What a gorgeous day!
We headed out of the slip about 10am and sailed over to Flounders at Pensacola Beach. On board today was the usual Ben, Carol, and Blake, but we also had Scot, Laura, and Erika join us.
In an attempt to convert Scot from a powerboater to a sailor, he took the helm.
Everyone enjoyed themselves.
There were many other boats out enjoying the day.
Heading to Bob Sykes Bridge:
John and Joe on Toppsoff cruised up and joined us at Flounders.
After Flounders, Carol and Blake did some goofing off below.
The sunset was perfect.
Ben and Carol enjoyed the view together.
Erika took a nap.
Blake watched a movie.
What a great day!
March 8th, 2010
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It was a windy day, but we were sailing!
Ben’s bro-in-law Scot was aboard…
As was Ben’s sis Laura, albeit bundled up…
Ben was in conversation…
Though the seas don’t appear it, the wind was steady at 15knots with gusts to 23 knots, so we furled the jib.
The seas were choppy…
Overall though, no complaints, because it is February and we were sailing!
February 28th, 2010
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Technically Blake and Ben sailed Friday afternoon on The Force. The wind was perfect and dolphins even came up near the boat to say hello; it was really cool, but we didn’t have a camera with us.
Saturday we finally got Monomoy out of her slip. The wind started out very lite, but it was still great to be on the bay.
The sails were up!
Blake flexed his muscles in excitement that we were finally sailing.
Pogo just chilled.
Carol even had the chance to wear a bikini!
Here’s a picture of Pensacola from the bay.
Many other sailors had the same idea to get out on the water.
We sailed alongside friends Marlin and Tammy for a bit.
What a great day!
February 21st, 2010
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Feb. 6, 2010…
While waiting on the weather to improve for sailing, we went out for a boat ride on our friend’s 42′ Silverton
.
Since there were virtually no other boats on the water, the Coasties didn’t have much else to do, so they boarded us. I took the helm, while Jon (boat owner) was below getting his documentation when I was asked to show the horn works, but it didn’t. A quick change of fuse and we were honking. Jon’s boat ultimately “passed with gold” and the CG were really friendly.
After that experience, we cruised over to Ft. McRee, which is where we like to stay overnight often on the boat. It was vacant, so we pulled right up to the beach and hopped off the bow for some goofing off.
Upon returning to the marina, it was time for some Joe Patti salmon, shrimp, mullet, good booze and friendship.
February 9th, 2010
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Wow!!! Sailing on December 31, 2009!
The weather was absolutely perfect for a day sail. We departed the marina around noon and sailed till nearly 5pm.
Aside from Monomoy’s standard crew of Carol, Blake, and Ben, we enjoyed the company of Rudi (Ben’s step-mom), Steve (Ben’s dad), and Brice (Ben’s bro).
The wind and temperature couldn’t have been any better for this time of year as we shared the bay with a few other sailors.
It was quite an enjoyable day that even had the birds inspired.
Happy New Year to Everyone!!
January 1st, 2010
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No photos today, but Monomoy did leave the dock.
Steve (Ben’s dad), Brice (Ben’s brother), Ben, and Blake took an afternoon day sail just to cruise about the bay for a bit.
When we first headed out the wind was blowing about 12 knots, but within a short period of time it picked up to 25. We only sailed for about an hour or two before dousing the sails and motoring in.
May have been a short cold sail, but we were sailing in December, so no complaints.
December 29th, 2009
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November 28, 2009…
What a great weekend. The weather was supposed to be much better, so we had planned to stay out overnight, but the unpredicted clouds were questionable, so we opted to day sail on Saturday and Sunday.
There were many other boats sailing the bay.
Carol enjoyed herself.
As did Pogo.
Blake, Carol, and Pogo.
Blake hamming it up.
What a gorgeous sunset.
November 29, 2009…
Sunday was supposed to be even better than Saturday, so we headed back out in the morning for several hours of sailing.
Carol relaxed.
Blake hanging out with Private Stock Too in the background.
Private Stock Too sailed up for a chat.
Pogo drank too much too fast and had to lay down.
Cheers.
Carol took the helm for a photo op.
Hard to tell with the zoom lens struggling, but it appeared that Pan Dragon was out of her slip for the day.
Heading back in to the marina we were treated to a dolphin show, but they were so quick moving around it was hard to keep up with them enough for pictures, but we did catch the fin of one just at the bow of a passing powerboat.
It was a great weekend of sailing! Looking forward to next time.
November 30th, 2009
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Nov. 25, 2009 (Wednesday)…
Blake and Carol were both at home for the Thanksgiving break and it was such a beautiful day that we decided to go for an afternoon sail.
We didn’t take many photos on this trip, but we sure had fun.
Ken and Sheri were out sailing as well and took the following two photos of us.
Here are a couple of pics of Ken/Sheri and Private Stock Too.
That was our pre-turkey day sail. Can’t wait for the weekend.
November 26th, 2009
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