What a wonderful ‘leaving’ we had. After enjoying several days exploring Sausalito and bonding with no less than five BCA Fleet of 2011 boats and crews, it was time for us to pick up our skirts and head out; and, at 0500 hrs., we did just that… under a clear, starry sky and with no apparent wind at all. We wound our way out of Richardson Bay and headed out under the Golden Gate Bridge. The waves were large but far apart and, except for the occasional large cross swell, the waning ebb tide was good to us – allowing us to exit the Bay without opposition, however… like an old friend, the fog waited patiently until we’d almost cleared the last shipping lane buoy. It then wrapped its soft arms around us, enclosing us in our familiar world of grey mist and 50 yards visibility. We’re sure glad we bonded with our radar, even if it is the smallest one you can buy… it still works… well, really… it’s great for up to 3 miles. If we ever win the lottery it might be time to upgrade… but for now, we’re fine.
We’re heading to Half Moon Bay. It’s only 20 miles south of San Fran but it looks like a cozy little hidey-hole and we wanted to get out of the Bay before a few days of windy weather hits. We’ll enjoy exploring the beaches, trails and pubs of Half Moon Bay and, hopefully continue our journey south on Wednesday or Thursday. Apparently Hurricane Hilary is sending a little wind and water up our way, so we’re happy to sit it out for a couple of days in somewhere new.
To those of you who have written… thank you. It’s always great to ‘hear from home’. To those of you following our Blog… thanks also. It’s good to know folks are enjoying the ‘words’. And… Kathy has added quite a few photos so don’t forget to check the photo gallery (and behind each photo is an ‘album’ of others).
The good ship Shannon is doing well for a girl her age. We managed to snap the handle on the Y valve but that’s all fixed now (and of course once you’re ‘there’ you might as well clean out the hoses…right? So the heads system is renewed… yea!). Kathy changed out our ignition starter button (for the engine) and it works better than it’s ever worked now…. also yea! We of course still have many projects underway and they’ll get done in their own sweet time…
Well, we’re about 2 hours out of Half Moon Bay now and the sun is doing it’s darnest to burn off the fog… and it’s almost time for me to go back on watch… until next time… adios, CJ
