Desolation sound 2012

[walldog]

I think that Patrick may have a complete list. Of course I could be wrong as I often am. 😉

 

[Jim Callard]

Patrick, we are planning on going again this year on Carpe Diem. We may be coming from Campbell River where we will have our boat for July, August and Sept. For those who are coming from out of the area, we do have a covered slip in Anacortes at Anacortes Marina and can sublet that slip out over the summer. Free and secure parking, close to shops, grocery store and restaurants. Look forward to seeing everybody! Jim

 

[aginglawyer]

Can't wait. Change Stout to Rocinante and add 4 feet please. We are now a 29. Fergus and Allan. And Yvonne.

 

[Pat Anderson]

I think the R27 Amy Marie will be breaking off from a cruise with us (a C-Dory Get Together in Comox) to join you in Desolation Sound.

Pat & Patty
CD25 Daydream

 

[patrick]

This morning I sent out an email to everyone for whom I had an email address......if you think you should be on the list and you did not receive my email, I either do not have your email address or I could not read your writing on the sign up sheets!!!!

The following are the people and or boats I have on the list. If you are not on the list please either post here with your name, email, boat name and model or PM us. Alternatively you can email me at gbeattie@saltspring.com.

If there is a star by your information it means I am missing part of your info. What I need is your name(s), boat name, email address and the model of your boat so we know how much dock space you need!! Again you can post here, PM us or email me!!

I apologize for any errors, duplications or omissions in this list. I compiled it from three different sign up sheets, the info here on Tugnuts and info I had on file from last year's trip and Ranger Tugfest in Bremerton last September.....

If your plans have changed, please let us know. We always have room for more, so if you haven't signed up yet - it is not too late!! We are really looking forward to this trip and hope you are too!!

Patrick and Gail
Alkoff, Tom Sojourner R27
* Anderson, Garry
Beattie, Patrick & Gail That's It R25
Bodnarchuk, Don & Helen The Bud's Tug R29
Bogutz, Allan & Yvonne Rocinante R29
Boyd, Lyman & Janeane Zuma R29
* Brenna, Robin & Carolyn
Buursma, Theo & Blake, Debbie Kemosabe R27
Callard, Jim & Buzzy Carpe Diem R29
Carstensen, Dennis & Darleen Tug of My Heart II R27
Cheney, Dan & Lois Hoku Kai R29
* Day, Fred & Bernie
* Delaney, Johnny
* Dilling, Dave & Kathy
Emery, Garry & Betty Ann Michael Ann 1 C28
* Frank & Kaye My Precious R27
* Gilbert Family
* Gregson, Keith & Kathy ? R31
Hauesein, Don & Barb Barbara Ann R27
Stark, Herb and Willie Willie's Tug R27
* Hildebrandt, Mark & Debbie
* Hopkins, Erik & Lori
Jones, Doug and Jan Allatrope R29
Laidlaw, Kim and Karen Nest Egg R27
Knowlton, John Red Ranger R21
* Leibman, Dave & Jo Ann Seoul Survivor C28
Messmer, Jeff, Christie & family Messmerized R29
Moore, Bruce & Vicki Moondance R29
Ostlund, Bob & Nita Nellie Too R29
Pisani, Bob & Dil Hercules R21
Power, Fred & Diana Sunrise R29
* Sharon & Raimo Eloquent R31
Sharp, Barry and Gill Laxey R25
Shiffer Family
Shobe, Lee Purfec R27
Southwell, Joanna & David Bella R29
Sparks, Wayne & Linda
Stuedel, Ted & Donna Papageno R27
Turner, John John's Folly R25
Tymczyszyn, Tym and June Circle T R29
Walsh, Gerry & Cindy Celtic Sun R25
Whelan Family
Whetnall, Ruth & Joe R-Matey R25SC
Willingham, Dave & Myra Cast On R29
Wilson, Craig & Kathy Salish Rover R29

 

[kjgregson]

Hi Patrick and Gail. Thanks for all of your efforts with this year's cruise. It looks like our group will be even larger than last year which is great. We are looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. Our new R31 will be named Sand Dollar II.

