I'm thing of getting rid of my 34 ft and getting a trailerable. If the weather doesn't cooperate just bring the truck down and pick it up. Gotta love it.
I lived on my 34 fter for 20 trs. downsized when I moved to Texas from Michigan 7 yrs ago and haven't missed the big boat. Being able to beach and camp has opened a whole new world.
Another great video, Ziggy. Your channel is among my top four. The others are Roger Barnes (Brittany and UK), The Boat Rambler (Portugal), and Sailing Kate Louise (Australia). No matter the geography, the love of small boat cruising unites us all. Hope to see more to get me through winter. Happy Thanksgiving!
wow, I'm humbled to be in that group! thank you.I love Roger's channel, he's the man. I'm going to check out Kate's channel, I'm not sure I've come across it before. Happy holidays brother, thanks for the shout! you made my day.
Great video. I’ve sailed Galveston Bay in keel boats forever. But, having a beachable boat is where it’s at! It really opens up a whole new world. What is the minimum draft of your boats? Thanks.
As a frequent Long Beach sailor, we know all too well that playing chicken with freighters is usually a bad idea. Those things are moving a lot faster than they look like they are!
Before moving to Texas 7 yrs ago I was a great lakes sailor. Also dealt with the big boats. It's amazing how fast a freighter can crest the horizon and be on your tail . I think buddy learned a bit of respect, hehe.
@@ZiggyLavengood Yeah, we'll typically see 5-6 of 'em on the crossing when we sail to Catalina. They're usually coming into Long Beach port from the NW while we're sailing SW, so crossing paths. Like you say, what starts as a dot on the horizon quickly becomes a giant ship right in your path. I always know that if I just aim for their stern, they'll be long gone by the time I get there.
Mark has been sailing for only a cpl of yrs I think but he has picked it up real fast. I know he has a fast boat among the monohulls. You see he reefed his main so he wouldn't out run us.
@ZiggyLavengood I was just referring to the song that buddy was singing at the gasoline campfire lol I almost died when Buddy started singing. I figure he's got to be pretty good to hang with you guys.
Yes it is. It would be tough to get a tent on the patch of shell beach we anchored at inside Moses lake but plenty of room at the palapa on rattlesnake island.
I'm thing of getting rid of my 34 ft and getting a trailerable. If the weather doesn't cooperate just bring the truck down and pick it up. Gotta love it.
I lived on my 34 fter for 20 trs. downsized when I moved to Texas from Michigan 7 yrs ago and haven't missed the big boat. Being able to beach and camp has opened a whole new world.
That "Palapa" on Rattlesnake Island is COOL! We SHALL Return!
Great video.. makes us feel like we were there! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'll have to check that spot out! Never landed on rattlesnake island, thanks for sharing.
It's a great place to spend the night!
I love Fort Anahuac! A lot of people don't know that that is where the first sparks of the Texas Revolution were struck.
It's a really nice park! great camping place too.
Another great video, Ziggy. Your channel is among my top four. The others are Roger Barnes (Brittany and UK), The Boat Rambler (Portugal), and Sailing Kate Louise (Australia). No matter the geography, the love of small boat cruising unites us all. Hope to see more to get me through winter. Happy Thanksgiving!
wow, I'm humbled to be in that group! thank you.I love Roger's channel, he's the man. I'm going to check out Kate's channel, I'm not sure I've come across it before. Happy holidays brother, thanks for the shout! you made my day.
LOOKS LIKE FUN
BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!!!
Great video. I’ve sailed Galveston Bay in keel boats forever.
But, having a beachable boat is where it’s at!
It really opens up a whole new world. What is the minimum draft of your boats? Thanks.
Both of these boats can sail in a foot or water . My trimaran takes a ft and a half
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Man, I miss that area. I love Virginia and the Chesapeake bay, but my sailing season is over till spring.
Ours is hopping. The Texas sun and heat makes mid summer difficult
As a frequent Long Beach sailor, we know all too well that playing chicken with freighters is usually a bad idea. Those things are moving a lot faster than they look like they are!
Before moving to Texas 7 yrs ago I was a great lakes sailor. Also dealt with the big boats. It's amazing how fast a freighter can crest the horizon and be on your tail . I think buddy learned a bit of respect, hehe.
@@ZiggyLavengood Yeah, we'll typically see 5-6 of 'em on the crossing when we sail to Catalina. They're usually coming into Long Beach port from the NW while we're sailing SW, so crossing paths. Like you say, what starts as a dot on the horizon quickly becomes a giant ship right in your path. I always know that if I just aim for their stern, they'll be long gone by the time I get there.
I’m sorry I missed this one!
It was a good run! More to come brother!
"We Didn't Die!"
Sparky Mark was just trying real hard to adjust lol
Mark has been sailing for only a cpl of yrs I think but he has picked it up real fast. I know he has a fast boat among the monohulls. You see he reefed his main so he wouldn't out run us.
@ZiggyLavengood I was just referring to the song that buddy was singing at the gasoline campfire lol I almost died when Buddy started singing. I figure he's got to be pretty good to hang with you guys.
@@ZiggyLavengood Those O'Days are quick boats! They do well in the Wednesday night races in Clear Lake.
Is shoreline camping in a tent allowed at both of these locations, or must you stay aboard overnight to be legal?
Yes it is. It would be tough to get a tent on the patch of shell beach we anchored at inside Moses lake but plenty of room at the palapa on rattlesnake island.
@ ok, thanks for the info. What land owner or manager oversees these areas? Is it city land? Love the videos, looking forward to the next one.
the beaches are state owned I believe, maybe federal. But in texas you can camp on most of the beaches for free, ussually a 14 day limit.