Conference unifix::sailing

    Dave
    
        I'm in for Sunday the 11th. Sat the 10th is iffy. Misery sounds
    great with me. 
    
    john

    Either Sat or Sun, July 10 or 11 is fine with me. I'll be there with
    boat, dog, and whatever else I pick up along the way. Being from Salem
    also, Misery sounds great to me. Should only take me 45 mins or so to
    motor out there :*) Course, Boston would not be out of the question
    should that excite a larger number of particpants. Depending on my luck
    (or lack of it....) I may have rooms for one or two others if you are
    without vessel but would like to attend.
    
    See y'all there!
    
    Paul
    
    ps. dave, can I raft with you so I don't have to pull that big heavy
    anchor outa my cockpit locker? I'm getting to old for that stuff!
    
    

    
    
    	Great Miz is only about 3 hours from Boston, and a damn fine place.
    Not usually overcrowded on the north (-east?) side.
    
    	I'm interested!
    
    	Scott

    Dave (C3) made me write this.....
    
    As the originator of the raft up concept (I think), I guess I can't
    say no to the idea. I vote for Sat the 11th at Misery Island.
    
    Beginnings has new a new furling system and 150 jib so we can get
    there fast !
    
    Will this be the year that our moderator also puts in an appearance ?!
    
    Looking forward to seeing everyone !
    
    JC
    (Beginnings)
    
    

    So far looks like we have Scott, John K, Paul, John C, and me, sorta
    planning to get together July 10/11 in the vicinity of Misery Island in
    Salem Sound.  Probably we'll aim for the Manchester-by-the-Sea side of
    Great Misery, depending on the prevailing wind. 
    
    How about you other North Shore boaters?  Heck, Scott isn't
    a North Shore boater, and it sounds like he's ready for good time.
    It'll be interesting to meet Scott after seeing as many of his notes as
    I have. 
    
    Ya Paul, you can raft up, as long as you really have Buk along.  
    
    Last time we did this we had a raft of about nine boats at one point.  Of 
    course we broke the raft apart after dinner, before bedding down for the 
    night. 
    
    I'll have my dinghy. If Paul brings his dinghy, we'll have couple of 
    dinghys so people can go ashore if the company on the boats gets
    boring.
    
    djc
     

    
    	Boring sailors? No such thing!!
    
    	Great Miz is a FINE volleyball island- somebody comes out and mows
    the grass; it's like a hilly golf course!!
    
    	there's always swimming... bottom scrubbing... fishing... eating 
    too much... tropical drinks and lifeline line dances to Buffet's
    VOLCANO...
    
    	Scott (who has an inflatable too)

We are not even in the water yet. Got near the top of Jubilee YC wait list, so 
delayed launching till that firmed up. 

Also getting caught up on much delayed house painting, re-siding, and major 
landscaping.

WIND SONG will not get her bottom wet until weekend after Misery and that will
be for 2 weeks up in Somes Sound. We will then trailer back to Beverly and 
launch at Jubliee.

Fred 
who_is_now_at_Jubilee_YC_and_interested_in_an _August_rendezvous.

    Fred,
    
    A July rendevous should set the stage for the next one.  If we get
    enough tall tales told, war stories re-lived, and other hijinks tended
    to, we'll want to do it again before next year.
    
    Don't say house painting and landscaping so loud.  Some of us could get
    guilty consciences, if so inclined.
    
    On the lines of the weekend after the fourth of July get together,
    Sunday is looking like a better day for both John K, and John and Cindy
    C.  The owner of an Irwin from the area also seems to think Sunday
    could be less problematic for his crew's interest.  Maybe we're working 
    towards a quorum for Sunday, I dunno.
    
    Other years we have either found each other, or said we should find
    each other by the article of underwear flying from the rigging.  That
    may be the approprite burgee for this get together, too.
    
    Let's hope for decent weather for this get together, and the next one.
    
    djc
     

    
    The time draws near.
    
    The long range outlook is for decent weather on Sunday July 11, as far 
    as sunshine and temperature goes.  I've heard nothing about anticiapted
    wind strength or direction.  This morning NOAA said sunny and in the
    high 70s or low 80s on SUnday.  Saturday is still forecast to be hazy
    hot and humid, with a possibility of t-showers in the p.m.
    
    Shall we plan to convene on the Manchester side of Great Misery any
    time after 1000 on Sunday?  That should give guys like Scott from the 
    harbor further south, a chance to get there sort of at his leisure.  
    
    Ilze and I may spend the night there on elysium on Saturday, but heck the 
    way weather patterns run around here, we could have a front come through 
    making this all moot.
    
