Pre FH-CBGT Cruise, May 10-14, 2020

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Pre FH-CBGT Cruise, May 10-14, 2020

Ok, so you have a boat. What's it good for. Just happens that one of my favorite uses is to travel, (cruise) with friends, and if their boat looks a little like mine, that's even better. With that in mind, I am planning on meeting with any that are interested, in the "PreCBGT" Cruise on Sunday, May 10 at the Coronet Bay State Park.

I will be at the dock there for the day, stay that night, (it is a Washington State Marine Park) and leave the next morning, (Monday), to spend some time in Deception Pass, take time for some photo ops, and then across Rosario Strait, and stay at a state park dock there. Maybe James Island, or Deer Park, or both depending on the size of the group, for Monday night. Then off to Sucia Island, Fossil Bay dock for Tuesday night. Wednesday we head west for a look around Turn Point, on Stuart Island and then into Reid Harbor for the night there. Thursday morning we will head to Roche Harbor with a peak at Harro Strait and around Henry Island, coming into Roche via Mosquito Pass. There should be time for fueling and lunch at Roche if interested, then we head down to Friday Harbor to tie to the dock and do sit down visiting for a few days.

Anyone interested is welcome. Launching anytime Sunday is good. There is parking available, and it has been good, with a state park volunteer host on site, (camped there). Monday, unless you are planning a pre daylight launch, you will probably, ahhh miss the boat.

The cruising will be mostly short distances, with varying speeds and timing to take advatage of the best slack water time for Deception Pass. The docks will all be State Park docks* so a WA Marine Pass is encouraged, especially if you will be at park docks more than 7 nights. The routing and timing are subject to weather, and whim of the leader, but the plan is to give a short introduction to PNW boating in the chuck, intro to the state park marine system, and provide some time for photos, practice, and comfort in the vessels and procedures. After all, it is your boat, you should be able to enjoy it comfortably.

Any questions or comments are welcome.

* There may be opportunity to stop at a non-park marina, but overnighting is planned to be on a park dock.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
Sounds awesome, Harvey - I'll join you along w/my brother in the Nordic.

And, we're planning on heading north up into Canadian waters after FH. Probably for another 2+ weeks. I'll start up another thread for anyone interested in that.
 
Hi Harvey,
This sounds great. Plan on C Sharp with Joanie & I on board meeting up with the group on Sucia or Stuart Island wherever you all will be on Tuesday evening. Sounds like a lot of fun. Can't wait. Also, looking forward to being part of the floatilla cruising through Mosquito Pass!
 
Great. For all. Looking forward to it. Should be a fun time with great folks enjoying great boats.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
Hey, Harvey, good idea! You've reeled in a few so far and you'll catch more before you cast off May 10th. Provided it's not too windy, I'd like to be out and about that weekend and join the flotilla for the day on Sunday. Then back to work, and join y'all at Friday Harbor Thursday.
 
Catman":2gqmzsxv said:
Hey, Harvey, good idea! You've reeled in a few so far and you'll catch more before you cast off May 10th. Provided it's not too windy, I'd like to be out and about that weekend and join the flotilla for the day on Sunday. Then back to work, and join y'all at Friday Harbor Thursday.
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Brock, Would love to see you on the water there. As the plan goes now I am likely to be either on the dock at Coronet or at least within vhf range. Might be in the neighborhood of a certain Nordic 26, depending on the timing.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
Jason, It Will Be A Blast. You should come out and join us. It would be great to get to meet and swap some good stories.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
I was looking at some charts and options today. Looking for some optionial activities, just for kicks. I was thinking since most of our times would be going to a dock, maybe we should take a lunch stop at anchor for something different. Also, we could take the Swinomish Channel, especially if there is a weather issue.

At least that can be a back-up route IF . . . .

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
Harvey, we are glad that Swinomish Channel exists. Last year we had to turn back from trying to cross Rosario Strait to Deception Pass when it blew up badly. We took the Swinomish Channel and made it to Everett safely for our trip home.
 
Harvey, this sounds wonderful. Mary and I can’t make our extended summer cruising up there this summer, but your plan may just allow us to do some beautiful spring cruising with c-brats friends.

We’ve never used the launch ramp you are discussing so know little about it, other than the environmental aspects. It sounds like we might be able to keep our trailer and tow vehicle parked in the lot for the entire trip, including the time at FH. So for ~8 or 9 days straight. Is this correct??

Rob
 
RobMcClain":3r0y4pcb said:
Harvey, this sounds wonderful. Mary and I can’t make our extended summer cruising up there this summer, but your plan may just allow us to do some beautiful spring cruising with c-brats friends.

