Sunday, September 20, 2009

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!

3 comments:

  1. so stoked!! you guys are living the dream.

    all the best i'll be keeping track on here!

    darren

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  2. I'm so proud of you guys....I love your adventurous spirit.... and I'm so glad you are all safe.... what an accomplishment! Now for the sun... the tan.... the exotic drinks and the gorgeous girls!

    It was great to see your pictures....I look forward to seeing more! Have fun guys we're behind you all the way! Tons of love....Mother Goose!

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  3. You are all so brave. I would love to have the experience. Good seas to you and have the time of you life. Another adventure can be here to Costa Rica...Deanna Condly

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