COOT, 25 Fisher 1975, FOR SALE, Washington, USA

I have decided to sell our 1975, 25 Foot Fisher Motor sailor, COOT.  I am asking $35,000.  It is in the water at the marina in Des Moines Washington. I spent 5 years on the hard in Costa Mesa, California rebuilding it - new wires, windows, cushions, varnish, caprail, Yanmar engine, paint, hardware, etc. and then moved it to Des Moines where completed it with new tanbark sails, rigging, electronics, and a diesel stove/heater.  It is lacking a head and fresh water plumbing. Family obligations have forced a move to Montana 7 years ago and the boat has been sitting in the water, with semi-annual maintenance done by CSR marine. I have a thumbdrive with extensive pictures of the rebuild and can arrange a dock visit if you are interested in seeing her in person.  Lots of work done on her but still a few projects left to revive her after 7 years of neglect!  Please email me at dickienel@yahoo.com for more information. Thanks for your consideration.

History of FOG Rendezvous

A while back we published a list of our Rendezvous dates and locations, it is now time to update that list and add the latest events.
The beginning, way back in 2001, confirms we have been around a long time and still continue to enjoy our Fisher friends,old and new, at these fine events.

• June 2001 - Roche Harbor
• Sept 2001 - Bedwell Harbour
• June 2002 - Friday Harbor
• Sept 2002 - Semiahmoo
• Juine 2003 - Port Sidney
• Feb 2004 - no boat Conference in Vancouver
• Sept 2004 - Victoria
• Oct 2005 - Roche Harbor
• June 2006 - Friday Harbor
• Sept 2006 - Genoa Bay
• June 2007 - Victoria
• Sept 2007 - Reid Harbor
• June 2008 - Otter Bay
• Sept 2008 - Fisherman Bay
• June 2009 - Deer Harbor
• Sept 2009 - Port Sidney
• June 2010 - Brentwood Bay
• Sept 2010 - West Sound (OIYC)
• June 2011 - Port Browning (10th Anniversary)
• Oct 2011 - Deer Harbor
• June 2012 - Victoria
• Sept 2012 - Fisherman Bay
• June 2013 - Friday Harbor
• Sept 2013 - Deer Harbor
• June 2014 - Poets Cove (Bedwell Harbour)
• June 2015 - Roche Harbor
• June 2016 - Ganges
• June 2017 - Port Sidney
• Sept 2018 - Anacortes (Cap Sante)

Reading over this list of events should bring back some terrific (and sometimes FOGGY) memories  and encourage you to plan for the next Rendezvous 

- September 2019 at Roche Harbor.   

We need your participation to keep this group alive - let's make it to our 20th Anniversary in 2021!

Rendezvous September 2018

Anacortes, Cap Sante Marina was the location of the fall rendezvous September 14 - 16, 2018

I can report that a very successful FOG Rendezvous was held with 8 boats and a fine collection of Foggers, Former Foggers and potential Foggers in attendance.  Here is a partial list (with apologies for any missing names):     

ADVENTUROUS, Art and Trish Herbert, Anacortes, WA

DANCING BEAR, George and Mary Lou Hestad, Lopez Island, WA 

HONU, Ron and Darlene Ulansky, Kamloops, BC,

KINGFISHER, Chris Boulsbee and Marilyn Campbell, Gabriola, BC

KIPPER, Don and Sally Hamilton, Victoria, BC

MOLLY BLOOM, Jock and Karen Warren, San Juan Island, WA

SCUTTLEBUTT, Ced(ric)  Marsden, Anacortes, WA

TERRAPIN, Rick and Mary Lou Hobert, Anacortes, WA

Former Foggers and Boatless Foggers: Dick Toft, Deb and John Morrow, Ken and Mele Pearce (with new twins: Abby and Zoey), Steve and Nan Simpson.

While the weather was changeable, everyone enjoyed the location, the ambiance and the food. Here are the highlights of the weekend:

-Re-discovery of the Cap Sante Marina with its huge boats and vibrant activity

-Meeting with new Foggers: Ron and Darlene Ulansky on Honu the 25 Fisher that has been rejuvenated by them

-Discovering Art Hebert and his wife Trish on their Northeaster Adventurous, and in his college classroom at the Skagit Valley Community College in Anacortes

-Meeting and greeting potential Foggers like John Thompson from Australia, and Alastair and Juli from Ontario

-Experiencing a Friday night at the Pub

-Meeting Scuttlebutt and Ced Marsden

-Savouring fresh caught crab caught and cooked by Ced.-Gathering in a huge tent out of the weather for drinks and a potluck dinner

