Spring Fling Port Arthur 2015
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- Now boatless - sold 6/2018
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- Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Ahhhh..ok…right…not the Port Arthur in Tasmania. That's an historic ex-prison establishment which would definitely not be described as Pleasure Island - anything but, to the convicts sent there in the 17-1800s. Sorry, do carry on...
wyoboater
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So, who's gonna be at the Spring Fling, and when? My boat's still on the hard in Rockport, but I plan on driving to Pleasure Island either today, Friday or tomorrow...look around, maybe catch a seminar/class or two...just be around boats....8-10 more days before mine splashes.
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dimer2
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Wyboater, we arrived yesterday, just as the winds let loose. Maxed out around 30 kts which made docking interesting for everyone. We are here through Sunday or Monday and are located on White dock, slip 7, about as far away from the Flemings as they could get me LOL. Stop by if you get a chance. We are in the Bayliner.
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dimer2
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The sailing contingent left Galverston at 06:00 and are racing (offshore) to Pleasure island today. The leaders are scheduled to arrive around 13:00. As an ex sailor, I plan on watching the end. There are several seminars that I will be attending, there is a wide range of topics this year. There is also a greet and meet type affair (happy hour) this evening. A total of 128 boats are registered so should be some interesting dock walks.
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dimer2
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The same to you and lovely wife. Sailboats were still showing up at midnight (when we went to bed). They had 6 ft sea and east (head) winds the whole way. I think some of them are ready to buy trawlers LOL
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dimer2
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Yeah, only a few of the larger sailboats left this morning. There looks like a break around 10:00 tomorrow when we will make a run for it. Lots of people thinking of leaving their boats here and coming back for them next weekend. Probably a wise decision.
wyoboater
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Good to know, glad you made it and DITTO to all! We had a GREAT time.....of course, would've been even greater if our boat was there, but you two are very gracious hosts. We appreciated every minute aboard.
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