Well we had Johnathan last year so I'm sure your son is better behaved than him!!!!!!! :smt043
CSR Northeast Flotilla 2014
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Well we had Johnathan last year so I'm sure your son is better behaved than him!!!!!!! :smt043
Jeremygavin
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Both of my girls have been on the boat since they were born, my youngest was 3 weeks old on her first trip out. They are 3.5 and 6 now. As long as you keep them busy and get off the boat some times so they don't get board then I think he will be fine. We are on the boat every weekend and usually by Thursday morning they are asking when are we going back down to the boat. It is the most fun we have as a family IMO.
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Alex F
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That's great, Mike.
Regarding Norwich, it was just a suggestion to visit a new to us port, which was recommended by others in the past. It's location also makes sense to have it as a mid point (2nd port). I remember Brian had good comments on it as well. I'm open for suggestions on other ports, it doesn't have to be Norwich. Keep your ideas coming, they're all interesting.
Thanks for clarifying few things about Newport. If the water activities are not allowed, if the rafting is not allowed in the anchorage area, then those are enough reasons for me to vote against it as a port to have the Feast on. I have no objections having it as intermediate port, though.
Hi Andrew,
I'm glad you're considering participating. Regarding your question, IMO it's impossible anyone to say as every family is different. You'll hear many stories of folks having small kids come along on a trip. We're no exception as we always have kids of all ages cruising along. Some bring babysitters along, but most manage on their own. But, in the end only you know better whether you and your wife will be able to do this comfortably. Of course a lot depends on how well your child handles the seas and how long you can keep him/her occupied while underway. One thing I assure you is that you'll always have a group of people offering you help, in case if you need anything.
I'm not sure if you took long trips in the past, but probably being docked in a marina would be much easier with a small child vs. staying anchored or on a mooring.
As you know we'll have a group coming from GSB area, so as long as your timing works right you'll always have company.
Lastly, as you probably have read in our last year's thread, being flexible is very important.
Thanks for your vote, Ron.
Great idea on totally different direction. I think this can happen, but IMO it more realistic to do the ports on the table and come up with a nice itinerary up the Hudson to maybe all the way to 1000 Islands next year. I'd love to go there. Taking Inspiration on the trip to 1000 Islands is on my bucket list. I think trip like this would require 2 weeks and we'll need to have much more than just 3 ports.
However, let's hear what others think about this.
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christo15
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As you know we're new to the forum and to our Sea Ray this year, but would love to join in and make the trip. Not 100% sure just yet, but will keep you updated.
Alex we're both out of Stamford, so that would be a big help to us if we decided the make the trip.
Alex we're both out of Stamford, so that would be a big help to us if we decided the make the trip.
Alex F
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Sounds good, let me know when you're ready. There's usually a group of boats traveling from CT. So, having a buddy boat should not be a problem.
Alex please add my buddy to the strong maybe list,
Vinny, Robin, kids= 2 boys 11yrs 12yrs.
05' 320 DA you know the specs....
"Vice Aversa"
shelter, and Block for now .
Vinny, Robin, kids= 2 boys 11yrs 12yrs.
05' 320 DA you know the specs....
"Vice Aversa"
shelter, and Block for now .
Alex F
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Sound great, Joe. Hopefully, soon enough Vinny can move him self from mabies to participants list. Based on his choice of ports, I guess it's safe to say that that what his voting for based on the list of choices.