    We can plan to communicate using channel 72 if plans change, like if
    the wind makes the Manchester side of Misery uncomfortable.
    
    djc
    
    

    Dave
    
       Went scouting yesterday (ie I took a vacation day and went sailing).
    The weather reports are suppose to be the same for Sunday and
    Saturday. Just like yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Light breezes from the 
    S-SW 4-6 knts. About 4:30 a sqawl came through. the water had
    no wave action. Winds near the the shore were non-existant, but there
    was some wind near Misery and Bakers Island.
    
      I am taking the Catamaran out Saturday, but will be there Sunday
    morning on the monohull. See you then.
    
    john

    
    	Whoops strategy change- I'm going to be headed south, rather than
    north, for my vaca. So you guys will have to hoist one for me.
    
    	I'm heading for Block Is. by way of Buzzards Bay & Newport. Hope
    the crowds aren't as intense as they say!! After that, we'll buzz the
    Elizabeths and Nantucket.
    
    	Plan another raft for late season- I'll grab a couple of South
    Shore crazies for good measure.
    
    	Have a ball!
    
    	Scott_who's_ready_to_cruise
    

I was hoping to come to the party, but, to my considerable dismay, I am 
having a physical problem that is going to severely limit the sailing I 
can do this summer. It even looks like my fifteenth summer cruise to 
Maine won't be this year. 

signed,

Very Gloomy

Alan, Sorry to hear of your physical problem. Hope its no more than a season's
worth.

For the rest of the Salem Sound gang, How did it go Yesterday while I was 
sweatin buckets getting WindSong loaded and ready for her transport to the
cool waters of Somes Sound.

An aside, Bill and Lee French are gonna stop by while we are up at the sound.
For any other travlin or crusin DEC Boaters who per chance are in the Mt Desert
Area between July 17th and July 22nd we would be glad to get together.

We camp at Mt Desert Camp Ground,  right at the head of Somes Sound across from
the Somes Village dock and behind Sheeps Island site C13. two sites to the
left of the camp ground dock. Office phone is 207-244-3710. By road, 1/2 mile
from light on route 198.

As we did last year, the offer holds for any cruisers up that way in need of 
assistance or transport to a full sized market etc we will have ground 
transport avail.

If you call the office be sure to indicate the urgency (if thats the case) and
they will make an extra effort to reach us.

Fred  WINDSONG  

    Well Folks, you missed a great one. Nice day, Nice wind, Nice Company.
    
    Couldn't raise a soul on the radio so we sailed around Misery. We knew
    we found the party when we saw a HUGE set of boxer shorts flying proud.
    At first we thought it was a 10 minute race flag, but the island being 
    directly upwind told us to take a second gander.
    
    We got to see the wrong way to set an anchor (not one of our folks !)
    and Dave showed us his true passion of sailcraft by becoming a human fender
    between two boats where the raftup threatened to let their hulls kiss.
    
    We were having so much fun I didn't notice my outboard slowing leaking 
    it's last gallon of gas so I got to practice the finer points of 
    picking up a mooring under sail power without a boat hook (where did
    that thing go????)  (hint if you duct tape the sink pump top to a
    paddle, you have a half way decent boat hook).
    
    Thanks to Dave Carter for putting this shindig together
    
    Until the next one !!!!
    john

    Sunday was a good time.
    
    Ya, I got to play fender (fenders do float, don't they) even though
    neither hull was my own.  But it was worth it.  A good group of people,
    and great weather, as John said.
    
    We actually got to see two boats give live anchoring demonstrations.  One
    forty plus foot sloop with a very experienced (racing) skipper did a great 
    job of setting the anchor on the first try.  Just before snubbing the line 
    down, the distaff part of the crew asked the skipper if it would be more 
    appropriate if the anchor rode went under the lifelines rather than over 
    them.
    
    The second anchoring demonstration involved a fair-sized performance
    oriented power boat.  They came into the anchorage, let out about 21
    feet of scope in a 20 foot deep spot, then proceed to drag the anchor
    and rode back across the anchorage at 15 knots in reverse, as they
    tryed to set the hook.
    
    I guess our proximity to the island, and maybe some inattention to the
    radio made it difficult for folks to contact us.  Glad the underwear,
    discretely flying from the spreaders helped folks find us.
    
    djc

Thought this note would be as good a place to post this.

Is anyone else suffrin from cabin fever?

I have access to copies of the SAILING QUARTERLY VIDEO MAGAZINE that Gary Jobson
hosts. I also have a good sized conference room with a VCR available.

I would be happy to start a weekly lunch video session for the folks in the 
Greater Marlboro Area. Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday are currently OK for me.

Please send me mail to USDEV::DARROW if you are interest and note if you have 
any preference of the those three days. If there is any interest, I will post 
the schedule in a reply to this note.

These same Videos are currently being shown on the first Monday evening of each
month in Lexington by the Charles River Power Squadron. All are welcome,
contact me for more info.

Also in regard to the base note, Dave Carter, Are you gonna set up another 
Misery Island rendezvous this year? The same weekend, weather permitting, 
will work for me. Due to shrinking staff we are taking vacation in shorter 
segments this year. In addition we will not be draggin WINDSONG up to 
Maine this year.

