The password I believe is GWENDOLYN, all caps. Let me know if not.
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The password I believe is GWENDOLYN, all caps. Let me know if not.
Tough call, but wise decision to abort. As Todd got further southwest, return to safe port became more problematical given forecast for his area for tomorrow of 25-30, gusting gale 35, and tomorrow night gusting 40 with seas to match. Returning safely is mandatory, more so than 100 miles offshore and 400 miles logged at this time. At time of his turnaround he was under double-reefed main (40%) and furled jib. At 7 a.m. this morning, GWEN is 47 nm, 52 degrees m., from Lightbucket, making 4.4 knots under double reef and "doing OK." Thanks for concern.
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Philpott
Cal 2-27 Dura Mater
First thing I did last night was look at the Windy forecast for this area. Yikes! It certainly didn't look good. Looked RED. Then, when I looked this morning at Todd's tracker I waited for you to give us an update. You did not disappoint, Skip.
After this experience the windy reach will be a known entity. Once Todd has returned to port I suspect he will feel very confident about his ability to negotiate just about any conditions. It will be great fun to watch him cross the ocean next summer. Go, Gwendolyn! Go, Mr Olsen on your Olson!
After this experience the windy reach will be a known entity. Once Todd has returned to port I suspect he will feel very confident about his ability to negotiate just about any conditions. It will be great fun to watch him cross the ocean next summer. Go, Gwendolyn! Go, Mr Olsen on your Olson!
The Windy Reach has been a known entity since the time of Drake, who attempted to beat to weather up the Pac NW Coast in the spring of 1579 and ultimately retreated south to find shelter behind Pt. Reyes. Fact: there are more gales off the N. Cal Coast than any other piece of ocean in the whole N. Pacific. Prominent headlands like Cape Mendocino, Pt. Arena, Pt. Reyes, Ano Nuevo, Pt. Sur. and Pt. Conception accelerate Windy Lane's breezes, especially afternoon and evenings into what the NWS calls "coastal jets."
Below is a photo of the coast of Pt. Reyes on a hike to Tomales Pt. last week. The breeze was so strong the first attempt was scrubbed. Even the Elk were keeping a low profile.
The next day Annie and I prevailed on our 10 mile RT hike to Tomales Pt., where Pt. Reyes narrows like the bow of a large ship pointing NW with the Pacific to port and Tomales Bay to starboard. Directly below were a pod of 5-6 gray whales playing. Off in the distance is Bodega Head.
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Todd and his GWENDOLYN have just returned safely (3:45 pm) under the Golden Gate, as gale warnings are being readied for coastal and offshore waters beginning early tomorrow, Tuesday, with passage of a dry cold front. There will be other opportunities to complete the Qualifier. This attempt was a good preliminary challenge to man and boat to learn what needed to be learned and return safely. Well done, Todd.
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Thanks for watching. This attempt had much similar to the 2016 version. The weather forecasts sometimes turn out to be milder than predicted, so it seemed reasonable to proceed. However, this forecast, if anything, intensified and broadened the coverage area. There was no good option for Tuesday with this picture.
The AIS is Emtrak B924, and it is paired with Standard Horizon GS2000 VHF with AIS Display (not AIS receiver). The Emtrak is wired with some small color coded wires to the radio. Emtrak is nice because it does not require an antenna splitter, which used to require it's own power supply. The antenna is VHF masthead with cable connected to the Emtrak and a short VHF cable connects from the Emtrak to the radio. I think he sold the business, but Doug Miller, Milltech Marine is the person who answers the phone, types emails, and writes blog articles describing how to connect things so they work.
The AIS is Emtrak B924, and it is paired with Standard Horizon GS2000 VHF with AIS Display (not AIS receiver). The Emtrak is wired with some small color coded wires to the radio. Emtrak is nice because it does not require an antenna splitter, which used to require it's own power supply. The antenna is VHF masthead with cable connected to the Emtrak and a short VHF cable connects from the Emtrak to the radio. I think he sold the business, but Doug Miller, Milltech Marine is the person who answers the phone, types emails, and writes blog articles describing how to connect things so they work.
Philpott
Cal 2-27 Dura Mater
Congratulations, Todd! Not only are you safe, but your fingers still work! And you're not collapsed in your bunk. Very impressive! When you get a moment maybe you can tell us more about your experience out there. I have heard the Olson 29 requires attention. How did this Olsen find it? And that weather? Great timing, hitting the gate at a flood. You are an awfully fine coordinator. Best to you on your next foray.
