April 15, 2012

Lynne and I sailed around the bay today. The winds were quite brisk in the slot 18-24 knts. After going under the bay bridge they died and we sailed home slowly.

Distance: 19.9 NM
Total time: 8h 15'
Average Speed: 2.4 kts
Max Speed: 7.9 kts

April 6 - 8 2012

Out for three days solo. First night down to old slip at alameda marina. Sailed entire way to Jack London. Saw George and Rick the next day on Georgia's Girl.

Next day took off mid morning and sailed out to mid bay winds picked up to about 19 knts. Then tucked in behind Treasure Island and into Clipper Cove for the night. Winds calmed down after sunset and had a comfortable nights sleep on the hook.

Next day too off early (about 1000) and motored out as there was no wind. Took a look at the cabling work on the new section of the bay bridge and then motored off to a point just past the navel station channel and turned off the motor and drifted with the anchor hanging at about 15 feet (safeguard against going aground). Eventually the winds picked up and went sailing for about 2 hours.

Start Time: 4/6/12 6:14 PM
End Time: 4/8/12 2:38 PM

Active track info:

Distance: 37.1 NM
Total time: 44h 19'
Average Speed: 0.8 kts
Max Speed: 7.6 kts

April 7, 2012

Sailed from Ballena Bay to Alameda marina tonight after work. Easy sail, but long as wind died out as the night progressed.

John Finston

February 25, 2012

Start Time: 2/25/12 12:20 PM
End Time: 2/25/12 7:17 PM

Distance: 21.5 NM
Total time: 6h 56'
Average Speed: 3.1 kts
Max Speed: 6.9 kts

Sailed to IYC with Lynne at the helm. Motored back.

February 19, 2012

Distance: 14.6 NM
Total time: 2h 55'
Average Speed: 5.0 kts
Max Speed: 6.7 kts

Lynne and I went on a sail to the west span of the Bay Bridge and back. Winds were brisk and at times were gusting over 20 kts.

February 15, 2011

Start Time: 2/15/12 10:54 AM
End Time: 2/15/12 3:54 PM

Distance: 16.0 NM
Total time: 4h 59'
Average Speed: 3.2 kts
Max Speed: 6.9 kts

Lynne and I took her cousin Ron, his wife, Gloria, and his son Andy out for a sail. Our plans were to go to Angle Island but the winds were on our nose (NW) at 15-22 kts. So we instead headed to Jack London for lunch. On the way back the winds started clocking to the north and by the time we got in they were from the north and down to a gusty 10-15 kts.

February 8, 2012

Lynne and I took an afternoon sail to just past the bay bridge and back. The winds we 12-15 on the way up, with an ebb tide. The winds died and the ebb tide made the way back quite slow. Lynne was at the helm most of the time.

Distance: 16.1 NM
Total time: 4h 05'
Average Speed: 4.0 kts
Max Speed: 7.4 kts

Dec. 31, 2011 - Jan 1, 2012

Lynne and I sailed over to South Beach Harbor in San Francisco for New Years. We had a slip at the marina. After checking in at the marina we went over to the South Beach Yacht Club for a drink. Then we went out to the movies (the Artist). Afterwards we went to pier 1.5 where Doron's boat was docked, for a drink. We walked back to our boat through the new year's revelers who were waiting to see the fireworks at midnight. We got back to our boat and watched the fireworks from the back of the boat. A great night!

The next day we sailed over to Angel Island. Winds were 13-16 from the NNW. When we got to AI we took a hike up to the top of Mt Livermore. The day was gorgeous sunny and warm (mid 60's) with enough wind for a fun sail. Got back home about 18:30.

Distance: 31.0 NM
Total time: 8h 54'
Average Speed: 3.5 kts
Max Speed: 7.9 kts

December 26, 2011

Lynne and I took an afternoon sail with Sandra and Doron on their boat, Messing About. They had motored over to our slip and then we motored back with them to alameda.

