Gemini Passage Plan
Wednesday June 28- late morning – depart Blaine for Sucia Is. (18 nm) travel time about 3 hr.
Thursday June 29 – Depart Sucia 0800 for Sidney (22 nm) travel time 4.5 hr. Arrive 1300 clear customs and ready for Thursday Night Street Market.
Return (Gemini will be staying out for a few more days but if we were returning this would be the plan
Monday July 3- Depart Sidney 0930 (22 nm) -4hr to 1400 slack to flood at Saturna then (18 nm) 3 hr to Blaine.
Oops forgot to clear customs into US. On the return July 3. Possibilities include Roche Harbor or Point Roberts for face to face or using “Roam App” on the water near Point Roberts (in case they ask you to report in person).
Just received our moorage confirmation this morning. Arriving Thursday, June 29th, departing for other Gulf Islands destinations on Monday, July 3. We have our usual spot, slip A-14, right beside the party dock. Sail plan will follow eventually but likely leaving Burrard Civic on Wednesday, June 28th, overnight in Montague, then on to Sidney Thursday morning.
We plan on departing Burrard Civic Marina 0900 28 June (Wednesday) to hit 1400 slack at Porlier Pass. ETA Montague Harbour 1600 to catch a mooring ball. Depart Montague late morning 29 June for the three hour trip to Port Sidney, arriving in time for the Thursday market.
Departing Sidney Monday (July 3rd) and remaining in the Gulf Islands (destinations TBD) until Sunday, July 16th with a likely crossing back to Burrard Civic on the 17th. Refer to Saynomore’s sail plan below.
Carlos, not sure what day you are planning on crossing. Zephyr is departing Burrard Civic on Wednesday, June 27th and meeting Saynomore in English Bay, crossing together through Porlier to Montague Harbour for the night. Then on to Sidney on Thursday. We will not be returning after the weekend, we are staying the Gulf Islands for two weeks. If you want to join us for the trip across, let us know.
Gemini Passage Plan
Friday Aug 4- depart Blaine 0900 (20 nm) travel time 4 hr to Hale Pass (east side of Lummi) Is for about .5 it current with us, then (10 nm) about 2 hr to Squalicum Marina (Bellingham).
Gemini will be carrying on South for a couple weeks, but if we were returning this would be our plan.
Monday Aug 7- depart Bellingham 0930 (10 nm) 2 hr for slack 1130 at Hale Pass, then (20 nm) 4 hr to Blaine Marina.
2Wish’n UPDATE
– tentative – trailering to Blaine Thur May 18th – rig & potentially launch
– due to work schedules return to Pt. Robert’s Marina (wxx pending) Sun May 21 after the race
We will be trailering to Blaine Thur May 18th to rig & launch. We are hoping to be able to stay Sunday May 21st for the race but it depends on Monday’s work schedule. Either way we will now be trailering home to Ladner, South Delta, BC.
2Wish’n is planning to attend this event. We will be arriving from Pt. Robert’s, WA. Because we have to clear CA Customs we may go a day ahead. We have submitted a reservation request for Jun 1 – 4 (3 nights) via there website reservation option. We will be returning on Sun Jun 4th to Pt. Robert’s, WA.
2Wish’n UPDATE April 15, 2023 – 2Wish’n will not be able to attend unfortunately as our long awaited restoration will be underway. However, we will try to make it over (Ferry footie) on Saturday, we’d love to see everyone!
On Eagles Wings, Tomas & Sarah.
We are interested in joining. Would be first time launching from Rocky Point and first time crossing first & second narrows and going out to bowen. Would love to buddy boat.
If you check Saynomore Sail Plan. you will have the details.
I leave Reed Point Marina at 10:00 on June 2.
I monitor Club 68
I switch over to 12 to hail the bridge Captain at second narrows.
Once in English Bay we will meet up with Zephyr.
To all that want to buddy up, in the next 5 min we are leaving to stay on the boat tonight.
Members, that want to buddy up meet me at Reed point Marina by 10 am tomorrow.
Monitor 12-68
in emergency call 778-389-0620
2Wish’n is planning to attend. We would be coming in from Pt. Robert’s WA 31.5 nm arriving Fri Aug 4 – departing Mon Aug 7 back to Pt. Robert’s, WA Marina.
This will be our first time taking 2Wish’n south of Pt. Robert’s & Blaine WA. At this point we are working through either trailering to Blaine to launch and then cruise to Bellingham Thur Aug 3 or go directly to Bellingham to launch. Arrival mode pending but the goal is still to arrive on Thur Aug 3rd. ⛵️⚓️
Plan:
Thur Aug 3rd:
– we are trailering to Blaine, WA launching & overnighting at the Blaine Harbour Marina.
Fri Aug 4th:
– cruising from Blaine Harbour Marina to Squalicum Marina, Bellingham WA via Hale Passage
– distance 29.6 nm at estimated cruising speed 5 kt 5.92 hrs / 5 hrs 55 min
– 0900 eta 1455
Further cruise planning pending.
We will be accompanying Gemini so we’re in good hands for our first time to this, new for us, destination! ⛵️⚓️
2Wish’n is planning to attend. We would be arriving from Pt. Robert’s, WA (16.8 nm) on Fri Sep 1 – departing back to Pt. Robert’s either Sun Sep 3 or Mon Sep 4 TBD.
Point Roberts to Sucia 16.8 nm (16.93 nm)
7 kn 2.4 = 2:24 hrs
6 kn 2.8 = 2:48 hrs
5 kn 3.36 = 3:22 hrs
As of Wed Aug 23, 2023
Outbound to Sucia: Fri. Sep 1, 2023
– Ideal arrival at Fossil Bay 1300
10:00 depart Pt Roberts
– 8 kn NW (316 true)winds
– 1-1.25 current
– ebbing tide with low tide at 1300 (based on Blaine, Semiahmoo Bay – source Dairiki.org)
12:48 ETA Sucia
* a nice cruise with favourable winds and current at our stern
Inbound to Pt Roberts: Mon Sep 4, 2023 TBD
2Wish’n Information:
MacGregor 2008 26M sailboat
Registration: BC BC1255411
White with black hull & black enclosure
MMSI #(316) 040-215 – onboard radio
MI # (831) 602-851 – handheld radio (dinghy)
Cell 778-549-4785 (in Canada)
Shelley Harris-Kolshuk
Dan Kolshuk
Woman to Blame has sent in the reservation online requesting a slip close to the event tent. This is the 43′ boat so I’m not sure how close we will get! For the pot-luck could we bring enough wine to do a “Wine Tasting” for everyone? Might be fun. Will bring a prize too.
Oh, we will arrive Friday…someone thinks we need to work on Thursday getting out MacGregor parts to people…Hummm We will leave Sunday morning most likely for Friday Harbor.
Summerzcool will be there! Will arrive early Friday and return Monday, as long as the boss lets us off work! Do you want me to do the coffee and treats again?
We are hoping to attend, will depend on when we get back from Arizona. I have accumulated some boat stuff that I will bring, if anyone wants it, it will be free. Really doubt we will get another boat.
Planning to come, leaving Anacortes early Saturday sail up and spend the night. We will need 45′ of dock space and 9′ draft, yea going to come on the big boat. Will host chips, cheese, and wine on our boat in the evening if you would like. If this is a problem with the size of the boat I can make my own reservations, let me know. This is the start of our vacation this year. We will be out for at least 2 weeks, maybe 3.
So Belinda & I have the float house at USSC booked for this weekend. The plan is to visit some family and join the gang for the weekend. But…we’re hoping that we can hitch a ride with someone and crew for the ride back and forth. Belinda says she’ll play the ukulele for you too! It’s a win-win for everyone!
