Full Moon - Clear Skies

Meteor Showers -Great Temps

Good Friends

Scout's Headin' to Steamboat

This is what it's all about! 

The last full moon found "Scout" and I beating back upwind on the Bosunator Challenge. The conditions were so incredibly beautiful I pledged to myself that I was gonna take advantage of living here and having such a simple little boat to rig and sail more.

This Sat/Sun we will have a full moon again all night long.

Temps are forecast to be in the 70's for highs and around 50 for lows with clear skies.

Let's Go!!!

It just so happens that the Leonids Meteor Shower is also scheduled for this weekend.

 Any stargazer knows that a full moon and viewing of meteor showers are not ideal companions....however...I just could not pass up the opportunity to get out there again. A friend of mine from Flagstaff floated the idea of boat camping at Steamboat Cove for the night, away from the city lights, to enjoy some stargazing, nightime sailing, and good company. I could not resist.  After mentioning that we would be meeting up down there, it now appears that numerous other sailors may join in ....in fact quite a few.  Awesome. :-)

Route - Lake Havasu City to Steamboat Cove - 6.5nm

Steamboat Cove is about 6.5 nm south of town. An easy sail, or even a do-able paddle if the winds don't co-operate. In the summer it is pretty loud in there with powerboats galore, big stereos, bikinis, and all sorts of raucous going on. Not my favorite place. But once fall arrives and the boys of summer go home...it is stunningly beautiful, quiet, and well protected.  

Desert Bighorn Sheep seen often at Steamboat 

It is a regular occurrence to see bighorn sheep gracefully step down the steep mountainside with their young to grab a drink from the river. A sight I never grow tired of. 

Steamboat Cove

Boat-In-Only Camping Beach

The cove goes way back in once you round the almost hidden entrance and there is a beautiful boat up campground at the back with ramadas, picnic tables, and rest room facilities. Depending on water levels there is a fair amount of sand/gravel beach to beach a boat on, and plenty of room to anchor off.  The high sides of the cove are around you 360 degrees making it excellent protection should the wind come up through the night. 

I expect to have a blast with my sailing friends down there as we marvel at the creator's universe and the incredible nature he has blessed us with. Nothing formal planned here. Just a bunch of friends gathering  at random. I suspect that there will be an awesome time sitting around a campfire till the wee hours. Will post a report when I get home on Sunday. 

Looking forward to seeing whoever can make it. 

This , my friends, is what it's all about. If you read this and think you might show up make a comment in the section below as a "roll call"! 

See you there! 

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