We are reserved! it was a challenge but enough space is now reserved for the club that we all should get in even if we have to raft. I don’t think our boat will actually be in the same space as reserved for the club but we will be there! Arriving on the 23rd
Rick sent message to Odyssey for tag along arrangement.
Cathy and I will get eggs, and butter. (if you or Sue need anything else let Cathy know)
PS: i don’t cook my eggs with milk anymore… Just RUM, so i will pick up a bottle for Culinary purposes… YES!!!
You have safe travel and kind Border Crossing.
2Wish’n (Dan & Shelley) will be attending on Sat Jun 7th for the day via ferry drive on. We’ll be departing post potluck. Looking forward to this event and really hoping for great weather for everyone!⛵️
SAYNOMORE – SAIL PLAN MYCBC MacRendezVous Friday June 6 till Sunday June 8
Confirmed Booking
Weather (not marine forecast data) Sunny, 17*, NEE-NE, Wind: 3-4Kt, Gust: 11- 6Kt
Depart Reed Point Marina: Friday June 6 @0900
Second Narrows: 1000hrs, 1kt current, westbound, SLACK 1021Hrs.
First Narrows: 1040hrs, 1kt, Westbound, SLACK 1036HRS
PT Atkinson: 1145hrs,
Howe Sound/Bowen Island (USM-Snug Cove): 1245hrs or a tad past 1400hrs if sailing.
After a fun Weekend with Commodore and Fleet Crews
Departure: June 8, Snug Cove: 0830hrs
Weather Sunny 18* (not accurate Marine forecast, nor Windy)
Point Atkinson: 0930hrs
First Narrows:1040Hrs
Second Narrows: 1125hrs
Reed Point Marina 1230hrs (may consider spending the Night in Bedwell Bay and returning Monday June 9th sometimishhhh
For Buddy Sailing: June 6 should be Clearing First Narrow around 1040hrs, with in 10mins of crossing I should pick you up on CH68, in English Bay.
All tag-a-longs from PortMoody: Ch68, be on the water at ReeDPoint 0900.
From Deep Cove meet us on the water at 0930hrs westbound to 2nd Narr.
Good morning Odyssey.
I have concurred with the Commodore that you will be our tag along for MacRendezVous..
Cathy and I usually sleep on board at the dock on Thursday night. So we can be bright and bushy eyes in the morning, with no stress but excitement to leave. If you care to join us for a nite cap.
Friday should be easy breezy sailing. We may raise our sails in English Bay if you are comfortable.
Temp 21*C
Weather: Wind 5kts
Wind Gust: 8kts
Humidity: 56%
pop: 30%, Sun and Cloud
2Wish’n has our Port Browning reservation confirmed. Arriving Fri June 27th, departing Mon June 3Oth. Cruise plan to follow. We are still hoping to join the super cruise, pending work commitments.
2Wish’n sent a moorage booking request for Fri Aug 1- Mon Aug 4 for 3 ngts. Reservation confirmation is still pending. 2Wish’n’s rudders crossed and cruise plan to follow!
Rick, Kelvin, I’ve sent you an email that the Marina had sent us regarding booking mortgage. They have 15 slips reserved and don’t want use individually emailing them.
2Wish’n is planning to attend at this point per my above posted dates and we’ll watch out cancellation rule should we have to change plans.
Message from Poet‘s Cove regarding the booking confusion:
“ Thanks for the passing on. Yes the confusion was from a change over in systems on our part that we are now securing for all other future groups. Look forward to having your group with us. Thanks for clarifying the size. Now I remember MacGregors…. that is going to be a cool gathering of them to see.
We’ll be going for the first two legs, leaving on Saturday from Blaine to cross through Active pass. Returning on the 1st via Georgeson Passage. Full sail plan to follow.
Looking forward to crossing with Out to Sea. We’ll figure out that crazy border before we go.
