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.

 

Another Great Day on the Water

The Perdido Key Sailing Club was out on the water all weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The pictures here are from Saturday's sailing. Jason brought champaign (the bottle he won at the Pirates of Lost Treasure Mardi Gras Ball) to toast his new boat. McKean, Monica and Noah joined him. Sunday was another great day with Jason, Noah, McKean and Monica. We also had Jessy and his new girlfriend join us. We sailed through some rough weather when a storm blew through and got caught in the middle of the ICW after the storm with no wind - Jason promises he will not take his boat out again until he gets his motor mounted. We hope that everyone can get back together next weekend for some more great times on the water. Have a great week!

Dinner at Oyster Bar after sailing all day on Sunday



Afternoon Sailing Shots 6/3/11

 These shots were taken the afternoon of 6/3/11 by Noah Moseley sailing with Jason Trout and McKean Smith. It was another great day on the water. 

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