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Bridle Ridge 113 Appaloosa, 1999, 3/2, 1809 sq. ft., $147, 000. Relocating. Must sell. Call 361-212-0393.
It isn’t very often these days that one meets strangers that are really nice and accommodating right up front.
Well, me and the group I sail with did just that last week. There were five of us in sailboats that sailed into Seadrift late one afternoon, looking for a place to get a shower and hot meal.
Within just a few minutes of tying up to the docks at the marina, we were greeted by a gentleman by the name of Jack LaBarge, who introduced himself as Commodore of the Seadrift Sail and Yacht Club, and, shortly thereafter, we met Wesley Hunt and a fine gent by the name of Kelly.
Jack let us know immediately that we were welcomed at Seadrift and insisted that if there was anything we needed or somewhere we needed to go, that the Yacht Club would be at our disposal, and they would consider it an honor to be of help to any of us.
We were also invited to the weekend’s festivities and were invited to return to Seadrift on our next cruise in the area.
We dined at a local restaurant and stayed at a local motel and spent a few dollars at the Marina as well.
Upon leaving, there was another turnout to see us off and ask us back again, things that you just don’t see happening anymore, or at least rarely.
As we sailed off, we could see them in the distance, still talking to each other and waving at us.
Personally, my hat is off to the guys at the Seadrift Sail and Yacht Club, their wives and friends; they made all of my group feel really good about returning to Seadrift.
I think the city of Seadrift and the mayor and council should be really proud to have that group representing the town.
We will very likely return next year, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Texas 200 sailboat race picks Seadrift as one of its many waypoints.
Fair winds to you, too, Jack. Wesley and Kelly et al., see you again soon.
Bill Tosh
Henderson