May 9, 2008

Lynne, Doron, Sandra and I sailed over to Pier 32 in San Francisco to watch the fireworks at KFOG's Kaboom. We had a good sail over to Pier 32 after motoring up the estuary. We passed Peter an Bethany in Nanimo as they were returning from a day on the bay. We then sailed south for 5 miles before tacking back towards Pier 32. The anchorage at Pier 32 was full so we went around to McCovey Cove and anchored by the Ball Park. Had a great dinner prepared by Sandra, a few beers and some great tequila collins prepared by Sandra. The fireworks were obscured a bit by the fog, but were great anyway because we were so close. We then motored back in across the bay and down the estuary and got back about 11:30. A great time had by all. I only wished we had taken a few pictures.

Point of interest to sailor's. McCovey cove was a nice place to anchor. Deep mud bottom with plenty of holding power. Only problem is that the mud is like tar when you pull up the anchor. It is very sticky and hard to wash off. What a mess!