Trip dates:
Saturday, February 24, 2024 to Sunday, February 25, 2024
Trip length:
2 days
Type of watercraft:
Sail
Arriving in Gulfport
Nice to see palm trees
Moths rigged up
On water photo from a few years ago
The first sail of the year for me is usually in Gulfport, Florida for the Classic Moth Midwinter Regatta. It takes about 2,000 miles of driving round trip but well worth it in February. We usually set up and go for a sail on Friday but it was blowing 15 - 25 and no one wanted to break anything the first day in town.
Saturday blew 10-20 as the day progressed and even though it was 68 degF out we were all shivering after a few races. Everyone in my Class capsized at least once and when you were wet the wind really chilled your bones. Sunday was warm and light, a little too light, but all of us northerners really enjoyed the sun's warmth.
A great way to start the year!