2013 Sailing

Summer is here. Sailboats are sailing. While I prefer January on the back waters around Perdido Key for the solitude, the summer months present challenges that test any sailor's mettle. While we sold our 30' Tartan last fall, I am already anxious to get back on the water. Check back to see what I get.

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.

 

Summer Sailing 2012

         Perdido Key Sailors - How's the water and wind treating you? We have had a great summer so far. We have pulled the Magic Monica out of the water, cleaned her hull, fixed her leaks (I was tired of pumping the bilge every other day), and painted her below and above the waterline (although we are going to have to redo the deck). Patti's Boat Storage was a great place for us to do this and the staff there was awesome - Thanks Patti's Boat Storage! If you are out on the water around Perdido Key this summer, holler at us.

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. 

Lunch & Afternoon Sailing

When:  Sat, June 4, 11:30am – 5:00pm

Where:  Hub Stacey's on the Point and Isle de la Loz (map)

 

Members of the Perdido Key Sailing Club will meet for lunch at Hub Stacey's on the Point. Plan to have lunch around 11:30 or noon. Sail in if you can to meet everyone there or plan to launch from there around 1:00pm to sail around the Old River islands between Perdido Key, Innerarity Pointe and Ono Island. A trip to Happy Harbour may even be included.