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

[frpoint at earthlink.net]

Andrew, if you have to keep your boat in S.F, I recommend South beach
Harbor, better parking. Pier 39 is a zoo. On the Alameda, Oakland side of
the bay you have many choices. Grand Marina, Fortman Marina, Ballena Bay
Marina, and Marina Village which I consider the best, cleanest, good
security and walking distance to grocery and proximity to Fuel dock and boat
yards. 
You can call me direct at 925-371-7720 
Regards,
Mike 

-----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 5:17 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Sailing in the SFO Bay and Pacific

Mike,

It is very good to know it is doable sailing to these destinations.   
Like I said, the marina operator gave me the impression it was  
impossible.

I will look into the Single Handed Society - looks like fun!

Any information on marinas will be helpful.

Also - how painful are the annual assessment taxes on the boat?  This  
is something I do not have to worry about in Michigan.

Best Regards,
Andrew Santangelo
#333   C320 Dawn Treader



On Oct 14, 2008, at 4:59 PM, frpoint at earthlink.net wrote:

> Andrew,
> The C320 can handle the Pacific, without question. I have sailed  
> mine (#769)
> around the Farallon Island, Half moon bay a number of times (4 times  
> this
> year), Santa Cruz, Monterey, Bodega bay. The C320 handles the  
> Pacific well.
> As for racing The San Francisco Single Handed Sailing Society is a  
> great
> group of sailing crazies. And you can sail double handed if you  
> don't mind
> sharing the beer.
> http://www.sfbaysss.org/
>
>
> Regards,
> Mike Meloy
> C320 #769 Even Keel
> Marina Village
> Alameda, Ca.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----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
>