08/12 - 08/14 - Powell River BC, Canadian CBGT

By the way, for those headed to the PRCBGT, don’t forget to put the
“official C-BRATS Group Call MMSI Number” into your DSC VHF radios. Program it into your VHF, (probably will go into something called like “MMSI Group Call listing or Library”.

Here is the number:

official C-BRATS Group Call MMSI Number
036697831 = C-BRATS Group MMSI # on DSC

Put it in and we can do some group call practice and DSC call practice while there. Here is a link to a thread with more info on the Group Call MMSI Number use.

http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=24235&highlight=

Harvey
SleepyC:moon

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Ron, Do we need to make individual reservations at the marina there, prior to arrival? If yes, and I missed it, please refer me to a contact piece, phone or email or whatever works.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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We are just back from our aborted trip to the Broughtons. We spent four days in the Cordero Channel area waiting for the winds to die down in Johnstone Straight. Strong wind warnings every day and the lowest we saw it was 19knots at Fanny Island on the nose with an ebb tide. The 14 day forecast was for rain or showers almost every day and cool temperatures so we decided to head home and try another time.

Some information:

It was one hour and fifteen minutes from leaving the dock in Pender Harbour to Powell River. We were cruising at just over 20knt.

Another one hour and fifteen minutes to Gorge Harbour on Cortez Island.

The same amount of time to Melanie Cove in Desolation Sound.

We spent a night at Homfray Channel Lodge just north of Forbes Bay about 9 NM above Melanie Cove. A large group of fisherman, a group from Powell river who hold an annual fishing derby there were just leaving. They were pretty happy with the fishing.

Lund had gas at $1.20 litre compared to $1.39 in Refuge Cove. Gorge Harbour was $1.19.

Nancy's Bakery in Lund is great place to stop and pick up baked goods.

Powell River is a great place to head to Desolation Sound from.
 
Great info Ian. I'm sorry to hear the Broughtons trip didn't work out for you and Jackie. Wind is our enemy.

I've pretty much decided to take Ron's advice and drive on the outskirts of Vancouver to Hwy 1 and launch at Sunset Marina. I didn't realize that alternate route was available, it seems much more doable than driving through the narrow, crowded streets of Vancouver. I called Sunset and although the daily launch/trailer parking fee is kind of steep, it's much cheaper than taking the ferries up the Sunshine coast. I remember boating down from Princess Louisa 2 years ago and it didn't seem to take that long to go from Pender Harbour to Burrard Inlet, I think a couple of hours in fairly calm seas.

After the Powell River CBGT, we're open. Savary Island and its white sand beaches sounds pretty cool and of course, there's PLI and Desolation Sound. We're keeping it open until we get closer. We're looking forward to this trip!
 
Hi everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself and say "hi". What a great site this is not just for C-dory information but everything to do with boats. I've learned a ton of great ideas from this site. We aren't C-dory "parents" ( because it will be our baby) yet but hope to be sometime soon. We live on Quadra Island which is just north of Mitlenatch and Mitlenatch it is well worth the side trip. There is a nice little beach to anchor in on the north side which I've seen plenty of sailboats doing. Living in this area I've never gone on the island as its suppose to have quite a few snakes that like to snack on eggs as the island is a nesting ground for seagulls. We enjoy the birds from the water thanks. :) Its a great spot to check out sea lions as well.

Happy cruising!
 
Sharon

Welcome. We are neighbours so if you are ever in the Comox Valley come by and visit (assuming I'm home and not out cruising).

Good luck with your search.
 
hardee said:
Ron, Do we need to make individual reservations at the marina there, prior to arrival? If yes, and I missed it, please refer me to a contact piece, phone or email or whatever works.

Harvey,
No reservations as the marina doesn't take them. Anne and I will register and pay for enough spots to hold them for C-Brats who want us to. They can reimburse us when they arrive. The harbour master has agreed to work with us as best he can to group everyone together, so its kind of important for people to sign up so we have a good idea of the numbers to expect. We will finalize with the marina in the latter part of July and I will post details then.

Sharon,
You don't have to have a C-Dory to attend a C-Brats gathering. Its a great way to see a lot of C-Dorys in a short time, and even more important to meet the people that make this group special.

