Category: Cruising Logbook

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!

Trip out (& fuel-up) with David

Trip out (& fuel-up) with David

Departure:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival:  Clipper Yacht Harbor (via the fuel dock) Distance (nm):  14.4 Engine Hours:  45 mins Crew & Guests:  Julian & Colin, David Tucker, and Marley Weather:  Winds 5-15kts, sunny Log: We spent out first night on board and David and Sarah met us at the dock at noon.  While Sarah headed … Continue reading Trip out (& fuel-up) with David

Pistachio delivery.  First trip out.

Pistachio delivery.  First trip out.

Departure:  Emeryville Marina Arrival:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Distance (nm):  16.8 Engine Hours:  1.5 Crew & Guests:  Julian, Colin, Debby & John Bullock Weather:  Rain to start, and then threatening rain, but we basically escaped.  some nice 10 - 15 knots of wid under decidedly grey sky. Log: Arrived at the marina with a car full … Continue reading Pistachio delivery.  First trip out.