The Boate

Clubbe Sailing

I always seem to miss out on the 'adventures' that occur on The Boate! From Alberto falling in to plagues of flies and squalls that could down a Seqouia....broken stays, near misses with moored yachts and untold lost headgear. Why do I always miss out? I guess it just doesn't happen 'on my watch'.
So anyway....Saturday rocked out there!! The Capt's joined by Pia set out for a gorgeous day..the birds were shining and the sun was singing! We stopped off at Angel Island after the last ferry left and watched as some kids taunted the local herd of deer. We were secretly hoping for a lesson to be learned 'don't mess with the wildlife'....but I think the deer get a good amount of contact with inquisitive tourists so as not to feel too threatened. So after playing out scenes of 'Animals Gone Wild' we left Angel Island and set out for one of the most amazing evenings out by Golden Gate Bridge. The party boats were out in search of the perfect sunset and we provided the musical backdrop ala' human bass and hi hat.
The currents around the Bridge are incredibly strong, showing flat water but tell tale signs of the turmoil below. It was my first time under the Bridge on The Boate and really got me excited for a more substantial journey in the future. The open ocean holds so much more adventure for me than sailing in the Bay. My concern for boat eating sharks aside.
"Another unprovoked attack occurred off Fourchu, Cape Breton in July of 1953. The boat was bitten and sank, dumping the two fishermen in the water. The shark did not attack the fishermen but one man drowned in his attempt to swim to shore. Again the attacking shark was identified by tooth fragments embedded in the hull. This shark was estimated to be 3.7m in length."
Some time soon I think. Maybe after an upgrade in size. And the purchase of a shotgun! photos.