Dec 18, 2011

Start Time: 12/18/11 4:12 PM
End Time: 12/18/11 5:23 PM

Distance: 5.9 NM
Total time: 1h 11'
Average Speed: 4.9 kts
Max Speed: 6.8 kts

Andrew and I took a quick motor around the south bay.

John Finston

November 27, 2011

Went on aaron afternoon sail with Lynne. Winds were light and temp was quite cool, but had a good sail nevertheless.

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November 20, 2011

Went on a race with Doron on his boat Messing About. It was the Commodore's race and we had special rules for the race. When the first boat to reach the turning mark rounded the mark, all the other boats were to turn as well, no matter where they where in the race. This was an interesting way to even out the boats for the finish. Well we were the last boat on at the turn (out of 4) and finished 3rd at the end. The problem is that Messing About is a former charter boat and has a very small jib as a result. The other boats were more set up for racing and in the light air that prevailed that day, they went right by us.

October 30, 2011

Went for a sail with Kim and Paul Lipkin, Mellisa and Grant, and Lynne. Left the slip just after one and headed across the bay in light winds. Tacked up towards the bay bridge and then a run back. Winds were light the whole way so it was a pleasant sail. Did some planning for our trip to the BVI In May.

October 16, 2011

Went for an afternoon sail with Gail and Howard Berman, Victor, Lynne and me. Winds were light but enough for sailing. Headed across the bay from Ballena Bay to Hunters point. Sandra and Doron were on Messing About and coincidentally were also heading for Hunters Point. We me up off the point, which is were Doron took the picture below. We then headed north towards the Bay Bridge before turning back to Ballena Bay. On the Bay about 4.5 hours. Other picture below is at the end of the sail. Lynne and I then took the dink for a motor around the island.

Fwd: Wild cat 10/16/2011

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Sailing with the Bermans

Fleet week Oct 8, 2011

Start Time: 10/8/11 1:03 PM

End Time: 10/8/11 5:37 PM

Active track info:

Distance: 19.9 NM

Total time: 4h 33'

Average Speed: 4.4 kts
Max Speed: 7.8 kts

Comment:
Took Lynne, Victor, Eric and two friends of Victor's (Sara and Priscilla) out on the bay for fleet week to watch the blue angels.

We were out for 4.5 hours and went 20 NM. At first there was no wind. So we motored towards the Bay Bridge.

But after we got under the bay bridge the winds quickly picked up to 20 knts with gusts to 25. We motored over to the lee side of Alcatraz to get out of the wind and waves.

Eric got sea sick, poor kid. When the blue angles show began we motored over to the west side of Alcatraz for a better view. It was a great show. Ended up motoring back to the slip because the main halyard got twisted around the radar.

Sept 29, 2011

Took a quick sail after work to meet Sandra and Doron who had sailed down from Alameda Marina. The had wanted to sail into our dock, but it was a low low tide (-.5) and they could not make it over the bar. It was a beautiful night, warm and with a slight breeze. After hanging out a while we headed back and Sandra and Doron did as well.

Sept 11, 2011

Went out for a sail today as skipper on Wildcat with four other people who had won a trip on the bay at a charitable auction. Left the slip at 930 and had to motor across the bay to South Beach Harbor due to light winds. After picking up my guests we motored under the bay bridge and the put up the sail Winds were light at first be then built up to 20-21 knots. We tacked up to the golden gate bridge and under it. Then we. Went on a broad reach into Richardson Bay and anchored for lunch.

After lunch we headed for home. A fast beam reach a across the bay and then a run along the water front of SF. Winds were still about 18-20 but we had an ebb tide slowing us down. Dropped of the guests at 1700 and motored home getting in about 1830.

Long day on the bay but quite fun with good winds and interesting and friendly guests.

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Sept 5, 2011

Took a quick sail with Lynne, Lauren, Andrew and Victor today. Just out to the bay, north up to the alameda naval base channel and back again. Winds we light but we had fun.