Fred

    You might also consider a tape of the Whitbread, the tape makes great
    viewing after reading the Whitbread notes!  Wish I could be there!

    re:.17  The ESPN tape that started this week!!   Jobson and Kelly did a
    good job.   Sched listed in SAIL.  Also shown a second time but need to
    check listings for that- 3:30 this afternoon here in Houston for 2nd
    showing.

    Fred,
    
    re .16:
    
    Last time I planned the raft up at Misery, I got wet.  When Carver
    arranged it nobody got wet.  Maybe he ought to do this one, too.
    
    Ya, I think maybe we'll try to arrange a get together this year. 
    Assuming "we" are still around for that sort of thing.  The times we've
    gotten together I've enjoyed myself and met some interesting folks. 
    Heck, if we work it right, maybe our moderator will prove that he
    really does have a sailboat, and he can show up for the third annual
    occassional sailor's raft up at Misery.
    
    Lunches are a bit of a challenge for me to get out to watch videos, but
    I could use a sailing fix about now.  My ride on the New Year's Day
    race was cancelled because the marina where the boat is berthed was
    frozen over.  major bummer.
    
    djc
    

    re .19
    
       The reason Dave got wet is he always heard don't jam your foot or
    hand between two boats. He figured all that was needed was more size, so
    he decided to use his entire body.  ;>)
    
       Once safely back on board, there was a general concurance among the
    "riff-rafters" that Dave's physique had nothing in common with those
    inflatble mermaid fenders less those scuff marks from many years of
    hard use.  ;>) ;>)
    
       Gee Dave, if you really want to go sailing, you know I'll let you
    use the catamaran. just pull up the centerboards as they don't pop
    out of the way like the rudders when you hit a patch of floating ice
    (speaking from experience!) ;>).  The Hobie is clean but getting out of
    yard is going to take a bit of finese with these here snow banks.
    
       Lunches are hard for me too, but I think all us polar-sailors need
    a fix now and then. 2 years ago we had a good turnout in Boxbough after
    work.
    
    I will offer a winter con-fab at my house in Groton on sunday the 13th
    of Feb. I find this is the worst part of winter as the football games
    are over, but it is too early to be working earnestly on the boat.
    You bring your own liquid refreshments, and I'll supply the
    entertainment and munchies.
    
    I live on the Mass/NH border about 9 miles from LKG, 7 miles from ZKO
    and 14,387 miles from TKO. Any of you sailing over for this gala event,
    let me know, and I'll reserve a slip at my marina for you.
    
       I have a large screen TV and can pick up some of the really relivent
    sailing videos from Boat US for a sail fix (and I don't mean Mutiny on
    the Bounty). For those that want to try virtual reality, you can watch
    from the deck while someone sprays you with a hose. Just don't forget
    your own foul weather gear.
    
       We can pratice those natical terms like "PORT!" or "Stop Luffing" or
    "Hey, get me a cold one willya???" .
    
       We can drag some lines out to show off knot tricks, and maybe even
    have a sail changing contest to see who can unbag, attach lines and
    then refold/bag a jib. Semi-finalist do it blindfolded.
    
       I am even big enough to let any of you help sand/varnish my tiller
    and layboards. Always good to loosen up prior to diving into your
    own projects.
    
       If you are interested, please send me mail at akocoa::kalinowski so
    I can get a headcount on this. If a different day is better for you,
    please put it in. I will be getting back to the interested folks via
    mail around the 2nd of Feb with directions etc.
    
       So I hope to hear from any of you who are interested. 
    
       john

       	A point you might want to consider before planning a party on that
    weekend, there is a boat show in Boston in early to mid February. I
    don't remember the exact date, but it's about the same time you
    mentioned for the party. 
    
    
    I saw this in BOAT/US publication
    Geoff

I think the 19th is the beginning of the BOAT Show.   (thru the 27th)

I do not have a problem with getting together before, after or even during the 
boat show. I will be there most of the day on Wednesday the 23rd. "standing 
watch" at the US Power Squadron Booth form 1300 to 1600. Doin the show from
1600 to 2200. (If these ole legs last that long.)

Fred

    Well, I am still shooting for the 13th. I am going to the big Atlantic City
    show this weekend. I have gotten a couple or replies, but need to start
    putting a headcount together for festivities. If you think you might be
    stopping by, please send me a mail at ako539::kalinowski and I'll make 
    sure you are on the mailing list.
    
    Hope you'all can make it!
    
    john

    A bunch of us got together a John and Vera's house yesterday.  Finding
    the place was easy enough, just look for the mooring pick-up buoy which
    was flying something pretty close to the club burgee.  A blue bathing
    suit worked a lot better than standard issue skivies, with all the snow
    around.
    