Here's what we have so far:
List of Participants for the Flotilla:
[CSR name]: [crew names], [boat info], [Traveling From], [Docking in Port2], [Docking in Port3],[Table Offerings]
1. "Alex F": Alex and Jelena, Michelle(17), Daniel(9), "Inspiration" 420DB, LIS area, Raft, TBD, Raft
2. "Greg": Greg and Colleen, Tiffany(16), Ashley(11), Zachary(11), "Lady TAZ" 480DB, Hudson River Area, Raft, TBD, Raft
3. "Havana Shamrock" Joe, Martha, kids TBD, Dublin (Kerry blue Terrier 3yo), "Mirage" 36DB, GSB, Raft, TBD, Raft
4. "Larry": Larry and Melina, Greg (11), "Miss Melina" 330DA, Norwalk CT, Raft, TBD, Marina
5. "rcmafgny", Ron, Wendy, "Knot For Sale" 26DA, GSB, Raft, TBD, Raft
6. "Ididntdoit": Mike and Cheryl - 2 boys 11&13, "natural high" 300DA, Raft, TBD, Raft
7. "Russ Calasant": Russ and Shari, "Debtfinder" 460DA, Mystic CT, Raft, TBD, TBD
8. "COD": Steve and Kris, "Retreat" 500DB, 3 Mile Harbor NY, TBD, TBD, TBD
9. "Masterfab": Dale and Tina, "Mustang" 340DA, Upstate NY Raft, TBD, TBD
10. "N/A": Kenny and the crew, "It's All Good II" 62 Pershing, Raft, TBD, TBD
11. "Wetpaint": John and the crew, "Freedom" Fountaine Pajot 41, Anchorage Block Island, West Dennis, TBD
12. "Busterman": Ross, Yulia, Maya(6), Eva(3), "Boat-RYME" 390EC,Anchorage Block Island, TBD, TBD
13. "JV II": Michael and Julia, Alex(10), Lilly(3), "Julia Valentine" 48DA, Slip in Newport, Slip in Block
List of Maybies
1. "tdshafer": Todd, Sherri, Ryan (9), Justin(7), Sabrina (5), "Sea Ya Later" 330DA, GSB area
2. "bmac": Brian and Kathy, daughters Kristen, Kaitlin, Kerri, Kelly and Kara, "K-yachtic" 520DB
3. "N/A": Vinny, Robin, kids= 2 boys 11yrs 12yrs, "Vice Aversa" 320DA
Keep your votes coming, guys.......
Here's what we have so far:
List of Participants for the Flotilla:
[CSR name]: [crew names], [boat info], [Traveling From], [Docking in Port2], [Docking in Port3],[Table Offerings]
1. "Alex F": Alex and Jelena, Michelle(17), Daniel(9), "Inspiration" 420DB, LIS area, Raft, TBD, Raft
2. "Greg": Greg and Colleen, Tiffany(16), Ashley(11), Zachary(11), "Lady TAZ" 480DB, Hudson River Area, Raft, TBD, Raft
3. "Havana Shamrock" Joe, Martha, kids TBD, Dublin (Kerry blue Terrier 3yo), "Mirage" 36DB, GSB, Raft, TBD, Raft
4. "Larry": Larry and Melina, Greg (11), "Miss Melina" 330DA, Norwalk CT, Raft, TBD, Marina
5. "rcmafgny", Ron, Wendy, "Knot For Sale" 26DA, GSB, Raft, TBD, Raft
6. "Ididntdoit": Mike and Cheryl - 2 boys 11&13, "natural high" 300DA, Raft, TBD, Raft
7. "Russ Calasant": Russ and Shari, "Debtfinder" 460DA, Mystic CT, Raft, TBD, TBD
8. "COD": Steve and Kris, "Retreat" 500DB, 3 Mile Harbor NY, TBD, TBD, TBD
9. "Masterfab": Dale and Tina, "Mustang" 340DA, Upstate NY Raft, TBD, TBD
10. "N/A": Kenny and the crew, "It's All Good II" 62 Pershing, Raft, TBD, TBD
11. "Wetpaint": John and the crew, "Freedom" Fountaine Pajot 41, Anchorage Block Island, West Dennis, TBD
12. "Busterman": Ross, Yulia, Maya(6), Eva(3), "Boat-RYME" 390EC,Anchorage Block Island, TBD, TBD
13. "JV II": Michael and Julia, Alex(10), Lilly(3), "Julia Valentine" 48DA, Slip in Newport, Slip in Block
List of Maybies
1. "tdshafer": Todd, Sherri, Ryan (9), Justin(7), Sabrina (5), "Sea Ya Later" 330DA, GSB area
2. "bmac": Brian and Kathy, daughters Kristen, Kaitlin, Kerri, Kelly and Kara, "K-yachtic" 520DB
3. "N/A": Vinny, Robin, kids= 2 boys 11yrs 12yrs, "Vice Aversa" 320DA
Keep your votes coming, guys.......
