Casco Bay Float-in: June 28, 2008

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Jun 6th, '08, 19:25

The Casco Bay Float-in's just 3 weeks away! So if you plan to attend, and haven't already done so, please register so we'll know who's coming and the other crews will have an idea of how much food and drinks to pack for the potluck.

<center>CLICK HERE for the details and to register.

Please register by June 25th!

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Jun 15th, '08, 09:42

Don't forget!

mahalocd36 · Post by **mahalocd36** » Jun 17th, '08, 13:11

Hi guys, Now that most of us have our boats in the water hopefully you can start thinking of plans for the weekend after this coming weekend. Weather is beautiful this time of year, good sailing, long nights. Please think of joining us at Snow Island. We have 3 boats so far but a number of "informal" attendees have expressed an interest. Please let me know so we can do some food and beverage planning

Melissa, Rich and Nemo

Angela and Tom · Post by **Angela and Tom** » Jun 17th, '08, 22:33

Dean Abramson wrote:And early enough to minimize the crowds in anchorages, as there are folks who don't really boat until July 4th. Late June can be really nice.

In Maine, isn't June sailing considered frostbiting????

Dean Abramson · Post by **Dean Abramson** » Jun 18th, '08, 06:40

Right now, it's about 50/50 whether Loda May will be able to make the trip to the Float-In. We are still on the hard. That's another story...

But in any event, since we might be guests on another boat, I wanted to suggest that we have the get-together, picnic-style, on Little Snow Island. It's a pretty little island right there to the west of our anchorage and it's part of the Maine Island Trail Association, of which we are members. It is publicly owned. We are suggesting that participants would bring blankets or tarps to sit on.

I would be interested in hearing from others on this idea.

Dean

mahalocd36 · Post by **mahalocd36** » Jun 18th, '08, 10:05

Dean that sounds fine, Nemo is very familiar with that island

Depends on how many show up. And if there's anyone camping on it.

Dean Abramson wrote:Right now, it's about 50/50 whether Loda May will be able to make the trip to the Float-In. We are still on the hard. That's another story...

But in any event, since we might be guests on another boat, I wanted to suggest that we have the get-together, picnic-style, on Little Snow Island. It's a pretty little island right there to the west of our anchorage and it's part of the Maine Island Trail Association, of which we are members. It is publicly owned. We are suggesting that participants would bring blankets or tarps to sit on.

I would be interested in hearing from others on this idea.

Dean

Mitch F · Post by **Mitch F** » Jun 18th, '08, 10:21

Sounds good. Pilgrim will be there and will be ready to party. We may or may not have guests along with us who may or may not try to camp on one of the islands. At any rate, we will be ready to picnic. We might bring BBQ fixins and some delicious blueberry crisp.

- MF

Solmar · Post by **Solmar** » Jun 18th, '08, 12:29

Sounds good to us. We will have an extra rack if anyone would like to join us.

Debbie, Brian & Clamshell

Dean Abramson · Post by **Dean Abramson** » Jun 18th, '08, 13:38

Melissa is right. If there are already folks camping on the island, we probably should not invade with our landing craft.

Dean

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Jun 24th, '08, 10:17

Hi Gang,

The Casco Bay Float-in off Snow Island in Qauhog Bay is just a few days away. If you plan to attend, and haven't already done so, please don't forget that tomorrow is the last day to register for this event.

Thanks!

<center>CLICK HERE for the details and to register.

Please register by June 25th!

mahalocd36 · Post by **mahalocd36** » Jun 25th, '08, 18:12

Please register today. It's free, easy, and you don't have to be a CDSOA member to join us.

Looks like we'll have about 1/2 dozen boats so far.

Carl Thunberg · Post by **Carl Thunberg** » Jun 27th, '08, 07:26

mahalocd36 · Post by **mahalocd36** » Jun 29th, '08, 15:47

We had some not so great weather but a good time was had by all. Attendees:

Pilgrim 30K- Mitch & Alissa
Solmar 36- Debbie & Brian & Clamshell the cat
Andronikos 30C- Dave Potts & son
Minke 36- Len
Mahalo 36- Nemo, Rich & Melissa, & Clay Stalker
Loda May 31- Dean & Marvo & Maggie the cat
Tropic Bird (Pearson)- Jay & Jane

14 people on Mahalo and the bow was a bit out of the water.
Pictures to come soon.

Solmar · Post by **Solmar** » Jun 29th, '08, 17:15

Thanks again Nemo, Rich and Melissa for letting us all aboard! Glad to see you made it back alright. We only hit a little rain near Reed State Park, no high winds and no thunderstorm.

Debbie, Brian and Clamshell

Dean Abramson · Post by **Dean Abramson** » Jun 29th, '08, 18:27

A little bit (okay, a lot) of cold damp weather could not dampen the spirits of the CDers (and one Brand X crew) who had an excellent time at the Float In.

Some photos can be found at:
http://www.mainephoto.com/folios/floatin/index.html

Thanks to everyone for coming!

We skirted a strong thunderstorm on the way back, but actually its wind blew away the fog at a convenient moment for the Loda May and her crew.

Dean

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Casco Bay Float-in: June 28, 2008

The float-in's just 3 weeks away!

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