    John assembled quite an eclectic mixture of people; mono-hullers,
    catamaran fanatics, racers, cruisers, in-betweeners, trailer-sailors, 
    digits and people with real jobs, males and females.  Tons of really good 
    food, to go with the company.  
    
    Those who weren't there not only missed the food, but between and during 
    the videos we probably talked about you.  John went off and rented some
    tapes, but we did so much yacking, that even with the gymongous tv, we
    didn't do much watching.
    
    Thanks for hosting this go-around of the semi-annual, occasional
    digital sailors' get-together John.  Some time in early to mid-June
    it'll be time to do it again, with water under own hulls next time.
    
    djc
    
    
    
    

    re .24
    
        Your welcome Dave. Vera and I were happy to accomodate everyone.
    I just hope I didn't bore anyone with the commentary and tape of the 
    Sail Expo 94. The comments expressed were of the producer and not
    intended to be critical of any manufacturer (except that overpriced
    Corsair F-41 ;<)  ;>)  ).
    
    Come June though, I am not sure where the devil I am going to bolt
    the projection TV for the ride out to Misery Island ;>) .
    
    For next year's winter confab, hopefully we will have some serious
    action shots from the new rear mounted "ralph-cam". If I get enough of
    the various noters on board this season, This could be a lot of fun
    with the proper editing.
    
        john

Hope Alan is feeling better, He was missed!

Full echo of Dave's comments. 

If I had come in to work and read Dave's entry, I would really have been 
upset to have missed it.


Great directions, great food, great dirnks, great talk, great videos on a 
ULTRA GREAT BIG THEATER SCREEN with supper picture quality.

Nice trip to Atlantic City and really enjoyed the helicopter ride after 
Hurricane Bob.

See y'all at Misery.

Fred

    Well it looks like we have all been working really head, cause no one
    has said a word about a raft up. UNTIL NOW......
    
    I guess we should be gunning for the beginning of August when there
    isn't enough wind stirring to make bobbing-and-baking a worthwhile
    activity alone. 
    
    Seeing how a gen-set would cost more than my boat, we are going to have to
    leave the projection TV at home. Besides, it would never fit through
    the companionway. 
    
    I just bought a new lifesling and have been teaching my golden
    retriever how to get Dave should he play "Sea Hunt" again this year.
    
    Anyone up for another raft-up? I was thinking about Saturday, Aug 6th,
    but could have my mind changed easily.
    
    Misery Island OK with folks?
    
    Lets hear from you...
    
    
       john

    Why of course I'll be there. Just to watch Dave is worth the price of 
    admission! Seeing as Dave is one week into his 3 week cruise of
    Buzzards Bay and beyond I'll answer for him and say he'll be there too!
    I'm off for a week to visit P-town, Scituate and ??? but I shall
    return. If anyone is around P-town next Tues - Thur look for a Tartan
    30 Double Trouble. I'll buy you a beer...
    
    Paul
    

    August 6th is no good for Ilze and me.  The 7th could be.  The 14th
    could be, and the 13th could be but then we'd have another couple with
    us.
    
    djc
    
    

I'm new to both Digital and Notes -- but I've been sailing for a while! If there's going to be a get-together at 
Great-Misery (or in the area) I'd love to meet some new faces. How will I know the crowd when I see it? What time
does everyone get together?

Michael

    Ok Folks
    
    
        After a quick talk with Dave last night, we are going to shoot for
    Sunday, Aug 14th off Misery Island, Salem Sound, in Mass off the coast
    of Manchester by the Sea. Not sure which side of the island 
    yet, but it should be pretty easy to pick out with the burpee.
    
       You bring your own food, drinks, stories etc. If you think you might
    be able to make it, please leave a note here, so we know how far we
    need to keep the other boats away.
    
       We'll monitor channel 72 for anyone needing directions. Once on
    site, we'll post loran coordinates when asked. We'll go by the call
    sign DECCIES . 
    
       If you would like to attend, but have no boat, or it is
    geographically out of range, leave a note here and we'll get you
    a ride out.
    
    	john
    
      (who found out this weekend A: not to clean bottoms where cabin cruisers
       travel, and B: one's head and back are inferior to scrub brushes below
       the water line).

I will certainly be there with company and my 27' Catalina "Latitude". What time are you shooting for?

Michael Weber
PC Software Engineering

    Ilze and I will plan to be there.  I expect we'll arrive noonish or so. 
    We're fair weather sailors mostly, so if the weather is real trashy,
    that would be unlikely.  Let's do a weather check here, late week.
    
    I'll rummage around downstairs to see if I can find my version of the
    club burgee.  For new comers, the club burgee is one or more
    undergarments flying from the rigging, maybe the flag halyard.   
    