Hello – Cat’s Cradle (Cat and Jan Pedersen) are reserved at Port Browning. Departing from Comox Marina. Arriving Friday and departing Monday for Winter Cove and Saturna Canada Day Celebrations. Plans after that are TBD but will be looping back to go back to Courtney/Comox.
Anyone coming from our area feel free to contact Cat at 604-789-6278.
Windchime is Booked. June 6-8
MacDonald Beach to Snug Cove (return)
Sailplan:
MacDonald Beach -> Snug Cove
– June 6
– Depart MacDonald Beach boat ramp early afternoon (work dependant)
– Arrive Snug Cove (USSM) late afternoon / early evening.
– Low tide to flood at 10am.
– 6’ of water around 12noon. (Most GVRD ramps require no less than 6’ of tide height to launch)
– Fraser River is tidal, traveling to sea on a flood is into the current.
– Travel distance 12.5nm (MB to sea= 5.5nm / to USSM=7nm)
– Travel time: 2hrs (@6kts)
– No Tide Gates.
– Hazards to Navigation: river current and spring flotsam, give Point Atkinson a wide berth during maximum current, commercial shipping and BC Ferries.
Snug Cove to MacDonald Beach
– June 8
– Depart USSM: 12noon-ish. (checkout time for marina)
– Arrive MacDonald Beach around 2-ish.
– Low tide to flood at MB at 11am.
– 6’ of water at MB around 1:30.
– Up River on the flood.
Gemini Passage Plan(s) Depending on weather.
Plan A
Wednesday, June 4 Depart Blaine 1000 to Arrive Active Pass 1500 (slack to ebb 1300) with about 1 kt ebb current. Arrive Montague 1600 and clear customs with Nexus.
Thursday June 5 depart Montague sail to Pirates Cove for the night (20 nm)
Friday June 6 depart Pirates Cove 0815 to arrive Gabriola 0840 to travel with 2 kt increasing current (slack to flood 0810) then on to Bowen arriving 1600.
Plan B
Thursday June 5 depart Blaine 1000 to Arrive Active Pass 1500 (slack to ebb 1430) about 1 kt current arrive Montague 1630 and clear customs with Nexus
Friday June 6 depart Montague 0900 for Active pass (Slack 0830 to flood) travel with 2 kt increasing current. Exit Active 1000 to travel with flood in strait. Arrive Bowen 1600
Plan C
Friday June 6 depart Blaine 0930. 1.5 hr mixed currents to Pt Roberts 1100 then on to Bowen with flood all the way arrive 1600 (44 nm)
Return to Blaine TBD – based on weather – likely opposite of one of the above plans
Rich Harder— Out to see Have made the guest reservation at Port browning marina ,from Fridayto Sunday night,3 days. Leave Monday am. Have not a sailplan yet as will as will follow Rick in Gemini in a flotilla. Wait to hear from Rick.
MOVER
Well, we managed to get the steering problem sorted out yesterday. So, we booked Bowen. As usual, they are fully reserved, so we may be looking at rafting.
Passage Plan: We know the tides but not the winds. Our jumping off points could be from East Point, Active Pass, Pirate’s Cove, Silva Bay……..all depending!.
Will post nearer to the date.
Rapture : we will be there, hopefully coming by boat on Friday night. We have booked a slip. We are having the antifouling paint done at the moment and hope that it will be finished in time. We will keep you posted,.
Hi! We’ve changed our minds about driving to the Bowen rendezvous. Instead, we are going to get the boat ready for our big trip starting at Pender Island with everyone. See you all in a few weeks and have a great meet up this weekend. Tracy & Mike, Blue Glass
Bad news from Gordon & Leslie the crew of “Business”.
Leslie has come down with some kind of stomach flu and we don’t really want to share this with everyone going to the Mac Renezvous.