We’ve never used the launch ramp you are discussing so know little about it, other than the environmental aspects. It sounds like we might be able to keep our trailer and tow vehicle parked in the lot for the entire trip, including the time at FH. So for ~8 or 9 days straight. Is this correct??

Rob
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Rob, Yes you should be able to. I have friends who have used the parking there for a couple weeks or so. There is a parking fee, which, I believe is $5. Before trip time I will confirm that price.

Also, if anyone is interested in avoiding the Seattle drive, (like coming up I-5), and would want to launch from Sequim, I may have parking available there too. It will be away from the marina, so some transportation is required, but it is low key, out of traffic, and reliably safe. There will be a fee there too, and I will try and get that and post it soon also. It is not at my place, but at a friends.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
FYI,
The parking fee at the parking lot Cornet Bay State Park boat launch is $10 per day. The launch fee is $7.00.
If you are launching on Sunday, May 10, afternoon should be good as most people fishing for ling cod and shrimp will be finishing up then. It can be a little busy though as they are coming in.
If it were me, I would shoot for launching after 3 pm or early evening.
Harvey is correct, I have never seen a time limit on that.
 
*Tides/Currents for May 10, 2020 at Deception Pass State Park, Coronet Bay

Sunday, May 10, 2020.
5:36am-8:38pm.
low tide 12:40am (6.06ft),
high tide5:31am (7.34ft),
low tide12:48pm (-2.24ft),
high tide8:50pm (8.17ft)


Deception Pass (narrows), Washington Current
48.4062° N, 122.6430° W
Flood direction 90° true
Ebb direction 270° true

2020-05-10 Sun 12:16 AM PDT 0.0 knots Slack, Flood Begins
2020-05-10 Sun 2:55 AM PDT 5.3 knots Max Flood
2020-05-10 Sun 5:29 AM PDT -0.0 knots Slack, Ebb Begins
2020-05-10 Sun 5:36 AM PDT Sunrise
2020-05-10 Sun 8:09 AM PDT Moonset
2020-05-10 Sun 8:53 AM PDT -7.9 knots Max Ebb
2020-05-10 Sun 12:00 PM PDT 0.1 knots Slack, Flood Begins
2020-05-10 Sun 3:26 PM PDT 7.1 knots Max Flood
2020-05-10 Sun 7:01 PM PDT -0.0 knots Slack, Ebb Begins
2020-05-10 Sun 8:38 PM PDT Sunset
2020-05-10 Sun 9:43 PM PDT -7.1 knots Max Ebb
2020-05-11 Mon 12:48 AM PDT Moonrise

*From tides.mobilegraphics.com

Looks like it should be an early morning departure for slack time and great pictures under the bridge at the pass, and we get a downhill ride that far. By 0700 there will be a -5 knot current running. It is easier to predict the tide and current than the weather. Will have to wait and see. You should be there to see it best.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
Deception Pass St Pk is the most visited state park in WA state. Here is the link to the Deception Pass State Park.

https://parks.state.wa.us/497/Deception-Pass

PARK FEATURES
Deception Pass State Park spreads over 3,854 acres, a marine and camping park with 77,000 feet of saltwater shoreline and 33,900 feet of freshwater shoreline on three lakes. The park is actually located on two islands — Fidalgo to the north and Whidbey to the south. The Canoe Pass and Deception Pass bridges connect the two islands, creating a gateway for exploration.

There is a note on the park page:
Please note: U.S. Navy jets from nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island periodically fly over the campground while engaged in local training. Depending on the direction of the wind, their flight pattern may put them above the park, creating noisy conditions for campers.
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Hey, That is the sound of freedom. Come on out and enjoy. (Emogee for a heart and US Flag goes here.)

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
Harvey, this sounds great. I'm not ready to commit yet but will consider it. If we do this flotilla* we'd meet you at Sucia as we like putting in at Bellingham.

* Someone clever needs to come up with a catchy name for your annual (see what I did there?) cruise.
Steve
 
hardee":rfc62mpg said:
Catman":rfc62mpg said:
Hey, Harvey, good idea! You've reeled in a few so far and you'll catch more before you cast off May 10th. Provided it's not too windy, I'd like to be out and about that weekend and join the flotilla for the day on Sunday. Then back to work, and join y'all at Friday Harbor Thursday.
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Brock, Would love to see you on the water there. As the plan goes now I am likely to be either on the dock at Coronet or at least within vhf range. Might be in the neighborhood of a certain Nordic 26, depending on the timing.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
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Hi Harvey, sure looking forward to spending a couple of weeks with you. Jeff and I are very excited to spending our time on the water this summer. We have lots of adventures that we will enjoy together. Will be great seeing Steve and Joanie and Brock. Looking forward to see all at the c Brats event in May of 2020 Dianne and Jeff ( Ripple )
 
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