It's bound to happen!

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by seasand77

We promptly cruised out to the Intercoastal and ran aground. ...
At high tide on Sunday, I took it for a run into the Intercoastal and spotted a Dolphin. I ran aground again trying to get a closer look. ...
After getting back into the lane, I opened up the throttle and the wind caught my Bimini top which was lying in front of the consol and it hit me in the face.

That's a pretty rough start, but you made it -- congrats! And I can relate to the nervousness at the ramp. I only haul once or twice a year, and there always seems to be an audience. As for the bimini, your V was just telling you to be aware, and treat her right, or else she'll give you more of that kind of treatment!