Started out in a bit of haze, then it burned off. Proceeding toward Angel
Island, we encountered the nearly 300-boat annual Vallego Race. They were
running downwind from San Francisco toward the Richmond/San Rafeal Bridge
when we got there. Fortunately, we didn't interefer at all, having perfect
timing... we were at Raccoon Straight when they passed, so had a wonderful
view from the stern of Excalibur. No pics, as the camera was down for the
count.

After they passed we did some minor tacking and jibing, then settled into a
quick anchorage called Paradise Cove for lunch. We sailed back across
Southhampton dodging some anchored dredges, with towboats standing off. Not
sure what was going on with that. I dropped off one person who needed to get
back early, then we practiced close quarter maneauvering under power in a
couple of the local marinas. The wind mellowed considerably as we headed
back up the Richmond deep water channel. As we were coming out of the last
marina on our way home, we crossed another boat starboard to starboard,
since he was on engine and was kind enough to give us the upwind side. When
I asked him if it could possibly get better than this, he hollered over, "no
f*cking way!" And, we both smiled and kept going.

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www.sailnow.com

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
news:0YGdnc6eFaQYZIDVnZ2dnUVZ_tWtnZ2d@bayareasolut ions...
Started out in a bit of haze, then it burned off. Proceeding toward Angel
Island, we encountered the nearly 300-boat annual Vallejo Race. (-
spelling corrected) They were running downwind from San Francisco toward
the Richmond/San Rafeal Bridge when we got there. Fortunately, we didn't
interefer at all, having perfect timing... we were at Raccoon Straight
when they passed, so had a wonderful view from the stern of Excalibur. No
pics, as the camera was down for the count.

After they passed we did some minor tacking and jibing, then settled into
a quick anchorage called Paradise Cove for lunch. We sailed back across
Southhampton dodging some anchored dredges, with towboats standing off.
Not sure what was going on with that. I dropped off one person who needed
to get back early, then we practiced close quarter maneauvering under
power in a couple of the local marinas. The wind mellowed considerably as
we headed back up the Richmond deep water channel. As we were coming out
of the last marina on our way home, we crossed another boat starboard to
starboard, since he was on engine and was kind enough to give us the
upwind side. When I asked him if it could possibly get better than this,
he hollered over, "no f*cking way!" And, we both smiled and kept going.



--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

On May 4, 7:59 am, "Capt. JG" wrote:
... I asked him if it could possibly get better than this, he hollered over, "no
f*cking way!" And, we both smiled and kept going. ...

Sounds sweet, indeed. And I'm glad to hear that people are sailing on
the Bay. We're in final panic mode getting the boat ready for sea
(and digging out vast piles of warm clothing). "The Plan", such as it
is, is to drop the lines here in Honolulu some time this week and head
your way (well actually NNE until your way is available to a sailboat)
and end up in Emery Cove at some later time... I wouldn't bet money
on it or anything, but if it does happen we'll try to check into the
Pacific Seafarer's Net using Maryann's call (AH6QR). Sometimes they
post people's progress on the net (www.pacsea.org). Cheers and thanks
to everyone in the group.

-- Tom (NH7SV QRT).

wrote in message
...
On Sun, 4 May 2008 10:59:34 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

Started out in a bit of haze, then it burned off. Proceeding toward Angel
Island, we encountered the nearly 300-boat annual Vallego Race. They were
running downwind from San Francisco toward the Richmond/San Rafeal Bridge
when we got there. Fortunately, we didn't interefer at all, having perfect
timing... we were at Raccoon Straight when they passed, so had a wonderful
view from the stern of Excalibur. No pics, as the camera was down for the
count.

After they passed we did some minor tacking and jibing, then settled into
a
quick anchorage called Paradise Cove for lunch. We sailed back across
Southhampton dodging some anchored dredges, with towboats standing off.
Not
sure what was going on with that. I dropped off one person who needed to
get
back early, then we practiced close quarter maneauvering under power in a
couple of the local marinas. The wind mellowed considerably as we headed
back up the Richmond deep water channel. As we were coming out of the last
marina on our way home, we crossed another boat starboard to starboard,
since he was on engine and was kind enough to give us the upwind side.
When
I asked him if it could possibly get better than this, he hollered over,
"no
f*cking way!" And, we both smiled and kept going.

Sounds like a good time was had by all. My boat splashed Friday. I spent
yesterday and today installing, adjusting, and so forth. It's DONE. Now
all I
have to do is make time to sail. I'm hoping to get out for a while
tomorrow
evening. I'm the only sailboat in the water at my marina.



Yeh... go for it! Even though I've been sailing during the off-season, it's
always a pleasure when the weather is really nice.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

wrote in message
...
On May 4, 7:59 am, "Capt. JG" wrote:
... I asked him if it could possibly get better than this, he hollered
over, "no
f*cking way!" And, we both smiled and kept going. ...

Sounds sweet, indeed. And I'm glad to hear that people are sailing on
the Bay. We're in final panic mode getting the boat ready for sea
(and digging out vast piles of warm clothing). "The Plan", such as it
is, is to drop the lines here in Honolulu some time this week and head
your way (well actually NNE until your way is available to a sailboat)
and end up in Emery Cove at some later time... I wouldn't bet money
on it or anything, but if it does happen we'll try to check into the
Pacific Seafarer's Net using Maryann's call (AH6QR). Sometimes they
post people's progress on the net (www.pacsea.org). Cheers and thanks
to everyone in the group.

-- Tom (NH7SV QRT).


Emory Cove... not far at all from us... drop me a line or give a call when
you get here. I assume you have something reserved...although I doubt it'd
be a problem finding something. First round is on me!

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

On May 4, 4:13 pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
Emory Cove... not far at all from us... drop me a line or give a call when
you get here. I assume you have something reserved...although I doubt it'd
be a problem finding something. First round is on me!

They claim to have a space on hold for us. Thanks for the offer; I'll
do my best to take you up on it!

Cheers,

-- Tom.

"Capt. JG" wrote:
Started out in a bit of haze, then it burned off. Proceeding toward Angel
Island, we encountered the nearly 300-boat annual Vallego Race. They were
running downwind from San Francisco toward the Richmond/San Rafeal Bridge
when we got there. Fortunately, we didn't interefer at all, having perfect
timing... we were at Raccoon Straight when they passed, so had a wonderful
view from the stern of Excalibur. No pics, as the camera was down for the
count.


That's a shame, I bet it was a grand sight.
SF Bay is always an interesting place to sail with a lot happening.

BTW if you need a new camera, check with Martin B


.... When
I asked him if it could possibly get better than this, he hollered over, "no
f*cking way!" And, we both smiled and kept going.


Some people apparently find other things to do with their lives, but I
don't see why.


Fresh Breezes- Doug King

On Mon, 05 May 2008 06:18:30 -0400, wrote:

We have a problem sailing here in the off season. The water gets too hard...

People do sail on ice. At speeds of over a hundred.

Casady

Richard Casady wrote:
On Mon, 05 May 2008 06:18:30 -0400, wrote:

We have a problem sailing here in the off season. The water gets too hard...

People do sail on ice. At speeds of over a hundred.

If you have to put an insulating jacket on the beer to keep it from
*freezing*, it ain't sailing!

Cheers
Marty

"Richard Casady" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 05 May 2008 06:18:30 -0400, wrote:

We have a problem sailing here in the off season. The water gets too
hard...

People do sail on ice. At speeds of over a hundred.

Casady


Yeah, but not on a C&C. Might be able to do it with a Mac if you raise the
cb. :-)

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www.sailnow.com