Angel Island/Alcatraz circumnavigation (with Mum).

Angel Island/Alcatraz circumnavigation (with Mum).

Departure:  Clipper Arrival:  Clipper Distance (nm):  16.8 Engine Hours:  1 Crew & Guests:  Julian, Colin, and Joan Weather:  Fairly warm and sunny, and winds slightly lighter than the usual. Log:  After a Saturday touring the boat show in the East Bay, we were ready on Sunday to head out with Ma/Joan for a sail on … Continue reading Angel Island/Alcatraz circumnavigation (with Mum). →

The historic launching of the Matthew Turner (we missed it!)

The historic launching of the Matthew Turner (we missed it!)

Departure:  Clipper Arrival:  Clipper  Distance (nm):  23.5 Engine Hours:  1.25 Crew & Guests:  Julian, Colin, Marley Weather:  Sunny, good wind (light behind Angel Island) Log:  Awoke on board to sunny blue skies and warm breezes. IT'S SAILING time . Even better its sailing time in shorts and tshirts!  😄No plans except to enjoy the sun, … Continue reading The historic launching of the Matthew Turner (we missed it!) →

“Then they tried to kill me” with Tyler and Kassandra

“Then they tried to kill me” with Tyler and Kassandra

Departure:  Clipper Arrival:  Clipper (via Ayala Cove) Distance (nm):  20.9 Engine Hours:  1.25 Crew & Guests:  Julian, Colin, Tyler & Kassandra Weather:  Sunny, and variable wind to 20+. Log:  In an effort to get Tyler a new 'sailing pic' to replace his now years old current Facebook profile photo, we headed to the boat with … Continue reading “Then they tried to kill me” with Tyler and Kassandra →

Gloomy Golden Gate and a kayaker rescue by helicopter!

Gloomy Golden Gate and a kayaker rescue by helicopter!

Departure:  Clipper Arrival:  Clipper Distance (nm):  22.1 Engine Hours:  2.5 Crew & Guests:  Julian, Colin ando Marley  Weather:  Grey and cool. Windy outside the Golden Gate  Log:  We awoke to grey and overcast skies but we needed to sail.  Headed down out the channel towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Calm water but once we headed … Continue reading Gloomy Golden Gate and a kayaker rescue by helicopter! →