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Here's the SF Bay approach.(the Pt.Bonita light) You need to contend with ships, wind, strong currents and breaking waves. You need to know what you're doing. It's best to come through here on slack tide. The heavy fog can conceal the approach in the summer. That's the Golden Gate in the background. When it's foggy, radar is a must. Viewed: 1701 times.
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The San Francisco Bar. A strong 8 knot current runs through this chanel. Viewed: 1741 times.
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It's 80 degrees on the sunny side of the fog and about 60 degrees and 6' of vis in the fog. You slow it down and run on instruments most of the day.
You should be well practiced at using a GPS before getting to this point. Viewed: 615 times.
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More of the California coast. There's some pretty good fishing and crabbing in these waters. Viewed: 1287 times.
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Bayliners near Maverics surf contest. Off Pilar point, surfers face waves up to 40'. Viewed: 149 times.
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In contrast, the SF and Monterey Bays can be calm and a good deal warmer. Viewed: 1227 times.
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The Queen Mary came into SF. Many boaters escorted her in Viewed: 1743 times.
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SF city lights. If you notice the lights being occulted, you may have a ship between you and the city. Viewed: 887 times.
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KFog KaBoom fireworks and Rock concert, SF May 12th, Pier 30. You can anchor out and have front row seats for the fireworks. It's a good idea to let the boats clear the anchorage before heading home. Viewed: 1530 times.
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Fleet Week SF Bay. 10,000 boats cram onto the bay to watch the fireworks. When the show ends, it can be a clamity as boats race for port. Viewed: 1314 times.
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Blessing of the SF fleet parade Viewed: 1390 times.
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It's nice getting a break from the foggy, windy, sloppy and rough coastal waters. The SF Bay and Delta waters are calm and it's about 10 degrees warmer. Even so, you want to be tucked into a harbor before the afternoon winds blow. Viewed: 1529 times.
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Underway. 3400 RPM. 15 gals an hour. 23 mph. The old OMC 260 is really working here.
My friends in their 7 knot trawlers are envious. Viewed: 1814 times.
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Angel at the Island
The boat is an 88 Bayliner 2556. It's one of the rare 9 1/2' wide boats.
If you want to the pictures full size, click on the pic, then click on it again and it should go to full screen. Viewed: 2910 times.
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Moored at SF Bay, Angel Island Ayala Cove. The strong currents require you to use a bow and stern lines if you're staying over night. Viewed: 2669 times.
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Hanging out in the cabin Viewed: 465 times.
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Angel Island day use docks. Ready for the hike around the Island. You have to move to the moorings if you plan to stay overnight. Viewed: 999 times.
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The hike around Angel Island. The SF south bay is in the back ground. Take water, a camera and a lunch. This is a 6 hour hike. Viewed: 1816 times.
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Getting Ol' leaky pumped up for a trip to the beach Viewed: 1581 times.
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Ol leaky underway. I've never had any luck with Zodiacs. A moment later, the transom fell out. I managed to hang onto the motor. Viewed: 1584 times.
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After a day of hiking, We're settling in for the evening, soft jazz playing, BBQ as seen in the next pic.
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