August 25, 2011

Andrew and I took Andrew's friend Kyle fishing and sailing today. We left the slip at about 11am and first motored out to the end of Alameda point to fish for whatever was biting. We caught one Flounder, one Bat Ray and several crabs. Two got away.

Next we sailed over to Angel Island. The winds were blowing about 20 knts across the slot and 18 knts down Raccoon Straights. We had thought about taking a hike on AI, but the prop is still acting up and I did not want to chance an accident. So we headed back to Alameda. As we approached the slot winds were blowing in excess of 25 knts, so I but in a double reef and we actually had a comfortable sail across the bay even in those high winds.

Got back to the slip at about 6 pm

August 20-21, 2011

Andrew and I took Wildcat to San Leandro for the weekend for a Nonsuch raft up a the Spinnaker Yacht Club. We were able to get a spot on their guest dock and it even included power! The hospitality was first rate and the dinner was very enjoyable.

The next day we sailed back home and had a 12-15 knt beam reach most of the way. Still have too much vibration and think it may be the prop. Going to have it pulled to check it out.

August 8, 2010

Brought Wildcat over to our new home. It is now on the dock in our back yard