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Cat TalesMay 1996 |
Joan and Wayne Savage, Second Wind
Can
you wait? The first real raft is coming up soon, actually May 25-26-27! We will
start our weekend celebration in Queenstown Creek off the Chester River on
Saturday at 4:30pm (16:30). Joan and Wayne Savage in Second Wind will be the
raft captains and will begin monitoring Channel 79 at 14:00 on the half
hours.
The entrance to the Creek is approximately 7 miles upstream of
Love Point on the Chester River. According to Guide to Cruising the Chesapeake
Bay, there's at least eight feet of water in the creek's entrance. With
Queenstown channel red nun 2" astern, pass green 3" and continue up the creek.
When you reach the harbor continue up the creek to port where we will be
waiting for you.
On Sunday the rafters will return to the Chester River
and head for Langsford Creek. The entrance to Langsford creek is east to find
as you leave Eastern Neck Island behind, because there s a string of cans to
port that lead right into the creek s entrance. To starboard just opposite
Grays Inn Creek, there s a black and red can off Nichols Point. Farther east of
this can are the range of lights off the point. The black and red can, as well
as the range lights, are to starboard as you follow the cans up into Langford
Creek.
As you pass the last can, 7" you will note, to port. Davis creek
marked by a red daymark and duck blind. Continue up the Creek to Cacaway
Island, passing it to port. Continue past the island to the sandbar extending
towards the northeast, forming a deep cove for anchoring. This will be Sunday s
anchorage.
New cruisers, this is an opportunity for you to join us.
Bring an hor d oeuvres for cocktail hour and food for your evening meals for
Saturday and Sunday nights.
Ken and Diane Lang, Lady Di
The First
1996 CCYC Raft-up was held at Cindy's Marina (Sailor's Wharf) on Mill Creek May
4-5 (really only on the 4th because there weren't very many people around on
the 5th.) Kenneth and I were worried all morning and into the early afternoon
because of forecast of rain showers, but we were lucky and the sun prevailed,
and we had a great afternoon.
In attendance were the Boyers, Dale,
Laurie, Jennifer and Nanny Shawna; Darrows, Bob and Bie; Dennisons, Sue and
Walt; Gandys, Charles and Freda; Helldorfers, Gerry and Jeanne; Langs Diane and
Kenneth; Paynes, Paul and Sharon; Savages, Wayne and Joan; Wesleys, Bill and
Liz; and the Gibsons, Bob and Cindy, owners of the Wharf. The food, wine and
sodas were enjoyed by all. Joan surprised Wayne with a German Chocolate
birthday cake and candles (again), which we all were happy to help him eat.
This was the first year I remember that everyone came by land, but we have to
give Joan and Wayne credit, they tried to come by sea, but Second Wind wasn't
yet ready to leave it's slip for the sailing season.
Paul and Sharon Payne, Sun Dancer
After
our cruise to Leeds Creek last year, we found a delightful place to spend a few
days watching the birds and enjoying nature. Some of the prettiest spots on the
eastern shore are located along the Wye River. We toured Dividing Creek by
dinghy and were surprised to find that it could easily hold multiple raftups
with lots of boats. So we were eager to try it out this year. How many boats do
you think we can get from CCYC this year? We have an extra large anchor to hold
a raft of at least 25 !!
Approaches and Anchorages
Getting there
is easy, but be sure to give a wide berth off Bennet Point, especially if you
are coming in from Eastern Bay. Carefully navigate into the southern mouth of
the Wye River and proceed northeast into Shaw Bay. Continue along the southern
shore of Wye Island as it winds northeastward to the halfway point where
Dividing Creek flows in from the north. Be careful of the shoals on either side
of the entrance. When you can see the first cove to port inside the creek, head
straight through the center and look for our fleet. We will set anchor in the
first available cove. We will have the rubber dink ready to transport and
explore, or we might just relax, swap tales and watch the sunset.
Sharon
and I look forward to seeing you all there!
The Catalina National Associations has chosen the Baltimore Inner
Harbor's Harborview Marina, to be the 1996 location of its East Coast All
Catalina Rendezvous. Catalina, Capri and Morgan sailboat owners are all invited
to the annual weekend of information, fun and socializing with fellow boat
owners, dealers and factory representatives. It will be held at the Harbor View
Marina on August 9, 10, and 11th. Check-in will begin at 16:00 on Friday, with
a welcoming cocktail party and hor d oeuvres that evening.
Frank Butler,
Sharon Day and a number of other Catalina personnel will be in attendance and
there will also be from four to six, new boats on display. The floating pool at
the marina will be open as well as the tennis and volleyball
courts.
Approximately 100 to 120 slips have been reserved at Harborview.
Call (410) 752-1122 for reservations, or call Paul Payne for a copy of the
reservation request form. There should also be discounted water taxi and
trolley rates.
There are good articles in the November 1995 Mainsheet on
the 1995 East and West Coast Rendezvous and the events sound great. Lots of
socializing, food and drink.
Included in this newsletter is the
Registration Form for the event. Complete it and send it with your check to the
address indicated. We look forward to seeing you there.