Sunday, September 20, 2009

Reef time!

100 miles out, 2 gales, 7 days and 1000 miles later, were in San Fran!

Had light north west winds for a few days, sunny and relaxed, heading 100 miles out from flattery. Caught 3 coho and 3 tuna! kept a coho and a tuna, and still had too much fish. Wind switched to Light SE for a day then increased to gale. Bucked into it for 2 days! not very enjoyable, couldn't cook or sleep well, and very wet wheel watches! Boat handled great though. Had a day to dry out and relax in the sun as it calmed down and switched to W. Then another gale! from the NW this time though, wing and wing with the 4th reef in and surfing down waves at 14 kts! 4 hours on, 2 hours off watches, tiring as well. Made 180 miles in less than a day! 7 and a half days later, arrived in Sausilito friday night, cleared customs yesterday in Oakland, now tied up downtown San Francisco. Sunny and hot here, excited to explore the city today!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Arrived in Sooke last night, weather looks good, heading offshore tomorrow! Next stop San Francisco.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Leaving Comox today, thanks to everyone that helped us up to this point! PEACE!