Summer Haul Out

[Hugh Straub]

A couple of days ago, I pulled my 23.5 for the summer. Unlike those of you in northern climes, for whom winter is spent on the hard, winter is about our best sailing season in south Louisiana. But, Summer days here are brutal and the nights aren't much better. Overnighting in a jungle bayou, dripping in sweat, just ain't much fun. Add to that the extra effort in securing the boat for every hurricane threat makes letting the boat dry out for four months looks even better. So, I wish our Northern friends the delight of a wonderful sailing season...I'm sitting at home with the AC turned up.

Best wishes

Hugh

 

[justsomeguy]

Tell me about it!

 

[Perfect Excuse]

Sitting at just over 53 N, 113 W, it is difficult to appreciate your problem, but thanks for adding to the impetus to sail south. I currently must drive 800 miles, take three ferries to get to my Perfect Excuse, so this summer I am planning sail 2400 nm to have your problem. I have my Perfect Excuse, now I am looking for my perfect location. Best luck!

 

[BrianW]

I hear ya Brotha Hugh. Nothing like a big red blob on the Weather Channel to tighten your sphincter!

 

[peptobysmol]

Tell me about it!

Ha! Those hurricanes get tough out in that thar desert! J/K it gets hot here in Oklahoma too.

 

[Deucer]

Funny, just pulled our 260 out for the same reason. The 3 H's: Hurricane, heat and humidity. So time to sweat over repairs and get things ready for late September and eight months of good sailing!

 

[C Jones]

This is why I'll start night sailing July 1st. I never leave the dock until 9-10pm

 

[justsomeguy]

Ha! Those hurricanes get tough out in that thar desert! J/K it gets hot here in Oklahoma too.

How goes the drought there?

This photo was taken in February by Sarah Phipps

 

[Dunlookin]

I Fell Better Already...

How goes the drought there?

This photo was taken in February by Sarah Phipps

Temperature projection for Havre de Grace, MD for Saturday is 76 degrees on the upper Chesapeake Bay. Water is still a little cool but, I know just where to get the best ribs north of the Mason-Dixon line.

While I feel for every one of you....

Saturday should just about be perfect!

Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me just how hot home (Houston, TX) will be when I am there for the 4th of July.

 

[justsomeguy]

Yeesh, Houston heat and humidity!

I'll be much happier when my future home moves North or South with the seasons.