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DamonLinkous

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Posted: Jun 08, 2012 - 11:01 PM

Thought I'd throw this out there in case there are beachcat sailors on here from the Memphis area that I don't know about.

At least three boats will be launching from the Teckville Public Use Area which is located on the North side of Sardis Lake.

Weather looks promising with 10+ wind and 30-40% chance of thunderstorms to keep things moving.
http://www.wunderground.c…day=160&weekday=Saturday

Anyway come join us if you can, I'll be there rigging by Saturday 10:30am or so. The Teckville area has facilities, showers, and even a "down home" style restaurant right at the ramp.

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1992 Hobie 18
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dichtbijzee

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Posted: Jun 09, 2012 - 01:03 AM

I do love your mainsail!

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turbohobo

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Posted: Jun 09, 2012 - 12:58 PM

I do wish you had give a little more "heads-up" notice damon, it's just an 8 hr drive for me.....

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fxloop

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Posted: Jun 12, 2012 - 05:19 PM

Hey guys, I had such a blast down there ( Sardis ) last weekend i'll prob be heading back Sat, maybe sunday for another round. Prob launch closer to dam.
Winds we're killer last weekend in the 20's MPH and i had my crew trapped out almost the whole time. On the way back in had even stronger winds and 3' + waves we were breaking through, getting soaked from the warm water (hard to see though - kept one eye on leeward hull ). Never pitchpoled or capsized even though i was thinking it was going to happen..Confidence booster for sure. The people there definitely liked seeing sail boats and were very friendly. I hope to meet and sail with some of you here soon!
Tim

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DamonLinkous

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Posted: Jun 12, 2012 - 07:06 PM

It was epic, was looking at GPS track and averaged about 15mph boat speed the whole time with sustained 18+ and I was doing everything I could to depower the boat since I was solo. With the crew on the wire it wouldn't surprise me if you guys hit 20+ on the wild ride back.

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Damon Linkous
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Posted: Jun 12, 2012 - 07:09 PM

Here's what the sky looked like when we launched.

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Posted: Jun 15, 2012 - 05:54 PM

Planning to head to Sardis in the morning to Teckville Public Use Area. I think we have three boats, two H18's and a H16. Anyone else in? I'm leaving the house at 9am and takes about an hour and a half to get there.

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