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The crew of the C-Otter pulled out of Ed Stone Park after about 2 weeks on the St. John’s river after a wonderful C-Dory gathering. Thanks to all that attended for your generosity to the Hontoon Island State Park. We raised $771 to help with the purchase of a 6 passenger UTV to transport campers...

We will be missing all of those that can’t make it this year but there is always next year. For those that can make it ……John Highsmith is going to make it possible for us to have a Pizza lunch on Thursday. So a little less cooking for everyone. Remember channel 72 and watch out for manatees……Tom

Less than a week to go before our Hontoon Gathering. Trust everyone is signed up! Joyce will be shopping for supplies this weekend. Called Pat Clow this evening to wish her a happy 90th birthday. She is doing very well and sends her greetings to her C-Brat friends. That’s all I have for...

Unfortunately the lock tender is up to his old ways and forcing skippers to again exit the cabin and go to the bow. An unsafe move. Two fellow C-Brats were forced to do so. When told that his supervisor said we could stay in the cabin he said that he had a new supervisor. They were again told...

It will be great to see you David and Dayna! Some new C-Brats coming this year and many of the usual suspects….😀 A reminder to all that there will be many manatees in the area so keep that in mind. Also be aware of the minimum wake zones. Bring ample ship stores for your trip. No camp store...

Prospective schedule for Hontoon 2024 Tuesday: Arrivals. Chat with other boaters. Exploring the island, canoeing, kayaking, cruising or just plan relaxing on the beautiful St. John’s River. Tuesday afternoon at 1pm campfire fellowship. Bring your chairs, questions and stories. Wednesday: 8:30...

The entrance to Ed. Stone park has been changed since the new bridge went up over the St.John’s river. From what I hear the entrance is now on the east side of the river on the south side. They may have an additional entrance later on. No signs yet but that may change in the next two weeks...

Thanks for the kind words James. We will certainly miss you at the gathering but totally understand what it takes to plan for the American Great Loop. You’ll have to give a talk about it at the 2025 Hontoon Gathering! Hopefully we will be able to stay overnight at the docks by then. Not that we...

Counting down to the Hontoon Gathering so just a few reminders. For the new attendees the temperatures can run from 30 degrees to 90 degrees so plan accordingly. We monitor channel 72. Bring unwanted boat items for the silent auction. All monies raised will go to Hontoon Island State Park for...

Well……..after a 8 1/2 year love / hate relationship with my Walllas 800 T single burner kerosene heater I decided to remove it. Seemed that every 2 years I had to box it up and send it off for repairs. Decided to go with a Webasto heater. My friend Colby has had two in different boats and has...

Only about 5 weeks to our Hontoon Gathering. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. As you all know….we will not be able to stay overnight on the docks but have use of all facilities during the daytime hours. We will have the silent auction so gather your goodies up. Bring your favorite boat...

The reply in Facebook said a 25 C-Dory for 130….not necessarily the same boat with all the upgrades. I read the full information on the boat for 219,000 at Crystal River and it’s pretty well equipped. I’m glad that someone can afford to buy one new so that there are used ones available in the...

Confirmed! Day docks, water, showers, laundry, silent auction and lots more. We had a great time last year and will do the same this year! Tom

Merry Christmas back to you. May you have a great 2024! Looking forward to seeing you, Marie and Gigi at Hontoon.

Congratulations on Looping on your C-Dory 25. Right now I expect at least 3 other members of AGLCA to be at the gathering. While not the most popular boat on the loop there are more every year. Hontoon Island state park is dog friendly so no problem bringing the whole family! So looking forward...

Will miss you at Hontoon but family always comes first.

Morning John Thanks for the great information. Last week I applied on line for my FCC licensing so that I would be legal in international waters. If you apply on line and can work through the somewhat complicated system you can now print your paperwork right away. They assigned a new MMSI...

Yep ….we’ve all been canceled. We will just do like like we did last year. Meet during the day anchor out at night or stay at a different marina. We had a great time last year and we will have a great time together in 2024. That’s one of the great things about C-Brats …..we roll with the...

I’d go 11’. My 25 is 10’ 10” on the trailer with the radar 4” over the cabin. I also want to be sure my cockpit cover clears. But .. Yes you can get down to 10’ 6” depending on your trailer. The C-Otter has an air draft of 7’2” in the water with the radar up and antenna down. Just measured it...