Comments on: About the Sun Cat Nationals

By: Jib Trimmer

Jib Trimmer — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:49:27 +0000

2011 Sun Cat Nationals to be held Nov 5-6, 2011!

By: Paul Scribner

Paul Scribner — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:22:31 +0000

Free dockage available at Laishley Marina for short term tie ups (not including overnight). Any catboaters who want to spend the night on board Saturday can anchor out in the Peace River and be ready to sail on Sunday morning. The area is on the long pier near the pump-out station at the marina.

By: Butch Erny

Butch Erny — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:03:41 +0000

Weather

Weather predictions for the Nationals is 6 with gusts to 12. Should be a very nice weekend. Nice weather for those sleeping on the boats.

By: Jib Trimmer

Jib Trimmer — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:28:55 +0000

We will have a couple of aspiring jib trimmers coming and looking to crew. I just want everyone to have fun, so we’ll do what sounds like fun!

By: Paul Scribner

Paul Scribner — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 21:08:01 +0000

Since I’ll be sailing solo, I tend to agree with your HJT. Like the idea of launching from Port Charlotte Beach complex, racing, hanging out there for our mutual inspections and admiration and then commuting to Tom’s for my medium rare. I’ve decided to forego the WCTSS’s Cayo Costa event that same weekend so I can devote undivided attention to this historic event.

By: Jib Trimmer

Jib Trimmer — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:54:44 +0000

I don’t know how many have actually registered at this point. As for whether we’ll go under low bridges, I still want to, but maybe we can design a “special” race course where you can go under or go around at the captain’s choice.

By: Butch Erny

Butch Erny — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:29:59 +0000

Low bridge passage

Has there been a decision on a low bridge passage durning the Nationals?? If the decision is up for vote, I have been INSTRUCTED by my HJT to vote NO to an on water mast lowering. After 8 years of sailing, she still doesn’t have her water wings. She’s a good cook so I guess I have to keep her. How many boats are registered?

By: Lee Richter

Lee Richter — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:06:20 +0000

there is so much to explore in your area that i do not see how anyone could get bored. i do not have anti-fouling paint on my boat so i am planing to put a heavy coat of wax on her just before i come down. tom told me that a trip into fresh water helps to kill the critters that try to get a free ride so i will be exploring up river some. the best western sound like my home away from home.

By: Butch Erny

Butch Erny — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:45:13 +0000

The tides will not bother you at any of the ramps except the one at Tom’s house. All the rest are just fine. Channel markings to the Harbor ar good for all. Not too many places you can run aground if you watch the water. I sail right past the shoal markers with no problem. Best Western has a dock for your Boat if you staying there. Banana Bay Motel in Port Charlotte side also has docks. Relitives stayed there and loved it. Pet friendly.

By: Lee Richter

Lee Richter — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:28:08 +0000

thanks Butch, looking at tide charts i see there is more planing than just hooking up to the boat and going to the lake!! we have fun with fishing touraments here so i know what you mean with that