The week leading up to it had forecasts whick put the event on then off, then maybe on, then off, then on [...]]]> 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.

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 [...]]]>

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

Oh. And what started out with us thinking would be a staysail day (winds are forecasted to be 45 [...]]]> 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.