We were so looking forward to attending and catching up with everyone. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Gordon
Gemini Passage Plan – depending on weather
Plan A
Thursday June 26
Depart Blaine 1000 to travel 18 Nm with current arriving at Fossil Bay, Sucia 1300 to anchor with tide -3′ and rising.
Friday June 27
Depart Fossil Bay 1200 (tide -1′ falling) to travel 15 Nm across Boundary pass for last of ebb arriving Port Browning 1500 to clear customs
Plan B
Friday June 27
Depart Blaine 1000 travel with ebb to N. Patos 1300 for last of ebb then on to Port Browning 10 Nm to arrive 1500 and clear customs.
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We are reserved! it was a challenge but enough space is now reserved for the club that we all should get in even if we have to raft. I don’t think our boat will actually be in the same space as reserved for the club but we will be there! Arriving on the 23rd
Arriving on the 27th! staying through the 29th!
Gemini is reserved. Arriving Friday and departing Monday for Winter Cove and Saturna Canada Day Celebrations then on to the Super Cruise.
Gemini is reserved, arriving Friday and departing Monday for further MacAdventures.
Rick sent message to Odyssey for tag along arrangement.
Cathy and I will get eggs, and butter. (if you or Sue need anything else let Cathy know)
PS: i don’t cook my eggs with milk anymore… Just RUM, so i will pick up a bottle for Culinary purposes… YES!!!
You have safe travel and kind Border Crossing.
We will not be attending the regatta in Blaine.
Impulse, Alex and Linda, is reserved. Arriving the 27th and leaving the 30th on the Super Cruise
MyaScape has tentatively reserved for the 28 and 29, Will try to add the night of the 27. Also would like to join the Super Cruise
2Wish’n (Dan & Shelley) will be attending on Sat Jun 7th for the day via ferry drive on. We’ll be departing post potluck. Looking forward to this event and really hoping for great weather for everyone!⛵️
Saynomore will be attending from Friday to Monday and have booked moorage . Sail plan to follow.
SAYNOMORE – SAIL PLAN MYCBC MacRendezVous Friday June 6 till Sunday June 8
Confirmed Booking
Weather (not marine forecast data) Sunny, 17*, NEE-NE, Wind: 3-4Kt, Gust: 11- 6Kt
Depart Reed Point Marina: Friday June 6 @0900
Second Narrows: 1000hrs, 1kt current, westbound, SLACK 1021Hrs.
First Narrows: 1040hrs, 1kt, Westbound, SLACK 1036HRS
PT Atkinson: 1145hrs,
Howe Sound/Bowen Island (USM-Snug Cove): 1245hrs or a tad past 1400hrs if sailing.
After a fun Weekend with Commodore and Fleet Crews
Departure: June 8, Snug Cove: 0830hrs
Weather Sunny 18* (not accurate Marine forecast, nor Windy)
Point Atkinson: 0930hrs
First Narrows:1040Hrs
Second Narrows: 1125hrs
Reed Point Marina 1230hrs (may consider spending the Night in Bedwell Bay and returning Monday June 9th sometimishhhh
For Buddy Sailing: June 6 should be Clearing First Narrow around 1040hrs, with in 10mins of crossing I should pick you up on CH68, in English Bay.
All tag-a-longs from PortMoody: Ch68, be on the water at ReeDPoint 0900.
From Deep Cove meet us on the water at 0930hrs westbound to 2nd Narr.
Ed and I will crew Odyssey and will tag along – see you at 0900 at Reed Point!
Good morning Odyssey.
I have concurred with the Commodore that you will be our tag along for MacRendezVous..
Cathy and I usually sleep on board at the dock on Thursday night. So we can be bright and bushy eyes in the morning, with no stress but excitement to leave. If you care to join us for a nite cap.
Friday should be easy breezy sailing. We may raise our sails in English Bay if you are comfortable.
Temp 21*C
Weather: Wind 5kts
Wind Gust: 8kts
Humidity: 56%
pop: 30%, Sun and Cloud
Saynomore will be attending and have booked moorage for Friday to Monday. We will post Sail plan at a later date .