MACRENDEZ VOUS BOWEN ISLAND / UNION STEAMSHIP MARINA
LOCATION DEPART TIDE CURRENT WEATHER TEMP. VIS ARRIVAL NOTES
DATE’23 TIME ft kn DATE TIME
REED POINT MARINA 02-Jun 10:00 low ebb .5 repairs 6/01 9am
SECOND NARROWS 11:00 2.2 ebb 1.0 low 10:45 slack 2nd 11:56
FIRST NARROWS 11:56 3 fl 1.0 low 11:50
ENGLISH BAY 12:30 fl 2.0 1230/1300
BURRARD MARINA fl 1/2.0
June 2
– Leaving Cates Park approximately 0900
– Arriving at 2nd Narrows at 0930
– Ebbing tide turning at 1204 daylight savings time (DST)
-Arriving at 1st Narrows at 1030
– Ebbing tide turning at 1159 DST
– Arriving at Union Steamship Marina in the late afternoon
June 4
– Leaving around noon
– 1229 DST low tide to a flooding tide
– Anchoring in Plumper Bay or possibly further north in Smuggler’s Cove.
Hello
Jim and Karry would like to register for the McFoulie please and I (Karry) am interested in the Women’s Confidence Cruise as well but I am not sure where to sign up for this.
Thank you.
Hi – we took the first confidence (awesome) cruise and would like to take the 2nd one. So please sign us up for this one if it’s the right level. Thanks!
Sharon and John (Puffin)
Hi – we are keen to take the Mac sailing confidence cruise (the one after the intro). If this is the right one please sign us up! Thanks! Sharon and John (Puffin)
Hi Darry, we tried to get on MacSailing last year too, but we weren’t selected. We would really appreciate it if you could please sign us up this time – Carmen and Dan (Plan B). Thanks.
Hi there Jan and I (Cat’s Cradle) have reserved online …arriving 6/30 …leaving 7/3…sailing down from Comox …open itinerary before and after long weekend …may meet up with grandkids …not sure yet
If you already signed-up, and do not see you name on the list below … contact me asap.
2023 Order of Priority Boarding;
(2) Brian Sieben & Dawn Andrews
(1) Tim Caldwell
(2) Tomas and Sarah Drozdzik
(2) Shizue and Terence Carleton
(1) Valerie Woodhead
(1) Clyde Clay
(2) Cobus and Elsha Kriek
Darry Major
MYCBC Education / Safety Office, Active Past Commodore
“Sail Safe and Leave Only Wake”
We might not show up with our boat, but we are still planning to be there Saturday in time. (I hope our waiting list people are still prepared just in case.)
Hello MacGregor Women members! Welcome to our Women on the Water (WOW) initiative, that being our 2023 Women’s Confidence Cruise! Here is our WOW Team:
Currently full with 5 participants:
Coach- Cheryle McChesney
Member vessel- 2Wish’n (2008 26M) – Shelley Harris
Crew:
Shelley Harris
Karry Desmone
Valerie Woodhead
Alice Davies
As life goes our schedules change so I encourage you to put your name on the waitlist if you would like to learn more about operating your boat. Please just add your name to this link so I can put you on the waitlist⛵️
Also please join us for our WOW Zoom Thur Mar 30th at 7:00 pm!
Gemini is booked and hopes to meet up with Mover in the Gulf Islands on the way to Bowen. After the event we may be heading for Princess Louisa Inlet, weather permitting.
UPDATE SUMMARY: Women’s Confidence Cruise May 20, 2023
– MYCBC Blaine Regatta,
– 1100 am – 3:00 pm
For all women attending the Regatta you are welcome to join in for a brief dock talk given by Cheryl McChesney before 2Wish’n departs for our Women on the Water (WOW) cruise!
If you are interested in participating in the Women’s Conference Cruise please put your name here or email me at globalfamily3@gmail.com and I will add you to the waitlist. ⛵️
Judy, I hope you are ready to fill in. We’ll get into the water by the afternoon with Mist-A-Sea, but I’m going to miss WoW tomorrow. Put me in for next time!
Bonnie Lass / Walt (Kelly) Ryan, will be there and attend.
I’m not sure about the better half yet (Bonnie) because of an earlier scheduled horse event on Saturday but we will see. I would love to introduce her to all of you.
I will contact the marina for any necessary scheduling and arranging ASAP.
As well, i’ll volunteer for all three days as needed. Please keep me in mind if you need anything picked up here in Washington or “wine” country, also!
I will attend and I will bring the Bonnie Lass as well, for your reviews and input.
Be gentle and NO haters!
😉
Thank you
Dan’s worked the whole afternoon trying to locate and fix the problem with the trailer lights. Originates in the truck (we have a tester), not fuses, relays, or outlet/plug.
1. The park is open daily 0600 to 2200.
2. The park allows only 1 overnight parking.
3. You must buy 2 day tickets ($20 each) from the payment stand which accepts credit cards only.
4. Place the tickets on your dashboard along with a note to the park ranger stating where you are going and when you will return to the park.
5. Further questions can be directed to District of North Vancouver 604-990-2311.
Obviously this doesn’t work for our MacRendezvous
One can park in residential areas for 72 hours. I would suggest leaving a note on you dashboard with your contact information. It might be a long walk back to the boat. Check out Google map.
Gemini passage plan
Arrive Blaine Friday afternoon to provision and enjoy fish and chips for dinner. Sleep on boat .
Depart 0930 on ebb to arrive Sucia about 1200 and help build the raft.
We will be staying out a couple more days but if we were to return Monday a departure about 0900 would give a flood current push pretty much all day. Arriving Blaine about noon.
Yep, you caught me. That’s changing last years dates with this years. I will adjust to fit this year. Street market Thursday the 29th and fireworks Friday the 30th
Rapture will be attending. We booked marina a while ago and have been trying to call them to confirm that we have a reservation. Will be coming from Burrard Marina on Friday.
We booked a spot at the marina a long time ago. However, our plans might change. We will keep you posted. If we can’t make it, we will advertise so that someone else in the Club can take it.
The kids and I (Angelee) will be there. We’ll be coming over on the ferry Saturday, (should be there around lunch time) and will stay for the potluck before returning home. Rob has a prior commitment that will keep him at home.
Wonderful! Feel free to drop your backpacks etc at the MacShack, Cottage 1 when you arrive. I think you have my cell number but here it is incase 778-549-4785!⛵️🚗⚓️
Harmony will be on our way Sunday as soon as I’ve finished playing for Jesus (Ascension evensong… so a long day at church 8am-5pm) – likely arriving during dinner hour and cheer on the reward recipients, then back home
Blast…Julia’s best friend scored tickets for the circus tonight and invited us along… I’m not winning winning this battle!
See y’all at Bowen Saturday afternoon ^^
Gemini Passage Plan
Thur June 1 Depart Blaine at 10:00 (earlier if sailing looks good) for Porlier Slack to flood at 1610 then on to Pirate’s Cove.
Fri June 2 Depart Pirate’s 0900 for Gabriola slack to flood 0950 to arrive Bowen about 1400.
Sun June 4 Depart Bowen for Princess Louisa Inlet Member Cruise (see Member’s Cruises)
2023 Regatta Summary
9 Boats attended – Bonnie Lass, Cedar Wind, Later Mate, Cassiopeia, Summerzcool, Mover, Gemini, DeeSeas, and 2WishN.
8 Crew arrived without their boats – Rapture, Impulse, Heaven Sent, Nauti Nuff Time, Puffin, Teacher’s Pet, Gerry Mitchell, and Greg & Judy.
Lots of Special Thanks:
Cheryl & Todd for Breakfast & Treats
DeeSeas for Regatta Committee Boat & Potluck MYCBC decorations
Cheryl & Shelley for the Women’s Confidence Cruise
Gerry – donated anchor for markers and many future door prizes
Everyone for great set up and clean up of Potluck
Regatta Results
Summerzcool – First Across the Line and Best Corrected Time
Cedar Wind – Second Best Corrected Time
I will be attending the rendezvous, leaving Reed Point Friday evening will arrive at Union steamship Marina around 9pm Friday.
