{"title":"B\u0026B Annual Messabout","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ANNUAL B\u0026amp;B MESSABOUT is APPROACHING FAST! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:  October 17-19, 2025  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScUPDApeeM1VSUEvvLcWyGawxVUI-wR57K7XfI7kxwKBx6hMA\/viewform?usp=sharing\u0026amp;ouid=109621697666101332150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSIGN ME UP\u003c\/a\u003e (it's free to attend) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand join us Friday night at Little Italy for our favorite Italian buffet dinner. 15$ per person \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bandbyachtdesigns.com\/buffet-dinner-at-the-messabout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebuy tickets\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere: \u003c\/strong\u003eAt the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ia9XszSu1Q5d7CLe8\"\u003eB\u0026amp;B workshop\u003c\/a\u003e. 342 Chapel Creek, Dr Bayboro, NC 28515\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eWe have a great site for small boat sailing, including a launch ramp with it’s on own launching dock, a 170’ dock and floating dinghy dock. Your shallow draft boat will happily snuggle alongside the dock for tying up and camping or anchor out for the night. We have over 4 acres worth of land to camp on (room for 1 RV possibly, contact if interested).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Much: \u003c\/strong\u003eFREE for the messabout, and $15 per person if you want join us Friday night at Little italy (kids under 12 free) – otherwise you pay your own food and accommodations; we provide the water, the dock, and the space and Saturday’s lunch. (BYOB, we provide sodas). Don't forget to sign up for the dinner so we have an accurate count for the buffet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho:\u003c\/strong\u003e All are welcome, don't have a B\u0026amp;B boat? No problem! bring what you have and come sail with us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eHere is a list of boats that will be \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bandbyachtdesigns.com\/2025-b-b-messabout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ein attendance this year\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to see all the pictures and videos from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Xl0B4WdJg17-Gi0QqUVvKrrJdr4qXXCZeOufG2qixF0\/edit?usp=sharing\"\u003epast Messabouts\u003c\/a\u003e. Also on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLCnKN6s9JPgusaTJ0hNUJWzsWA5o71F7z\"\u003eYoutube Channel\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd don't forget to  join our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/288804334653596\"\u003eB\u0026amp;B Builders facebook group\u003c\/a\u003e and share your pictures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome aerial video from one of our past years\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"314\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_Br-J4mEwZY\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRough Schedule of Events (very informal)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eFeel free to arrive anytime on Friday for the start of our informal gathering. Launch your boat, go sailing, hang around the shop or just relax. There is plenty of parking available. You can leave your boat tied up on our dock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday Evening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eWe will be gathering at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littleitalypizzanc.com\/\"\u003eLittle Italy Italian restaurant\u003c\/a\u003e for dinner at around 5pm. Dinner will be buffet style (salad, pizza, stromboli, etc).  Alcoholic beverages to be purchased separately. Alfredo, the owner of Little Italy restaurant has been a great supporter of B\u0026amp;B over the years and we always enjoy bringing our group to them for their great food and to support a great local business. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eMeet and greet and mingle; sailing of course, and maybe even a race if there is interest. A late lunch (between 1-2pm) will be catered at the shop so make sure you get on the roster of attendees. (BYOB, we provide sodas). An afternoon how to session on topics of interest. CNC machine demo, or other how to demo suggestions welcome! Saturday evening will be on your own and hanging out at the shop. Rounding it up with a “dark velvet” after-dinner sail for those who were not completely sated during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eMore sailing and schmoozing. For those who have no schedule carry on through Mon\/Tues whenever – you are welcome to stay into the week if you have the time. Many make a whole week of it but the shop will be back to work on Monday!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Info…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eIn The Area: If you would like to bring family or friends who are not totally into the sailing scene; there are plenty of things to do and see in this area (you will need a car). If you are interested in History – we are steeped in it; and have a great local museum you can see exhibits on the way in or out of town. There are multiple tourist sites in New Bern, including Tryon Palace the only royal palace in the whole USA! Tryon also has wonderful gardens and we have a new history center very close to the palace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eA little further afield we have a wonderful NC Maritime Museum and a great Aquarium, and ocean front beaches. Check out the following sites for more planning information. