[C320-list] SF Visit - what to do - response

[Annie Bennett]

Many thanks for all the tips Pat.  I'll print them out and take them with us.  The shipwright who's just done Topcat's engine service also suggested the yacht clubs and said he was shown round Golden Gate so I'll remember to bring my local yacht club membership card.

Martin has booked to play at Pebble Beach and your suggestion of going to the Pro Shop to buy a LOGO ball will give him a chance to step on the hallowed ground, as well as your suggestion of where you can walk close to the course.  He's particularly interested in Cypress Point because it was designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie who also designed the club he belongs to in Sydney, New South Wales.

Yes, it's only a fairly quick trip.  We'd love to come back again for longer but there never seems to be enough time.

Best wishes
Annie

On 14/08/2012, at 6:19 AM, Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Cypress Point is private, so you need to know someone, who knows someone,
> who knows someone.  Maybe someone will respond.  If your husband is trying
> to kill some time, Pebble Beach has public access that allows walking next
> to the course in several places and the Pro Shop will sell him a LOGO
> ball.  That has become my bucket list objective, since I have a boat to
> support.
> 
> For a quick sail on the bay, you might try the Adventure Cat at Pier 39.
> Believe I would just do an Around the Bay ferry ride.
> 
> Fort Mason is supposed to have food trucks with unique and special menu's.
> Some of the restaurants have started truck service to expand their business
> and some Chef's are starting with a truck to build a rep.  The trucks are
> also reported to be at different locations each day, so the Fort Mason
> thing may be a one time deal.  Ask before you go.
> 
> The back side of the Giants Stadium has an open fenced area so you watch
> the game for free.  It's a tradition.  Besides, you have to see McCovey
> cove.
> 
> The America's Cup races will be done by that time, but I would still see if
> there was access to the Oracle compound.
> 
> And if you are members of a Yacht Club, check your recipricals.  St
> Francis, Golden Gate, South Beach...........?
> 
> Sounds like you have a quick trip planned.  You should come back next year
> to see the AC72s race.
> 
> Pat, 801

Kind regards
Annie Bennett
Sydney Private Sailing
www.sydneyprivatesailing.com.au
0413 217 114