Cedar Key Small Boat Meet 2K25 Part 3 of 3 . . . . .

[Charles Brennan]

Last of the boats, I SWEAR!! 
Too many boats along the shore to get a good panoramic view, so we kind of have to do it on the Installment Plan.
"Installment Plan".    Am I dating myself? 
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So many different types of sailing craft, that even the commercial work boat at right, looked completely at home!
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The home-made runabout, I alluded to, earlier.
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Highly eclectic collection of boats.
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I think COVID gave the small home-built boat community a real shot in the arm; kind of like what Braveheart did for Ren Fests.
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We finally decided to head out, to do some, ya know, actual SAILING!!   
A look back at the fleet.
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And as the fleet receded into the distance . . .  .
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Easy to do at 5+ knots.
I reflected, that the top end on my future SCAMP, is just Chris' cruising speed on his Sea Pearl.

We saw the Sea Bright 18 was already out, for a run.
The black dog up at the bow, tolerates being aboard the sailboat, for just about as long as it takes him to get to a beach, to run up and down.
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So, what DO you call a flotilla of sailing canoes?!? 
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Kayak fisherman, wondering if he had picked the wrong weekend to try and fish. 
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Cedar Key Waterfront.
That trashed building at left is what it looks like after a fire, followed a month later by two hurricanes.
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A closer view:
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I used to LIKE that restaurant too; hope somebody re-builds it, again.   

We kept running across pods of porpoises, so many in fact, that even *I* was able to get some pics, for a change! 
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Look closely, you can see one just  going under, to the left of the one with a fin above water.
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I think these two were "doing it" before we interrupted them. 
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Yup. Pretty sure.
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Sneaking home to the wife?   
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Hmmm . . . .  why is THIS guy smiling, like that?!? 
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Never caught the particulars, but there was some kind of drama playing out, as the smaller boat was being towed back to the ramp, while the one guy was bailing, furiously.
We were headed back to the ramp and delayed our arrival, by making several tacks, to give them some maneuvering room.
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Chris trimming the main, while his wife posts embarrassing pics to FaceBook. 
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Like: Ole Dad being reduced to Rail Meat.   
Ah, well.
Can't WAIT to get that SCAMP finished and in the water!
At least, maybe then I can get to STEER, once in a while!! 
I love sailboats and sailing and all, but I was NOT made to be a passenger! 
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Think he likes this boat?!? 
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Of course! He gets to steer!   
It was a great day on the water. 
Just ask the porpoises. 

Charles Brennan

[Eddie C]

Charles, your 3 part post was a very pleasant way to start my day! Thank you and good luck with your Scamp. Eddie C

[Frank B.]

Well I enjoyed the trilogy post, however, I'm left with random thoughts.  With regard to "classic plastic" with the shutting down of both Compac and the number one dealer/fan, The Sailboat Company, both due to the recent passing of a Principal, will my 23IV become more classic or less?

While I know a "meet" is different from a "show", it seems in either case there is at least one picture of a "hottie" young enough to be my grandaughter in these pictorial essays.  Is there going to be a permanent shift to Porpoise porn?

Some very unique boats at this meet