Departure: Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival: Clipper Yacht Harbor Distance (nm): 18.6nm Engine Hours (trip end): 008.5 Crew & Guests: Julian, Colin, Ken & Francisco Weather: Warm, sunny, but some good wind (up to 20Kts) Log: At last, Ken got off his bike, and we had him and Chico out on the boat, and what a … Continue reading Sailing with Captain (Ken) Cook →

Departure:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Distance (nm):  18nm Engine Hours:  1 Crew & Guests:  Julian, Colin & Marley, Bob, Dave & Jamie Weather: The sun did peak out, but the red faces were definitely wind-burn ... blow!  Gusty to start, then evened out at a steady 20 - 26. Log:  July 4th, … Continue reading Dog (Independence) Day Afternoon with Bob & Dave →

SATURDAY 16th JUNE Departure: Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival: Ayala Cove, Angel Island Distance (nm): 18nm Engine Hours: 1.5 Crew & Guests: Julian, Colin, Jon & Candace Weather: Sunny, but cool, and then overcast in the Cove Log: A surprisingly cold start to the day, which didn't get much better, we headed out with the loose … Continue reading Stuck in the mud with Jon & Candace →

Departure:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Distance (nm):  12nm Engine Hours:  1.5 Crew & Guests:  Julian, Colin Weather: Sunny, gusty (its summer!) Log:  A quick trip out to test out the NEW ENGINE, in action.  Most of the time spent checking the revs (which appear on the engine control panel screen AND the … Continue reading NEW ENGINE! Testing it out →

  Departure:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Distance (nm):  22nm Engine Hours:  1hr Crew & Guests:  Julian, Colin, Tim & Victoria Sowerby Weather: The usual,  and a bit of a blow at the end Log:  It was one of those days when we got a bit of everything. Sun, no sun, wind, no … Continue reading Sowerby Sunday →

Departure:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Distance (nm):  23.8 Engine Hours:  1 Crew & Guests:  Julian, Colin, Beate, John Weather: Sunny, pretty warm for early March, 5kt to 18kt wind. Log:  After a stormy couple of days, the morning looks promising for a sail.  We arrived to find the marina filled with swamp … Continue reading Golden Gate with Beate & John →

Departure:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Distance (nm):  23nm Engine Hours:  1 Crew & Guests:  Julian, Colin & Marley Weather: Sunny, nice, variable wind Log:  A nice Easter Sunday sail way across to the City waterfront with the intention of heading into the South Bay until we hit the doldrums off just before … Continue reading Easter Day Sailing →

Departure: Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival: Clipper Yacht Harbor, Sausalito Distance (nm): 21.0 Engine Hours: 1 Crew & Guests: Julian, Colin and Marley taken home Weather: a bit of everything and wind from zero (literally) to 20 knots Yes, the usual highly variable conditions on the Bay today, but a good sail, adjusting plans according to … Continue reading Sunny cloudy blustery doldrums →

Departure:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival:  Clipper Yacht Harbor Distance (nm):  22.8 Engine Hours:  1 Crew & Guests:  Julian, Colin. Weather: Sunny, pretty warm for early March, 5kt to 18kt wind. Log:  One of those days when we wish we'd planned better and invited someone along who hadn't sailed before ... it was 'textbook perfect' for an … Continue reading “Textbook perfect” weekday sailing →