I have a confirmation from the marina.
We will be departing on Sunday, heading back to Reed point.
Harmony will be coming after Julia’s Ballet Recital in North Van Saturday morning – travelling on foot via ferry, returning after potluck.
For those coming from Burrard Inlet, highly recommend Granite Falls on your return Sunday afternoon/evening… we were up two weeks ago, spectacular (though the part of the upper dock/ramp floor boards were missing, but can still get across with caution)
Cedar Wind has reserved online. To arrive Friday morning. Depart Sunday..mid day? We will be island hopping the San Juans the week preceding this event.
Cassiopeia Sailplan for Commodores Cruise to Port Sidney Marina
June 27
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Launch at Vanier Park 2 – 3 pm (10 ft tide)
Anchor for the night in False Creek near Olympic Village
June 28
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Leave False Creek 8:00 am
Arrive Active Pass 1:16 pm (Slack at 14:11, anticipate 1.5 knots against us) traveling 31.7 nm at 6 kt
Arrive Sidney at 4:00 pm traveling 15.8 nm at 6 kt
July 3
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Leave Sidney at 8:00 am
Arrive Active Pass at Slack at Active Pass 10:38 (Slack at 11:07) traveling 15.8 nm at 6 kt
Arrive Vanier Park 4 pm traveling 31.7 nm at 6 kt
Retrieve boat onto trailer and drive home
Departure: Friday, June 30, Cast off from Point Roberts 12:30-1:30 pm for a lazy (or not so lazy) crossing of the Strait (minimum of 2:10) to catch an Active Pass slack at 4:06. Traversing the pass from 3:45 – 4:25 to arrive at Port Sidney at about 7. Slip on H dock.
…Unless we can leave early and catch a side trip to Ganges Harbour, which calls for a 6:30 cast-off – depending on Canada Customs….
Questions:
Do we have to worry about tides at Point Roberts or Port Sidney Marinas?
When should we be calling Canada Customs? Is there a closing time?
Does anybody know if we can go directly to Ganges Harbour with non-Nexus travelers?
Return Trip: Monday July 3 at 8:20 at the latest to catch the 11:09 Tide gate at Active Pass, traversing from 10:50 to 11:30. Arrive at Point Roberts about 2 hours later if we don’t leisurely sail home.
Event: MYCBC Commodores Cruise Sidney
Dates: July 1-3, 2023
Windchime: MacGregor 26X. Black on White
Marinas: Crescent Beach to Sidney (return)
Distance: 34 nm
Duration: 5:40 @ 6 kts
Onboard: Darry Major
Crescent Beach Marina hours: 7a-7p
* Move Windchime out of compound Friday night before 7p
Saturday, July 1. Crescent Beach to Sidney (via Van Isle)
7:30a – Castoff Crescent Beach on the ebb
10:00a – Patos (tide gate. -2kts)
1:00p – Van Isle (fuel)
1:30p – Sidney
Harmony is booked June 30-Jul 3
Pushing off from Burrard Civic hopefully 1pm to fight the currents to Port Sidney via Active pass where’s we’ll finally get catapulted through…. hopefully making the fireworks (10pm ETA?)… ugh… 45kn jouney!
Eleven Boats
Cassiopeia, MistASea, Puffin, Harmony, Windchime, Saynomore, Mover, Gemini, Zephyr, Celarity and Cedar wind.
Business dropped into the Potluck to share stories of last year’s canal cruise.
Members enjoyed the Thursday Night Street Fair, Crabbing and fireworks Friday, Saturday Walk, Parade, lunch at the pub and Potluck, Sunday cruise to the beach on Sidney Spit and “Boat” Wine tasting
We’ll be packing up on Friday to leave EARLY Saturday morning for a 7 am crossing and 8:00 launch. Over to the visitors dock to check in with the flotilla and wait for my nieces to arrive by about 9.
Clara and Fred will be coming but not with Dragnfly boat. We would like to catch up with the group and visit . we will plan for fri and sat. maybe sun.
Bonnie Lass and crew will be attending as well. Must get her back in the water… Boat as well. Repairs are done. Time to see her seaworthiness,
So, plan to follow.
Driving from Central Washington and any suggestions on proper port to sail out of would be so appreciated.
Launching out a Bellingham or Blaine are both great options. Both are run by the same port authority, and both have a great facilities and ramps.
– Blaine is likely a little longer drive for you, but a slightly shorter distance on the water, and no tide gate to worry about.
– Bellingham, although maybe shorter distance to trailer does have the Rosario current to be aware of, but more time on the boat if that’s what you’re looking for.
Either way. Please make sure you take some time and look at the current tables and establish a strong passage plan. We have lots of members with local experience … so if you wanted to share your plan we could certainly get extra eyes on it for you. 🙂
My wife Beate and I also plan to attend. We will tow down our boat on Thursday from Abbotsford. Already checked with the harbor office for a spot because we will be a day early.
MOVER is leaving Sidney on Friday 1000hrs. Travelling to Friday Harbor. We wait there for the tide to turn. Leave Friday at 1500 hrs. In order to take advantage of the currents our waypoints are:
–Friday to the top of Lopez I.
–Lopez to Thatcher Pass
–Thatcher to Bellingham Channel
— Bellingham Ch to the south side of Sinclair I.
–Sinclair to Eliza I.
–Eliza to Bellingham
Distance to destination: 30 nm….5 hrs?
ETA 2000 hrs
Eleven boat’s attended
Kitywake, DeeSeas, Gemini, 2Wisn’N, Later Mate, Mover, Windchime, Teacher’s Pet, MistASea, Katerina and Woman To Blame.
Four Crews without their boats
Cedar Wind, DragNFly, Saynomore, Rapture
Thanks Kelvin for organizing the Pizza Party.
The winds were up so the planned sailing in the Bay was limited to a few boats willing to bounce around for a short time.
The Commodore’s “Cucumber is the New Cracker” Appy hour on Sunday was a great success and morphed into another great dock Party.
I would have put money on it that I had posted here our attending alas, I do not see it. My sincere, sincere apologies to all.
Yes, if still allowed, my wife and I would love to attend this event. Our travels plans are still in flux and open to any suggestions. We would like to be there Friday and stay throughout and see what may, after Monday. i.e.. (If we’ve got our sea-legs about us yet?)
Right now we have no passage plan and would love any input from the experts here.
Lydia… I have one of your wine glasses from your set.
I’m not exactly sure how I got it.
But for now… I’m blaming Pete!
lol 😉
Looking forward to seeing all of you tonight.
Later Mate planning to attend. Leaving Point Robert’s Friday evening around 4:30. Estimated arrival at Fossil Bay 7:30-8:00pm. Return home Sunday or Monday depending on weather.
Update for Later Mate…we are now planning to leave Point Roberts earlier at around 2 pm. We will be fighting the current but will get there with more time to spare before sunset. Should arrive at approximately 5pm.
Mike & Tracy Van Den Boomen from Kirkland, WA/Blue Glass likely to attend, depending upon weather and work. Leaving from Anacortes, WA either Thursday evening or Friday. We’ve made the trip numerous times and are comfortable in our passage and anchoring. Our shared email: mboomen@hotmail.com. Mobiles: Tracy: 425-463-5146/Mike: 206-300-0347.
7 boats and 1 crew on WhatsApp joined the Raft-Up this year.
MistASea, 2Wish’n, Windchime, Gemini, Later Mate, Blue Glass and Jillybean (in their fishing boat). Bonnie Lass joined in on WhatsApp after having to turn around and go home to central Washington with tow vehicle problems. Saturday Potluck in the shelter was a great success but a sudden rainstorm cance3lled the Sunday Potluck. The rain stopped and a get together for desert and popcorn on Gemini and Windchime wrapped up the evening.