Xplicitlnck
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Just got back from punta cana dr and came to check on the boat make sure she's still floating and keeping warm. And then I checked and found this thread. So depressing. I want to join u guys so bad. So much fun last year... hopefully things turn around and I can. Time will tell. On the upside I'm gunna go install my apple tv and then go for a quick cruise and freeze my butt off
christo15
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Count us in! We have a 2002 320 DA "Sound Decision." Greg & Pandora Wojick Kids: Chris (18) and possibly Kara (21). We may drag along a family friend or two as well.
P1- Shelter Island
P2- Mystic, CT
P3- Block Island
P1- Shelter Island
P2- Mystic, CT
P3- Block Island
Alex F
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Jonathan,
It was indeed a lot of fun last year and I hope that you'll be able to make it this year as well. I know you have a lot of projects lined up. But, I just want to remind you that it's important not to overload yourself with more projects that it'll keep you in port or miss a trip of the season. The season is way too short and any enhancement project can always wait until the off season, which by all means should not be a show stopper for advantures during the boating time.
Just a friendly reminder....
Greg,
That's great that you made the decision to join our Flotilla. Bringing more of your friends means the more the marrier. So, feel free, your friends are wellcome.
It's nice to have a vote for Mystic.
Here's what we have so far:
Keep your votes coming, guys....
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Tman
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Hi folks...
We will join again this year. Liz and I extended our trip last year from Newport and went up to Boston, P-Town, woods hole, Oak Bluff, Montauk, and finally back to Haverstraw on the Hudson. Unbelievable time...also had season tix to the Red Sox and we all know how that turned out....yes I'm a Boston fan.
We are changing marinas this season to Stamford...proximity to the sound was our driving reason to make the switch.
"Ruff Seas", "390DA", "Tom, Liz, Max, Candy, and Munchkin"
Will submit our votes shortly.
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We will join again this year. Liz and I extended our trip last year from Newport and went up to Boston, P-Town, woods hole, Oak Bluff, Montauk, and finally back to Haverstraw on the Hudson. Unbelievable time...also had season tix to the Red Sox and we all know how that turned out....yes I'm a Boston fan.
We are changing marinas this season to Stamford...proximity to the sound was our driving reason to make the switch.
"Ruff Seas", "390DA", "Tom, Liz, Max, Candy, and Munchkin"
Will submit our votes shortly.
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christo15
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We too are out of Stamford at the Ponus Yacht Club. Great to have another fellow CSR member joining the harbor. Should be a fun trip.
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I would be more than happy to have a "single woman's cocktail party"
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Alex F
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Hey Tom,
It's great to have you back in the fleet. I added your info on the first page and looking forward for your votes.
Xplicitlnck
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Thanks for the advice alex I might just do the necessities this year and just relax with everything else till I'm more comfortable. Time well tell. .
Alex F
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Sounds good. Let me know when you're ready to jump on the list of participants. BTW, now I know the real excuse why you're skipping PJ. :smt043
Ron, is this what you had in mind? http://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-chartering/destinations/getting-there-quebec-city
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mjmason1
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When you were at Taylors Island last year were there lots of jelly fish? We were there 3 weeks earlier and they were so thick, they were clogging intakes.
Alex F
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It was weird last year, just a week or two earlier or later and the jellies situation was totally different from a spot to a spot. There were no jellies at Taylor's Island, but as you might have seen from our posts, we got hammered in Block with huge red jellies. On the bright side, jellies totally failed to spoil our vacation.
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I would support a trip to Lake Champlain - that would be a fun cruise. Plenty of interesting stops on the way up the river too.
Dale
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