They say that only 10% of the world has sailing conditions similar to the San Francisco Bay. With an average 10-25kt winds and 4-6ft swells, learning in the bay was definitely challenging, but reassuring that if I can safely navigate here, then I will be more prepared for less challenging destinations.
One of the added benefits of sailing in the bay are the many amazing vessels you see.
You quickly learn that sailing a boat of any size takes syncronized team work. I was blessed to have an excellent instructor who taught us how to work together as a team.
Motoring out through one of the many channels in the bay. I was amazed to find how shallow a good portion of the bay was. A good reason to learn your buoys and beacons.
Any day sailing is a good one, even the cold and choppy ones.
After working our way through the bay, doing numerous MOBs, it’s nice to find a calm cove in Treasure Island to enjoy our lunch.
The Bay Bridge
Going through the rough to get closer to the city
Another marine layer hanging on the city.
Heading over to Angel Island
Part of the 104 certification requirements is to put time in on your own as captain and crew. My best friend Jim of 45 years was good enough to crew for me on a calmer day.
Dropping anchor in a cove at Angel Island to enjoy lunch