    Mooring or anchoring at Cocktail Cove gives people with dinghies the
    option of going ashore on either island.  But, the mooring field on the
    Manchester-by-the-sea side of Great Misery is larger.  Let's let
    the wind direction (if there is any wind) help to decide the location.
    
    djc
    elysium
    
    

    Ok Folks, It looks like we are still on for Sunday around noon.
    
    Weather is low 90's with a chance of a t-storm in the late afternoon.
    lets hope this part is wrong.......
    
    1st choice will be on the Manchester side. This will keep the wakes 
    down and the waves from the prevailing South Westerlies. 
    We will probably anchor out just a bit, and not worry about being 
    tossed off a mooring. But If we are not there, come around the corner.
    
    Again, we will monitor channel 72 starting around 11, call sign DECCIE. 
    I have a white Pearson 26 with red cove and boot stripes. It is so
    plain looking it is ugly, so it should be easy to spot. I'll have my
    inflatible on it's painter in case anyone needs to go ashore.
    
    If this is your first raftup, don't forget to get those fenders out and
    have you lines ready for the "riff-rafters" to secure for you. Take
    your time and bring a good attitude.
    
       See you there
    
        john
    
       "Erna Ann"

Hope you'll have good weather and a great time. We'll be sailing in 
Penobscot Bay and vicinity until mid-September.

Alan

    So did you folks go out on Sunday?  We sailed back from Edgartown to
    Falmouth and had one nasty ride.  In retrospect, we should have stayed
    another day.
    
    Brian
    
    

    After enduring (at home) Saturday's boomers and winds we were leery of
    heading out on the boat Sunday.  
    
    Sunday morning dawned decent looking,but after listening to the forecast 
    for gusty winds and a probability of thunderstorms in the afternoon and 
    evening, about 1000 we decided to sit this one out.  Like I said in my
    earlier reply, "fair weather sailors."
    
    djc 

    Saturday afternoon I raced an incoming storm to wash to boat. 3 weeks
    of crud on the topsides. The ride home was fun. The storm hit rt 128 so
    hard, my nighttime sailing skills came into play as you could barely
    make out red taillights and you really had to know the course for a
    quarter of a mile as the torrents hit.
    
    Sunday looked bad according to the Weather Channel. %$#&!! Woodstock.
    Don't those idiots know you can't have Woodstock without cold, wind and
    lots of rain!  My sailing crew decided to foresake me for someone's
    house to watch the Woodstock pay-per-view . Double %$#&!!   ;>)
    
    The wife and I started out for the boat. After the 3rd wave had trounced
    her, she proceeded to make me take her over to the marina for a proper
    ride to the boat while I took the inflatible.
    
    We prepared. Winds were at 15 and expecting to hit 25. Felt it too.
    Around 11 it came up with a vengence. The boat was shaking on it's
    mooring (with only a .5 mile fetch from land). I decided with much
    encouragement from the Mrs to hold up til it calmed down a bit. The boats
    were vering 45 degrees to each other. I really didn't want to see what
    effect this has on normal anchors in a raft-up. 
    
    At 11:30 I got a radio message from a Catalina 30 saying they were on
    station (WOW!!!) and looking for us. I responding we were standing down
    until the wind let up a bit. The clouds now turned Dark Blue (not that
    "black like the end of the word", but about 2 shade lighter). We
    decided to each lunch first. It took 40 minutes and 15 trys to get the
    propane gas grill to ignite and stay on. Every time we lifted the lid
    to put on the steaks, the flame blew out!
    
    I tried to raise the Catalina, but the Eddie Chin Memorial Race was using
    the same channel and having trouble getting the marks in place (ie they
    were hogging up the channel). About 1;30 we got a hail from a Catalina 27
    who was on site and looking for us. I explained we were about to cast
    off. With just a 100 jib, it took about 40 minutes to do the 5 miles.
    We finally rafted up with them  and spent 2 hours talking about
    boats, storms etc. Then it was off for home. About 3/4 of the way the
    wind came up yet again, so we dropped the jib and motored. 
    
    To the Catalina 30, I propose we give the Captain Deccie "Boys lets get
    out there award".
    
    I am mulling over the idea of rescheduling this raftup in a couple of
    weeks. Looks like I will be overseas the end of Sep and begining
    October, so hopefully we can do it before then. Any takers?
    This time, I will have my regular and celluar phone number that I can
    be reached at. I figure you can call at 10 and see if the event is on.
    Having the pre-scheduled channel and the call sign was good, but we
    need to be able to communicate prior to getting to our boats.
    
    
        john

Holiday II is tentatively planning on returning to the North Shore on Labor Day
weekend.  We might come up a week later.  Weather permitting, we are interested.

Doug Amy Jessica

Other than the weekend of the 17th, I'll be there whenever. Let's get a time coordinated. 

