SCAMP Skills Academy Aug 2014

[simeoniii]

Fantastic three days.

4 SCAMPS cruising around, three to a boat, lots of learning and practicing of skills, and great fellowship.

Thanks to everyone that made this possible!

SCAMP #1, (Josh's) Howard & John
Noddy, #11, Simeon
Luna, #162, Dale & Chris
Little Tramp, #127, Phil

Saturday, a cruise to Ratt Island; Sunday a sail to the beach at Old Fort Townsend, near the Paper Mill.

We're rolling into the SCAMP Camp 6 today, for two weeks, with the Red Lantern Rally next weekend

More to follow on this thread soon...

[mrogers]

The “SCAMP” skills academy was a fabulous experience with a great bunch of people. Every one had something to contribute and was very supportive. It was also fun to meet face to face some people who I know only thru this message board and only by their handles. I gained confidence in my sailing and learned how to improve virtually every element of my skill. And more importantly learned to correct some errors and misconceptions that I have held for a long time.
Thank you to everyone who made this possible and who participated.
If you are going to be sailing for three days in a row.... don't forget sun screen on your lips

[simeoniii]

A few more photos... Dale & Chris slept aboard their Luna at the Point Hudson Marina, as I did on Noddy Saturday night. Here are a few shots from Sunday morning

[simeoniii]

A few more photos...

Dan Thompson, Victoria B.C, is in the final completion stages of his build of #72
Roger Slagle, Sequim WA, is not far behind with his #177

[godocgo]

Really fun and useful 3 days
Everybody from 1st time scampers to Howard and John added something

[godocgo]

more photos

[dsimonson]

Wow, Scampalicious!!

Kudos to Howard and John: it's an incredible pleasure to get to hang out with such mastery, and examples of excellence in learning, teaching and sharing!! And, a huge thanks to all my comrades and compatriots, you're OK, too!

I'm still processing photos but I'll dump a few in here, and you can always see "way too many" on my Flickr photo stream, as I get them online.

Our first morning was a good "classroom" session and discussion, and then the wind started to fill in, so we got into the boats:
John Welsford ("the designer"!) and John Roomes aboard Scamp #1 by Dale Simonson, on Flickr
Rob at the helm of Noddy, in the foreground of a small parade of Scamps by Dale Simonson, on Flickr
Tony calls tactics as Rob drives Noddy in a light breeze by Dale Simonson, on Flickr
Chris on the helm, Craig on the sheet, and Howard enjoying a beautiful day on Luna by Dale Simonson, on Flickr
John helms Little Tramp, as Phil tends the trim and Roger exclaims "Blue is Fast!" by Dale Simonson, on Flickr
let's heat it up a bit... by Dale Simonson, on Flickr
Luna #162, with Chris, Craig and Howard aboard by Dale Simonson, on Flickr

Cheers,
Dale

[pocketyacht]

I can speak for both John and myself when I say we always feel so privileged to work with such nice people. In our collective experience SCAMP owners are so interesting, respectful, funny and open minded. We both may impart a little knowledge but we also learn a tremendous amount with each coursed or build we teach. If you buy or build a SCAMP you get a great boat but better yet you join a fine community of folks.

I am looking forward to the Rally this coming weekend in Mystery Bay. All are invited even folks who are just curious or thinking about building or buying a SCAMP.

[Monies]

Howard, JohnW, all the rest of you Scampers, what great photos and looks like such fun! Keep on having fun, guys. "Oh, the places you'll go......"

You made me smile this morning and I needed that!

Love, Jackie Monies The Red Scamp

[SCAMP98]

Thank you Howard, John and the rest of the participants for a wonderful weekend of SCAMP mania. I really enjoyed meeting all of you and sailing these fine boats!

Tony Townsend
League City, TX
SCAMP 98