[C320-list] Sailing in the SFO Bay and Pacific

[Chef Adam Weiner]

1.	Salt water is relatively cold in San Francisco so there isn't a lot
of marine growth.  Keep the boat clean.  (I strongly recommend against Pier
39 unless you want to be part of a circus and don't want to go to your boat
during the summer.  Let's put it this way, it is like having a dock off of
Disneyland without parking.)

2.	I have had my boat 9 years.  It is hull 218.  Never painted prop nor
shaft.

3.	The ocean here is interesting.  There are generally two types of
conditions:  no wind out there or "OMG we are going to get killed."  Many
boats do safely sail to the areas you mention, it is a function of time.

4.	I have owned two boats in the Bay and have sailed here extensively
since 1979.

5.	Racing options are unlimited.  Join any yacht club (some are only a
few hundred a year like mine, some are many thousands like the St. Francis)
and you have unlimited possibilities.  Personally I don't race but I can put
you in touch with people who can.

6.	If you are visiting before the move I will take you sailing with
notice.

7.	Fleet One is not active.

8.	For more information contact me off list at 650-465-5858.

9.	You will need a double reef or furler main and a 100% or smaller jib
for summer and large jib for winter.  Sailing is wonderful all year.  I have
been out around 40 times so far this year sailing well over 1,000 nm this
year all within SF Bay.

10.	I have had boat in 50 knots of wind inside the Bay.  Boat is fully
ocean certified.  It can handle more then you can.  By the way, there is
already a non-320 with your boat's name in my marina.

Adam

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Andrew
Santangelo
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 4:13 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Sailing in the SFO Bay and Pacific

Hello All,

Here is a question for this group.  "Dawn Treader" is likely moving  
from sailing in Lake Michigan to SFO Bay and the Pacific.  It will  
hopefully be on a truck heading West by Mid-November.  We will  
probably keep the boat at Pier 39.  Now for the questions:

* Salt Water - how much damage can expect over time.  Note: I promise  
to keep the boat hosed down all the time.
* Zincs - how often does one change this item?
* Is it necessary to paint the shaft and/or prop?
* Can one sail the C320 into the Pacific?  Destinations we are  
considering - Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, and Monterey.  I was told  
this boat cannot handle the ocean, but I have been in 20' seas and  
seen winds up to 80 kts (not fun btw).  The boat has sailed in steady  
40 kt winds and did well (not the crew).  Is it plausible to sail  
these jaunts around the peninsula? Not in the winter of course...
* What is the story on the property tax in California.
* I will want to race in SFO bay.  Opportunities for us Non-Americas  
Cup type boats?
* Fleet info?
* General comments and perspectives sailing in the SFO area...

Best Regards,
Andrew Santangelo
#333   C320 Dawn Treader