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nceast.org\/\"\u003ewww.nceast.org\u003c\/a\u003e an incredible site!…. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pamlicochamber.com\/\"\u003ewww.pamlicochamber.com\u003c\/a\u003e local information about everything you want to know about Pamlico County before visiting. You can link to the Pamlico Countyweb site from the Chamber site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eOriental Marina and Inn 103 Wall St. Oriental www.orientalmarina.com 252-249-1818. 1-2-3 bedroom suites with kitchenette room that over look the water at the harbor rooms have either queen or king beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eRiver Neuse Suites Mildred Street Oriental \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.riverneuserentals.com\/\"\u003ewww.RiverNeuseRentals.com\u003c\/a\u003e 252-249-1404. Beautiful suites with fold out sofas as additional space and kitchenettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eLazy River Cottages 513 Oriental Rd. Oriental 252-249-2261. Each cottage sleeps 6 porches, over looking the water; cooking facilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eThere are chain hotel\/motel accommodations in New Bern, 30 miles away from our site: Comfort Suites, Hilton, Hampton Inn, Travel Lodge – check through national websites.. Additionally in New Bern: The Bridge pointe Hotel 252-636-3637 is a large hotel but not a chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eCamping: Feel free to pitch a tent on our property. There is also the Rivers Edge Family Campground 149 Tempe Gut Rd. Maribel 252-559-3603 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/riversedgefamilycampground.com\/\"\u003ewww.riversedgefamilycampgrounds\u003c\/a\u003e. A scant 2.5 miles from our site, a great family owned camp ground on the water dock launching ramp and all hook up and amenities. Quick sail to our dock!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePictures and videos from past Messabouts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2022 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/Bmei1HsL3MUXrFPG7\"\u003eAlbum\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2021 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/7j2Uyq4A1oX218uQ7\"\u003eAlbum\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_Br-J4mEwZY\"\u003eA drone video\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vIiwgI6IvRY\"\u003eMini Trimaran Sailing\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LeFWR4Nbbqc\"\u003eAmos sailing with the EC22\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2020 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/DfqgPzhRJN5S2xYL8\"\u003eAlbum\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/F1-TUJlb2cE\"\u003eTed’s video\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2019 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/orS7YxLEPGa3Wkd2A\"\u003eAlbum\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bandbyachtdesigns.com\/blog\/2019-bb-messabout-\/\"\u003e2019 Messabout Article \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2018 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/eD91KMqifVw9Hzuj7\"\u003eAlbum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2017 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/AEyexYLL1D7P6nY62\"\u003eAlbum\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2IrqjJc__WI\"\u003eA video by Andrew\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/oga0DSbk78k\"\u003eBill’s OK-20\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2016 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/photos\/9dXs54GVRbjEQJ7u5\"\u003eAlbum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2015 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/photos\/9dXs54GVRbjEQJ7u5\"\u003eAlbum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2014 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/L51R1cwMjbGkqoq47\"\u003eAlbum\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ifT5UmeUd0M\"\u003eSailing the CS-15\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2013                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SRKwfR_nN6c\"\u003ePaul’s video\u003c\/a\u003e                      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5zUbj8M178Q\"\u003eCS-20 Mk2 testing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2012 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/G2Fpu3e6uYTrDnQS9\"\u003eAlbum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2011                  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lHmUe4F9Vks\u0026amp;list=PLCnKN6s9JPgusaTJ0hNUJWzsWA5o71F7z\u0026amp;index=4\"\u003eA slideshow from 2011\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/d65fp7ZwU8Q\"\u003eTom’s Lapwing\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7r0XO8V16sE\"\u003eLapwing Sailing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2010 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/messing-about.com\/forums\/topic\/6534-b-b-messabout\/page\/2\/#comments\"\u003eAlbum\u003c\/a\u003e      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PFvWC_IKnjg\"\u003ePaul’s Video from 2010\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e2009 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/messing-about.com\/forums\/topic\/6534-b-b-messabout\/page\/2\/#comments\"\u003eForum Thread with Pictures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buffet-dinner-at-the-messabout","title":"Buffet Dinner at the B\u0026B Messabout","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ticket is for the buffet dinner on Friday. 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