Blkskmr Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 Chick, A quick question. I have a 15' wooden power boat. I could bring it if you don't think it would get in the way and or might be helpful. It is not a B&B brand. If not I can bring my kayak. I am good with either, but don't want to be the one guy disturbing the peace unless there is a good reason... such as platform for photos and movies. Your call. Best Regards Quote
Chick Ludwig Posted April 20, 2016 Author Posted April 20, 2016 Blkskmr, bring it on! Anything that floats is welcome. This is a public park and there will be plenty of bass boats and maybe jet skis to disturb the peace. And I LOVE wooden power boats anyway. Quote
Action Tiger Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 I dropped the rudder assembly for my sailing canoe on the concrete garage floor, and cracked the blade. That loosened the lead weight, too, so now I gotta bash out the lead, repair the blade, remelt and repour the lead... I might be paddling during my simpatico Messabout Alone on the Lake (or River) instead of sailing. Maybe if it's warm enough, I'll do some extreme minimalist boating (swimming in a wetsuit ), too. Quote
Chick Ludwig Posted April 21, 2016 Author Posted April 21, 2016 Blkskmr, before we moved up here to H'ville almost three years ago, we lived across the Neuse river from Minnesott Beach and often rode the ferry across to it. Quote
Blkskmr Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 It is a lovely area. We built the boat for my wife. She named it. Quote
Doug Cameron Posted April 22, 2016 Posted April 22, 2016 I mentioned it on Facebook. I will get there Friday afternoon. I'm camping in loop 3 and bringing the Core Sound 20 Mark 3 and maybe a Sassafras canoe. Quote
Don Silsbe Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 My wife and I will be there starting Wednesday and leaving on Monday. I have multiple trips to make-- one for the boat and one for the trailer. But we should be settled in nicely by Friday. I suggest that we all bring our VHF marine radios. That might be the easiest way to keep in contact with one another. I'll turn mine on Friday afternoon, ch 16. Quote
Action Tiger Posted April 24, 2016 Posted April 24, 2016 Well, my rudder is going to still be broke, so I'll be paddling my kudzu kayak Saturday at my Central Sierra Missabout. I'll post photos too, and we can Messabout virtually. Use the Internet for its greatest purpose, to connect, eh? Although, I just might show up next year with a boat and a uke, or two... Quote
Chick Ludwig Posted April 24, 2016 Author Posted April 24, 2016 Good idea Don. I actually have one of those. I'll get there as early as i can Friday. We've had lots of tow vehicle problems. I'll entertain you guys with at the campfire Saturday night. Quote
Don Silsbe Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 Sorry to hear about your rudder, Action Tiger. We'll post photos, and hope you can come next year. Quote
Blkskmr Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 I will be there Early on Saturday Morning. I will bring my radio. Regards Quote
Chick Ludwig Posted April 25, 2016 Author Posted April 25, 2016 "What-he-said"(Don), Tiger. Good to hear that Floyd Mcdermit will be joining us. he's a "newbie" with a CS-17 that he'll need some help rigging. Quote
Designer Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 I plan to leave Friday morning, it will be about an 8 hour drive. Quote
Action Tiger Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks gents. Maybe more fitting I paddle my kudzu boat what brought me to this forum originally. I wish you all fair winds and good ribs (with lots of napkins). Quote
Chick Ludwig Posted April 25, 2016 Author Posted April 25, 2016 Looking forward to seeing the Master Friday evening!!! Tiger, we'll think of you as we're licking our fingers. Hey, I'll have less finger lickin' opportunity than the other guys... Quote
Chick Ludwig Posted April 27, 2016 Author Posted April 27, 2016 IT'S COMING!!!! Time for our first annual (we hope) Mountain Messabout. Also known as the "Southern Appalachian messabout". We're looking forward to seeing all of you hillbillies as well as you flatlanders. Looks like a bit of rain, but we won't let that dampen our enthusiasm! Here is the report: https://weather.com/weather/5day/l/HRTLK:13:US Be sure to bring your camera and/or other picture/video device. We want to have LOTS to post here. See y'all soon. Quote
alexscott Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 It would really be great if someone could take & post pictures of the reefing systems of the cat ketches at the messabout. I'm having a hard time visualizing how it's done esp. singlehanded. Thanks Quote
Chick Ludwig Posted April 28, 2016 Author Posted April 28, 2016 I just finished rigging mine. Alan is working on drawings and videos now. Give him a call. He'll help you out! I'll try to get some pictures of mine. They are done per Alan's directions. Quote
Action Tiger Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Boy, Chick, I really hope your first sail is a perfect as you deserve... Quote
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