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Gemini has reserved online. Arriving Thursday and departing Monday. Waiting for confirmation of slip in April.
Gemini Passage Plan
Wednesday June 28- late morning – depart Blaine for Sucia Is. (18 nm) travel time about 3 hr.
Thursday June 29 – Depart Sucia 0800 for Sidney (22 nm) travel time 4.5 hr. Arrive 1300 clear customs and ready for Thursday Night Street Market.
Return (Gemini will be staying out for a few more days but if we were returning this would be the plan
Monday July 3- Depart Sidney 0930 (22 nm) -4hr to 1400 slack to flood at Saturna then (18 nm) 3 hr to Blaine.
Oops forgot to clear customs into US. On the return July 3. Possibilities include Roche Harbor or Point Roberts for face to face or using “Roam App” on the water near Point Roberts (in case they ask you to report in person).
Zephyr has submitted a moorage request arriving Thursday, departing Monday.
Just received our moorage confirmation this morning. Arriving Thursday, June 29th, departing for other Gulf Islands destinations on Monday, July 3. We have our usual spot, slip A-14, right beside the party dock. Sail plan will follow eventually but likely leaving Burrard Civic on Wednesday, June 28th, overnight in Montague, then on to Sidney Thursday morning.
We plan on departing Burrard Civic Marina 0900 28 June (Wednesday) to hit 1400 slack at Porlier Pass. ETA Montague Harbour 1600 to catch a mooring ball. Depart Montague late morning 29 June for the three hour trip to Port Sidney, arriving in time for the Thursday market.
Departing Sidney Monday (July 3rd) and remaining in the Gulf Islands (destinations TBD) until Sunday, July 16th with a likely crossing back to Burrard Civic on the 17th. Refer to Saynomore’s sail plan below.
Saynomore is booked arriving June 29 Thursday departing July 3 Monday
Sail plan to follow in June from REED POINT Marina
SAYNOMORE & ZEPHYR SAIL PLAN 2023
SIDNEY PAST COMMODORE CRUISE
LOCATION DEPART TIDE CURRENT WEATHER TEMP. VIS ARRIVAL NOTES
DATE TIME FT KN DATE TIME
REED POINT MARINA 27-Jun 1200 12.6 FL 0.5 HIGH TIDE 2.6FT
SECOND NARROWS 1300 FL 0.5 SLACK 1430
FIRST NARROWS 1400 SLK
ENGLISH BAY EBB 1617
BURRARD MARINA 27-Jun 1600
BURRARD MARINA 28-Jun 900 SLK/EBB FLOOD 824
GEORGIA FL 1
PORLIER PASS FL/SLK SLK 1348 TRIC is FL
MONTAGUE HRBR EBB/SLK 1638
MONTAGUE HRBR 29-Jun 930 FL 1 1036 FL 2KN,
SIDNEY MARINA FL 2 1248 FL 2KN
SIDNEY MARINA 03-Jul 1130 FL 1
SIDNEY SPIT fl 1 FL 1230
SIDNEY SPIT 04-Jul 900 fl 1 SLK 825 TO FLD 1KN
TOD INLET FD 1300
TOD INLET 06-Jul 930 EBB 1
MUSGRAVE LANDING/ GENOA M EBB 1300 FL 13482
MUSGRAVE LANDING/ GENOA M 07-Jul 1030 EBB 0.5 SLK 1330 FLD 1430
MAPLE BAY 1330
MAPLE BAY 08-Jul 1100 EBB 0.75
CHEMANUS/CROFTON EBB 1230 IF NO DOCK GO TENT IS.
CHEMANUS/CROFTON 09-Jul 930 FL 1
LADYSMITH FL 1230
LADYSMITH 12-Jul 1100 FL 1 SAILING TO DEST
PIRATES COVE FL 1400
PIRATES COVE 15-Jul 745 FLD 1.5 DODDS SLK 0911
DODD NARROWS FL 911
NANAIMO EB/FL 1 15-Jul 1130 SHAUN TO JOIN US/FISH
NANAIMO 17-Jul 700 FL 1 JUL 16 1PM FISH
FIRST NARROWS 17-Jul 1230 FD 1 SLK 1302
SECOND NARROWS 1350 EBB 1 SLK 1253
REED POINT MARINA 1500
BURRARD MARINA 17-Jul FD 1 1230
Check under Members Cruises for the updated itinerary. We’ve had to make a couple of adjustments due to marina availability.
Sequoyah has reserved, anybody wants to sail out together from downtown? Burrard
Carlos, not sure what day you are planning on crossing. Zephyr is departing Burrard Civic on Wednesday, June 27th and meeting Saynomore in English Bay, crossing together through Porlier to Montague Harbour for the night. Then on to Sidney on Thursday. We will not be returning after the weekend, we are staying the Gulf Islands for two weeks. If you want to join us for the trip across, let us know.
Teacher’s Pet has reserved. Arriving Saturday, July 1. Leaving Monday, July 3. Sail plan to follow.
Unfortunately plans have changed, and I’ll have to pass on this event.
Gemini will be there. Arriving Friday and departing Monday
Gemini Passage Plan
Friday Aug 4- depart Blaine 0900 (20 nm) travel time 4 hr to Hale Pass (east side of Lummi) Is for about .5 it current with us, then (10 nm) about 2 hr to Squalicum Marina (Bellingham).
Gemini will be carrying on South for a couple weeks, but if we were returning this would be our plan.
Monday Aug 7- depart Bellingham 0930 (10 nm) 2 hr for slack 1130 at Hale Pass, then (20 nm) 4 hr to Blaine Marina.
Nauti Nuff Time is planning on attending as well.
2Wish’n is planning to attend! Arriving on Friday from Pt Robert’s Marina and departing on Monday back to Pt. Robert’s Marina, WA.
2Wish’n UPDATE
– tentative – trailering to Blaine Thur May 18th – rig & potentially launch
– due to work schedules return to Pt. Robert’s Marina (wxx pending) Sun May 21 after the race
2Wish’n UPDATE April 15, 2023
We will be trailering to Blaine Thur May 18th to rig & launch. We are hoping to be able to stay Sunday May 21st for the race but it depends on Monday’s work schedule. Either way we will now be trailering home to Ladner, South Delta, BC.
2Wish’n is planning to attend this event. We will be arriving from Pt. Robert’s, WA. Because we have to clear CA Customs we may go a day ahead. We have submitted a reservation request for Jun 1 – 4 (3 nights) via there website reservation option. We will be returning on Sun Jun 4th to Pt. Robert’s, WA.
2Wish’n UPDATE April 15, 2023 – 2Wish’n will not be able to attend unfortunately as our long awaited restoration will be underway. However, we will try to make it over (Ferry footie) on Saturday, we’d love to see everyone!
On Eagles Wings, Tomas & Sarah.
We are interested in joining. Would be first time launching from Rocky Point and first time crossing first & second narrows and going out to bowen. Would love to buddy boat.
If you check Saynomore Sail Plan. you will have the details.
I leave Reed Point Marina at 10:00 on June 2.
I monitor Club 68
I switch over to 12 to hail the bridge Captain at second narrows.
Once in English Bay we will meet up with Zephyr.
We will be following as well, see you Friday!
BE ON THE WATER AT REED POINT MARINA BY 10 AM
Thanks. I am also going to buddy boat with Wyatt & Valarie. We plan to launch at 830am and hopefully randevu at Reed Point around 930.
please be on the water by Reed point marina by 10 am.
As we need to keep to our tide table.
To all that want to buddy up, in the next 5 min we are leaving to stay on the boat tonight.
Members, that want to buddy up meet me at Reed point Marina by 10 am tomorrow.
