Tuesday, May 31, 2011

The Perdido Key Sailing Club's Amazing Treasure Race

When:  Sat, June 11, 11am – 5pm

Where "X" Marks the Spot
     The Perdido Key Sailing Club will be sponsoring a treasure race. Boat captains will meet at Hub Stacey's on the Pointe for lunch. After lunch, they will receive a treasure map. The map will be marked by longitude and latitude. Your navigator must determine the location and speediest route to the treasure. The launch schedule will be determined by the Portsmith Racing Numbers.

     Each boat must reach the location of the treasure chest, obtain their treasure chest and return to Hub Stacey's with their treasure chest. The first captain to reach Hub Stacey's with their treasure chest and with all of his or her crew will win the treasure (in cash, not gold). The entrance fee is $100 per boat. The winning captain will receive 80% of the entrance fees collected (With 10 boats, your boat wins $800). Ten percent (10%) will go to the Old River Optimist Club as a donation for local area children charities. The remaining ten percent (10%) will go to operating expenses.

     To register your boat, contact Noah Moseley at nmos655897@aol.​com or (334) 538-0580. Only sailboats are admissible. Register to get in the Amazing Perdido Key Sailing Club Treasure Race!

New Sol Cat 18

Sol Cat 18 and McKean Smith
McKean Smith has joined the Perdido Key Sailing Club with his new Sol Cat 18. McKean was actually the second sailboat to come into the new Perdido Key Sailing Club and he has taken her out the last few weekends with all of us in the club. McKean joined us with practically no hesitance at all. In fact, he bought his Sol Cat the day after sailing with Carlos and Noah around the islands along Old River (ask him about his maiden voyage). McKean brings with him years of sailing experience and we are glad to welcome into the club.

Sol Cat 18
Manufactured 1974-1981
Length Overall 18' 3"
Lenght at the Water Line 18'
Beam 7' 11"
Weight 330 lbs
Mast Length 28'
Main Sail Area 178 sq ft
Jib 45 sq ft
Draft Daggerboards Up 4"
Draft Daggerboards Down 30"
Hull Material Vacuum sandwiched fiberglass foam
Hull Design Symmetrical
Crew 2-4

WindRider17 Added to Fleet

Jason Trout & New WindRider 17
Jason Trout has recently purchased a Wind Rider 17 and has joined the Perdido Key Sailing Club. Jason drove all the way back from Texas with his new sailboat. Jason, McKean, Monica and Noah readied the boat for sailing Monday morning in the parking lot at Hub Stacey's, had a quick lunch at Hub's and then hit the waves along with the Esther-Annette. It was a great day of sailing. Jason's Wind Rider's maiden voyage included east and west along the ICW, around Isle de la Loz, west along Old River to the new Happy Harbor and then back to its beachside port at Sailmaker's Place. Jason was under the skilled direction of Captain McKean Smith. Captain Smith gave sailing directions to Jason, Carlos and Noah on this new addition to the Perdido Key Sailing Club.

Jason, welcome to the club.

WindRider 17
Specifications
Length:    17'4"
Beam:12'11"
Weight:402 lbs.
Mast Height:22'
Main Sail Area:96 sqft
Jib Sail Area w/Optional Turbo
Reacher:
43 sqft
Kit Sail Area:86 sqft
Draft:18"
Capacity:800 lbs.
Designer:Jim Brown & WindRider
Introduced:2002

Upcoming Events


Monday, May 23, 2011

Perdido Key Sailing Club Christening Ceremony


This is the christening ceremony for the Esther-Annette, the Perdido Key Sailing Club's first sailing ship. Captains Carlos Alvarez and Noah Moseley were in attendance along with their very first First Mate, Monica Del Campo. May the Esther-Annette have many, many safe journeys. Cheers!

Monday, May 16, 2011

Perdido Key Sailing Club 2011



Monica Del Campo, Carlos Alvarez, Noah Moseley, Perdido Key Productions introduce the Perdido Key Sailing Club 2011 movie release.

Friday, May 13, 2011

New Perdido Key Sailing Club Polo Shirts

The Perdido Key Sailing Club now has its own official line of polo shirts. Members may purchase their own polo shirt for $25 which includes taxes, shipping and handling. Let Noah know that you would like to order a shirt.

More merchandise will be added as availalbe. Thank you and sail safely.


Noah's Email:  nmos655897@aol.com

Noah's Cell: (334) 538-0580

Friday, May 6, 2011

Maiden Voyage of the Esther-Annette


May 5, 2011 was the maiden voyage of the Ester-Annette, the Perdido Key Sailing Club's first sail boat. While there were a few false starts, the day went very well and the Esther-Annette handled beautifully. Captain Carlos Alvarez, Captain Noah Moseley and First Mate Monica Del Campo were all present. All three were accounted for at the end of the day as well.

The Ester-Annette was named in honor of Captain Carlos' mother (Esther) and Captain Noah's mother (Annette).

Details on the Esther-Annette:
Make: Snark Sunflower 3.3 Sailboat
Sail Rig: 55 SF Lateen
Length: 11'
Beam: 3'-6"
Weight: 55 lbs.
Free Board: 14"
Draft: Up 2"; Down 1'-2"
Person Capacity: 2, 310 lbs.