here. I'm sure some of you have seen my
    Alura 30 "Rainbow Chaser" out and about.
    
    I have a few questions about Misery. The raft up sounds good but
    the DYC is haveing a Blues tourny that day. I'll be off misery this
    Saterday though.
    
    What is the policy regarding camping tent style on the island, I've
    only set foot on it once , but that was in Feb of 86 and my mind
    is Foggy on the rules.
    Can you bring a Grill to cook lobster on the beach, South west side
    between the Miserys, We are thinking of doing an overniter with
    more people than can sleep on the boat and Camping and diving for
    Lobsters sounds like the way to go.
    
    Any suggestions for other Islands?
    
                                        Walt
    

    re: 13 
    
    I don't believe you can either cook or camp on the island. The island
    is only "open" till sunset for hiking, sunbathing, and picnicking.
    Can someone confirm ????
    
    Some folks will undoubtedly raft up for the evening.
    
    
    As for the date of the event..... we haven't settled yet. The only
    firm suggestion (other than this weekend) has been for Saturday
    the 8th or Sunday the 9th. I think its time for a vote.
    
    
    JC
    
    
    
    

    Well..... 
    
    Lots of talk, but nothing definitive from anyone. Since July the 8th
    or 9th has been proposed thus far I propose Saturday the 8th at
    Misery Island. Same spot as last year. 
    
    I will probably not be in attendance as I am leaving for a sailing
    adventure to the Cape thru Sunday 9th.

    
    Lets finalize a date by the end of the day Wednesday !
    
    JC
    

        Here is one new one on the water who will be sailing the MT
        Desert regions thru the 23rd. 
        
        Hope y'all have such a good time that something will get set up
        for August.
                
        Thanks,
        
        Fred  "First Step"
        

    Has a final date been "cast in concrete" for the DEC raft-up? It seems
    as though July 8-9 was a proposed date, but with it only 3 days away,
    if it has not been agreed on, another date may be more appropriate.
    
    If it is this weekend, I can make it on the 8th (I think).
    
    Joe
    

    RE .18
    
    Joe, I was talking to John Carver last Wednesday and he seems to think
    August will be better.  He's off on vacation right now.  But July 8/9
    seem to be out of consideration.
    
    ... Bob
    

    
    Well, if it was the 8th or 9th I missed but on the previous note
    regarding camping on Misery Island, the answer is camping is a no-no.
    Used to be allowed but created too many "sanitation" problems.

    re: all of the previous notes as well as NUMEROUS outside notes
        conversations......
    
    
    Ok, ok I'll do it. I KNEW I'd get the job of coordinating this annual
    affair. To my numerous "friends" that have been endlessly bugging
    me... THANKS.
    
    
    The date for the raft-up...... "We" have a couple of options before
    Fall permanently sets in. The date options are:
    
    Sept 9
    
    Sept 16
    
    Sept 23
    
    Sept 30
    
    
    I've picked a Saturday date because it allows folks to stay the
    evening. The location is still Misery Island (the Manchester side).
    
    
    Voting ends Thursday, September 7th. The date with the most respondents
    wins !
    
    
    JC
    

      We were waiting for you to jump in on this John.
    
      Any of those dates are fine with me, although i would recommend
    picking the earlest date to allow for rain dates and a better chance
    of warm weather.

    
    The sooner the better. It only gets colder and darker early from now on. 
    
    
    Will the "hi-sign" still be BVDs from the masthead??
    
    		-cs

    John seemed to be asking for a date of preference.  Notice *he*
    did not list a preference.  (:  
    
    September 16 would be my preference.  As the previous notes have
    both mentioned, earlier is better.   I can make any weekend except
    30 September.
    
    Without BVDs, it wouldn't conform to our (soon to be) long standing
    Tradition.
    
    djc
                 

My vote goes for the 9th but I can make the 23rd too.

Keep in mind that the 9th and 10th are dates for the JYC Regatta Weekend and it
may exclude the racers from attending.  They missed out last year, remember.  
(There's also a JYC-PYC race on the 16th as well).

bc  - "A Crewed Interest"

    Thanks for thinking of us Bill.  The 9th and 10th are downright out for
    WAGS.  We thought we could make it last season, but between protests
    and apre sail drinking it wasn't feasible.  The Palmer's Cove challenge
    is the 16th, but we could sail over to Misery over after that.  Dave and 
    Dean will probably be doing the BYC Hodder Regatta that day.
    
    ... Bob
    

    Any date looks ok -
    
    Slight preference is for 16 or 23.
    
    This time, I have the motor repaired and will be able to raft up
    without taxi service.
    
    Thanks for putting this together.......
    
    Ron
     

    The 16th or 23rd would be best for Wildside.  Preferrably the 23rd.
    
    Dave

    OK !!!!!   
    
    
    
    The voting is over. The 16th comes in a close 2nd. But the winning
    date is Saturday the 23rd of September. 
    
    Start planning NOW !!!! 
    
    

    Okay folks, the 23rd is drawing near.
    
    Last year we had an informal list of people who planned to attend our
    annual raft-up cum party.
    
    I'll kick it off this year.
    
    Ilze and I plan to be there on elysium with possibly one or two other
    digits and their S.O.  Same caveat as last year, weather permitting.
    
    Anybody else making plans?
    
    djc
    

    djc,
    
    Hugo permitting, I am planning to be there.
    
    Ron

    I'll certainly try.  We do have the Manchester Fall Series to deal with
    first.  Hope the weather cooperates for a change.
    
    Dave

                     A Crewed Interest will be there!

  
  E.T.A.  - early afternoon unless the sailing is really great.

 I may have room for additional crew as well.  (My mooring in Beverly is a 
mere 45 min. sail to Misery Cove).  (Interested parties can contact me via 
Vaxmail by Thursday).

 Anyone else willing to take on fellow noters as crew?  Perhaps this is the 
way a few of the 'South of the Canal' folks can join in the festivities.

Now let me see, jockey's or boxers......


bc

    
    
    ........ And in the event of Hugo/Iris, the rain date will
    be.............
    
    Ron

    Looks like Hugo is gonna rain on our party.
    
    Most of the folks who said they were going to try to be there are
    "locals."  Want to try for Sunday?
    
    djc
    

    Better yet, Saturday the 30th! No race that day and better probability
    of decent weather.
    
    Dave

    	"How was the party, you go?"

    	"Naw, Hugo."
                   
    	"If I went, would I be askin' you?"
    
    	

    Well.....
    
    In light of the expected rain on Saturday, do we want to entertain
    the motion to move to the 30th ? 
    
    I would expect that the storm chop is going to make rafting a bit
    uncomfortable......
    
    JC
    

    The 30th is but hours away.
    
    Anybody going to be at Misery on Saturday?  I'll try to be there if
    anything is happening, but no guarantees.
    
    djc
    
    

     I would image I'll be there, the weather forecast looks good anyway.

    nope......
    
    Got a shore based commitment.  Will be out Sunday....
    
    Ron

    We'll be out sailing and will try to swing by.  My brother's bachelor
    party is tonight, so we may be there in body only.
    
    Dave