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. →