Summer sailing and Corona

[Mas]

So far our illustrious guvna has not banned recreational boating...and I hope he does not because then I'll be a criminal. I plan to sail and as I mostly sail solo I pose no threat to anyone. So in a month or so, Koinonia will be launched and I'll be found once again plying the waters of Barnegat Bay. No mask, no gloves, no Lysol. Newfy's Screetch rum will disinfect just fine.
  This is quietly becoming less like virus containment and more like government control of the citizens it pretends to protect. 'Nuff said about that!!
Cheers!
Bob23

Won't get into the politics as it's a no win realm, but truly being out on a sailboat has to be one of the best ways to avoid almost anything....it's why we do it! The rub still remains the impact on small coastal communities that are having to juggle a loss of livelihood if the boating season is a no go or the loss of life if thousands of 'outatowners' bring more than just their money to the small communities. Also a no win dilemma.

Meanwhile Bob you will always be welcome aboard, though social distancing rules will bet in effect: All PBR drinkers will ride n the dinghy so it can be cast off easily if the Coast Guard shows up. Don't want any EPA fines along with CDC violations!

Fair winds all.

[Roland of Macatawa]

Jim in TC,

Greetings,
Getting a slip at the downtown TC marina is good news for you.
Congratulations! I know you have long waited to get in there.

Regards, Roland

[Bob23]

Rick: Your offer is accepted. In the dink I shall ride!!
Cheers!
Bob23

[K3v1n]

Got out of sailing just in time it would seem. 

[Reighnman]

Bob will be the control for the daily PBR intake prevention group. Forget apple a day, give me a PBR Pounder! I launched my dad's fishing boat on Saturday and there was some activity at the marina even in the rain. He also found a place that will sell bait without contact. Leave cash in box, grab bag of blood worms. I left him with 6 jerry cans of gas which should keep him out of WaWa for a month.  Great Bay isn't a popular sailing or boating destination so social distancing isn't a concern. Sail safe and don't drink Corona!

[Finbar Beagle]

It's official, NJ marinas and boatyards are allowed to open, by Governor decree.  Same for NY.

Should have spent my distancing time scraping my bottom, err boat bottom that is.

[Jim in TC]

Jim in TC,

Greetings,
Getting a slip at the downtown TC marina is good news for you.
Congratulations! I know you have long waited to get in there.

Thanks, Roland. If the state park opens and you make it up to TC this summer you will be welcome to come for a sail. Don't forget the key to your bike lock!

[Mas]

Got out of sailing just in time it would seem. 

...though could not think of a better place to self quarantine! Gotta make sure ur all stocked up on the essentials, Rum, Bourbon, Beer...hmm, think that's about it!

Hope all is well.

[Jim in TC]

...though could not think of a better place to self quarantine! Gotta make sure ur all stocked up on the essentials, Rum, Bourbon, Beer...hmm, think that's about it!

Hope all is well.

We are trying to stay in good spirits through this trying time. Of course, what that means is high quality rum, bourbon, rye, gin...

[Roland of Macatawa]

Thanks, Roland. If the state park opens and you make it up to TC this summer you will be welcome to come for a sail. Don't forget the key to your bike lock!

Jim,

Ha, ha! I had forgotten about that. Our bicycles remained locked to the back of our camping trailer for the entire trip.
We plan tentatively to return to the TC State Park this summer. It was good meeting you last summer.

During this c-virus shut-down, I've been walking for exercise; often just happening to end up where my SunDayCat is stored.
Getting some minor pre-season work done while hoping for a sailing season this year.

Regards, Roland

[Bob23]

Did somebody mention good rum and bourbon? I'm in!!

[HeaveToo]

2020 has been a crap fest.  Really, it has just be plain awful. 

So Virginia has a total different set of rules than Maryland but it is all a bit confusing.  Just use common sense in Virginia and you should be fine.

[K3v1n]

Besides Rum, Bourbon & Beer...make sure you stock up on food. Future food shortages coming.  It's gonna be a long year.

[Mas]

Besides Rum, Bourbon & Beer...make sure you stock up on food. Future food shortages coming.  It's gonna be a long year.

Beer is food! In fact, it should be considered one of the major food groups. ... Of course beer is a beverage, as the majority of its composition is water; however, given that it's also made with cereal grains, hops and yeast, all of this combined goodness is oftentimes a meal in itself. No worries!

Meanwhile we are bartering some of our family business's product (http://mountainculturekombucha.com) for produce and meats from local farms here as the farmers markets are closed. We are fortunate. Finished garden prep yesterday, but must admit the bartering is easier and doing such at the weekly market has been our garden for the past 7 years. With the market closed we are needing to reach out to each farm individually. A little less convenient but good to still have the option. A win win.

Call me overly optimistic but we are not worried about the future, more concerned with today, and today we restock the beer!

[Reighnman]

That's a great looking website and product line-up MAS! My local farmers marker is developing a drive-thru system in a parking lot, http://www.collingswoodmarket.com/. With the entire world working on a fix, it's only a matter of time till we're back in full gear. Think we'll see more virtual boat tours which I would like anyway.  Nothing worse than driving 2hours to look at a boat and find the pictures were from 2010. I'm actually working on protocols for virtual inspections of food manufactures today.  Stay positive and safe!