2021 NE Fleet ZOOM Winter Meeting - Mar. 6th

[Cathy Monaghan]

Northeast Fleet Members,

It’s time for our Fleet’s annual Winter Meeting. Even though we can’t get together in person, we can still get together virtually. I’d like to schedule the meeting for Saturday, March 6th at 1:30 PM EST. Since it will be a basic ZOOM meeting, it will be limited to 40 minutes and 100 participants, so it won’t take up too much of your time.

During the meeting we will elect new (or the same) Fleet officers and discuss plans for possible get-togethers during the 2021 sailing season in the form of rendezvous, float-ins and cruises where we can safely socially distance ourselves.

Since we weren’t able to get together on the water during 2020, the cruise/rendezvous plans that were made for activities during the 2020 sailing season may be able to take place, with a few modifications, this summer.

Joe DeAlteris is starting to think about the possibilities for another Maine Cruise.

I will send an email with a ZOOM meeting invitation once we get closer to the date.

In the meantime, if you haven’t already done so, you’ll need to install the ZOOM app on your computer or mobile device. Go to:
https://zoom.us/pricing
and select the Basic Personal Meeting FREE plan.

You’ll find some ZOOM how-tos here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806
You may want to practice a little before the meeting.

Fair winds,
Cathy Monaghan
Northeast Fleet Captain
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay

[Cathy Monaghan]

Just a reminder regarding the Northeast Fleet's upcoming ZOOM meeting.

[Cathy Monaghan]

Today, March 4th, I sent members of the CDSOA's Northeast Fleet an email containing the link for our ZOOM Winter Meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 6th.

The email addresses for the following people do not seem to be working, so if you didn't get my email and would like to participate in the meeting, please send me an email at:
c_m_monaghan [at] comcast [dot] net
ASAP.

Candy Powell
Rob DesMarais
Thomas Hand

Thanks,
Cathy Monaghan
Northeast Fleet Captain
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay

[Jim Walsh]

Less than three hours to the meeting.......

[Jim Walsh]

This was my first Zoom experience and I think we all had a great virtual get-together. Thank you for hosting, Cathy, and congratulations to our new Fleet Captain and new Fleet Treasurer and Membership Chairperson.

[John Stone]

Nice job today Cathy. You made it look easy and I know it is not.

I enjoyed seeing the faces of the people who’s posts I have read for years. I hope to meet y’all face to face one day. I appreciate being a member of such an interesting fleet.

In the mean time I will remain on guard protecting the southern flank of the NE Fleet.

Best of luck to all. Stay safe.

[jfischgrund]

Great to be able to see everyone and participate today. Thank you, Cathy! I look forward to the Narragansett Bay Float-in.
JOE

[Cathy Monaghan]

We, the CDSOA Northeast Fleet, had our annual Winter Meeting today via ZOOM. Though I would much rather have met with everyone in person, I think it was a success. A big thank you to everyone that participated.

- Cathy Monaghan
Northeast Fleet Captain

[jbenagh]

It was great to see many of you today! The zoom format and the introductions was less chatting but better for meeting more of you than an in person meeting. I'm really happy we did it!
I'm now really looking forward to visiting Block Isl (Henry).
Robin, I do own two sets of Bohndell sails, one for a Shellback and one for a Nutshell. Your family runs a great loft!
I look forward to seeing many of you in Maine this summer, fates permitting.
And Jim Walsh, I do hope you make the BDA trip this year. I'll have to imagine the beauty of the Gulf Stream and St Georges harbor. I'm glad you'll get to enjoy it in person!
Jeff
PS Thanks Cathy & Doug for figuring this out and making it happen!

[Carl Thunberg]

I'm really sorry I missed it. Life got in the way.

[sanderling]

Sorry I missed this. Is there a Narragansett Bay Float scheduled this year? Are there details and a date yet?

[Dmitche4]

Due to my work schedule this meeting was very enjoyable and great to see and meet everyone. I look forward to being able to see everyone in person.

