Weather looks good for the Labor Day raft up in Port Jefferson. Hurricane Erin has sailed into the Atlantic and the next two tropical storms are forecast to both miss our local vicinity. Plans as noted earlier , raft up in designated area starting around 11am. I will set a upsized Vulcan anchor with 100 ft chain and additional line. We will monitor vhf channel 11 for any approaching yachts.
I’d suggest we break off before sunset and anchor separately or pirate nearby available day moorings. Any questions, pls drop me a line. Regards, Gary /Aloki /Oyster Bay
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The raft up will take place on Saturday .
Looks like light winds on Saturday, we are still planning on joining.
Thanks for arranging Gary - -
Peter, Bliss, 30C, Huntington NY
Gary,
Unfortunately, my wife and I will not be able to attend the Rendezvous. We were practicing our anchoring skills earlier this week. Accidentally, a couple of my finger tips caught in my new windlass as the last part of the anchor rode with the chain came up. I was watching to make sure the anchor did not bang the bow of the boat and not paying attention to where my hands were located next to a rocker switch I had installed on the deck for controlling the windlass.
I thought it might be helpful to add some details to help someone else from making a similar mistake. Fortunately there was a good hand surgeon available to patch me up. Wishing I had spent the money on a remote control for the windlass.
Regards
Mike
Mariposa
NS30U / Hull #272
Dutch Harbor, RI
Wow Mike,
Im sure I speak for all when I say, so sorry to hear! I hope the surgeon was able to remedy the situation and hope you’re on the mend quickly. Best, Gary /Aloki
Gary,
Thanks for the empathy, I was just looking at the meet-up photos and wishing we were there! My fingers on the mend and I have ordered a remote for my windlass. I should be back on the water in a couple of weeks, Plan on going to the Newport Boat Show. Hope to run into some other Nonsuch owners there.
Looks like you are having a great time.
Regards,
Mike
Mariposa
NS 30U / Hull 272
Dutch Harbor, RI