Boat move... Whoot!

[Brian D]

In 2005, I purchased my boat and it was moored in Oceanside Harbor. Found out that the slip was subleased, so I had to move. Went over to Camp Pendleton and put myself on the waitlist for a slip. In the mean time I moved down to San Diego and was there until 2008, when I move back up to Oceanside Harbor.

In '09 I went to work in Afghanistan. In 2011, I got notice that my slip in Pendleton was available, but I wasn't. I was still overseas and my outboard was not working, so I had to relinquish and stay in Oceanside Harbor.

After coming back in 2013, I put my name back on the list, and today I get the call that the slip is available. WHOOT!

So Saturday I will move my boat from Oceanside Harbor (large harbor in the image) to Del Mar Marina (small harbor in the image). A whopping 1.3 mile trip, but it will be great. WHOOT!

Did I say WHOOT yet?

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Brain D.

Congrats on getting the slip sir. Thank you for serving your country to protect us.

 

[Rick D]

Waypoints

Better have your waypoints pre-programed
Have fun! I know I have waited years (over a decade) for my mooring & slip. It was well worth it.

 

[caguy]

Is that the entrance with the big DO NOT ENTER sign? If I remember its pretty scary.
Congratulations on your new home.

 

[weinie]

It's always great moving to a new slip...

until you find out its the one the seagulls and other birds have been using for a restroom.

 

[kloudie1]

That is great, Brian ! I like smaller marinas lots better than bigger ones.. We got moved out of the marina that I'd been in since 1978(!) for a few months. We went to a big marina nested in some condos and really didn't like the lack of privacy and noise.. Once the marina re-furb was done we moved back to our fine little marina up on a bayou and were happy again! Good to hear that you are going to a smaller one; probably lots more convenient..

 

[Ron20324]

Looks like the travel lift should be able to move you and save you all the hassle. Dang, you wouldn't even need to undo the shore power cord

 

[Brian D]

Thanks guys. I know it is not a monumental move, but finally in the home port I wanted to be in '05. A stones throw as the crow flies so to speak.

Again... WHOOT!

 

[Ross]

You needed to catch a break!!

 

[Brian D]

Was asked by the Dock Master to wait until 10/31. Just because the slip technically still belongs to the current owner. So no big deal. It is all good.