Scamp Luna Indian River Trip 2023

A trip to the Indian River in June of 2023 with the West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron. We left on Friday afternoon and came back on Sunday. We overnighted at Paul's Island the first night and spoil island IR1 the second. Winds were good the entire weekend but did die down on Sunday. It was a hot, stagnant sail back to Honest John's Fish Camp. I did discover a trick on Saturday while tacking upwind. I would tack when close to the channel and just before the wakes of the power boats would hit the boat. The wake would then accelerate me on the new tack and not slow my progress by plowing through them. Worked quite well and was a much smoother ride. I hope you enjoy and, as always, we appreciate Honest John's for their hospitality.
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[@pauldavison7265]

Great video. Can’t wait to get my Scamp in the water. #623 is still in the build process. Keep up the videos - gives us a taste of what’s to come👍

[@SpikeA]

I will. I have a lot of footage to go through of an event the West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron hosted and it has 2 Scamps in it. It was a Safety/Capsize clinic. I'm a slow editor but I'll get the video out with Scamps capsizing!

[@lindaantisbouknight4251]

Makes me want to get on the water. The scamp looks amazing!

[@salorjim1000]

Thanks for sharing. I have several boats a fiberglass Scamp being one of them. Don't have a lot of time in the boat but hope to get more time in the future. In SoCal where there are not a lot areas like you are sailing in with islands and beaches to explore so a few road trips are in order. Love Wayfarers too but the Scamp may be easier to handle for one person. Look forward to more videos!

[@SpikeA]

It is easy for one to handle a Scamp but any of the small boats that participate in our events can easily be single handed. I like the Scamp because they will take care of you if you are in heavy weather or if you are a numbskull for a day. I spent the whole weekend without water ballast to try and isolate a leak.

[@salorjim1000]

@@SpikeA I know how that goes, no leaks in my Scamp but have one in my Montgomery 17 in fact I sold the boat and bought it back because of the issue. Had some work done but still leaks so will be making one glass repair in the bilge area if I can reach that area which will be a challenge. I think you are right about the Scamp and something like a Wayfarer I would love to have but I am sure it could be a hand full if the wind kicks up compared to the Scamp.

[@christophernoto]

It sure looks like a great time, and very nice boats! Thanks for the video.

[@eprohoda]

incredible ! ;)

[@MrJuanchosr]

great video !! Love the high qua lity!!1

[@davelawrence6777]

Nice group of boats

[@roberteastwood9886]

I would have loved to see more of the sleeping arrangement.! Nice Video, thank you from the South of England!

[@crookedcrowcrafting]

Next time I go out, I'll video tape the setup. Maybe in a month or 2.

[@chrisleggatt3240]

Beautiful scenery!

[@michaelbowman4607]

Are you from Florida or live in Florida? I am in Orange City and have recently run across, and become more familiar with, the SCAMP sailboat. I am VERY interested in building one soon. Looks like exactly what I've been thinking about as the perfect boat for what I want to do (and can do....LoL). I would love to see one in person if you're available to show her off and not too far away before I jump into this with both feet!

[@SpikeA]

@michaelbowman4607 Sure, we can arrange a time. I live in Valrico. My Scamp is a fiberglass one from Gig Harbor Boatworks. They are essentially the same weight and dimensions. Howard Rice is going to host a Scamp Boatbuilding Camp this winter at Avon Park. It would be a great way to start a build. You should think about it.

[@michaelbowman4607]

@@SpikeA Sweet! I would love to take advantage of that if I can! You're about 2hrs and 20min from where I am. Let me know when a good time for you would be and I will gladly zip over and see your boat! I have a Vardo Wagon camper that I have recently finished and have it for sale. As soon as it sells, the "working capital" will be released to start a build! I've sailed since I was 18 and crewed a 42' wooden ketch from Maine to VA - then bought it. I don't have the time to sail like I would like to right now, but as an avid camper and backpacking enthusiast, the combination sounds perfect for couple-day getaways without too high an investment or slip rental!

[@SpikeA]

Contact me via [e-mail] ​@@michaelbowman4607

[@richhocker209]

Nice camping trip. I am currently building scamp hull number 559 here in Palm Bay FL.

[@SpikeA]

That's awesome! You need to join us on some trips when you are done. facebook.com/groups/wctss/

[@michaelbowman4607]

I'm in Orange City and looking at building this incredible little boat. I would love to see what you're doing!