There are a number of MacGregors ... 26X and 26M ... in this group. We get a kick out of lining up all the Macs along the shore on our excursions, or try to get them in adjacent slips at the Beaufort docks. We usually number 5 or more Macs.
All Macs lined up off shore.
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Lined up at the launch site at the end of the weekend.
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As mentioned, twice a year we head to Beaufort NC on a Thursday or Friday. We sometimes have as many as 20 boats in slips at the Beaufort docks, all flying our pirate flags. It's all just so much fun.
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We call our Spring trip the Flamingo Sail, and the Fall trip is our Pirate Sail. Friday night we dress up like pirates and have dinner at the Beaufort Docks cafe. We take lots of photos and act really silly, and then spend the night dockside.
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Saturday morning after a captains' meeting, we all head out for Cape Lookout. |
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Some of us beach our Macs, because we can, while the larger boats in the group anchor off shore.
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Several of us have dinghies so we all work together to get our provisions on the beach for a BBQ and bonfire in the evening. Good times. Really good times. |
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Sun setting as things come to life on the shore.
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If I wake up in the wee hours, I try to take a photo. It is so peaceful, just mast lights twinkling, along with the lighthouse of course. |
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Last Spring the trip back from Cape Lookout was very rough as we tried to outrun on oncoming storm. Tried to get a photo of the 4 foot swells, but the camera really couldn't catch the ferocious rocking and pounding.  |
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The storm passed, and back at the launch site everyone gets busy breaking down their boats and getting ready for the drive back home.  |
Another great experience -- more memories. And hopefully more clear skys ahead.
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