B & B Messabout 2023

[T&G McD]

We are planning on coming in on Saturday, so will not be attending Little Italy Dinner on Friday. Question on Dinner attendance does not have a 0 for persons attending, but since I couldn't bypass the question, I checked the (1) box. Just wanted to let you know.  See you on the 21st!

[Alan Stewart]

Got it Tom thanks. I add a zero option on the sign up form. Good catch. 

[AmosSwogger]

Might as well make this the official Messabout thread.

 

Steve and I are sailing to the Messabout together; we are departing Sunday from near the VA/NC border on the Dismal Swamp Canal, following Grahams route from his last trip to B&B (thanks for posting his route Alan).

 

Who's coming?  Looking forward to seeing everyone. 

[Jknight611]

Amos an Steve, that will be a fantastic sail!  A fleet of Core Sounds on a longer sail will be a lot fun.  
 

Unfortunate that I had a motorcycle “event”,  I am dry docked for a while.  We will be there next year and our Flinders and it will be sporting some very visible modifications! 

[Alan Stewart]

Steve just posted this video on fb of him and Amos motoring down the dismal swamp canal in their 20mk3s

 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=870386847994274&id=1254327796&mibextid=ZbWKwL

[AmosSwogger]

Departing Elizabeth  City 

[AmosSwogger]

 

Getting nice speed sailing wing on wing in the Ablemarle Sound.

[Steve W]

https://share.garmin.com/MG55M

Password hugh

 

Watch our progress. 

[Jknight611]

You guys are stepping right along!  Thanks for the InReach link Steve. 
 

sailing from the sofa

Jay

[AmosSwogger]

 

Rafted up in the Pungo River.

[AmosSwogger]

Underway headed towards Bellhaven.

[Steve W]

Good sail this morning but wind died. Currently motoring. Boo. 

[Oyster]

Alan, sent you a text and wondered if it got it at the same number as you had in the summer. 

[Chick Ludwig]

Old Codger won't be coming this year. Various health related issues in his family.

 

[Oyster]

17 minutes ago, Chick Ludwig said:

Old Codger won't be coming this year. Various health related issues in his family.

 

Was wondering how things were with you lately.  So sorry to hear the health issues, Hope things gets better. Your skiff is still one of the coolest in the water. 

[mattp]

On 10/16/2023 at 3:16 PM, Steve W said:

https://share.garmin.com/MG55M

Password hugh

 

Watch our progress. 

 

This looks like a fun cruise.  I need to plan better and get down for one of these messabouts, especially if I can work in an approach cruise as you guys have!

[Don Silsbe]

I guess you two made it in today.  I drove in around 7:30, and made camp in my usual spot.  If you guys want some coffee (espresso/moka), come on over!  (Tomorrow morning, that is.)

[Steve W]

Good morning!

[Oyster]

For you folks unable to attend this evening, the food was grand, the talk was overflowing with stories and we finished up the evening with Ms. Carla's birthday celebration.  It was nice to meet folks in person that has provided commentary in print here.  A report on Graham, well he appears to be fit and ready for another trip. But he told me not to  tell Ms. Carla his plan. 

[Kennneee]

Hi All- Can’t believe it has been another lap around the sun since last years gathering.  So glad I made it last year and got to meet many of you. Returned last night from a month in Spain and Portugal on a walking trip.  Great fun, too may tourists and no boats to play on. Hope you all have a blast!

Ken