September 07, 2003
out the gate
today was another unbelievably gorgeous day out on the bay. kin jung was aboard as the boate made her way outside the golden gate bridge for the first time.
early in the afternoon, we had a nice breeze that was coming farther from the south than usual. this allowed us to take a heading almost at the center of angel island, right out of the marina. the timing of the tides was also ideal, carrying us out and flowing back in with us on our way home. (i had researched this last night and wanted to make sure we left early enough to take full advantage). there were some white crests on the longer period swells, and with a temperature in the low 70's, the occasional spray in the cockpit was pretty refreshing. cruising under the golden gate was pretty exhilarating.
headed through raccoon strait was, as usual, a calm and easy sail on the way home. we got caught in the lee of angel island ever so slightly, but made it back to the marina right after sunset. the high clouds in the late afternoon reminded me of montana. it was pure big sky country out there today, and towards evening we had the bay practically to ourselves and the seals.
you have tunes on the boate?
Posted by: bret at September 8, 2003 08:24 AMi guess if we brought along a battery powered boom box. i prefer not having tunes out there, just like i don't have a radio in my car...sometimes tunes are a distraction and have the effect of taking you out of your present activity and otherwise clouding the true nature of the experience. (as opposed to enhancing it). one of the tastiest moments in any sail is shutting off the motor and enjoying the quiet sounds of wind powered transportation.
Posted by: eric at September 8, 2003 11:16 AMi brought two speakers, a sub woofer and an iPod with 5000 songs on it...but no AC power...the sound of the wind on the sails, the waves lapping, and the occassional seal barking was down right bitchin'...i think i'll save the sound system for days on the bay when i'm in a power cruiser. bret, thinking of getting a cruiser?
Posted by: kin at September 8, 2003 06:41 PM