Nice. In fact, better than nice.
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2018 Return Trip
- Thread starter DaveH
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Nice. In fact, better than nice.
I haven't touched land yet, but write this from anchor in Aquatic Park where we dropped the hook about midnight last night local time. Quite the adventure, of which I may write more later. For now, however, it's time to find the nearest fuel dock, as there is no coffee on this boat!
Daydreamer
SAILOR
Welcome back Lee!!
Enjoy your coffee
Enjoy your coffee
mike cunningham
Freedom 30 "Jacqueline"
Welcome back Lee!!
Enjoy your coffee
I second that. Welcome to SF! Slight detour from San Diego but I am glad you are here. Look forward to seeing you in person in coming days. Where are you parking the beautiful Morning Star?
Thanks, guys. Really glad to be here. I'm at Marina Village Yacht Harbor, Alameda, on A dock, right next door to the Oakland Yacht Club. Flying back to AZ on Friday, and returning in a couple of weeks to sail back to SD. Meanwhile, tomorrow evening, Thursday, 08-16, I'll be at the bar at Oakland YC (watching their Beers Cans Race, I think). You guys and anyone else from this community that wants to join me gets at least one dink on my tab. Cheers!
BobJ
Alerion 38 "Surprise!"
This is generational - I blame it all on Bill Merrick (RIP) who said the same thing to me. Now you have to pass on the same deception to the next "generation" of aspiring SHTP'ers. It's what we do.
Philpott
Cal 2-27 Dura Mater
Here is a photo of the view from Bill Meanley's Dolfin, moored off Catalina Island, and an email from Dolfin Bill:
I’m resting here on a very peaceful mooring in Two Harbors, Catalina after arriving two days ago. At the 2/3 part of my passage I was 4 days ahead of two years ago. I ended up 2 days slower, 26 days to Catalina. But it’s all good, I actually was more relaxed and peaceful this time than last. Go figure.
I plan to leave tomorrow morning for the last leg to SD which should include like a 12 hour spinnaker run. Nothing like socal sailing. Here is a photo of the view from my mooring. Hard to leave but there’s lots waiting for me at home. Thanks for everything you and the entire SSS did to make this such an amazing experience. You guys are the greatest!
I’m resting here on a very peaceful mooring in Two Harbors, Catalina after arriving two days ago. At the 2/3 part of my passage I was 4 days ahead of two years ago. I ended up 2 days slower, 26 days to Catalina. But it’s all good, I actually was more relaxed and peaceful this time than last. Go figure.
I plan to leave tomorrow morning for the last leg to SD which should include like a 12 hour spinnaker run. Nothing like socal sailing. Here is a photo of the view from my mooring. Hard to leave but there’s lots waiting for me at home. Thanks for everything you and the entire SSS did to make this such an amazing experience. You guys are the greatest!
mike cunningham
Freedom 30 "Jacqueline"
Wow, that looks fantastic. No wonder Bill stops there on the way home.
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mike cunningham
Freedom 30 "Jacqueline"
Meanwhile Iris is at 45 North. Wow!!
brianb
Olson 34 Driver
John's Arrival in Monterrey
John pulled into a slip in Monterrey at 2310 PDT. He had a bit of trouble maneuvering with his apparent rudder damage. He reports it is difficult to steer with the boat at slow speeds. His plan is to arrange a haul out at the local boat yard. Rusty's wife, Ann, was present and we both grabbed lines. After unpacking Rusty was on his way. John and I headed for Monterrey's finest Denny's. John had not eaten much as was pretty anxious to test food on shore. Other than the whale strike that damaged the rudder, and the high seas they experienced in the last 300 miles things went fairly well. The rudder issues kept him awake night and day, worried about its survivability. He had deployed the E Rudder, a Monitor, using it for about a day while they assessed the viability of the main rudder. Once it was realized the ships rudder was holding they retired the E RUdder but kept it set up in case of future problems. He choose Monterrey as an expedient solution, concerned about spending extra time at sea.
Both gentlemen were sporting a good beard. Nice to see these two back on land.
