I am usually in Florida in February, so I am interested, even if I have to drive to the "other" side. (From the Space Coast.)
Steve Thomas C&C36 Merritt Island, Fl ---- Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Listers, There appears to be some interest in a winter rendezvous in sunny Florida — here are a few thoughts: 1. As you know, Florida has two coasts, east and west, with the Enterprise and Water Phantom on the west coast (35 miles apart) and some others on the east coast. I think the idea of having an actual boat rendezvous in a place that is reachable for people to sail to is pretty slim. I also know of three other C&Cs in the gulf coast and Tampa Bay areas. 2. Because we all boat here year-round (suck it, northerners!) marina space for more than a handful of boats seems to be a stretch. Then again, see #1 above. 3. That being said, I could organize a C&C Owners’ Rendezvous in Sarasota (even at my club in Venice), Tampa, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or other such place that could be an easy drive or flight. I welcome everyone’s (even David Risch’s) thoughts and then I’ll put out a survey. Should we have a owners’ rendezvous, what kinds of things would you like the group to do (You know, besides eat and drink) — seminar, guest speaker, etc.? If we were to do something in the Venice - Sarasota - Tampa - Clearwater area, I’m sure we could get the Enterprise and Water Phantom, and perhaps one or two more, to a location. I am confident that I can organize hotel (or hotel options) and a place for us to meet as I do marketing and event planning for a living. Warning though -- I understand in February it can be a little chilly here, with highs in the mid 70s. Brrrrr. (Insert evil laugh here.) Chime in, folks. Please. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Captain of the Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B Venice Yacht Club | Venice, FL Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray