Over this past Spring we joined in on a Multi Club Cruise out to the Farallones to see whales. Greg took the day off and we packed up for an out of the Gate adventure.
The week leading up to it had forecasts whick put the event on then off, then maybe on, then off, then on – we’re going….. Because of this, we had planned to bring a bunch of friends with us but it turned out to only be the three of us.
We had an amazing sail out…. well – except for some light stuff betwen the headlands and Pt Bonita. But for the sail out the channel, no beating out the Gate, just a nice close reach with a decent period – so seems smooth with a nice swell. Pura Vida was powered up with her three sails pulling us along.
Almost to the Island chain, we found what we were looking for as the fleet communicated positions of whales as they moved through the fleet. But even with only the sighting of a few of them, it was great to be out on the ocean.
As we approached the Islands, we passed through the middle and Southern ones to gybe and head home.
Of course as we flatten out, this is the time for refreshments to come out. These were the only anything dark and stormy that day – thankfully….
Instead smiles around. It was even nice enough for a spinnaker run home. After riding the flood into the Gate, we made it back to Berkeley in time for the Crab feed at the club.
Good Romp
Every Girl need a good romp in the snow… Matey’s no exception. It’s been a couple of years since we took some time away – so about 2 weeks ago, We packed up the truck and headed to our favorite little cabin for some time in the snow.
What a great treat – Matey had some good playing while we hiked in Calaveras Big Trees park. We had a little quiet time with actual stars on a clear night with smores on a campfire. It was a great mid week weekend!!!!
For some more pictures of our outing, check out my picasa folder: Snow Trip
This afternoon dad took me to play at the park. I wanted to show off my drinking skills to mom who had to be at work. The parents taught me how to recognize the water boxes- I just need to have it turned on for me.
XOXOXO
Matey
Pura Vida started her intense 4 day spa treatment today.
After a late night with the Culann’s Hounds at the yacht club, Greg, Matey and I are headed up the San Rafael canal for a club cruise. I hear tonight is a Western night with another band.
Oh. And what started out with us thinking would be a staysail day (winds are forecasted to be 45 kts). Turns out to be a spinnaker reach. And we could use a little more wind- we’re only speeding along at 3 kts. Though it’s early (11am) so the wind will probably pick up this afternoon. We needed to leave early as depth can be an issue in the canal.
Heading down to Half Moon Bay for a quick 3 day mid week weekend.
Hi. So Skye our neighbor adopted a rescued schipperke but before he could get a leash on him to bring him down to the boat. He escaped. After 5 days on the lam living under the yacht club with Skye spending all night up outside in the wind coming through the Golden Gate – we couldn’t stand it any more. Just the mention of the situation could bring tears to your eyes. Well he got a trap from the shelter and a few of us decided to man the trap through the night (to free the wayward cat or racoon and freshen up the smelly doggie smorgasbord of bait).
Happily about 2am. Sailor gave into the temptation and is now currently transitioning into a boat dog. So now we have 3 liveaboard dogs on N dock: Sailor, Skipper, and Matey.
Greg and I visited Bongo (our fur nephew) yesterday. He’s one cute little guy.
This past weekend Greg and I lead an Anchors Aweigh Raft-up for the Berkeley Yacht Club at the Clipper Cove Summer Sailstice event. It started off a little rocky – but on the day of the event – we were able to get our act together and have a max of 13 boats rafted up plus two members who anchored on their own. We had kids from the Cal Sailing Club climbing over all the boats during their daysail – we had dogs, cats, and even a 12 week old Sphinx. Twelve boats stayed overnight – we had plenty of anchors out in the gusty winds and we are happy to say our raft had no issues with dragging. The morning brought very little drama and people raised anchors and headed off to enjoy the rest of their day. The boats that attended were: Kip and Carol Keiper on SeaQuest, John and Alisa Cassero on Volare‘, Amy and Peter on Tulipe‘, Jolanda and Tod on Bliss, Sharon on Pearl of Oakland, Rick and Joan Webb on Webb Site, Doug and Dave Asche on Co-Motion, Kevin and Renee Murray on Done Deal, Moria Feighery-Ross on Freefall, Jose Rivero on Felice II, Lisa Miller on Bravada, the Hornemons with their Cal29, Ruby Slippers, Ian, Gina and Declan O’Leary on Ku Mema, and Greg and I on Pura Vida
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Almost to the Island chain, we found what we were looking for as the fleet communicated positions of whales as they moved through the fleet. But even with only the sighting of a few of them, it was great to be out on the ocean.
As we approached the Islands, we passed through the middle and Southern ones to gybe and head home.
Of course as we flatten out, this is the time for refreshments to come out. These were the only anything dark and stormy that day – thankfully….
Instead smiles around. It was even nice enough for a spinnaker run home. After riding the flood into the Gate, we made it back to Berkeley in time for the Crab feed at the club.
