Designer Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 You have been hearing about it – now here is the low- down on the B&B ’12 Mess-about: What: The annual Mess-About for B&B builders, owners and “wannabes”. It’s an informal get -together to swap stories and boats – to show off your boat(s), test a model you might want to build someday – or just get to try out various boats for the pure fun of it. We are not planning on a strict schedule, but do have a few fun things “planned” 1. We will lead a contingent to a local restaurant for a dutch-treat dinner Friday night at Little Italy, our local Italian eatery. Order off their full menu (we recommend the stromboli – it’s huge – you might want to split it). Or just order wine or coffee. The atmosphere is totally informal, you can wear your sailing duds – and we’ll eat picnic style at long tables – it’s a real getting to know you event. 2. Saturday will be a meet and greet and mingle; sailing of course, and maybe even a race if there is interest. Lunch will be on your own – so bring what you want; or enjoy one of our local restaurants. Later Saturday afternoon, early evening, Graham will be demonstrating the CNC machine for those who are interested. 3. Saturday evening will be a hamburger and hot dog cook out at the water’s edge courtesy of B&B We may have a few B&B “Presenters” to speak at the dinner…. (unless, like last year we could not organize everyone in one place!) And rounding it up with a “dark velvet” after-dinner sail for those who were not completely sated during the day. 4. Sunday is more sailing and smoozing… And for those who wish there are plenty of local churches that would love to have you visit. Call and ask for information if you need it, or we can give you list when you are here. 5. ……..and for those who have no schedule carry on through Mon/Tues whenever – you are welcome to say as long as you like……. And you are welcome to arrive as early as you like – many make a whole week of it…. Where: At our waterfront workshop site in Maribel, NC. (This is not our office location in Vandemere) We have a great site for small boat sailing, including a launch ramp with it’s on own launching dock, a 170’ dock and floating dinghy dock. Your shallow draft boat will happily snuggle alongside the dock for storing and camping in. We have over 4 acres worth of land to camp on (sorry no RV hook ups – but see the camp grounds information). If the weather should turn, you can pitch your tent inside of the workshop and stay high and dry To google/mapquest etc… the site the address is: 342 Chapel Creek Dr. Bayboro, NC 28515 Note the shop/dock site is actually in the town of “Maribel” not Bayboro but it is a RD address. When: Officially Friday, October 26h (AM) - Sunday, Oct 28st (PM) but feel free to come early and stay long. We will be sure to accommodate your needs. How Much: Cost: Free for the messabout – you pay your own food and accommodations; we provide the water, the dock, and the space and Saturday night’s cookout (BYOB, we provide sodas). If you would like to bring family or friends who are not totally into the sailing scene; there are plenty of things to do and see in this area (you will need a car). If you are interested in History – we are steeped in it; and have a great local museum you can see exhibits on the way in or out of town. There are multiple tourist sites in New Bern, including Tryon Palace the only royal palace in the whole USA! Tryon also has wonderful gardens and we have anew Hisotry center very close to the palace. A little further afield we have a wonderful NC Maritime Museum and a great Aquarium, and ocean front beaches. Check out the following sites for more planning information. www.nceast.org an incredible site!.... www.pamlicochamber.com local information about everything you want to know about Pamlico County before visiting. You can link to the Pamlico County web site from the Chamber site. Room Accommodations: Note prices may not be accurate – they were the last listed nes…please call or email your hosen location to get current prices Oriental Marina and Inn 103 Wall St. Oriental www.orientalmarina.com 252-249-1818 1-2-3 bedroom suites with kitchenettes rooms over look the water at the harbor 1 bedroom – 94.00 - 119.00 2 bedroom - 139.00 rooms have either queen or king beds River Neuse Suites Mildred Street Oriental www.RiverNeuseRentals.com 252-249-1404 beautiful suites with fold out sofas as additional space and kitchenettes Cartwright House B&B 301 Freemason Street Oriental www.cartwrighthouse.com 252-249-1337 888-726-9384 Charming historic building, prices include breakfast at the nearby deli (on the waterfront) Lazy River Cottages 513 Oriental Rd. Oriental 252-249-2261 each cottage sleeps 6 porches, over looking the water; cooking facilities There are chain hotel/motel accommodations in New Bern, 30 miles away from our site: Comfort Suites, Hilton, Hampton Inn, Travel Lodge – check through national websites.. or call us for local numbers. Additionally in New Bern:: The Bridgepointe Hotel 252-636-3637 is a large hotel but not a chain Camping