First Punt of 2025

[@vklaassen1]

The Illinois River is frozen over and my punt is in the garage. I love to see your videos. They make me itch for spring>

[@roberteastwood9886]

I'm so envious of you guys having other Punts to sail with!

[@lurch1e]

Thanks Robert, this was a last minute call to go out so only 3 of us made it. We had 12 out over the Christmas period. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6rPhZ-Cl7aBl6c

[@klausrucker6118]

👍👍👍❤

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Every year I watch several thousand KZbin videos and yours are some of the only ones I watch at normal speed. Happy new year

[@lurch1e]

Thanks Robb, really appreciate the comment and feedback.

[@mattd370]

so good! thanks for sharing!

[@lurch1e]

Thanks, they are great little boats.

[@WavingNotDrowning]

Delightful!

[@lurch1e]

Thanks.

[@dowrony]

Great sailing. Happy New Year.

[@lurch1e]

Thanks and Happy New Year to you too!

[@ConquerCollin]

Winter sailing is great. You have the whole ocean to yourself

[@lurch1e]

Winter sailing is great, I just wish it was a little warmer and brighter!

[@LeeBones-282]

The punts are quite similar to sharpies from the east coast of the US. Long, low, and flat-bottomed.

[@lurch1e]

They are perfect for the shel;tered creeks and marshes around Mersea Island.

[@SailingTeamTallyHo]

Awesome! What a way to knock about in boats! Where is this?

[@lurch1e]

Thanks. It's Mersea Island in the UK. They are fantastic little boats, able to sail in a few inches of water.

[@SailingTeamTallyHo]

@@lurch1e 😀