Monitor 12-68
in emergency call 778-389-0620
2Wish’n is planning to attend. We would be coming in from Pt. Robert’s WA 31.5 nm arriving Fri Aug 4 – departing Mon Aug 7 back to Pt. Robert’s, WA Marina.
2Wish’n will be there.
This will be our first time taking 2Wish’n south of Pt. Robert’s & Blaine WA. At this point we are working through either trailering to Blaine to launch and then cruise to Bellingham Thur Aug 3 or go directly to Bellingham to launch. Arrival mode pending but the goal is still to arrive on Thur Aug 3rd. ⛵️⚓️
2Wish’n UPDATE
Plan:
Thur Aug 3rd:
– we are trailering to Blaine, WA launching & overnighting at the Blaine Harbour Marina.
Fri Aug 4th:
– cruising from Blaine Harbour Marina to Squalicum Marina, Bellingham WA via Hale Passage
– distance 29.6 nm at estimated cruising speed 5 kt 5.92 hrs / 5 hrs 55 min
– 0900 eta 1455
Further cruise planning pending.
We will be accompanying Gemini so we’re in good hands for our first time to this, new for us, destination! ⛵️⚓️
Gemini & 2Wish’n are on our way.
2Wish’n is planning to attend. We would be arriving from Pt. Robert’s, WA (16.8 nm) on Fri Sep 1 – departing back to Pt. Robert’s either Sun Sep 3 or Mon Sep 4 TBD.
2Wish’n Passage Plan Sep 1 – 4, 2023
Point Roberts to Sucia 16.8 nm (16.93 nm)
7 kn 2.4 = 2:24 hrs
6 kn 2.8 = 2:48 hrs
5 kn 3.36 = 3:22 hrs
As of Wed Aug 23, 2023
Outbound to Sucia: Fri. Sep 1, 2023
– Ideal arrival at Fossil Bay 1300
10:00 depart Pt Roberts
– 8 kn NW (316 true)winds
– 1-1.25 current
– ebbing tide with low tide at 1300 (based on Blaine, Semiahmoo Bay – source Dairiki.org)
12:48 ETA Sucia
* a nice cruise with favourable winds and current at our stern
Inbound to Pt Roberts: Mon Sep 4, 2023 TBD
2Wish’n Information:
MacGregor 2008 26M sailboat
Registration: BC BC1255411
White with black hull & black enclosure
MMSI #(316) 040-215 – onboard radio
MI # (831) 602-851 – handheld radio (dinghy)
Cell 778-549-4785 (in Canada)
Shelley Harris-Kolshuk
Dan Kolshuk
As of Aug 31, 2023 at 22:09
Return Passage Mon Sep 4th Sucia – Point Roberts
Depart raft 0900 eta approx 1200
Sun:
rise: 0633 – set 1950
Tides:
high 0946 (flood) – low 1514 (ebb)
Currents (in kn):
Going with the currents
0859 – 0954 @ <.25 – 1.
0954 – 1040 @ 1. – changing
Going against the currents- on an ebb tide
1040 – 1126 @ .5 – .25
1126 – 1212 @ .75 – 1.
Winds:
0900 – 1230 averaging 2 to 3 kt SE / S nice trail wind
Woman to Blame has sent in the reservation online requesting a slip close to the event tent. This is the 43′ boat so I’m not sure how close we will get! For the pot-luck could we bring enough wine to do a “Wine Tasting” for everyone? Might be fun. Will bring a prize too.
We need to cancel this trip. I have cancelled the reservation with the port.
Oh, we will arrive Friday…someone thinks we need to work on Thursday getting out MacGregor parts to people…Hummm We will leave Sunday morning most likely for Friday Harbor.
Summerzcool will be there! Will arrive early Friday and return Monday, as long as the boss lets us off work! Do you want me to do the coffee and treats again?
We would love for you to do coffe and treats. Thanks
Rick
Ok, will do coffee and treats again like last time.
Cheryl do you still sell Mac 26 hats?
Dee Seas is planning on attending.
Dee Seas is planning on attending.
Gemini will be there.
Gemini hopes to be moored in Blaine so it will be a short cruise to the visitors dock
We are hoping to attend, will depend on when we get back from Arizona. I have accumulated some boat stuff that I will bring, if anyone wants it, it will be free. Really doubt we will get another boat.
Teacher’s Pet plans to be there. Details to follow . . .
Teacher’s Pet will be trailering to Blaine. Arriving sometime Friday evening, depending on traffic . . .
MOVER plans to be there.
Michael & Carrie have reservations from Thursday, departing on Monday. We will sail to Victoria on Monday.
Planning to come, leaving Anacortes early Saturday sail up and spend the night. We will need 45′ of dock space and 9′ draft, yea going to come on the big boat. Will host chips, cheese, and wine on our boat in the evening if you would like. If this is a problem with the size of the boat I can make my own reservations, let me know. This is the start of our vacation this year. We will be out for at least 2 weeks, maybe 3.
Later Mate planning to be there. Will sail over from Pt. Roberts likely Friday…
Later Mate is planning to attend, arrive Friday from Pt. Roberts and leave Monday.
Planning to get to Sucia Thursday evening and arrive in Bellingham on Friday.
Dee Seas is confirmed for June 2-4. Leaving from and returning to Sunset Marina.
Doug, about what time are you planning to launch from Sunset Marina? We might launch from there as well. Thanks, Dan
Sometime around 11ish.
Great, we will be there as well
Cassiopeia (Caroline and Andy) will be there.
We are also planning to go to Sucia Island afterwards for two nights. Will post in Member cruises for those that are interested to join.
Cassiopeia made an online reservation request for June 28 – July 3.
How do I reserve for a place on the spring 2023 confidence cruise please?
Terence Carleton
terry.carleton@utoronto.ca
905-581-2358
Please register me for the confidence cruise on either April 1 or 2.
Terence Carleton
905-581-2358
terry.carleton@utoronto.ca
So Belinda & I have the float house at USSC booked for this weekend. The plan is to visit some family and join the gang for the weekend. But…we’re hoping that we can hitch a ride with someone and crew for the ride back and forth. Belinda says she’ll play the ukulele for you too! It’s a win-win for everyone!
I can’t say for certain that we are going yet, but likely. If that’s the case, you are welcome to come with us. Likely over Friday, back Sunday.
That sounds great Ron. We’ll stay in touch. Thx
Saynomore is booked
Sail plan to follow
SAYNOMORE PLAN 2023
MACRENDEZ VOUS BOWEN ISLAND / UNION STEAMSHIP MARINA
LOCATION DEPART TIDE CURRENT WEATHER TEMP. VIS ARRIVAL NOTES
DATE’23 TIME ft kn DATE TIME
REED POINT MARINA 02-Jun 10:00 low ebb .5 repairs 6/01 9am
SECOND NARROWS 11:00 2.2 ebb 1.0 low 10:45 slack 2nd 11:56
FIRST NARROWS 11:56 3 fl 1.0 low 11:50
ENGLISH BAY 12:30 fl 2.0 1230/1300
BURRARD MARINA fl 1/2.0
BURRARD MARINA
SNUG COVE USM fl 1.5 02-Jun 1500
SNUG COVE USM 04-Jun 1030 fl 1.0 pt Atkin 1100 fl1.0
BURRARD MARINA 1230
English bay 1130/1200 slack
FIRST NARROWS low 1220 1 ebb 0.5 slack
SECOND NARROWS low 1356 0.5 fl 1.0 slack
REED POINT MARINA 1.5 fl 1.0 1500
Reserved for June 2nd and 3rd, checking out on the 4th.
Impulse is booked for Friday to Sunday
June 2
– Leaving Cates Park approximately 0900
– Arriving at 2nd Narrows at 0930
– Ebbing tide turning at 1204 daylight savings time (DST)
-Arriving at 1st Narrows at 1030
– Ebbing tide turning at 1159 DST
– Arriving at Union Steamship Marina in the late afternoon
June 4
– Leaving around noon
– 1229 DST low tide to a flooding tide
– Anchoring in Plumper Bay or possibly further north in Smuggler’s Cove.