Saynomore will be attending and have booked moorage. Will post sail plan at a later date.
Impulse – Alex and Linda have booked moorage for 3 nights, Aug 1,2,3. We requested moorage with the MYCBC boats.
Later Mate (Elaine & Brian) will attend Sat. June 7th for the day via ferry.
Later Mate will attend Friday to Monday. Sail plan to follow. Plan to head to Saturna afterward.
Later Mate planning to attend Winter Cove event and maybe a couple nights after. Not sure of plans to follow.
We booked a slip at the marina for Cassiopeia for 3 nights – August 1, 2, and 3
Odyssey – all the intention to participate – just emailed the Union Steamship Marina asking for a slip.
2Wish’n has our Port Browning reservation confirmed. Arriving Fri June 27th, departing Mon June 3Oth. Cruise plan to follow. We are still hoping to join the super cruise, pending work commitments.
Blue Glass will be at Winter Cove and likely will cruise with others for the week.
Blue Glass is IN!
2Wish’n sent a moorage booking request for Fri Aug 1- Mon Aug 4 for 3 ngts. Reservation confirmation is still pending. 2Wish’n’s rudders crossed and cruise plan to follow!
Rick, Kelvin, I’ve sent you an email that the Marina had sent us regarding booking mortgage. They have 15 slips reserved and don’t want use individually emailing them.
2Wish’n is planning to attend at this point per my above posted dates and we’ll watch out cancellation rule should we have to change plans.
Message from Poet‘s Cove regarding the booking confusion:
“ Thanks for the passing on. Yes the confusion was from a change over in systems on our part that we are now securing for all other future groups. Look forward to having your group with us. Thanks for clarifying the size. Now I remember MacGregors…. that is going to be a cool gathering of them to see.
Christopher
Bedwell Harbour Marina”
Teacher’s Pet will be attending. Sail plan to follow.
We’ll be going for the first two legs, leaving on Saturday from Blaine to cross through Active pass. Returning on the 1st via Georgeson Passage. Full sail plan to follow.
Looking forward to crossing with Out to Sea. We’ll figure out that crazy border before we go.
Dee Sea’s ( Donna & Doug ) will be attending. See bcferries.com for sail plan.
Gemini will be there. Sail plan to w
Hello – Cat’s Cradle (Cat and Jan Pedersen) are reserved at Port Browning. Departing from Comox Marina. Arriving Friday and departing Monday for Winter Cove and Saturna Canada Day Celebrations. Plans after that are TBD but will be looping back to go back to Courtney/Comox.
Anyone coming from our area feel free to contact Cat at 604-789-6278.
Business (Gordon & Leslie) has booked a slip from Friday to Sunday. Have not worked out the sail plan yet.
Business (Gordon & Leslie) are planning to attend from Aug 2nd to 4th.
Sail plan to follow.
Mist-A-Sea will be there. Arrive August 2, leave August 4
Mist-A-Sea will be looking for a slip
…or to raft up
We have reservation confirmation.
planning to leave from Langley Friday night after Dan’s commute.
Launch at Sunset Marina, arrive about 9pm
Windchime is Booked. June 6-8
MacDonald Beach to Snug Cove (return)
Sailplan:
MacDonald Beach -> Snug Cove
– June 6
– Depart MacDonald Beach boat ramp early afternoon (work dependant)
– Arrive Snug Cove (USSM) late afternoon / early evening.
– Low tide to flood at 10am.
– 6’ of water around 12noon. (Most GVRD ramps require no less than 6’ of tide height to launch)
– Fraser River is tidal, traveling to sea on a flood is into the current.
– Travel distance 12.5nm (MB to sea= 5.5nm / to USSM=7nm)
– Travel time: 2hrs (@6kts)
– No Tide Gates.
