tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5105989.post112473053581095936..comments2024-01-08T18:04:52.198-08:00Comments on EVK4 SuperBlog: A learning experienceEVK4http://www.blogger.com/profile/02797338920913749383noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5105989.post-1125078802497954892005-08-26T10:53:00.000-07:002005-08-26T10:53:00.000-07:00Edward,Regarding: "Does anybody on this list sail ...Edward,<BR/><BR/>Regarding:<BR/> "Does anybody on this list sail on the San Francisco<BR/>Bay? I'm hoping to go out and take some pictures and<BR/>video with a similar sized boat and it'd be great if<BR/>it were a Catalina 22"<BR/><BR/>I have been meaning to contact you, but have been quite taken up with moving my Daughter to college in Monterey.UGH!<BR/>I learned to sail in the south bay out of Redwood City many moons ago.I'm now living & sailing in the Sierra foothills. I would like to get a sailing day or two in the Bay possibly this fall in the lighter conditions first off. I have a few immediadte concerns though as I bought my boat in rough shape just this year.<BR/>1)I'm thinking I need..some flares, criboards, a pump & a compass.<BR/>2)My sails and standing rigging are of an unknown age. I'm thinking 75'as is the boat. Although I've inspected well and used all summer (weekly) w/o incident. I'm worried about pushing real hard.<BR/>3)My running rigging is pretty much stock. Thus no lines aft or reefing set-up. I have a 110 jib though.<BR/>4)I need pop-top dogs<BR/>5) My marine band isn't wired & has'nt been tested.<BR/><BR/>One the good side...<BR/>I've re-wired the trailer, with new bearings and tires.<BR/>My outboard has been gone through.<BR/>My deck fittings have been sealed, but not the windows.<BR/>Running rigging is new.<BR/>I've sailed for 35 years, and my 15 yr.old Son is a capable mate.<BR/><BR/>I'm just wanting my Son's first experiences on the Bay to be good ones.<BR/>Are there any guest berths at Berkeley?<BR/>I have thought about sailing down to Rewood City with good conditions too, maybe on a morning.<BR/>Let me know what you think. I've enjoyed your blog, racing is addictive isn't it. I've dabbled in some Hobie racing & still have one and my Son a Sunfish.<BR/>email me at gregrohde@gmail.com<BR/>and let me know what you think.<BR/><BR/>Regards, GregGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04828568513102030567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5105989.post-1124810386193691282005-08-23T08:19:00.000-07:002005-08-23T08:19:00.000-07:00The P flag (Papa) is called the "Blue Peter" becau...The P flag (Papa) is called the "Blue Peter" because it's flown by a ship in port to indicated the ship is ready to sail and all hands must return to ship. Underway, it means "I require a pilot." Same flag ... many meanings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5105989.post-1124744508558785842005-08-22T14:01:00.000-07:002005-08-22T14:01:00.000-07:00Huh!!!!!That's why your the captain. And I? The ...Huh!!!!!<BR/>That's why your the captain. And I? The jibster.<BR/>Nice shot of the Florida contingency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com