Hello
Jim and Karry would like to register for the McFoulie please and I (Karry) am interested in the Women’s Confidence Cruise as well but I am not sure where to sign up for this.
Thank you.
Hi – we took the first confidence (awesome) cruise and would like to take the 2nd one. So please sign us up for this one if it’s the right level. Thanks!
Sharon and John (Puffin)
Hi – we are keen to take the Mac sailing confidence cruise (the one after the intro). If this is the right one please sign us up! Thanks! Sharon and John (Puffin)
Hello – My interest is registered above. It has to be step 1 so please.sign us up.
Cheers,
Shizue and Terence Carleton
Please sign me up for 2023 Mac Sailing.
Regards
MacBirdie
Val from Nauti nuff Time would like a Mulligan on her Macskills and start over if possible…..
Val would like to attend this year.
Tim Nicholas; Hoping to not miss out this year for the McFoulie. I would like to register again.
Thank You
This is Tomas & Sarah Drozdzik, we would like to get registered on the MacSkills For April 2nd.
Impulse – Alex will be attending the meeting.
Hi Darry, we tried to get on MacSailing last year too, but we weren’t selected. We would really appreciate it if you could please sign us up this time – Carmen and Dan (Plan B). Thanks.
2023 Women’s Confidence Cruise
Saturday May 20, 2023
Blaine Washington (at the MYCBC Regatta)
11:00am – 3:00-ish pm. (same time that the rest of fleet is doing the Safety Sail)
Host Boat:
2 Wish’n / onboard is co-owner Shelley Harris
Sail Coach:
Cheryl McChesney (Blue Water Yachts)
Crew:
– Karry Desmone
– open
If you are interested in joining the fun, please sign up by posting in this forum.
This is Clyde clay I would like to get registered for either the April 1 or April 2 for the next Macskills.
Thanks
Yes, I’m still interested in the Macskills class.
I just signed up for myself.
April 1 is my first Choice, but I could do April 2nd .
Thanks
Valerie would like to participate!
Hi there Jan and I (Cat’s Cradle) have reserved online …arriving 6/30 …leaving 7/3…sailing down from Comox …open itinerary before and after long weekend …may meet up with grandkids …not sure yet
Myself and my wife Elsha is would like to attend and make put boat Tintin available. Cobus Kriek cobus@matrixvisa.com 403 710 7156
Please add Carmen and Dan (Plan B). Thank you.
Welcome aboard 2023 MacSkills Sailors !
If you already signed-up, and do not see you name on the list below … contact me asap.
2023 Order of Priority Boarding;
(2) Brian Sieben & Dawn Andrews
(1) Tim Caldwell
(2) Tomas and Sarah Drozdzik
(2) Shizue and Terence Carleton
(1) Valerie Woodhead
(1) Clyde Clay
(2) Cobus and Elsha Kriek
Darry Major
MYCBC Education / Safety Office, Active Past Commodore
“Sail Safe and Leave Only Wake”
If there is still room for one more I would li,e to participate.
Hi Darry,
I want to attend MacSaliling. I have a Mac26M
Ooh, ooh! Pick me!
Alice,
Mist-A-Sea
We might not show up with our boat, but we are still planning to be there Saturday in time. (I hope our waiting list people are still prepared just in case.)
Alice Mist-A-Sea
sorry first post didn’t show…
Michael Reall: I would like to register for the McFoulieI course on September 23/24.
Hello MacGregor Women members! Welcome to our Women on the Water (WOW) initiative, that being our 2023 Women’s Confidence Cruise! Here is our WOW Team:
Currently full with 5 participants:
Coach- Cheryle McChesney
Member vessel- 2Wish’n (2008 26M) – Shelley Harris
Crew:
Shelley Harris
Karry Desmone
Valerie Woodhead
Alice Davies
As life goes our schedules change so I encourage you to put your name on the waitlist if you would like to learn more about operating your boat. Please just add your name to this link so I can put you on the waitlist⛵️
Also please join us for our WOW Zoom Thur Mar 30th at 7:00 pm!
Hi,
Please add my name to the waitlist for this event. I’
Hi,
Please add my name to the waitlist for this event.
Sharon McGowan (Puffin)
Puffin will drive down for Saturday. May stay till Sunday, dependent on dog sitter!
Gemini is booked and hopes to meet up with Mover in the Gulf Islands on the way to Bowen. After the event we may be heading for Princess Louisa Inlet, weather permitting.
UPDATE SUMMARY: Women’s Confidence Cruise May 20, 2023
– MYCBC Blaine Regatta,
– 1100 am – 3:00 pm
For all women attending the Regatta you are welcome to join in for a brief dock talk given by Cheryl McChesney before 2Wish’n departs for our Women on the Water (WOW) cruise!
We are currently full with 5 participants.
Host Vessel:
2Wish’n (2008 26M) Shelley Harris
Sail Coach:
Cheryl McChesney – Blue Water Yachts
Crew:
Shelley Harris – 2Wish’n (2008 26M)
Karry Desmone – Aurora (2003 26M)
Valerie Woodhead – Nauti’ Nuff Time (2002 26X)
Alice Davies – Mist-a-Sea (1997 26X)
Waitlist:
Sharon McGowan – Puffin (2008 26M)
If you are interested in participating in the Women’s Conference Cruise please put your name here or email me at globalfamily3@gmail.com and I will add you to the waitlist. ⛵️
Sails Up,
Shelley
MYCBC WOW ⛵️
Judy, I hope you are ready to fill in. We’ll get into the water by the afternoon with Mist-A-Sea, but I’m going to miss WoW tomorrow. Put me in for next time!
We will be driving down for the 20th.
Nauti Nuff Time is booked in, sail plan to follow.
Sail plan as follows:
Follow Steve!
Cedar Wind will attend. We have our own slip at the marina
We need to cancel this trip. I have notified the Port.
Windchime has a slip confirmed and will be attending.
Sailplan to follow.
Darry
Windchime will be attending.
Sailplan to follow.
Darry
Windchime will be attending.
Sailplan to follow.
Darry
Teacher’s Pet will be driving to Bowen. I’ll be chaperoning the cottage, which is officially christened the “MacShack”.
Teacher’s Pet has handed off the “MacShack” to Dan and Shelley. They will be attending in my place.
Bonnie Lass / Walt (Kelly) Ryan, will be there and attend.
I’m not sure about the better half yet (Bonnie) because of an earlier scheduled horse event on Saturday but we will see. I would love to introduce her to all of you.
I will contact the marina for any necessary scheduling and arranging ASAP.
As well, i’ll volunteer for all three days as needed. Please keep me in mind if you need anything picked up here in Washington or “wine” country, also!
I will attend and I will bring the Bonnie Lass as well, for your reviews and input.
Be gentle and NO haters!
😉
Thank you
my email is kryan@gigspeed.com
We’re going to do our darndest to be there with Mist-A-Sea in the water!!!
Waiting to see what will happen with our truck (Water pump). Won’t arrive till Saturday am, with our without our boat.
Truck is back from the mechanics, and we’re working had to be there tomorrow morning.
Working on the lights for the trailer, then we’ll be on our way to Blaine to launch.
Dan’s worked the whole afternoon trying to locate and fix the problem with the trailer lights. Originates in the truck (we have a tester), not fuses, relays, or outlet/plug.
We’ll get this fixed and see you all at Sidney.
