7thDistrictOptimist
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Due to weather forecast for this weekend, we have decided to cancel the 2022 Blessing of the Fleet. Thank you for your support and understanding.
2022 Blessing of the Fleet
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LightRoasted
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Well now. Wouldn't this be the best time to "Bless the Fleets"? Boats float and canopies keep people from getting wet. Do you think Jesus would have cancelled the Blessing of the Fleet because of a bit of weather? I always thought Optimists looked past things such as this, turning a negative into a positive.
Well now. Wouldn't this be the best time to "Bless the Fleets"? Boats float and canopies keep people from getting wet. Do you think Jesus would have cancelled the Blessing of the Fleet because of a bit of weather? I always thought Optimists looked past things such as this, turning a negative into a positive.
Have you attended one?? There is quite an array of activities that comprise the BotF event. The actual boat blessing is almost an afterthgought and a very tiny part of the overall event.
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Once. It was pretty cool. Was back in the late 90's. But where are all the hardy 7th Disticters? I woulda thunk regardless of a little rain, the show would still go on. Many of the crafters/artisans I saw that were there were in 1700's period dress and making crafts using the old ways. Pretty sure a bit of rain didn't stop them from making things as such back in the day. Besides, they are calling for: High near 64. Breezy, with a northeast wind 18 to 20 mph. Not too bad for most boats.
The wind forecast for the weekend isn't much different than what's blowing right now...18-20 wind pushes up waves that are a lot more than the average 20' boat is going to handle well. It's snotty out there. Small Craft Warning all weekend.
Add: Friend of mine just posted a video clip from the bridge of the workboat he's on, headed out of Pax River a bit ago. Getting hammered....tons of water over the bow.
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Sneakers
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I wouldn't want to have a static land display up in 20 mph winds with rain.
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That's only the wind speed on the water. Once it's on land to goes much much slower. /s
Actually, for some reason I did not think, factor, about that factoid. : )
That's only the wind speed on the water. Once it's on land to goes much much slower. /s
Actually, for some reason I did not think, factor, about that factoid. : )
IDK about anyone else, but 18-20 mph NE winds with all that open water will make for hazardous travel anywhere on the lower Potomac. I'll pass.
Sneakers
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Most of the displays are right on the shoreline. You don't have a boat, do you?
I'm seeing white-capped waves in St. Georges Creek right now from my office window. My 20' is on the lift and its staying there....which is a bummer because my brother and I had planned on going fishing today with an old friend that's back in town for his daughter's wedding. He's a fishing fanatic...used to compete in the big tournaments in the Bahamas and USVI some years back. Oh well...there's always another day.
IDK about anyone else, but 18-20 mph NE winds with all that open water will make for hazardous travel anywhere on the lower Potomac. I'll pass.
I was thinking tarps / canopies or umbrellas ae not going to be very useful if you have a significant breeze.
IDK about anyone else, but 18-20 mph NE winds with all that open water will make for hazardous travel anywhere on the lower Potomac. I'll pass.
Unfortunately they have to make this call so far in advance, because the storm track can change and like we see with winter storms, that change in the pattern can leave people looking silly
Now I see an Active Weather Alert stating gusts to 40 and waves 2 to 5 feet. No. Thank. You.
Sneakers
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It's going to be upgraded from small craft warning to gale.
They made the right call to cancel. No one wants to be cold, wet and miserable.
LightRoasted
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Kidding. I've earned to respect mother nature from experience.
Sure I do. But I boat with the mentality like Captain Dan had in Forest Gump. Nothing scares me.
Kidding. I've earned to respect mother nature from experience.
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As an aside, looks like perfect weather for drift fishing.
Where's the BBQ and picnic tables? I don't see any wind.
As an aside, looks like perfect weather for drift fishing.
Really fast drifting....yep...
My God man! Where's your sense of adventure?!
If the water gets any higher, you can surf fish from your front yard. But seriously, I hope old man Neptune goes easy on y'all tonight. I'm free Sunday and Monday. If you need any help cleaning up, and I don't have a mess of my own to deal with, I'm there.