The highlight of the whole event was experiencing some of the trauma and drama endured by Jack Gray from Port Townsend, as he shared his account of the sinking of his 25 Fisher: Tasya, five years before on Sept 13, 2013.  He was on his way to the FOG Rendezvous at Deer Harbor when he was struck and submerged by Hyak, a Washington State Ferry near the confluence of Harney and Upright channels.  The boat (and Jack) resurfaced with Jack and his dog emerging from the wreckage and rescue.  (For a full account read the Report of  the Washington State Ferry Board of Inquiry). For a copy of Jack's interview on NPR in 2016 click here
 

It was also a new moment in our history: the passing of the Chair (aka "Commodore") to Art Hebert from me. Art is a experienced marine engineer now with the Skagit Valley Community College in Anacortes,Wa. It was a special moment for both of us.  You will hear more about the "new" FOG in the coming months.

May you all find ways to make your Fisher part of your lives.  

Rendezvous June 2017 - Port Sidney

                                            

                                                     

 

                        

Port Sidney June 2 - 4 2017

Attendees -
Kipper - Don and Sally
Kingfisher - Chris and Marilyn
Molly Bloom - Jock and Karen
Harmony II - Max and Linda
Katzenjammer - Terry and June, June (sister)
without boat - Dick and Rosemary
without boat - John and Deb (Saturday afternoon only)

Rendezvous June 2016 - Ganges

Here we are! Ganges Marina June 10 - 12, 2016

7 boats in attendance;  No Limits (Nordhaven) Molly Bloom, Kipper, Harmony 11, Katzenjammer, Puffin, Daniel K (sailboat from Seattle)

This rendezvous was organized by Irene and Dave of No Limits (former owners of a Fisher 37) Thank you for your hard work on this successful gathering.  

Friday night rain stopped just in time for all to enjoy a perfect Happy Hour/ Appies/ Potluck....could be our most delicious assortment of food ever!

The HAT!  all new Fisher ball cap style hats....a must have for every fisher owner, sold out fast.  Watch for the next order.

True to tradition all sailors drifted back to their boats with lights out before dark!

Saturday was market day and sharing boat updates and modifications.....always interesting.  Saturday evening was a no host dinner at a local restaurant.  Despite the chaotic venue we were able to hold another most interesting AGM.  Thank you Commodore Don for your patience.

Early departures on Sunday morning for some hardy sailors.....until next time fellow foggers!

Rendezvous June 2016

We are now confirmed - arriving Friday, June 10, departing Sunday, June 12.  Each attendee must book their own reservation with the Ganges Marina under 'FOG'. The Marina will want a credit card to reserve the spot.  The reservations must be made by May 26th or space cannot be guaranteed. If we have more than 10 boats we get a group discount, otherwise regular rates apply. ($1.35 per foot + $5 for power per night) 

We have requested that we have the 'party float'.  No guarantees but they will try to accommodate.  If weather does not cooperate, hopefully one of the larger Fishers can host the Friday night appy/social.

If there are any folks attending without a boat here are a few choices for accommodation

    Salt Spring Inn 

    The Harbour House 

    Hastings House

Friday night appys/social around 5pm on the dock.  

Saturday, the market on your own. 

A fun wine tasting at the dock around 4 pm on the float (if we have it?) 

Dinner/ AGM at the Oystercatcher at 6 pm. 

Sunday am could be coffee on the dock if the interest is there.

Here is where it is! 

Ganges Marina: maps, telephone and email 

http://www.gangesmarina.com/

Rendezvous 2015

A gathering of Fishers took place at Roche Harbor on June 19 - 21, 2015.  Again we were small in numbers but big in fun!

This Rendezvous included a very special event that had our members taking part in a re-naming ceremony for a 32 foot Cat Fisher (won't use the old name here, just in case.....you may remember the old boat did have her share of luck).  Not a detail was missed in this unique ceremony -


All attendees witness to the ceremony




Our Commadore reading the un-naming ceremony, all reference to the old name must be removed from the boat.

The sacrifice to Neptune and acknowledgement to the winds, North, South, East, West

  Part two the re-naming and christening!

'Katarina' 

newly named and freshly painted and polished..............

Pre-dinner songs accompanied by Steve and Nan on the Yuks 

Saturday night dinner followed by a short AGM

The warmish sunshine allowed the bravest of us to take an afternoon dip in the pool and there were many dock walks to compare vessels, Fishers and others.  A few dinghy rides and exploring the shore and resort filled in our free time. 

It's farewell for another year to this special group of Fisher folks.