Save the date - Labor Day Raft up / Port Jefferson , NY

[Aloki / Oyster Bay NY]

Greetings fellow Nonsuchers

If of interest, please save the date for an informal raft up in Port Jefferson Harbor , Long Island this Labor Day weekend.  (40.44.20N x -073.-4.48W - Old Field Point “PJ WHIS” entrance). This raft up will be in similar fashion to one held in Oyster Bay last year. (photo above)

“ Informal” in that no organized plan or fee is associated with the event but camaraderie and visiting other Nonsuch boats in order to share ideas and stories is the plan. Bring your own food & drink and share as you like. 

Port Jefferson Harbor was suggested by a few fellow sailors as it might draw from both east and west Long Island sound. Tentatively we would raft up Saturday and/or Sunday based on weather conditions and sailing schedules. Some might sail over and raft Friday too. 

If you have any comments or ideas, please share them. A chart along with anchoring location will be distributed in time based on how many boats reply. Pls let us know if you might consider attending. Regards, Gary Forster

Aloki /NS 30329 / Oyster Bay NY 

[Peter DePascale]

Sounds great! We will definitely try our best to be there. We had a great time last year.

Peter DePascale 

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[Mike BIANKA]

Wish I could attend with BIANKA but, coming down with shoulder arthritis is preventing me from sailing this season. I use to sail over to Port Jefferson on many weekends and enjoyed the scene. FYI there is a farmers market on the waterfront on Sundays. I can also recommend the restaurant Pasta Pasta for Italian dishes.

Mike

BIANKA

1986 30U

Long Island

[Peter D]

Thanks Gary! 

Will definitely try to make it. 

Was just there last Thursday, racing the cold front... I lost but did catch the sunset. Great location

Peter (#3)

Bliss

1983 30C

Huntington, NY

  

[Peter Grabow]

Thanks for organizing this again, Gary.  Was lots of fun last year!

We will try to work this into our schedule...

Best regards,

Peter Grabow

S/V CAKE WALK III

1987 30U 430

Stamford, CT

[Aloki / Oyster Bay NY]

Ahoy fellow Nonsuchers, 

Pls see above. Chart for location of Labor Day Raft up, Saturday August 30, 2025 

North Shore of Long Island,  NY . Approach via buoy “PJ” R&W  40.59.21 N x 073.06.40 W

We (on Aloki) will be on station as of Friday evening anchored  at aprox location of red dot on chart above. We welcome any rafting  boats as of 11 AM on  Saturday . Depending how many boats attend, additional anchors might be set. I should note that there is a slight swell when the ferry leaves Port Jeff (not returning) and leaves boats rocking slightly for 2- 4 minutes. Thankfully , that stops around 10 pm. 

Touring each other’s boats, cocktails and sea stories will ensue. I request that the raft up disband near sunset and either set their own anchor ( good mud bottom btw) or ‘pirate’ an empty mooring. Meals and drinks are BYOB but feel free to share, we will. 

Thanks to all who responded. Best, Gary Forster/ Aloki NS 30329 / Oyster Bay NY. 

[Peter DePascale]

Peter DePascale

203-671-2420

Sheila and I will make every effort to attend. Thanks for putting this together. 

Pete DePascale

Irish Mist 

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[Michael Stangl]

Peter,

My wife and I are thinking about coming to the Labor Day rendezvous from Narragansett Bay.  How deep is the water where we will be anchoring?

Thanks,

Mike Stangl

Mariposa

NS30U  / Hull #272

Dutch Harbor, RI

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[Aloki / Oyster Bay NY]

Hi Mike , pls see attached chart detail. We will most likely anchor between red 6&8 as to have maximum distance from the ferry wake. The area circled in green is also a good area to anchor post raft up. 

The wake is more a nuisance than an issue. It’s a slow roll for 2/3 minutes when the ferry exits the harbour.  The ferry stops running at 10pm and gently wakes you up again around 6:15 am. We’ll all just need to be mindful of it . Hope to see you there. Best , Gary , Aloki #329 Oyster Bay , NY    Gpf...@yahoo.com 

[Mike BIANKA]

Gary:

Be careful when rafting up in Port Jefferson due to the ferry wake. There could be a good chance of the masts banging into each other when rafting up. I heard a VHF conversation while in PJ a few years ago from an angry power boater whose outriggers were knocking into the other rafted boats.

Mike

BIANKA

1986 30U

Long Island

[Aloki / Oyster Bay NY]

Hi Mike and thanks for the tip. We generally stagger masts when rafting but it’s always good to have a reminder. Best, Gary 

[Bill Barr]

There is a much safer place to anchor in Pt. Jeff off to the West.  Its completely out of the way of the ferries and barges.  

Bill Barr

Garuda

N26U

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[Aloki / Oyster Bay NY]

Hiya Bill, always interested in local knowledge. Pls share ! (chart provided for your convenience)

[Aloki / Oyster Bay NY]

The Port Jeff rendezvous takes place,, well, it will have taken place. That’s of course unless “ Hurricane  Erin” has something to say about it. Stay tuned. Regards, Gary /Aloki/ Oyster Bay ..⚓️

[Aloki / Oyster Bay NY]

Weather looks good for the Labor Day raft up in Port Jefferson. Hurricane Erin has sailed into the Atlantic and the next two tropical storms are forecast to both miss our local vicinity. Plans as noted earlier , raft up in designated area starting around 11am. I will set a upsized Vulcan anchor with 100 ft chain and additional line. We will monitor vhf channel 11 for any approaching yachts. 

I’d suggest we break off before sunset and anchor separately or pirate nearby available day moorings. Any questions, pls drop me a line. Regards, Gary /Aloki /Oyster Bay 

Gpf...@yahoo.com

[Aloki / Oyster Bay NY]

The raft up will take place on Saturday .

[Michael Stangl]

Gary,

Unfortunately, my wife and I will not be able to attend the Rendezvous. We were practicing our anchoring skills earlier this week.  Accidentally, a  couple of my finger tips caught in my new windlass as the last part of the anchor rode with the chain came up.  I was watching to make sure the anchor did not bang the bow of the boat and not paying attention to where my hands were located next to a rocker switch I had installed on the deck for controlling the windlass.

I thought it might be helpful to add some details to help someone else from making a similar mistake. Fortunately there was a good hand surgeon available to patch me up.  Wishing I had spent the money on a remote control for the windlass.

Regards

Mike

Mariposa

NS30U / Hull #272

Dutch Harbor, RI

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[Aloki / Oyster Bay NY]

Wow Mike, 

Im sure I speak for all when I say, so sorry to hear! I hope the surgeon was able to remedy the situation and hope you’re on the mend quickly. Best, Gary /Aloki 

[Michael Stangl]

Gary,

Thanks for the empathy, I was just looking at the meet-up photos and wishing we were there!  My fingers on the mend and I have ordered a remote for my windlass. I should be back on the water in a couple of weeks,  Plan on going to the Newport Boat Show. Hope to run into some other Nonsuch owners there.

Looks like you are having a great time.

Regards,

Mike 

Mariposa

NS 30U / Hull 272

Dutch Harbor, RI

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