Wednesday, May 30, 2007
TUESDAY 22 MAY 2007-- SAUSALITO AND BACK IN STRONG WINDS
Michael joined us for an afternoon sail and we left port about 2:15 pm with strong winds blowing as they have been most of the spring.
We raised a single-reefed main and pulled out a small jib and headed out into the central bay. The flags on the end of pier 35 were pegged out in the strong breeze.
As we headed west, on the southwest breeze, behind us the ALMA was sailing toward the cityfront.
Way over in the northeast, a sailboat was sailing along the shore of Treasure Island.
A small sailboat was following us.
After passing Harding Rock, we sailed in front of a sand harvesting barge and continued on toward Sausalito.
The residences on the hillside of Sausalito were enjoying the brilliant sunshine.
Since the strong winds were holding firm, even in the lee of the hills of Sausalito, we decided to sail up the shore of Richardson Bay, passing marinas like this one with the picturesque hillside behind it.
On the return trip, we passed the marina in which the Taj Mahal houseboat is docked. Haven't seen that structure in years!
Behind us, Mt. Tam was towering over Richardson Bay, which is filled with boats at buoy moorings and some anchored out.
We sailed past this restaurant on the south end of town, jutting out into the bay on a pier and pilings.
As we sailed southeasterly down the shore of the headlands, eventually the tops fo the GGB come into view over the tops of the hills.
A small Hunter sailboat passed to port, its jib flogging in the strong breeze.
Way over by Angel Island, another sailboat was sailing along the weather shore of the island.
Gradually, more of the towers of the GGB became visible over the hills...
.... and finally, the entire south tower came into view.
Ahead of us, another Hunter was sailing toward Raccoon Straits.
A small charter sailboat was also out enjoying the choppy waters and strong winds.
We had a great sail toward home port, sailing off the strong wind and blasting along, and eventually watching this small sailboat flying full canvas heading toward the cityfront.
A larger sailboat, also flying full canvas, passed to port, heading west and handling the strong winds quite nicely-- perhaps a heavy displacement boat with full keel.
We sailed into the lee of pier 35 to douse the sails and get ready for landing, then motored around the pier and into port, pleased with another nice outing on a blustery bay.
Michael joined us for an afternoon sail and we left port about 2:15 pm with strong winds blowing as they have been most of the spring.
We raised a single-reefed main and pulled out a small jib and headed out into the central bay. The flags on the end of pier 35 were pegged out in the strong breeze.
As we headed west, on the southwest breeze, behind us the ALMA was sailing toward the cityfront.
Way over in the northeast, a sailboat was sailing along the shore of Treasure Island.
A small sailboat was following us.
After passing Harding Rock, we sailed in front of a sand harvesting barge and continued on toward Sausalito.
The residences on the hillside of Sausalito were enjoying the brilliant sunshine.
Since the strong winds were holding firm, even in the lee of the hills of Sausalito, we decided to sail up the shore of Richardson Bay, passing marinas like this one with the picturesque hillside behind it.
On the return trip, we passed the marina in which the Taj Mahal houseboat is docked. Haven't seen that structure in years!
Behind us, Mt. Tam was towering over Richardson Bay, which is filled with boats at buoy moorings and some anchored out.
We sailed past this restaurant on the south end of town, jutting out into the bay on a pier and pilings.
As we sailed southeasterly down the shore of the headlands, eventually the tops fo the GGB come into view over the tops of the hills.
A small Hunter sailboat passed to port, its jib flogging in the strong breeze.
Way over by Angel Island, another sailboat was sailing along the weather shore of the island.
Gradually, more of the towers of the GGB became visible over the hills...
.... and finally, the entire south tower came into view.
Ahead of us, another Hunter was sailing toward Raccoon Straits.
A small charter sailboat was also out enjoying the choppy waters and strong winds.
We had a great sail toward home port, sailing off the strong wind and blasting along, and eventually watching this small sailboat flying full canvas heading toward the cityfront.
A larger sailboat, also flying full canvas, passed to port, heading west and handling the strong winds quite nicely-- perhaps a heavy displacement boat with full keel.
We sailed into the lee of pier 35 to douse the sails and get ready for landing, then motored around the pier and into port, pleased with another nice outing on a blustery bay.
# posted by charlie bergstedt @ 7:57 PM 