To the Catalina, I'm sorry we didn't hook up. I spent the night there with some time
in the morning on shore looking for a part lost overboard :-( no luck. To all, if 
my boat, a white Catalina 27 (presently with no name on back) is present feel free
to raft up -- even if I'm not on deck. As John found out, I could be down below taking
a snooz after a morning of snorkling.

Michael Weber
"Latitude"

    
    
       The boats are all put away and the housechores are getting done
    one by one. Heck, I am already caught up to October 1986 on my list.
    
       Anyhow, this is just a placeholder for the winter confab. I am going 
    to be shooting for the 3rd or 4th weekend in Feb. This will give me a
    chance to run down to Atlantic City for the indoor boat show and bring 
    back some film and brochures.
    
       Too early to get headcounts, but I wanted to make sure you all could
    annotate your social calanders. Like last year, we will have goodies to 
    eat, and videos to view. I will also have my copy of Sailing simulator
    fired up for any of you racers to try your hand. And with the time
    left, I have a couple of other things I hope to have ready.
    
       My boat is actually sitting at home this year, so I am more than
    will willing to share polishing tasks with any of you. ;>). 
    
    
       So then, make sure you leave those weekends open in Feburary. And
    I'll be getting back to you all around mid January (hopefully!).
    
    
        Regards
    
        john
    

Last year was great!!!

I will block out the month.

Hope also to make it to A City for the really BIG SHOW!

This is for sailors and Golden Retrievers, right?

Fred

    Man it's getting cold outside.......  ;>)
    
    
        I am looking at Sunday, the 19th of Feb for the winter confab.
    That way I do not get in the way of Atlantic City boat show attendees,
    nor the SuperBowl, nor Baseball Spring training ;>) . This will also
    give you plenty of time to suck up to your signifigant other(s) so they
    will let you have the day off to talk boats!!!!!
    
        Like last year, I figure on starting around 1 in the afternoon. The
    standard mooring marker will be in front of the house, though the color
    of shorts may be white if we don't get some snow soon. There will be red
    protest flag attached just to let the neighbor know I understand this
    is in poor taste...
    
        Like last year, I will have stash of videos, books, and lots of 
    snacks. Bring your SO, favorite beverage, and a happy attitude. Note:
    Singing of sea ditties with a live parrot on one's shoulder will be
    grounds for ejection.
    
        I will need a count of attendees, so if you can send a mail to
    Stowoa::kalinowski letting me know if you can come and how many of you
    to plan for, I'd appreciate it. I will be sending back directions to
    those who write.   If the 19th is bad, sing out and I'll see
    if there is a better overall day to do this.
        
          Regards
    
           john

    The 19th is next Sunday. Many of you have sent me mail saying you will
    be there, and I appreciate the e-RSVP. 
    I will be sending out directions via e-mail Wednesday morning to all 
    those who have replied.
    
    If you are thinking of coming, but haven't made your intentions known,
    please send a mail to me @ stowoa::kalinowski or mcs873::kalinowski.
    This looks to be a even bigger event than last year, and everyone has
    an extra year of experiences/lies to talk about...  ;>)
    
    
       Regards
    
        john
    

    Just like last year, John and Vera managed to have great weather, and a
    good mix of guests/participants/couch potatos.
    
    Looks like 12 or 14 people decended on Chez Kalinowski yesterday, and
    gathered 'round the larger-than-large screen TV.  Lots of good
    munchies, but more importantly, a chance to get reaquainted with folks
    that we see too infrequently, and to learn a couple of new faces to put
    with familiar names.  Hi Doug!  Hi Mike.  Also an opportunity to meet
    the other half of folks we've known and seen before.
    
    Thanks John and Vera for being gracious hosts, and opening your house
    to a gathering of sailors.  Ilze and I appreciate that, and we had a
    good time yesterday. 
    
    djc
    

    re .45
    
       No problem Dave, glad you had a good time. Amazing how may great
    cooks are among us sailors ! And such a clean/behaved lot too. Gettng the
    house put back into order was a 10 minute job. If anyone wants any of
    those brouchures I picked up in Atlantic City, please drop me a line.
    
       Yup, summer is just around the corner. Now that the party is over,
    it's time to start work on the boat. 
    
    
        Regards
    
         john

I echo Dave's comments.

Donna and I also had a great time, although I think Donna enjoyed Vera's 
remodeling and kitchen/bath magazines as much as the videos.

John, That heavy weather video was almost too real. Especially the shot
of the fishing boat doing the fatal roll. Both Donna and I enjoyed the 
Pardey flick. We have read many of thier articles and several of thier books.

It sure was good to connect faces to names again.

Here's to a great season with some good raftups and more good food!

Thanks again John and Vera.

fhd

Thankyou for hosting the get together.

I was fortunate enough to make it, inspite of being landlocked in Colorado,
(today is sunny, 65, and glorious, skiing in powder on Saturday).  We all have
our crosses to bear.

I especailly enjoyed seeing faces of people in this notes file.  Now if I can
just manage to match Fred's face and name in person, instead of reflection.

