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MattL
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Initially Posted - 02/12/2003 : 03:14:37

OK, I will just begin this by saying that launching a fin keel boat is not always fun. Case in point would be last Friday. I had the trip all planned. Brigitte hasn't wanted to go on a trip with the kids thinking they were too small. I arranged for my buddy Dave (AKA Floyd) and a friend from work, Jeff, to go on the week end trip with me. Last week Brigitte said she and the kids want to go too. COOOOOOL<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
My first mistake, remember they always come in 3's, or is that 300's, was not taking Friday off all together. We of course got to the bay area just in time to hit rush hour's traffic with two hungry kids. 2 3/4 and 6. Second mistake, the admrial is not a navigator and I do not want to persue this any more. (PERIOD) We finally found the rest of the group and their boats (Macs 25 and 26 not X) launched and tied up at the marina in Alameda, we all headed to the launch ramp well after dark and proceded to set up the mast. Oh did I say 3rd mistake. Now is time to launch, OH the boat dock is missing from a winter storm. Lets just end this part and say the ocean wasn't deep enough for my boat, we spend the night, no heat, 30 degree temp, 10 feet up and have to get up at 5:30 for the high tide,its 12 by bed time.
Morning comes<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dc30b3127cce942764da8ead0000001610" border=0>
I drive over to the marina to get some launch help. OK the ocean is still too low. Breakfast time sounds good.
Dave and Jeff show up and we head out to a different ramp. Launching here is slicker than snot.

<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dc30b3127cce942764c48eb30000001610" border=0>
Everett with saftey harness and life jacket in the Alameda Estuary.
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NOTE: Ear to Ear Grin
Even though there is no wind the admrial says being out there almost makes up for the night before. Dinner with friends that evening brings me in the clear.

For those of you wondering about the 6 people on board and sleeping arangements. Brigitte and me in bow, Everett joined us after bumping his head, Floyd and Everett (till head bump) in aft 1/4. Casey on starboard seat, Jeff with air matress on floor of main cabin. No one got stepped on and we picked up an electric heater at WM.

Sunday there was a nice breeze and we spent the day just cruizing the bay. Pulled out in Alameda and drove home with no lights, salt water plays havoc with electrical systems and I ran out of fuses.

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Jeff was a first time sailer and he is hot for more.
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Everett in my arms near the end of a very busy weekend.

Matt/Brigitte Loeffler
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Cat 25 86'
FK/SR _/)

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 : 06:29:02

Sailing is an adventure, and man finds fulfillment in adventure. Sounds like a great w/e. Wish I could have been with you.

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk
The Great Sacandaga Lake, NY

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Ben
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 : 07:26:38

Great pics, Matt. Sounds like things worked out in the end.

Ben
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tinob
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 : 11:43:51

Matt/Brigitte,

For all the difficulties encountered on this trip the last picture is all the balm that this ole dog would ever need. Quite often folks are wont to see in a sleeping youngun the absence of all problems and rightfully so and while I don't disagree I always felt that the adult holding the child was blessed equally as well.

Great photos, and thanks it was almost as good as being there.

Val on the hard DAGNABIT

Val Bisagni

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jwilliams
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 : 12:47:26

Hey Matt/Brigitte/Everett/Casey,

Loved your story and especially the pics, well done. Wish I had grandkids, cause my kids are mid 30's. Very smart of you to have your helmsperson/Admiral featured in them.

Shame about no wind. I believe I suggested to you that this time of year there is typically flat to calm. I'm even surprised that you got some on Sunday. Believe me, if there had been some, Paul on Sparky and me on Hey Jude would have been there wit'cha.

At least you have scoped out launching from Alameda.

How about planning another trip for April? There will be good winds and you can really experiece the Bay. Launching from Alameda, you could plan to overnight Saturday in Sausalito at Schoonmakers Marina. It's a short walk to restaurants and even the movie (and a bookstore that sells nothing but sea and sailing books!!!). Kirsten and I have sailed up from Brisbane to do that several times.

Post your plans and we'll try to hook up.

Jim Williams
Hey Jude C25fk 2958 (at Brisbane Marina)
Half Moon Bay, CA

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lcharlot
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 : 18:29:28

Cool photos! Glad you had a nice sunny weather window (although a little wind would have been nice, too). We are all set for our own SF Bay cruise this coming weekend. The boat trailer and truck are already hooked up and ready to roll. I will head down to Emeryville and launch Friday morning, spend a night at Richmond, the Skipper's meeting for the group will be Saturday morning at Richmond, then Saturday night at Marina Village Alameda, then Sunday night probably at Richmond, or maybe South Beach if they have enough space. Too bad about the weather forecast though, it looks like we won't have much sun. But that's okay, summer's just around the corner!

Larry Charlot
Catalina 25 #1205 "Quiet Time"
Sacramento, CA

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DougA
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Response Posted - 02/12/2003 : 19:26:08

If you take Jim's advice and come back in April, be prepared for a few things. Saturday, April, 12 is opening day in the South Bay at Redwood City Harbor, come on down and join us. If you are interested let me know and I’ll send info or look at http://www.sequoiayc.org/SBOD.html.

The following week running the 16 through the 20 is Sail Expo in Oakland. Great land and in the water boat show. A must see.

Sunday, April 27 is opening day on the main bay. Great show and the water is crowded with all size boats.

Doug A., C250wb, San Franciscp Bay area

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MattL
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Response Posted - 02/13/2003 : 00:24:28

I knew the Jack London show was in April, and I just saw in the Main Sheet that it is during my Spring break. I mentioned it to the wife and she didn't say no. The Jack London show is where she saw the bigger boats and decided that might be cool. Will make a couple of calls and see if there are any slips open at the time.
Thanks for all the comments about the photos. The last one with Everett is one of my favorites too.<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

Matt/Brigitte Loeffler
E.C. Rider
Cat 25 86'
FK/SR _/)

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DougA
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Response Posted - 02/14/2003 : 20:59:06

Slight mistake above. Pacific Sail Expo is April 23-27. Look at http://www.sailamerica.com/SAILEXPO-Pacific-TV.cfm

Doug A., C250wb, San Franciscp Bay area

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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 02/14/2003 : 23:12:42

"The adventure continues" as The Admiral around here likes to say.

I say any voyage you return from is a good voyage :-)

Thankx for the pics.

Safe voyages,
Ben, FL s/v Chick-a-pea C250wk
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