Predictable. One time owner of boat at Santa Cruz Harbor can't afford slip rental, insurance, or haulout. Moves out of town, or graduates. Owner sells or gives boat to a student or homeless person. Harbor busts them for living aboard without permission. Boat is abandoned, or more often someone tows the boat and anchors for free off Seabright Beach. Minimal anchor gear drags and boat ends up on beach. Boat is towed off by Vessel Assist and returned to Santa Cruz Harbor where it is tied up on delinquency dock. Half a dozen or more of these delinquent boats are sent to the boatyard, hauled, broken up, put in dumpsters, and taken to landfill, engines, masts, and sails included. Harbor is reimbursed by state for cleaning navigable waterway. A slip has now been opened for a newer, higher class of renter. There were 14 boats in this pile-on.
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The name of the boat you cite is WIND ROSE, about a 24 foot day sailor. When towed in off the beach (it had been anchored out for weeks before the anchor rode broke) WIND ROSE looked serviceable. Even the sails looked OK. The boat sat tied up and no one seemed to want her. Until a wanted murder suspect attempted to steal and sail WIND ROSE out of the Harbor in front of the Harbor Patrol.
My guess is it is more financially viable for the Port District to break the boat up, truck it 30 miles to the landfill, and get reimbursed by the state under the "SAVE" (Surrender Abandoned Vessel Exchange) Program than for the Harbor to hold an auction few attend as once a boat changes hands, it must be removed from the Harbor within a certain time limit.
The biggest boat I have seen broken up recently was the 40 foot, aluminum hulled, BODACIOUS.
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Does anything get recycled?
It doesn't seem like it. Lead has to be worth something...but to get the keel off, or the lead out, seems too much work. The shipbreaker is a contractor with a large front hoe/cab. The aluminum masts are in the pile and they too get put in the dumpster. Fiberglas hulls are not recyclable, nor are the oily sails or stainless steel tanks with fuel residue, or winches, cleats, rope, and deck gear. It all goes away to out-of-sight, out-of-mind rather than have the public, like myself, be climbing around the pile with wrenches and crowbars. Somebody might get hurt. And who would want the stuff any way? Few boats are being built these days. And the ones that are want shiny new gear. It costs me more to drive gear to Blue Pelican in Alameda than I recover..
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I once figured, (before $5 gas), that if I found three half priced Racor filters at the Pelican, it paid for the roundtrip.
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8 coats Deck varnish complete. First color coat applied, 2 more coats Yellow to be applied for cover.
Boot top stripe color and design being debated.
when the painting completed FINAL assembly starts next week!!!
These fast sailers are intriguing.
From what I can find out online, the only organized event is a maybe one at Black Rock Desert in NV. Is that your agenda or are you willing to go without an event.
FYI - the notes on Black Rock said the ground was maybe too soft due to a lack of moisture to compact it.
I guess finding good ground for land sailers is no easier than finding good ice for iceboats.
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There are many dry lakes suitable for dirt boating, not just Black Rock. Ivanpah, and Misfit Flats. Most are in NV and NE CA and racing is held regularly. Smith Creek, sight of the Holy Gale regatta is in Central NV. off Highway 50, and is always well attended and competitive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9MlP3duNFQ
Howard had his HOLOMOKU painted yellow. He decided to change it to Jeff Gordon purple, the color that changes color as the boat passes.. But the paint was not available. So now Howard's boat is being rattlecan painted metallic flecked, cobalt blue.
Howard had his HOLOMOKU painted yellow. He decided to change it to Jeff Gordon purple, the color that changes color as the boat passes.. But the paint was not available. So now Howard's boat is being rattlecan painted metallic flecked, cobalt blue.
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OK all you backstay flickers, a bowl of Marianne's Macapuno to the first who can answer the following about something currently in CBC's front yard. In the below list, which one does not relate to the other six.
1. Buoy of Death 2) Tack, Back, Gybe, Set. 3) Ano Nuevo weather 4) Sheep in the Meadow 5) White Horses 6) Reinforced Trades. 7) Dogs Running Free
1. Buoy of Death 2) Tack, Back, Gybe, Set. 3) Ano Nuevo weather 4) Sheep in the Meadow 5) White Horses 6) Reinforced Trades. 7) Dogs Running Free