Hurricane Isaac August 29, 2012

Hurricane Isaac caused a lot of people a lot of worry all along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida. He eventually came ashore around New Orleans as a Category 1 storm, but his wind and waves were felt in every state. Perdido Key was no exception.

The Perdido Key Sailing Club paid close attention to the weather advisories. We brought all of our smaller boats in out of the water and we took our 30' Tartan - the Magic Monica - into safer waters behind Pirates' Cove. The storm was not as bad as what hit Louisiana and Mississippi and we had no damage to any of our member boats although we did have a few good stories about moving the boats and going to get the boats like Noah sailing the Wind Rider in tropical storm force winds and heavy seas. I ended up at the FloraBama Yacht Club although I was supposed to meet Jason and Carlos at Hub's Stacey's Landing but I could not sail against the wind (tropical storm force winds and 'Perfect Storm'-size waves).

Here are some shots of us bringing the Magic Monica back from behind Pirates' Cove. Thanks to McKean, Carlos and Jamie for sailing her back (I drove the truck). Also, many thanks to McKean, Jason, Monica and Jamie for helping tie her up to an oak tree, a pine tree and three anchors. There are two videos uploaded here, too. Its good to be back on the water.

 

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.