Topic: Discussion / Capsizing in a 22 footer

Dick, it sounds like you might be a beginner so before you go out on the bay where it can be quite windy with tankers coming and going I would recommend taking a lesson at Club Nautique

Their Basic Keelboat class will teach you enough to take your 22 footer out on the bay safely!

Topic: Discussion / Sailing from San Fran to Monterey

Hi Mike,

I do a casual daysail to Half Moon Bay. Then from Half Moon Bay I depart well before daylight (say 3am) to make Monterey in the afternoon (it’s roughly 65nm from HMB to Monterey). Another option is to do HMB, Santa Cruz, and then Monterey. Or just do it in one overnight shot.

The hops are short enough that you can find a good weather window (provided you’re willing to wait) most times of the year but if you’re taking time off from work then I’d probably go for either late April/May/June or September/October when the chances of a good weather window are higher.

Todd
http://sailsugata.com

Topic: Discussion / Windandtides for the iPhone?

I’m curious how many users would be interested in a version of windandtides for the iPhone/Ipod touch?

Topic: Discussion / Bottom Paint Recommendations Wanted!

Was wondering what kind of bottom paint people are using on the bay? We’ve used Petit Trinidad on our Hans Christian 38 for the past eight years to good effect. However, I’ve just had all the paint removed to apply an epoxy bottom and it looks like there are many sub $200/gallon paints out there that might do the job just as well?

Thanks,
Todd

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http://windandtides.com

Topic: Discussion / Un-freezing a Schaefer genoa car: any ideas?

2 things to try:

• add a healthy amount of white vinegar to the water, it does a great job of eating away mild corrosion and calcified salt crystals.

• If I were starting from scratch I would set them on their sides (dry) and spray some WD40 as close the shaft and bearings as I could so that it runs down into the bearings. Keep reapplying every few hours until you’re able to get them to roll with a little force.

-Todd

http://sailsugata.com

Topic: Discussion / Marine facilities with maps

I just came across this site on the web:

http://www.activecaptain.com/OTW.php

which looks like it might be a promising new way to lookup marine facilities in the bay!

However, for a more current and very up to date list I still like boatingsf:

http://www.boatingsf.com/facilities_index.php

-Todd

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http://gabrito.com

Topic: Wanted / Bosun's Chair or some way up my mast

Chris, I’d recommend hitting West and buying their bosuns chair or you can hit REI and buy a climbing harness for even less (but it won’t be as comfortable to sit in as a bosuns chair).

-Todd

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Topic: Wanted / Autohelm 3000 autopilot

We currently have an Autohelm 3000 and I would like a second one as a backup! Email thuss [at] gabrito [dot] com

Topic: Wanted / 200-300 ft of 3/4" anchor line

I’m looking for between 200-300ft of 3/4” anchor rhode. Must be in almost new condition.

Email thuss [at] gabrito [dot] com