See you in July if not before

Cheers

Kathy and Keith

 

[Nellie Too]

Kathy and Keith,
I think cocktail hour is on the Sand Dollar II, you're the only ones with enough seating. Dibs on the stern seat.
Bob

 

[baz]

Kathy and Keith,
I think cocktail hour is on the Sand Dollar II, you're the only ones with enough seating. Dibs on the stern seat.
Bob

...and I'll take the upper deck :mrgreen: :lol:

 

[Dauntless]

Patrick-Count "Dauntless" in on the Desolation Sound gathering on Salt Spring arriving Friday, July 27 for the four days. Sorry we'll miss the cruise up north--couldn't wedge it in between family visits on Orcas.
Kathy and David

 

[kjgregson]

Bob, stern seat is yours on Sand Dollar II, bring on the Margaritas 😀

Keith & Kathy

 

[Dorman]

You might want to consider either La Conner or Washington Park in Anacortes. Both Anacortes and La Conner have sling lifts but La Conner is less expensive for both launch and parking and I think their parking lot is nicer, however Anacortes is closer to the San Juans. Washington park has a launch ramp and is even closer to the San Juans. We like to go to Washington Park but you cannot launch a low tide or pull out at low tide.
If you do go to Anacortes there is a good place to top off your tanks at the indian reservation 3 or four miles before town. Use the pumps on the far east side and you can drive around the building when you are done.
Happy Cruising,
Dorman

 

[baz]

So what's best location one should stop at for going through Canadian customs process ? FYI... I'll be heading to Ganges from La Conner.

I searched this out on the web...

Bedwell Harbor (S. Pender Island) 5/1 - 8/30 9am - 8 pm; 9/1-30, 9am - 5pm.

Open May through September.

 

[patrick]

Definitely Bedwell, the alternative is Sidney which is quite a bit out of your way. Bedwell is where we cleared last year!!

We will be posting and emailing more specific information as the time grows nearer!

Gail and Patrick

 

[baz]

Definitely Bedwell, the alternative is Sidney which is quite a bit out of your way. Bedwell is where we cleared last year!!

We will be posting and emailing more specific information as the time grows nearer!

Gail and Patrick

Thanks Gail/Patrick: Yea... I thought Bedwell was best... just wanted confirmation. 🙂

 

[Dog Islander]

Does Ganges have a custom's dock?

Ray

 

[patrick]

No customs at Ganges. Bedwell harbor on pender island is the nearest customs. I will be posting the customs info for the trip along with other info soon.

Thanks pat

 

[aginglawyer]

For those of you who don't have one and travel across borders frequently, I recommend a NEXUS card. These are available to Canadians and Americans under the Trusted Traveler Program and are also useful at many airports. The cards allow you to call in to an 800 number from the boat (the US does not require you to go to a port to check in and Canada does but only sometimes, very inconsistent). The cards are good for 5 years and Yvonne and I bypass all of the lines at Sea-Tac and other airports and just go to a kiosk to "check in." When driving, there are special lanes between the US and Canada that let you get through in 2 minutes instead of 2 hours. The cards cost $50 and require forms and a personal interview. Great for boating.

See: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trust ... exus_prog/ for more details and email me with any questions.

Allan Bogutz
Rocinante
R-29

 

[baz]

Allan: THANKS... 🙂 That was useful info about boaters being able to call-in to an 800 number and have the actual port docking requirement waived... shame that Canadian customs doesn't always allow this though.

 

[baz]

Here's our tentative trip itinerary... with Lee Shobe with his new R-31 indicating he's coming alongside as well (need to firm this up with Lee after speaking with him the other day when our R25 was in yard for new bottom paint).

1) Wed July 25th Leave Edmonds Marina at 10am for La Conner and stay there for the night. Distance approx 46 miles.

2) Thursday Leave La Conner at 9am and make way up to Bedwell to clear Canadian customs. Then continue onto Ganges. Distance approx 58 miles.

3) Stay/explore Ganges Marina on Salt Spring Island for Thu/Fri/Sat nights. Group BBQ on Sat night.

4) Sunday July 29 start the Desolation Sound 2012 and cruise over to Pender Harbour (PilotHouse Marina) with group.

5) Monday July 30th cruise up to Gorge Harbour with group. BBQ Monday night.

6) Explore Desolation Sound for several days before returning back to Edmonds.

 

[Jritt]

Please put me on the list
John Rittenoure
Eleftheria
R21ec
Jrittenoure@hotmail.com