Brian
John pulled into a slip in Monterrey at 2310 PDT. He had a bit of trouble maneuvering with his apparent rudder damage. He reports it is difficult to steer with the boat at slow speeds. His plan is to arrange a haul out at the local boat yard. Rusty's wife, Ann, was present and we both grabbed lines. After unpacking Rusty was on his way. John and I headed for Monterrey's finest Denny's. John had not eaten much as was pretty anxious to test food on shore. Other than the whale strike that damaged the rudder, and the high seas they experienced in the last 300 miles things went fairly well. The rudder issues kept him awake night and day, worried about its survivability. He had deployed the E Rudder, a Monitor, using it for about a day while they assessed the viability of the main rudder. Once it was realized the ships rudder was holding they retired the E RUdder but kept it set up in case of future problems. He choose Monterrey as an expedient solution, concerned about spending extra time at sea.
Both gentlemen were sporting a good beard. Nice to see these two back on land.
Brian
dolfinbill
New member
Welcome home John (or at least close to it) - what an adventure. Hope the haul-out shows not too serious damage to your rudder. Wish I could have been there to meet and dine with you at Denny's, a fine restaurant. Especially when you have been at sea for weeks. Congratulations on successfully dealing with some very challenging stuff.
Bill
Bill
The Smokester
New member
Hello All, This is the Whoo in Owl. I am currently in the hospital on IV antibiotics for an infection that I couldn't treat during the three week return passage from Kuaii. Owl is in a slip in Monterey awaiting haulout inspection of damage from whale strike, and repair prior to return to San Francisco.
Dang, John. You have quite the stories to tell. Get well soon!!!
Philpott
Cal 2-27 Dura Mater
Perseverance Award?
This from Lee, on his way home to San Diego on Morning Star. I don't know the answers to these very hard questions, nor will I offer dinner at Cafe Dura Mater for them, but they are good questions, worthy of answers. Do you have any?
"Greetings from sea. I am very pleased to be taking the Perseverance Award to San Diego where it will be on display in the trophy case at Silver Gate Yacht Club for the next two years. I am curious about the history of the Award, and the trophy itself. If you discussed this in your book, please refresh my recollection as to where. Otherwise, do you know: Why is 1988 the first year represented? Was there no such award before then, or was there a different trophy? If the latter, does it still exist? If so, is it on display somewhere? And the years 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006 are not listed. Why is that? If you know; just curious.
It was great to see you and the others last night. Thanks again for all you do for the race and the club --er, non-club."
Here's a picture of Lee at his Real Yacht Club.
This from Lee, on his way home to San Diego on Morning Star. I don't know the answers to these very hard questions, nor will I offer dinner at Cafe Dura Mater for them, but they are good questions, worthy of answers. Do you have any?
"Greetings from sea. I am very pleased to be taking the Perseverance Award to San Diego where it will be on display in the trophy case at Silver Gate Yacht Club for the next two years. I am curious about the history of the Award, and the trophy itself. If you discussed this in your book, please refresh my recollection as to where. Otherwise, do you know: Why is 1988 the first year represented? Was there no such award before then, or was there a different trophy? If the latter, does it still exist? If so, is it on display somewhere? And the years 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006 are not listed. Why is that? If you know; just curious.
It was great to see you and the others last night. Thanks again for all you do for the race and the club --er, non-club."
Here's a picture of Lee at his Real Yacht Club.
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Philpott
Cal 2-27 Dura Mater
2018 Stories about the Return Trip
Here's a video from the other night when we met to listen to return stories. I'm sorry that the video quality is so poor: It was a free camera. Sorry, too, that I pushed the wrong button and lost Greg's stories, which were very interesting, especially as told by Greg. But here it is. I have some more video, but no more today.
https://vimeo.com/288276110
Here's a video from the other night when we met to listen to return stories. I'm sorry that the video quality is so poor: It was a free camera. Sorry, too, that I pushed the wrong button and lost Greg's stories, which were very interesting, especially as told by Greg. But here it is. I have some more video, but no more today.
https://vimeo.com/288276110
Philpott
Cal 2-27 Dura Mater
Here's a little video Chris shared with me. I cleaned it up a little, but I wasn't able to offer a shave.
https://vimeo.com/290598723
https://vimeo.com/290598723