– Hazards to Navigation: river current and spring flotsam, give Point Atkinson a wide berth during maximum current, commercial shipping and BC Ferries.
Snug Cove to MacDonald Beach
– June 8
– Depart USSM: 12noon-ish. (checkout time for marina)
– Arrive MacDonald Beach around 2-ish.
– Low tide to flood at MB at 11am.
– 6’ of water at MB around 1:30.
– Up River on the flood.
Darry
Gemini Passage Plan(s) Depending on weather.
Plan A
Wednesday, June 4 Depart Blaine 1000 to Arrive Active Pass 1500 (slack to ebb 1300) with about 1 kt ebb current. Arrive Montague 1600 and clear customs with Nexus.
Thursday June 5 depart Montague sail to Pirates Cove for the night (20 nm)
Friday June 6 depart Pirates Cove 0815 to arrive Gabriola 0840 to travel with 2 kt increasing current (slack to flood 0810) then on to Bowen arriving 1600.
Plan B
Thursday June 5 depart Blaine 1000 to Arrive Active Pass 1500 (slack to ebb 1430) about 1 kt current arrive Montague 1630 and clear customs with Nexus
Friday June 6 depart Montague 0900 for Active pass (Slack 0830 to flood) travel with 2 kt increasing current. Exit Active 1000 to travel with flood in strait. Arrive Bowen 1600
Plan C
Friday June 6 depart Blaine 0930. 1.5 hr mixed currents to Pt Roberts 1100 then on to Bowen with flood all the way arrive 1600 (44 nm)
Return to Blaine TBD – based on weather – likely opposite of one of the above plans
Rich Harder— Out to see Have made the guest reservation at Port browning marina ,from Fridayto Sunday night,3 days. Leave Monday am. Have not a sailplan yet as will as will follow Rick in Gemini in a flotilla. Wait to hear from Rick.
MOVER
Well, we managed to get the steering problem sorted out yesterday. So, we booked Bowen. As usual, they are fully reserved, so we may be looking at rafting.
Passage Plan: We know the tides but not the winds. Our jumping off points could be from East Point, Active Pass, Pirate’s Cove, Silva Bay……..all depending!.
Will post nearer to the date.
Kelvin (Teacher’s Pet) will be arriving via ferry on Friday night.
Misty Night (Tim) will be leaving from Sunset marina Friday morning
Planning to attend for Saturday only (with no boat and no Caroline – she is still recovering from knee surgery.
Wish Caroline all the best as she recovers from knee surgery
Journey will be attending Fri-Sun =)
Departing Friday 4pm False Creek 10kn- arrive 6/7pm
Rapture : we will be there, hopefully coming by boat on Friday night. We have booked a slip. We are having the antifouling paint done at the moment and hope that it will be finished in time. We will keep you posted,.
Hi! We’ve changed our minds about driving to the Bowen rendezvous. Instead, we are going to get the boat ready for our big trip starting at Pender Island with everyone. See you all in a few weeks and have a great meet up this weekend. Tracy & Mike, Blue Glass
Bad news from Gordon & Leslie the crew of “Business”.
Leslie has come down with some kind of stomach flu and we don’t really want to share this with everyone going to the Mac Renezvous.
We were so looking forward to attending and catching up with everyone. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Gordon
Sorry to hear, hope you get better quickly, Leslie
Gemini Passage Plan – depending on weather
Plan A
Thursday June 26
Depart Blaine 1000 to travel 18 Nm with current arriving at Fossil Bay, Sucia 1300 to anchor with tide -3′ and rising.
Friday June 27
Depart Fossil Bay 1200 (tide -1′ falling) to travel 15 Nm across Boundary pass for last of ebb arriving Port Browning 1500 to clear customs
Plan B
Friday June 27
Depart Blaine 1000 travel with ebb to N. Patos 1300 for last of ebb then on to Port Browning 10 Nm to arrive 1500 and clear customs.