The Rivers Edge Family Campground 149 Tempe Gut Rd. Maribel 252-559-3603 www.riversedgefamilycampgrounds.com only a scant 1.5 miles from our site, a great family owned campground on the water dock launching ramp and all hook up and amenities. Quick sail to our dock! We need to get an approximate head count, so if you are planning on attending, please let us know and about when you might arrive – ie. Friday or Saturday so we can plan for restaurant reservations and Saturday cookout. Just an email or a call (you can even leave a message) Please let us know your name, boat type (or none) number in your party and your day of arrival (particularly if you will be coming for dinner on Friday). We look forward to meeting everyone – so many of you have become friends and family, yet we have not yet had the chance to meet in person. And for you folks in the west – if things here work out we will try to do a west coast mess-about. Who knows how in many regions we might be able to get together and have mess-abouts? wow! Quote
Ken_Potts Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Don't forget to bring your camera and post lots of pictures for those of us who can't make it. I'm looking forward to the West Coast Messabout now that I'm in Perth Quote
ricknriver Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 I plan on bringing the BH19 & maybe BRS15 if I can find another tower. Late Thu or Fri AM. Boat Buddy Guy probably too. Not sure if Scott D is coming yet. FYI Elizabeth II colonial replica sked to sail from Bath to Washington NC Thurs Oct 25 AM and may do CGAux escort for her. R Quote
Chick Ludwig Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 I'll be there with the first CS-20 Mk-2. May not be totally finished, but she will be sailing and giving rides. Quote
Scott Dunsworth Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Rick it's touch and go right now whether I'll be able to get away. I won't be able to say till next weekend. I sure don't want to miss this one. Scott Quote
Scott Dunsworth Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 I won't know positively till Wednesday night if I'll be able to get away. If I can get away, I'll head out Thursday morning early, arriving around 7 or 8 that same day. Rick I'll let you know for sure if I'm making it. If you still need someone to haul one of your boats to the mess-about on Friday I can help. Quote
Charlie Jones Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Damn I'd love to be there, BUT- the 27th is my Mother's 92nd birthday and that kinda takes precedence And on the Stromboli- I got a small one and made two meals from it. Great food, great company. Quote
russell Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 I planning to arrive sometime Friday afternoon with my marissa in tow, I'd like to park her at the shop if possible, we will be staying in Oriental wher there is not much space to park. Looking forward to the weekend. Russell Quote
Scott Dunsworth Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Carla count me in! Looks like I'll make it, barring a family emergency. I have to drop a friend off at Virginia beach Thursday, then I'll head for Vandemere early Friday. Should be there by around noon. Cant describe my excitement about boarding my old Belhaven and see the upgrades Rick has done to her. Also I have never been sailing in a CS, would like to do that and take a ride in some Grahams power boats. Scott Quote
Charlie Jones Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Looks like you folks just may have a wet and windy visit from Sandy on Sat - sure hope they are wrong, but I sure wouldn't bet on it. Quote
Chick Ludwig Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Hey Graham----how about an update on the weather. Alternate plans? Quote
Oyster Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Tonight's update says some pretty nasty winds and rain, beginning sat morning, if the storm continues on the projected path. It could vear to the right and be just fine, depending on what happens to the system coming across the middle part of the country right now. Quote
Chick Ludwig Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Winds could be 40-50 mph and the water will be high in the sounds and rivers. This along with lots of rain. Will the water be so high that the boat ramp will be unusable? Quote
Oyster Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Actually if the storm stays out to sea over about 100 miles, the winds should be westerly and water not a big problem. Quote
Designer Posted October 25, 2012 Author Posted October 25, 2012 I have been watching it like a hawk and trying to decide what to do, it is just our luck to have a late season tropical storm. The marine forecast for Pamlico Sound on Saturday and Sunday is for north east winds 25 - 35 knots and rain likely. I would be happy to blow it off for a week but a lot of people have made plans and some are already on their way. Sally and Joe are already here with their EC22. please see new topic also.... Quote
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