NY members?

Audrey II · Post by **Audrey II** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 4:56 pm

Are there any members from my region? I boat on the Hudson River but do make it out to the LI sound a few times a year. I know we almost had a 11 meter in Essex but he bought a Larson instead.

BobCT · Post by **BobCT** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 6:29 pm

I'm in West Haven, CT. We're going to try and make the NYC run at some point next year so I'll be down that way. Port Jeff is about as far east on LI that we've gone so far.

Bob

todd brinkerhoff · Post by **todd brinkerhoff** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 7:47 pm

I'm in the Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario, and the Erie Canalway.

Audrey II · Post by **Audrey II** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:57 pm

This is not the lengthy list I was hoping for but I'm glad to see a couple members. Todd you are a long way from the area I boat in I enjoyed looking at the photos in you link that a good looking boat.

Bob I have never made it West Haven at least not by boat. I went to college in Bridgeport and my wife went to Hartford but that was many years ago. I have been to many marinas is your area but not there in West Haven over the years I've made to Bristol, Black Rock, Essex several times , Norwallk countless times Cos Cob for the first time this year, and I sure I've left out many others. I have been to many more on the LI side as well. The sound is a great place to boat with so many terrific places to go you could travel every weekend and take years to see it all. If you have time you may want to broaden your comfort zone and visit some great spots like Montauk or Block Island two places I have gone two years in a row and I'm sure I will return. I bit pricey but great family places and fun marinas.

I'm sure we can't be the only ones from this region I hope more check in. I was wondering if there was enough members to have a get together for the NY area. Having seen the pictures in another thread it looks like fun.

MTP · Post by **MTP** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:17 am

Both Wes and I are in Clinton as well as about 6 other Trojans at our yard, I dont think they are forum members

Audrey II · Post by **Audrey II** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:45 am

Now we're talking maybe there are enough members to organize a Trojan gathering the six from you yard members or not are Trojans and would be more then welcome. Just food for thought, Being the majority are in CT I would be happy to make a trip out that way I anyone has a good cove that could handle a bunch of boats in maybe a big raft up someplace with access to dink the dogs to the beach to be walked, I think it might be fun. Plenty of time to plan, but keep this in mind and give some thoughts to dates that might work for you.

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:46 pm

I'm on the Great Sacandaga Lake northwest of Albany. To meet you I'll have to rev up the ol' 318 and get enough speed to jump the dam at the end of the lake, whitewater down the Black River, slide over the dam by Lake Luzerne, and then plunk down into the Hudson. Phew, I'm tired just thinking about that trip!

Audrey II · Post by **Audrey II** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:17 am

randyp wrote:I'm on the Great Sacandaga Lake northwest of Albany. To meet you I'll have to rev up the ol' 318 and get enough speed to jump the dam at the end of the lake, whitewater down the Black River, slide over the dam by Lake Luzerne, and then plunk down into the Hudson. Phew, I'm tired just thinking about that trip!

That would be something to see:) I used to boat on a small lake for a few year I"m glad we moved to the River it really opens the door to traveling.

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 6:44 am

We had the boat transported from the lake to the Mohawk River a couple of years ago and then took a 4 week trip on the canal system. Had a lot of fun and plan to do it again. Only drawback is that you DONT want to swim in the canal unless you plan on glowing in the dark afterwards.

Audrey II · Post by **Audrey II** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:13 am

randyp wrote:We had the boat transported from the lake to the Mohawk River a couple of years ago and then took a 4 week trip on the canal system. Had a lot of fun and plan to do it again. Only drawback is that you DONT want to swim in the canal unless you plan on glowing in the dark afterwards.

I agree that is some gross water however it's very scenic. I'm planing a trip up the locks next season it's been a few years and I want to go again, actually my wife suggested it. I'm thinking I will go to lake Champlain on a 7 to 10 day trip. In fact I invited friends to join us while at dinner last night, They went with us on the last lock trip in the Erie canal great memories I have been meaning to upload some of those picture to my photobucket account.

If you are planning to go this coming season let me know. It would be nice to see a friendly face while underway. I must say that on my last trip through the locks everywhere we stopped the people were unbelievably friendly, I think many of the water front towns are near dead towns and enjoy the occasional visitors spending money in their towns the are great full in fact. There are several towns that built nice bulkheads and provide free docking on a first come basis with the hopes boaters will spent money in the town. Even provide water and electric great deal and I make sure to return the favor in a town restaurant. The more I talk about this the more I look forward to spring.

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:42 am

Sounds like it'll be a great trip. We've not gone up the Champlain yet, but it's a nice trip according to friends who have. If you go that way let me know. We're not that far from Waterford or Mechanicville and can join you for lunch or just to say hi and bon voyage! Waterford has a really nice visitor center and town dock.

Audrey II · Post by **Audrey II** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:25 pm

randyp wrote:Sounds like it'll be a great trip. We've not gone up the Champlain yet, but it's a nice trip according to friends who have. If you go that way let me know. We're not that far from Waterford or Mechanicville and can join you for lunch or just to say hi and bon voyage! Waterford has a really nice visitor center and town dock.

Waterford is one of the free town docks I have stayed at I eat dinner in an Iris pub and even remember what I eat, a Reuben sandwich. The docking electric and water is free and they even have clean bathroom with showers. They had a donation box and sell tees and sweat shirts we bought several I still wear them from time to time. There is a good chance that would be my first stop on my trip. I forget how many locks there are in the Champlain canal I guess I know what I be doing later. (reading the charts)
Assuming I make the trip like I plan I will let you know. It would be in July or August. I plan to hit Martha's Vineyard this year as well so I not sure about timing.
OK 60 miles and 12 locks I've only been through 6 in each canal

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:14 pm

If you go, you'll have a great trip. The route up to Champlain is through some really pretty country, and Champlain is a beautiful lake. You can send me a PM if you are going and we can exchange phone numbers.

crazyyankee · Post by **crazyyankee** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:43 am

Western Lake Ontario here, but I live in Rochester. Just joined the Trojan club with a 1985 10M. We are really excited to get her in the water, but must wait until the Spring. Lots of work ahead of us to get her rigged and ready to chase Salmon and Trout in 2011!

mytrojan · Post by **mytrojan** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 5:33 pm

We are from Ithaca on Cayuga Lake. I think there is a 67 seavoyager from Liverpool too.

Would be great to have a mini rendevous next summer around Syracuse!

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