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  1. #371
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    Weather looks like a spin run from the S Bay to Angel. Set AP, go below out of the rain.

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    I will admit that when Dura Mater and I motorsailed out of the Richmond Yacht Club harbor there wasn't much wind. And it was overcast. And drizzling. But I was optimistic. Then we unfurled the killer sail from Bob and ... then we furled it back up. As we approached Ayala Cove I took the main down, turned the corner, and found that we were the only boat on the island. There was a cabin cruiser at one of the mooring balls, but that was it.

    There was no ranger in sight, so I put $15 into the envelope and dropped it into the box. "Stay," I commanded, and DM stayed.

    I hiked for 3.5 hours. It was a glorious hiking day: Not too hot, and then the sun came out. That works for me. I didn't see one other person on the island all day. There was a young deer on the trail and we stood still and looked at each other for about ten minutes.

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    It was curious and kept its ears up the whole time, listening. That Angel Island. It is a remarkable place, and right there in the middle of the San Francisco Bay.

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    Since the ferry isn't running, private boats are the only ways over. Got back to Dura Mater at 5:15 pm and unrolled that big jib, sailed back and was back in the slip before it was real dark.

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    Tomorrow's forecast looks like good wind in the bay, so off we go. And? What is this? A dinghy on my front porch. She's not allowed in the house, especially in the dining room, but she'll be perfect this summer in the Delta.

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    Thank you to Jim and Jen Vickers, who bought a "bigger better one" for JoyRide.

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    It's hard to tell from the photo angle - how big is it? Looks like you don't plan to use an outboard. Are those knobby things for oarlocks?

    Wasn't there enough room for it under the lemon trees? (Oh, I guess that's meddling.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobJ View Post
    It's hard to tell from the photo angle - how big is it?
    It's a West Marine RU 250 and is 8'3". holds air well. Took it in overnight (since we live in Oakland) and it looks even bigger in the entry hall. I look forward to using it to explore the Meadows up in the Delta. I'll use a leadline. I can hardly wait.
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    Outboard?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimQuanci View Post
    Outboard?
    Nah. Don’t use ice so no need to run to Pirates Lair

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    Surge fest. Bring good dock lines.

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    Is anyone else sailing tomorrow (Saturday)? I'm taking Surprise! out late morning for the balance of the day.
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    Last edited by BobJ; 07-16-2021 at 08:27 PM.

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    What a co inky dinky! DM's spin is repacked and ready to go!

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