I was late to the party because I was trying to get a guide book for Maine.  I
got one at West MArine which appears pretty good.  I don't remember the name
at the moment.  

Hope to see more of all of you through out the summer.

Doug Claflin
dtn 592-4787

    
       As the self-designated recreation director of this conference (Hey!
    no remarks about Gopher, I too could become a Congressman someday... ;>)  )
    I guess it is time to get ready for the 1995 Digital Summer Raftup.
    
       I am looking at early/mid August, probably on a Saturday over at
    Misery Island (gateway to Manchester by the Sea). Anyone up for a get
    together?
    
       To make this come off better than last year, I will be sure to order
    much better weather. Also, I will have celluar phone on board so we can
    have communications thoughout the day.
    
       If someone from the South or North North shore wants to come down,
    I'll be glad to reserve a mooring at my marina for you. As always, I
    am sure we can scounge up a ride for any of you that can't sail that
    that far provided your willing to put up with listening to boring sea
    stories/chants for the 4 mile ride in/out (WARNING: boring sea stories
    are boring even in languages you do not speak/understand).
    
       So lets start hearing from you interested folks on which weekend
    looks best for you.
    
    
        

I will be getting ready for my trip to Maine on July 12.  I can think of no
better way to procrastinate than a get together that day.

Doug

    John,
    
    If you promise real good weather, elysium can make it on the 5th of
    August, but probably not any other weekend day.  And I can bring the
    official club burgee.
    
    Ya, ya, so now Cycle1 and Bro will chime in, and say, well "Let's do it
    any weekend day other than the 5th."
    
    djc
    

Sigh, as usual, we're taking TM to Maine in a week or so and won't be 
back until mid/late September. 

Alan

I know you plan on being a little north of Casco, but we may change our
destinations (my contract currently expires just before sailing).  Perhaps
we should meet up for an evening, perhaps with Bill French.  Keep us in mind.

Doug

    We'll be at Lobster Buoy Campsite in S. Thomaston (they have moorings)
    From Aug 14 - 27th. Watch out Alan,  I may rouste you out early 
    like I did last year - I'll probably launch at Rockland on the 15th, 
    weather permitting, unless the Westkeag River is high.
    
    Had a really tough time recovering the boat over the beach at the
    campground last Labor Day weekend so I'll use one of the sites above.
    
    When we are around the campgound or on the boat, I try to monitor
    Channel 9 at 6:00 p.m, if anyone is in the area. Also, messages may 
    be left at the campground, 207 594-7546.
    
    Bill
    

    
    	You got it Dave.... I was kinda planning on being in Scituate for 
    the weekend of the 5th, Hawthorne Cove BBQ or Monheagan the next
    weekend.. Weekends of 19th or 26th best for me. So how bout you Cycle1?
    
    Paul
    

I thought I would modify my dates and make them a little more flexibile.  Gotta
keep to that schedule though ;)

Saturday Agust 12 is good for me.  Amy may be out a little earlier.

Baring severe unemployment, thereby forcing a longer cruise,  the next best day
is Saturday Agust 26.  Then I could tell you how wonder a cruise you miseed , or
you can consul Amy and I as we get a divorce.

Doug

Looks like the 26th is WINDSONG's only free Saturday,

We will be on the water this Saturday (5th), but must depart early afternoon
for a TRIPLE Birthday cookout at the house. 

Look for us this Sunday. We will be out and about as part of the 
MS Regatta at Jubillee. This is a weekend long Fund Raiser for the fight
against MS. We will have Craig Feurenstein (Deccie out on Long Term due to MS)
and his family on board. We loves to sail and can still make it to the boat
on his on two feet with just a little help.

For those in the Salem Sound Area, Sunday's Sched is
	0800-1000 Continental breakfast $3.00
	1000      Parade of boats
        1100      Racing
	1400-1700 Barbeque, Clowns,  Awards and more.

Fred

(See you Thurs John)

    Well, is the raft-up "on" for tomorrow ?  Doesn't sound like too many
    folks can make it from the initial replies, or that any decision was 
    actually made.
    
    The latest highly paid (and usually inversely accurate) weather
    forecast is for the usual mixed bag of weather that comes
    about whenever this event is planned, either at sea or ashore.
    Early morning fog, periodic thunderstorms, and warm weather are all
    good probabilities. 
    
    BEGINNINGS can now naviguess her way to Misery - so what is the scoop ?
    
    
    JC
    
    A-long-lost-noter

WINDSONG still votes for the 26th.

Tomorrow is now completely out for us. Too much to do for the TRIPLE birthday
event. 

Still plan to be on the water to watch the MS Regatta races this Sunday starting
at 11:00 am after the PARADE of SAIL at Jubilee YC.