WOW – Blaine Regatta Women’s Confidence Cruise update:
Crew:
Shelley Harris – 2Wish’n (2008 26M)
Valerie Woodhead – Nauti’ Nuff Time (2002 26X)
Alice Davies – Mist-a-Sea (1997 26X)
Sharon McGowan – Puffin (2008 26M)
Waitlist:
OPEN
Please add my name to the wait list. Thanks
Judy Buckmaster
Cates Park boat ramp and parking, North Vancouver
1. The park is open daily 0600 to 2200.
2. The park allows only 1 overnight parking.
3. You must buy 2 day tickets ($20 each) from the payment stand which accepts credit cards only.
4. Place the tickets on your dashboard along with a note to the park ranger stating where you are going and when you will return to the park.
5. Further questions can be directed to District of North Vancouver 604-990-2311.
Obviously this doesn’t work for our MacRendezvous
One can park in residential areas for 72 hours. I would suggest leaving a note on you dashboard with your contact information. It might be a long walk back to the boat. Check out Google map.
Would like to attend this. Thanks. Greg
Gemini will be there
Gemini passage plan
Arrive Blaine Friday afternoon to provision and enjoy fish and chips for dinner. Sleep on boat .
Depart 0930 on ebb to arrive Sucia about 1200 and help build the raft.
We will be staying out a couple more days but if we were to return Monday a departure about 0900 would give a flood current push pretty much all day. Arriving Blaine about noon.
Teacher’s Pet is planning on attending. Probably arriving Friday and leaving on Monday.
Heaven Sent is booked June 2-4, sail plan to follow
General Note:
I double checked the date of the fireworks, and I’m pretty sure they’re on Friday, not Thursday
Yep, you caught me. That’s changing last years dates with this years. I will adjust to fit this year. Street market Thursday the 29th and fireworks Friday the 30th
Rapture (Brian and Anne-Marie) planning to be there but without the boat. Will probably arrive Saturday morning in time for workshops.
Rapture will be attending. We booked marina a while ago and have been trying to call them to confirm that we have a reservation. Will be coming from Burrard Marina on Friday.
We booked a spot at the marina a long time ago. However, our plans might change. We will keep you posted. If we can’t make it, we will advertise so that someone else in the Club can take it.
Heaven Sent (Dan and Helen ) planning to be there without the boat. Driving down on Saturday
MOVER is planning to arrive at Horseshoe on June 1 for overnight stay. Then Bowen the next day, Friday.
The kids and I (Angelee) will be there. We’ll be coming over on the ferry Saturday, (should be there around lunch time) and will stay for the potluck before returning home. Rob has a prior commitment that will keep him at home.
awesome! We look forward to seeing you and the kids !!!
Wonderful, it will be great to have you as part of the event. We look forward to seeing you.
Wonderful! Feel free to drop your backpacks etc at the MacShack, Cottage 1 when you arrive. I think you have my cell number but here it is incase 778-549-4785!⛵️🚗⚓️
Great! Thanks so much! Can’t wait to see everyone
Myself and my wife Judy are going to try to come down Saturday, we won’t have a boat.
Harmony will be on our way Sunday as soon as I’ve finished playing for Jesus (Ascension evensong… so a long day at church 8am-5pm) – likely arriving during dinner hour and cheer on the reward recipients, then back home
Blast…Julia’s best friend scored tickets for the circus tonight and invited us along… I’m not winning winning this battle!
See y’all at Bowen Saturday afternoon ^^
Alex and Linda will be attending on Saturday but without a boat.
Gemini Passage Plan
Thur June 1 Depart Blaine at 10:00 (earlier if sailing looks good) for Porlier Slack to flood at 1610 then on to Pirate’s Cove.
Fri June 2 Depart Pirate’s 0900 for Gabriola slack to flood 0950 to arrive Bowen about 1400.
Sun June 4 Depart Bowen for Princess Louisa Inlet Member Cruise (see Member’s Cruises)
2023 Regatta Summary
9 Boats attended – Bonnie Lass, Cedar Wind, Later Mate, Cassiopeia, Summerzcool, Mover, Gemini, DeeSeas, and 2WishN.
8 Crew arrived without their boats – Rapture, Impulse, Heaven Sent, Nauti Nuff Time, Puffin, Teacher’s Pet, Gerry Mitchell, and Greg & Judy.
Lots of Special Thanks:
Cheryl & Todd for Breakfast & Treats
DeeSeas for Regatta Committee Boat & Potluck MYCBC decorations
Cheryl & Shelley for the Women’s Confidence Cruise
Gerry – donated anchor for markers and many future door prizes
Everyone for great set up and clean up of Potluck
Regatta Results
Summerzcool – First Across the Line and Best Corrected Time
Cedar Wind – Second Best Corrected Time
I will be attending the rendezvous, leaving Reed Point Friday evening will arrive at Union steamship Marina around 9pm Friday.
I have a confirmation from the marina.
We will be departing on Sunday, heading back to Reed point.
Harmony will be coming after Julia’s Ballet Recital in North Van Saturday morning – travelling on foot via ferry, returning after potluck.
For those coming from Burrard Inlet, highly recommend Granite Falls on your return Sunday afternoon/evening… we were up two weeks ago, spectacular (though the part of the upper dock/ramp floor boards were missing, but can still get across with caution)
Glad you 3 can make it! Feel free to drop off your stuff at the MacShack, Cottage 1 when you arrive. My cell is 778-549-4785!⛵️🚗⚓️ if you need it.
We have a booking at Sidney Marina but we won’t be able to attend so just wondered if anybody wants to take over the booking before we cancel.
Cedar Wind has reserved online. To arrive Friday morning. Depart Sunday..mid day? We will be island hopping the San Juans the week preceding this event.
Cruise Summary
12 boats attended
DeeSeas, On Eagles Wings, Heaven Sent, Mover, Gemini, MacGregor, Rapture, Misty Night, Nauti Nuff Time, Impulse, Zephyr, Saynomore.
5 crew without boats:
Cenote, 2Wish’N, Harmony, Puffin, Tickety Boo.
Cottage #1 worked well for our events.
Cassiopeia Sailplan for Commodores Cruise to Port Sidney Marina
June 27
————
Launch at Vanier Park 2 – 3 pm (10 ft tide)
Anchor for the night in False Creek near Olympic Village
June 28
————-
Leave False Creek 8:00 am
Arrive Active Pass 1:16 pm (Slack at 14:11, anticipate 1.5 knots against us) traveling 31.7 nm at 6 kt
Arrive Sidney at 4:00 pm traveling 15.8 nm at 6 kt
July 3
———
Leave Sidney at 8:00 am
Arrive Active Pass at Slack at Active Pass 10:38 (Slack at 11:07) traveling 15.8 nm at 6 kt
Arrive Vanier Park 4 pm traveling 31.7 nm at 6 kt
Retrieve boat onto trailer and drive home
Post here if you want to join us to sail together
Mist-A-Sea Skeleton Passage Plan
Departure: Friday, June 30, Cast off from Point Roberts 12:30-1:30 pm for a lazy (or not so lazy) crossing of the Strait (minimum of 2:10) to catch an Active Pass slack at 4:06. Traversing the pass from 3:45 – 4:25 to arrive at Port Sidney at about 7. Slip on H dock.
…Unless we can leave early and catch a side trip to Ganges Harbour, which calls for a 6:30 cast-off – depending on Canada Customs….
Questions:
Do we have to worry about tides at Point Roberts or Port Sidney Marinas?
When should we be calling Canada Customs? Is there a closing time?
Does anybody know if we can go directly to Ganges Harbour with non-Nexus travelers?
Return Trip: Monday July 3 at 8:20 at the latest to catch the 11:09 Tide gate at Active Pass, traversing from 10:50 to 11:30. Arrive at Point Roberts about 2 hours later if we don’t leisurely sail home.
Missed getting an appointment to have our boat ‘lifter’ in, so we’ll be leaving from Blaine at 11. Otherwise, the same plan.
Arrived Port Sidney Marina. Waiting for customs.