Cheers
Ron
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Thinking about a bit of cruising (Desolation/Discovery Islands) the week before the Powell River gathering. Anyone interested? Can not do anything immediately after the gathering, have to return to Comox, family stuff!

Martin.
 
Of course not! C-Dorys cross borders both north and south to attend gatherings with nearly half of the boats currently signed up for Powell River coming from the US.

Click on the event signups link near the top of this page and choose the gathering to see that list and even sign yourself up.

Greg
 
Baxter":3kof12um said:
is this for Canadians only?
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As Aurelia Greg said "Of course not"
I add Nope, Nada, Nix, No way, Not at all!

C-Brats is a international organization composed of like minded, independent, adventurous and good looking individuals who own and love the "Swiss Army Knife" of boats. You are most welcome and encouraged to join us and expand your cruising horizons.

Besides, us Canadians are a friendly bunch we'd welcome you even if you came on a Bayliner bowrider!
:lol:
Cheers
Ron
 
My apologies to Mary Poppins and, probably more accurately, a few of my favourite places. Its great to see more and more folks signing up for the PRCBGT and for the lucky folks that have a little extra time here's a few of my favourite stops along the way. I'm not going to add much for cruising directions, just give a list of a few wonderful places to stop if you have the time.

West Side (Gulf Islands) Route

#1) Butchart Gardens http://www.butchartgardens.com/ This is a great stop by boat. They have mooring bouys and a dinghy dock available and you can overnight a short distance away in Todd Inlet.

#2 New Castle Island http://www.newcastleisland.ca/ This provincial marine park has dock space, mooring bouys and lots of trails to hike on the island to stretch your legs and it has the Dinghy Dock pub, if you are inclined to enjoy a beverage and dinner off the boat.. It is also very close to the bustling port city of Nanaimo if you need fuel or provisions.

#3 Tribune Bay, Hornby Island Tribune Bay
Beautiful lunch stop on Hornby Island. People do overnight here in settled weather, but not if any SE wind is expected.

#4 Jedediah Island Marine Park Jedediah This is my favourite marine park in all the Gulf Islands. Its a special place that not a lot of people heading north or south take the time to visit. You should. Incredible_Anchorage.jpg
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Enjoy the West Side. (east to follow)

Cheers
Ron
 
Well the PRCBGT is getting closer and closer. If you haven't signed up yet please do so. In the next week or so I'll let you know more details. What we know for sure is: we're having a potluck on Saturday evening. :lol: Plus we have lots other things in the plans. Stay tuned.

Favourite Places East Side

1) If you are not from a big city or if you are and you like big cities, try anchoring in Vancouvers False Creek Inlet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_Creek This is pretty well as down town as you will get and anchoring here is a really neat experience. Just get your free anchoring permit http://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/anchoring.aspx and enjoy the activities on Granville Island http://granvilleisland.com/ fine restaurants and the big city lights.

2) If big city lights aren't your forte maybe a laid back marina at Bowen Island will be more your style. I've always enjoyed Union Steamship Marina. It has a nice pub and restaurant and is only about 12 nmiles or so from Vancouver.http://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/marina/

3) Plumper Cove Marine Park http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/plumper/ We like to stop at this park on Keats Island, when we lived in Vancouver and were heading up(or down) to Desolation and points north. It has dock moorage as well as mooring bouys. It has a nice trail to stretch your legs on, is close to the town of Gibsons, if you need supplies and its not far off the "Strait Shot" for the PRCBGT.

4) If you don't want any lights in your anchorage (other than anchor lights) stop at Smuggler Cove Marine Park. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/smuggler/ This is my favourite anchorage of all. Well so far! lol :lol: It is very sheltered, has a neat entry and lots of interesting places to drop your hook. Be aware its popular and you will probably have to stern tie to one on the many eyebolts provided.

Well there you have it four favourites for each side. Enjoy.
Cheers
Ron
 
Hello,
We have been thinking about heading up your way fir some fishing,...so meeting you at your event could be an option depending on what day you are planning.

Martin
19 Angler.... Chase-n- Me
 
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