La Petite Belle

04/15/2025

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03/01/2025

*** Update 3/6/2024: Still looking for Thursday as the wind will be less making it easier to maneuver. Looking at around 2 PM. South Bay boat ramp if there is enough water. Thanks

*** Sunday update/follow-up msg from Ted: "[Monday] Launch is off – Truck is in the shop and won’t be back next week."

Message from Ted Ricco: "Possible launch Monday afternoon depending on tides and weather. More info to come Sunday afternoon. Thanks."

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12/15/2024

Thanks to the City By the Sea Museum for hosting the PYC tonight.

12/14/2024

A big shout out to Porter's Ace Hardware for donating an new marine Battery for use on the La Petite Belle. La Salle never had it so good!

Thank you for your continued support!

10/30/2024

"The ‘Belle is still coming together. Need inboard work. This Thurs, Friday and Saturday morning starting at 9 AM. LPB is in a metal barn at the southwest corner of Lucas and First (Bus 35) in the back.

We all need to put extra effort into this project if you are able. Work is on topside now and we are getting close! Let’s get this awesome boat back in the water!!!! If anyone want to grind out new blocks, let me know. -- Ted Riccio "

10/16/2024

"The ‘Belle is still coming together. Need inboard work. This Thurs and Friday morning starting at 9 AM. No work on Saturday. LPB is in a metal barn at the southwest corner of Lucas and First (Bus 35) in the back." -- Ted Riccio

10/10/2024

Message from Commodore Ted:

"Sorry for the late notice – Time flies! The ‘Belle is still coming together. Need to continue painting and inboard work. This Thurs, Friday and Sat morning starting at 9 AM. LPB is in a metal barn at the southwest corner of Lucas and First (Bus 35) in the back."

09/25/2024

"The ‘Belle is still coming together. Need to continue painting and inboard work. This Thurs, Friday and Sat morning starting at 9 AM. LPB is in a metal barn at the southwest corner of Lucas and First (Bus 35) in the back." -- Ted Riccio

There is still lots to do before the LPB can participate once again in local events. We still need to do the work that Ted has indicated above and then it may be time to put the ship back in the water. Perhaps a first shakedown cruise to ensure that LPB is "bayworthy". After that, the masts and booms will be installed and rigged. Then come the sails and perhaps another shake down cruise.

When ready, the City By the Sea Museum hopes to coordinate the relaunch with a local event. Some folks are hoping that this will all happen in time for the Taste of Palacios on October 26th, which is only one month away. A lot has to happen for that to work out. Also, mother nature may have a say in all of this. Keep your fingers crossed, or better yet, volunteer and help make it happen.

09/10/2024

There will be no workdays next weekend (Sept 12,13,14) but will resume the following weekend. Thurs, I may not be here but stop by to check. Should be here Fri and Sat. -- Ted