Yeah, we're kinda figuring on two, maybe three more weekends and then we're done, too . Haul-out isn't until Nov. 1, but we don't want to be waiting until the last minute to get the stick down and stowed, get 'er winterized, etc., as happened last season.
Well guys...and Im really not trying to rub this in...But I've had to endure y'all having fun for over a year while on the hard ect.ect.
So I will do my part to try and entertain you with winter sailing stories as you have so graciously kept me going in the past with yours..
Four more weekends - best sailing here is in the fall, too. Then I have to decide whether to winterize on the fifth weekend or take a chance on going a couple more weeks. We are driving to San Antonio after election day, will be gone two weekends. I hate to do it, but probably will give it up Nov 2. Better safe than sorry! I don't schedule the pull-out, because here on the Mississippi the safest place for my boat is in the water! Sudden flooding could carry it away if it's on shore. She's too big for a trailer, so I can't haul it away to a hilltop for safety! Next year will generate the memories - retiring, plan to live on the boat and wander!
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Don
1980 Endeavour 37 sloop, currently in the Mississippi near St Louis
Yep, a sad day's coming for all of us in the colder climates. I haul in December. We sail through November and usually drag an umbrella rig behind the boat this time of year in hopes of tagging a striper or two.
Rock fish are excellent on the table!
. Haul-out isn't until Nov. 1, but we don't want to be waiting until the last minute to get the stick down and stowed, get 'er winterized, etc., as happened last season.
