WOW Cruise March 10 2007
Marion Herndon , InstigatorThe Wow Cruise started off slowly and built to a crescendo. The day was perfect. Remedy waited for her crew to arrive. Food was stowed and libations were iced down. Ladies and gents (2) climbed aboard and Remedy left the dock at 1:00. At the helm for the first time was Linda Koepsel. She carefully navigated the crowed Kemah channel. Great helmsman ship Linda. The VHF was manned by Nell Giallanza. Instructions on use was given and most of the time, folks could hear us. We arrived at channel marker 2 with a twisted main. After much struggling and help from the winds, that were picking up, we unfurled the main and started our course for Redfish. Linda and Renne' handled the head sails for our tacks. Sally Curran was ready to take over as needed.
On the way to Redfish , I saw Lynn Eddleman skillfully handling the helm on Stellar of Course. The gals were doing a great job. Skippers you can relax, first mates were getting lots of practice. Also on the way to Redfish, Winds Will was tacking brilliantly .
As we neared Redfish, Stellar of Course announced rafting up the fleet would be troublesome due to strong winds. Remedy announced change of plans and a decision to raft at A frame was made. It was a quick sail to A frame and we anchored to await the fleet. Wind 17-19 knots made rafting a challenge.
Remedy at Anchor
Next Silhouette came up on starboard.
Sirena waited patiently for things to settle down. Elaine Snowden did a great job handling the helm with assistance docking from Cindy Porterfield. Sirena is skippered by Gina Short.
Manana Rafted outboard of Sirena.
The Raft
Manana, Sirena, Silhouette, Remedy, Stellar of Course
Sea Cruise Hidden
Manana, Sirena, Silhouette, Remedy, Stellar of Course
Sea Cruise Hidden
The Party topsides on Remedy
Gerry Giallanza, Lynn Eddelman, Marion, Rene Siewers, Gina Short, Cindy Porterfield, Nell Giallanza, Linda Koepsel
Bill Berg, Sally Curran, Marion
Soon powerboat Sea Cruise arrived. Due to strong winds and choppy seas, she rafted stern to stern to Remedy. The party was now in full swing.
Lunch was served on Remedy , topped off with chocolate milkshakes. (mudslides)
Ed, Andy Upchurch, Gerry Giallanza
Guys had to wear bras on Remedy
Food station below Decks
Philip Kropf, Andy Upchurch,Cindy Porterfield, Linda
SV Manana also enforced the Bra Rule
Nell Giallanza, Ron Eddleman
Vicki Richards, Elaine Snowden
Soon it was time to head
home. The raft broke and Rachel and Chris of Winds Will and
Dave and June of Moon
Shadow returned to their anchored boats.
The Saga began for Remedy....The engine would not start. After checking all systems, it was established that the battery was very, very low on water. Water was added and added. Still the motor would not start. Philip Kropf then tried to use his portable generator to charge the battery....Still the motor would not start. Darkness was approaching, We called Boats US for a tow to home port.
Ed and Jerry then went forward and with brute strength pulled up the anchor.(windlass was out)
Purple Sunset
We then put up our head sail and slowly headed in the direction of home. Boats US promptly located us. They quickly hitched us to their boat and headed for Kemah.
Well.............now we had a designated driver with a flashing red light. Girl Scout cookies and red wine or beer was served for the slow trip home. What a fun trip...What a wonderful WOW cruise. All three of my rules for cruising were observed: keep the water out of the boat, keep the people in the boat, and don't get lost or hit anything.
I want to thank all the fellows that showed up in beautiful satin bras. I want to thank all that participated and a special thanks to TMCA members that continue to make our club what it is today.
Marion
Participating Boats(8) and Crews(20)
S/V Remedy
Marion and Ed Herndon, Gerry and Nell Giallanza, Linda Koepsel, Sally
Curran, Rene Siewers
S/V Sirena Gina Short, Cindy Porterfield, Elaine Snowden
S/V Stellar of Course Ron and Lynn Eddleman
S/V Silhouette Philip Kropf
S/V Manana Andy Upchurch and Vicki Richards
M/Y Sea Cruise Bill Berg
S/V Winds Will Chris and Rachel Durham
S/V Moon Shadow David and June Piley
Special Thanks to Elaine Snowden for Photo Contributions.
The Saga began for Remedy....The engine would not start. After checking all systems, it was established that the battery was very, very low on water. Water was added and added. Still the motor would not start. Philip Kropf then tried to use his portable generator to charge the battery....Still the motor would not start. Darkness was approaching, We called Boats US for a tow to home port.
Ed and Jerry then went forward and with brute strength pulled up the anchor.(windlass was out)
Purple Sunset
We then put up our head sail and slowly headed in the direction of home. Boats US promptly located us. They quickly hitched us to their boat and headed for Kemah.
Well.............now we had a designated driver with a flashing red light. Girl Scout cookies and red wine or beer was served for the slow trip home. What a fun trip...What a wonderful WOW cruise. All three of my rules for cruising were observed: keep the water out of the boat, keep the people in the boat, and don't get lost or hit anything.
I want to thank all the fellows that showed up in beautiful satin bras. I want to thank all that participated and a special thanks to TMCA members that continue to make our club what it is today.
Marion
Participating Boats(8) and Crews(20)
S/V Remedy
Marion and Ed Herndon, Gerry and Nell Giallanza, Linda Koepsel, Sally
Curran, Rene SiewersS/V Sirena Gina Short, Cindy Porterfield, Elaine Snowden
S/V Stellar of Course Ron and Lynn Eddleman
S/V Silhouette Philip Kropf
S/V Manana Andy Upchurch and Vicki Richards
M/Y Sea Cruise Bill Berg
S/V Winds Will Chris and Rachel Durham
S/V Moon Shadow David and June Piley
Special Thanks to Elaine Snowden for Photo Contributions.