Georgia J

San Francisco to San Diego- March 2011
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February 5th-  Went sailing today with our friend Chris who will being taking the boat to San Diego with Kim.   We performed man overboard, fire, abandon ship and reefing drills.  Chris cruised with us from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara four years ago but wanted  a refresher on Georgia J.   A great day on San Francisco Bay!

March 2, 2011-  Our second crew member, Harold, helped me move Georgia J to the Corinthian Yacht Club today.  We encountered high winds, rain, fog, barges in narrow channels and a fuel bill of $735 (for 188 gallons) but completed our first leg safe and sound.  We still hope to leave on Saturday, but the weather doesn't look promising.

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Leaving the Corinthian Yacht Club

March 5th-  Harold, Kim and Chris departed the Corinthian Yacht Club at 6:30 am. (see Leigh's departure dinner and send off video here)  Georgia J was escorted out the Golden Gate by Brezza Bella and friends.  Bella over exerted herself a bit so we slowed a bit allowing her to cool down.  Our plan was to make an easy half day run to Half Moon Bay.   However we were having so much fun, we decided to go for Monterey.  In Monterey Bay, the crew convinced the Captain to go for Morro Bay where we arrived at 10:30 am on March 6 two days ahead of schedule. 

Time motor sailing: 25 hours, 4 hours under sail
Sightings- dolphins and pod of whales
Perfect dockings in Morro Bay: 3

We are now sitting at the Morro Bay Yacht Club waiting for the weather to improve before we round Point Conception.  We hope to leave here early Wednesday. 

March 8th:  We left Morro Bay at 4:30 pm hoping to round Conception before the next weather system arrived.  After leaving the bay, we struggled to stop the halyard from slipping when we raised the main.  Ultimately, two vice grips and some chaffing gear provided the solution.  One additional project added to the list.

At midnight, we motor sailed by Point Arguello in 10-12' following seas.  Of course, alarms only go off in the middle of the night in rough seas.  Appropriately, an engine alarm repeatly sounded indicating water in the fuel.  We drained the filters, but the alarm kept beeping just often enough raise our anxeity.  We dreaded Point Conception, but there were only small waves and confused seas when we rounded at 3:00 am.

The day passing among the Channel Islands was beautiful with many whales, dolphins and seals.  Of course, as we passed through the Long Beach shipping channel late that night, the radar decided to die after many years of faithful service.   Another big project for the list.

click here to download the dolphin video

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Calm Seas in the Channel Islands

We arrived in San Diego Yacht Club at 8:00 am and immediately called Sharon for her Bloody Mary recipe.

Distance traveled:  266 miles
Hours for this leg:   37
Average speed (all motoring) 7.2 knots

Many thanks to Harold and Chris!  Their vigilance kept us safe at sea

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