WINDSONG is the ONLY 22 footer on Salem Sound with a full dodger on it.
She is an off white ODay 222 with blue lines and blue dodger. If any body 
spots us please give a shout, I know my guests would enjoy it. (See -.2)
We will be monitoring 72 (race committee boat).

Fred

    Not much excitment earlier in the summer, so we had to hold off a bit.
    
    Lets get one of these shindigs in before it gets any colder
    out there. Seeing how you must be an expert on scheduling changes in
    short time spans to still be reading these notes, I am going to shoot for :
    
    Date: Saturday the 23rd of September
    Where: The backside of Misery Island (near Manchester by the Sea). 
    TIME:  ETA of ~11 am on this.
    Radio watch will be on channel 72 starting at 9 AM, Calling sign DIGITS. 
    Cell phone number will be 508 259-2203 
    Food & Drinks: You are on your own.
    
    If your ship is out of commission for the date, let me know and we will
    arrange transport (mail please @ mcs873::kalinowski) .
    
    Please let us know if you are thinking about coming so we know how far
    out to raft up ahead of time. Should be a good time to make/renew 
    accquantances, tell tall tales, and watch a secret lab experiment I
    am going to perform right before your eyes (not to worry, no open
    flames will be used lest I burn my steak during lunch) that may be of
    interest to all.
    
    
        Regards
    
         john "Erna Anne"

As long as any left over effects of Marilyn are minimal, this will probably 
be one of our last outings. We are planning to be out of the water early 
in October.

Last forcast I heard this morning called for rain into Friday. Should be 
a bit ok for Saturday.

John, have you had any feed back offline?

OR is this gonna be a 2 boat raft up?

We will also listen to 72. "WINDSONG"
Our Cell phone is 617-872-2087.

Fred  

    According to NWS, Marilyn will be gone by thursday. Other rain to 
    leave by Friday. So weather is looking good.
    
    Hopefully we will get a couple other sailors to come out one last time.
    Just hope Mark Kaye doesn't come stalking me cause you guys told him
    where to get a garmin 45 cheaper than I directed him to   ;>)  ;>) 

    Beginnings is scheduled for haulout on the 29th, so this is a final 
    weekend for sailing and derigging. If the winds are fair I think we
    will most likely opt to sail. Sunday is reserved for boat prep. 
    
    We may float on by to say Hi if the event is a on, but we won't promise
    to raft. 
    
    JC
    
    

    Well we had a 2 boat tieup with Fred singlehanding WindSong. Not a
    great day to tie up as it was cloudy, cold and very windy. The sail to/from
    Misery was really nice though. Not many boats on the water. Yup, it must be
    fall.   ;>(
    
        john

    John,
    
    Sorry Beginnings didn't make it. We ended up not coming out on Saturday
    and Sunday was boat haulout prep day. Not a great way to end the
    season..... 
    
    Maybe next year !
    
    JC
    

	As far as next year, I would like to suggest somewhere further south. 
The Misery islands are a good 70 miles from my mooring and basicly out of the 
question for a day sail even if we had ideal reaching conditions, a new main 
and the asymetric chute we want. But if you planned it for P-town on a weekend,
that's reachable from Buzzards Bay, Boston, Marblehead/Salem, Scituate all at 
approximately the same distance. That might increase attendance. I'm sure we 
could Make P-town over night a lot easier than Misery in a day. 

	Geoff

    
        Looking at Winter Confab 96 for Sunday, Feb 11th. That way I
    can get to the Sail Expo in NJ for some video, and I will not interfere
    with the Boston Boat show starting the 17th.
    
        As usual, everyone is invited to the house to warm up, meet old
    sailing buddies as well as new ones, and have a generally good time.
    The projector TV is working just fine. If you got videos, please feel
    free to bring them along with SO's, ex-DECies etc. 
    
        You will be able to see what stripping a hull is about up close and
    personal (at least it is to me...). There will also be racing on PC
    (ie Try before you buy).
    
        I will need a headcount, so please send a mail to
    STOWOA::Kalinowski letting me know you are coming. From that list I
    will send out detailed instructions.
    
        Hope to see you there.
    
        john
    
    only 10 more weeks till spring !!!!!!!!!!!
    

    Just 10 days until Winter Confab 97 !.  
    
    Time to commit so I can get a headcount.
    If you are thinking of coming, please send me a mail to
    stowoa::kalinowski 
    with your name, e-mail address and who you might be bringing along with you.
    If you know some of our ex-noting freinds who have gone on to
    other challanges, please let them know they too are always invited.
    
    Thanks
    
     john

    I have gotten zip for response, and am about to cancell the con-fab.
    If you were planning on going, but didn't get around to RSVP'ing,
    please send me mail at stowoa::kalinowski by noon tomorrow.
    
    thanks
    
    john

    
       Due to a lack of interest, the confab was been cancelled. 
    
       See on the water folks...
    
         Regards
    
          john