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. 

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