Passage Plan:
Event: MYCBC Commodores Cruise Sidney
Dates: July 1-3, 2023
Windchime: MacGregor 26X. Black on White
Marinas: Crescent Beach to Sidney (return)
Distance: 34 nm
Duration: 5:40 @ 6 kts
Onboard: Darry Major
Crescent Beach Marina hours: 7a-7p
* Move Windchime out of compound Friday night before 7p
Saturday, July 1. Crescent Beach to Sidney (via Van Isle)
7:30a – Castoff Crescent Beach on the ebb
10:00a – Patos (tide gate. -2kts)
1:00p – Van Isle (fuel)
1:30p – Sidney
Tides:
@Crescent Beach:
– 6’ ebbing @ 7:15a
– low @ 10:30a (2’)
– 11’ water exchange
@Sidney:
– low @ 9:45a (0’)
– high @ 6:30p (+10’)
Current:
@Patos Island Tide-Gate:
– Max ebb @ 7:30a (-3 kts)
– Slack to flood @ 12:05p
Monday, July 3. Sidney to Crescent Beach (direct)
9:30a – Cast off Sidney on the ebb
12:30p – Patos (tide gate. -1.5 kts)
3:00p – Arrive Crescent Beach
3:30p – Pull out after refueling
Tides:
@Sidney:
– low @ 11:05a (-1’)
– high @ 7:50p (+11’)
– 12’ water exchange
@ Crescent Beach:
– 6’ flooding @ 3:15p
Current:
@Patos Island Tide-Gate:
– Max ebb @ 9:10a (-3 kts)
– Slack to flood @ 1:20p
Darry
Harmony is booked June 30-Jul 3
Pushing off from Burrard Civic hopefully 1pm to fight the currents to Port Sidney via Active pass where’s we’ll finally get catapulted through…. hopefully making the fireworks (10pm ETA?)… ugh… 45kn jouney!
Eleven Boats
Cassiopeia, MistASea, Puffin, Harmony, Windchime, Saynomore, Mover, Gemini, Zephyr, Celarity and Cedar wind.
Business dropped into the Potluck to share stories of last year’s canal cruise.
Members enjoyed the Thursday Night Street Fair, Crabbing and fireworks Friday, Saturday Walk, Parade, lunch at the pub and Potluck, Sunday cruise to the beach on Sidney Spit and “Boat” Wine tasting
Mover is attending.
Planning a Saturday arrival.
Ufortunately we will not be able to make it that weekend.
Mist-A-Sea will be there, driving to Bellingham to launch at the Marina on Saturday and staying till Monday. Exact schedules will depend on Family.
Mist-A-Sea will be there, launching from Blaine Friday or Saturday. Return Monday. Sail plan to follow early August
We’ll be packing up on Friday to leave EARLY Saturday morning for a 7 am crossing and 8:00 launch. Over to the visitors dock to check in with the flotilla and wait for my nieces to arrive by about 9.
Steve and Cathy will be coming to Bellingham for the day Saturday without our boat
Neal and Michelle from Cedar Wind will be attending as crew for Windchime!
Clara and Fred will be coming but not with Dragnfly boat. We would like to catch up with the group and visit . we will plan for fri and sat. maybe sun.
Let us know if we can bring supplies or make a run to costco….
Bonnie Lass and crew will be attending as well. Must get her back in the water… Boat as well. Repairs are done. Time to see her seaworthiness,
So, plan to follow.
Driving from Central Washington and any suggestions on proper port to sail out of would be so appreciated.
Hey Walt,
Launching out a Bellingham or Blaine are both great options. Both are run by the same port authority, and both have a great facilities and ramps.
– Blaine is likely a little longer drive for you, but a slightly shorter distance on the water, and no tide gate to worry about.
– Bellingham, although maybe shorter distance to trailer does have the Rosario current to be aware of, but more time on the boat if that’s what you’re looking for.
Either way. Please make sure you take some time and look at the current tables and establish a strong passage plan. We have lots of members with local experience … so if you wanted to share your plan we could certainly get extra eyes on it for you. 🙂
See you there!
Sail Safe … and Leave Only Wake
Darry
Walt Kelly) Ryan Bonnie Lass) would very much like to join/register for this class, if there is still room for one more big guy, as well.
My wife Beate and I also plan to attend. We will tow down our boat on Thursday from Abbotsford. Already checked with the harbor office for a spot because we will be a day early.
MOVER is leaving Sidney on Friday 1000hrs. Travelling to Friday Harbor. We wait there for the tide to turn. Leave Friday at 1500 hrs. In order to take advantage of the currents our waypoints are:
–Friday to the top of Lopez I.
–Lopez to Thatcher Pass
–Thatcher to Bellingham Channel
— Bellingham Ch to the south side of Sinclair I.
–Sinclair to Eliza I.
–Eliza to Bellingham
Distance to destination: 30 nm….5 hrs?
ETA 2000 hrs
Eleven boat’s attended
Kitywake, DeeSeas, Gemini, 2Wisn’N, Later Mate, Mover, Windchime, Teacher’s Pet, MistASea, Katerina and Woman To Blame.
Four Crews without their boats
Cedar Wind, DragNFly, Saynomore, Rapture
Thanks Kelvin for organizing the Pizza Party.
The winds were up so the planned sailing in the Bay was limited to a few boats willing to bounce around for a short time.
The Commodore’s “Cucumber is the New Cracker” Appy hour on Sunday was a great success and morphed into another great dock Party.
Jillybean will be there Mac-less. Hoping to arrive Friday night via Anacortes boat sling, but Saturday may be more likely.
I would have put money on it that I had posted here our attending alas, I do not see it. My sincere, sincere apologies to all.
Yes, if still allowed, my wife and I would love to attend this event. Our travels plans are still in flux and open to any suggestions. We would like to be there Friday and stay throughout and see what may, after Monday. i.e.. (If we’ve got our sea-legs about us yet?)
Right now we have no passage plan and would love any input from the experts here.
Lydia… I have one of your wine glasses from your set.
I’m not exactly sure how I got it.
But for now… I’m blaming Pete!
lol 😉
Looking forward to seeing all of you tonight.
Later Mate planning to attend. Leaving Point Robert’s Friday evening around 4:30. Estimated arrival at Fossil Bay 7:30-8:00pm. Return home Sunday or Monday depending on weather.
Update for Later Mate…we are now planning to leave Point Roberts earlier at around 2 pm. We will be fighting the current but will get there with more time to spare before sunset. Should arrive at approximately 5pm.
Mike & Tracy Van Den Boomen from Kirkland, WA/Blue Glass likely to attend, depending upon weather and work. Leaving from Anacortes, WA either Thursday evening or Friday. We’ve made the trip numerous times and are comfortable in our passage and anchoring. Our shared email: mboomen@hotmail.com. Mobiles: Tracy: 425-463-5146/Mike: 206-300-0347.
7 boats and 1 crew on WhatsApp joined the Raft-Up this year.
MistASea, 2Wish’n, Windchime, Gemini, Later Mate, Blue Glass and Jillybean (in their fishing boat). Bonnie Lass joined in on WhatsApp after having to turn around and go home to central Washington with tow vehicle problems. Saturday Potluck in the shelter was a great success but a sudden rainstorm cance3lled the Sunday Potluck. The rain stopped and a get together for desert and popcorn on Gemini and Windchime wrapped up the evening.
We’d love to do the McFoulie cruise! Please sign us up. If there is only room for one of us that’s fine. John and Sharon « Puffin »
We are interested in the McFoulie cruise.
Brian and Anne-Marie Rapture
If there is room on Sept 23rd I would love to join. Elaine – Later Mate
I am scheduled to be around for this and would like to attend if this holds out.
Tim
Interested in a spot or 2 any day please for Valerie
I would like to go any day 23 or 24. Is it going to be in Blaine again?