Boating season getting started

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Yup, the humidity is lowering and so is the temperature. The dry season is beginning. Folks are cleaning the boats to get ready for 9 months of cruising. Got to clean the water tank, fuel up and make sure the engines are happy.
 
We actually use the boat more in the winter than the summer.

Reasons:
Less amateurs
Less jet skis
Less crowded
More migratory birds to see
No need for so much ice..less planning involved.
Less heat !
 
It is always boating season in Texas. It really gets nice when the "summer crowd" goes home. A cold North wind while sipping a cup of hot coffee, on the back of the boat, makes a wonderful morning.
 
Yesterday I was pleasantly surprised to receive a reminder regarding the DTOPS sticker. It's that little stamp boats require when returning to the States. So I went and ordered one in anticipation of being able to get to the Bahamas soon. Once we've spent the Winter there we'll be needing this stamp to return. That and after several months we were finally authorized into the new SVRS system that CBP uses so we can (hopefully) fill in our itinerary online.
 
Here in my neck of the ICW things are really nice and will continue so for the next couple of weeks. Doing lots of fishing in my CC and stocking up on redfish and flounder. But, second week of october the "Boat Parade" gets going and fishing the ICW will be pretty much out of the question until early November. Just way too many southbound vessels to contend with the wakes.

Ahhhh, but after that, back to the peaceful waters.

Then there are the St. Johns River Cruises, Okeechobee Waterway Cruises and anchoring out for short stays in the local inlets to get me through the winter months.

Yes, yes, yes. Might even make a trip down to Pascal's part of the world as well. :)

Bob
 
From after Labor Day until the holidays is the very best time to boat in the CA Delta. Hardly any wind, no yahoos acting crazy and lots of places to drop a hook and enjoy the view and the fishing! It is a great time for watching migrating birds too. The nights are longer and colder; and there may be a wisp of fog in the morning, but that just adds to the coziness of being on the boat!

I'll take that second cup of hot coffee now!
 
Summer is over. I took her off the can and back to marina Sunday. We may have another weekend or two but it's almost over as far cruising goes. She's tucked in the slip like a momma bear in hibernation. She will need her anitfreeze changed and zinks replaced before she goes down for the winter... of course there will be a light on in engine room. The snow level is dropping and I'll be doing the change up to snowmobiling soon! Boy, do I miss Florida...
 
Best time of the year is just starting. We are now in the mid 80's since God knows when, the summer crowd has all gone home and the boating is great!!
 
Best time of the year for messing about in boats up here in New England. Almost all of the tourists are gone, the weather is perfect, can still go boating in sandals or barefoot (as long as you're wearing jeans and a fleece), no traffic...
 
weather has cooled off a little bit here, the water is cooler too thanks to a week of solid breeze.

been out sailing the catboat 5 days in a row, some nights up to 10 or 11pm! PERFECT!

Mike, i've been looking at the weather for Nantucket, it's just making it into the 60s.... that's COLD!
 
Originally posted by November Charlie

Best time of the year for messing about in boats up here in New England. Almost all of the tourists are gone, the weather is perfect, can still go boating in sandals or barefoot (as long as you're wearing jeans and a fleece), no traffic...
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I dunno Mike . I was taking green water up the windshield pretty consistenly going down Vineyard Sound and looking up at the waves late this evening. Just glad the current was with the wind which was up to 26+kts. There were a few hungry fish though. Perfect? -enh.
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Mike is in denial, maybe it's the pain killers for his shoulder :) looks like it's 62 degrees right now... going to be in the 50 later this week with winds staying in the 15 to 20kt range with gusts up to 30!

but his idea of boat ride is full survival gear and crash helmet in a boat designed to flip over and survive! :)
 
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Originally posted by PascalG

Mike, i've been looking at the weather for Nantucket, it's just making it into the 60s....

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Yeah, exactly - weather's New England perfect.

And it's not just the boat - the REAL trick to it is this awesome coffee mug that's air and water tight, super insulated, but it still fits under a Keurig machine, and holds 2 'large' Keurig brews perfectly. It can go in the water, get thrashed around, and the coffee is still perfect when I crack the lid (yes, I did try it). Think it's time to ease off the heavy weather thing, though - I'm running out of intact joints to destroy.
 
Mike, I want to know how to get a coffee mug like yours! Can you give me some info of where to find one?

Mike, you have a PM.....
 
the genny started fine, ACs are working though the water lines need a flush. I am emptying the water tanks prior to a bleach flush. Will wake up the diesels on Saturday. the fuel guy and bottom diver come any day now.
Loading supplies starts on the weekend.
Forecast is for mid to high 80s with little rain. :)
 
Called the marina today to start discussions regarding the move to the work area.
 
I think I need to move to Florida, so I can boat year around. The best I do is March - Nov.
 
Enjoy your long season Bruce. 6 months is as far as I can stretch it up here
 
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