Back to Essex Island Marina, CT in 2010 - 7/23 to 7/25

[gerygarcia]

The Captain (Mrs.) has already started booking reservations.

On the list

Mtk Yacht Club
American Wharf
Newport
Essex still to be booked (not sure if they are open yet or taking reservations)
Westhampton Beach to be booked (not sure if they are open yet or taking reservations)

Gives us something to look forward to while it's still cold out!

Gery,
IMO, I'd bag MYC and opt for Snug Harbor. TOY-RIFIC spent a couple nights at Amer Wharf at the end of the summer. It was a great ride and great place. Dockmaster Mike Valentine is a class act. The complimentary shuttles to Mohegan added a little something different to our normal "Transient Vacationing"

I'd also recommend taking Ric up on his offer for him and Karen to meet up with you in Newport or show you around Wickford - Great People and Great Places, it don't get much better than that....

Rob - We've been to both and opted for the MYC so Marissa can play in the pool. It's pricey but there is some nostalgia in play

Haven't been to America's Wharf - we are looking forward to checking it out.

The women are chatting on Facebook from what I understand.
Anne might log in as me, or she may sign up as a member here (hint)

Gotta go for now

Feels like zero degrees out there.

[scubamom]

Mrs. Toyrific likes MYC!!

[CRRaynor]

My wife, Linda, and I are looking forward to meeting some Albin owners. It sounds like last years gathering was a lot of fun. We've only owned our Albin 28 TE since last May and we're excited about going to Essex. We're located in Northport Harbor on Long Island's north shore and it will be our longest trip so far.

Cliff & Linda Raynor
"Linda K" - Albin 28 TE

[RicM]

Linda & Cliff,

There are a number of folks coming from the LI area. There will be lot's of chatter as the event approaches and I'm sure that you can find someone to convoy with if you like. The nice thing is that everyone's boat cruises at about the same speed! LOL. We started out doing short trips and then going further and further. We've now been all over Cape Cod, to Boston, The Vinyard, LI and this winter our 28 TE is living in Jensen Beach FL. Last month we went across FL on the Okeechobee waterway, and next month I'm taking her to Islamorada in the Keys (see the Southern Venture thread).
The Rendezvous last year was a great group and Essex is a great place to visit, very beautiful, and I'm sure we'll have plenty of fun this year as well.

[Tachyon]

We thoroughly enjoyed EIM last year and are looking forward to seeing everyone again this summer.

Don & Dee Swatik
Tachyon 45CB

[RicM]

Dee & Don,

It was fun wasn't it? Karen & I are looking forward to it also. We'll start the formal sign-up sheet here soon. I need to get a deposit to EIM May 1st which is not far away.

[Tachyon]

Ric; I called EIM yesterday and made my reservation.

Happy boating

Don

[RicM]

Good for you. I am actually, happily boating at the moment, in Jensen Beach FL. I shipped my boat down in November and have been coming down for about a week each month. Been down here since Saturday, fished yesterday, and heading for the keys later today.

[jointventure]

The Joint Venture (John & Marcia) are in - arriving Monday the 19th and leaving Monday the 26th. Essex has the same deal as last year, stay 7 nights pay for 5 , computes to $3.35/night for the 31. Looking forward to another enjoyable rendezvous.

[Dave39]

John: We sold our 28TE, Hideaweigh, Monday and are looking at a 31TE. This boat has some cosmetic issues and among them is that the fasteners that hold the doors open have been damaged/gone. I wonder if you could do me a favor and take a digital pix of what they should look like and email to me. We fully expect to be at Essex, and will be back with our new/old Hideaweigh for the shark tournament at Snug Harbor in June.email _AT_.net. Many thanks if you can do this, and thanks anyway for showing Ann and I your boat at the Block Island Albin gettogether. Stayed in my mind. Dave

[Legacy]

YEE HAH. With the economy turning, my wife Colleen and I may be able to make it this year. (Yep, last 12 months the advertising business stunk!) So we've been close to home, but if the upward trend continues we'll be at our cottage in Guilford, CT with Legacy a few days before the rendezvous. Hope to make it!

Rick

[RicM]

Rick,

Good to hear that things are looking up. I have been extremely lucky thoughout this mess and am VERY thankful. We have had other challenges this winter, flooding in our rental next door, my mother's passing just last week etc. These challenges pointed out to me that every moment is to be enjoyed and cherished, with or without money. Essex has been the light at the end of this dark tunnel for me, and I can't wait to see all my Albin friends again.

[Homeinstead28]

Rick M.,
I'm interested in Essex Island rendezvous. Please tell me what I need to do to reserve a spot.
Thanks,
John Z.

[RobS]

Rick M.,
I'm interested in Essex Island rendezvous. Please tell me what I need to do to reserve a spot.
Thanks,
John Z.

John,
Glad to have you. You can contact Essex Island Marina directly and reserve your slip. Tell them the dates you plan to stay and that you are with the Albin Owners Group and they will assign your slip with the rest of us. Dawn at the marina is a good point of contact. Here is the link to the marina website http://www.essexislandmarina.com/

[barbco228]

It's great to hear about a rendezvous! We are new members and have never been to one before. We can be added to the attendance list. Is there anything else we need to do? Are there planned activities? Should we tell the marina we are part of the Albin Owners Group?Although we don't know anybody, we are looking forward to it. Maybe we'll see some of the people we've met along the way!
Dave and Barb
Seaquel