David

[Bob Lascelles]

Hi Cathy,
Great job with the first Annual Meeting using Zoom! It was fantastic to see so many members individually and to learn a bit about each of them. Looks like the NE Fleet is off to a great start for 2021. The float ins, opportunities to cruise and the Maine cruise all sound exciting and will be great opportunities to meet again in person this season. Congratulations to you and Doug on your election!

All the best
Bob

[Brimag]

Hi. Could not attend zoom meeting, did you record it? Not a zoom user and thought it would be good if it was able to be shared. Thanks Brian

[Cathy Monaghan]

Modified 3/21/2021
CDSOA Northeast Fleet Members,

The Northeast Fleet held its 2021 Winter Meeting via ZOOM on Saturday, March 6th. In attendance were:

Ahern, Jack
Barthel, Dick
Benagh, Jeff
Bigos, Mike
Burgess, Doug
Curtiss, Tom
DeAlteris, Joe
Drown, Tyler
DuPont, Henry
Emmons, Anna & Bob
Fischgrund, Joe
Frehsee, Peggy & Denny
Goldsmith, Bill
Grava, Karen
Halley, Bruce
Hoffman, George
Jesseman, Doug
Lascelles, Bob
Luby, Bob
Matos, Carlos
Mitchell, David
Mokler, Mel & David
Monaghan, Cathy
Myerson, Joe
Nevius, Barbara
Parmentier, Jim
Payson, Robin
Robichau, Jack
Stone, John
Walsh, Jim
Wass, Pat & Don
West, Len
Wilker, Richard


We started the meeting with a financial report from Northeast Fleet Secretary/Treasurer/Membership Chairperson Doug Jesseman.

The Nominating Committee than presented the slate of officers for 2021 and Cathy Monaghan was re-elected as Fleet Captain, Dough Jesseman was re-elected as Fleet Secretary, both unanimously.

Cathy Monaghan then presented a very tentative rendezvous schedule for 2021 which includes several float-ins and two cruises. The tentative schedule follows:


2021 Northeast Fleet Tentative Rendezvous/Cruise Itinerary

July
Sat. 17 Port Jefferson, NY (CDSOA Float-in)
Sat. 24 East Greenwich, RI (CDSOA Float-in)
Sat. 31 Hadley Harbor (CDSOA Float-in)

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August
CRUISE TO MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Sun. 1 Vineyard Haven, Marth’s Vineyard, MA
Mon. 2 Vineyard Haven to Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Tue. 3 Oak Bluffs, MA (LAY DAY)
Wed. 4 Oak Bluffs to Lake Tashmoo, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Thu. 5 Lake Tashmoo to Mattapoisett, MA
Fri. 6 Mattapoisett to Red Brook Harbor, Cataumet, MA
Sat. 7 Red Brook Harbor to Onset, MA (CDSOA Float-in)

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Sat. 7 Onset, MA (CDSOA Float-in)
Sat. 14 Marblehead, MA (CDSOA Float-in)
Sat. 21 Portsmouth, NH (CDSOA Float-in)

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Maine Cruise – Joe DeAlteris is once again planning an itinerary for another Maine Cruise in the waters of Penobscot Bay to take place in August. Here’s his tentative itinerary.


Date Day Location
Aug. 1 Sunday Rockland Harbor
Aug. 2 Monday Cradle Cove, Islesboro
Aug. 3 Tuesday Wooden Boat Harbor, Eggemoggin Reach
Aug. 4 Wednesday Burnt Coat Harbor, Swan’s Island
Aug. 5 Thursday Pretty Marsh Harbor, Mount Desert Island
Aug. 6 Friday Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert Island
Aug. 7 Saturday Winter Harbor, Schoodic Peninsula

Joe and I welcome any suggestions, as well as offers of assistance, regarding these proposed itineraries. Joe can be contacted at jdealteris [at] uri [dot] edu.


-Fair winds,
Catherine Monaghan
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
Fleet Captain – Northeast Fleet
CDSOA, Inc.
c_m_monaghan [at] comcast [dot] net