Sail on bay GySgt (chuck) photos and vid

SimonV · #1 (**permalink**) 02-28-2008

IMet Chuck also known as GySgt the first time today so went sailing. Another Top fella, though I could not get the helm from him except when he had to go for a leak (small Bladder, old age and excitement) But I want to be on his side in a fight. Great day early start as we wanted to see the Catamaran come in and beat the record, it beat the record and we missed it. Sailed by it but kept our distance as you know you have to watch those multi hull crowd. Too much fog to go out the gate so played in the bay and did some sightseeing between tacks.
Here's the Vid my first attempt. youtube.
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one of these is Cuck the helm hog.

ImASonOfaSailor · #2 (**permalink**) 02-28-2008

Nice pictures...

sailingdog · #3 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008

Hmm... Well, it would seem that Simon is spending his time wisely out in SFO. Gysgt...what'd you think of our resident Aussie and his new-to-him boat.

What size catamaran was that...looks pretty big.

uspirate · #4 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008

Cool Simon, the boat sails nice. i think my uncle used to live in gated community on that small island with the lighthouse. sounded like he had a good time, he said it had alot of bars.

denby · #5 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008

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Originally Posted by uspirate

Cool Simon, the boat sails nice. i think my uncle used to live in gated community on that small island with the lighthouse. sounded like he had a good time, he said it had alot of bars.

Alcatraz?

KeelHaulin · #6 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008

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Originally Posted by sailingdog

What size catamaran was that...looks pretty big.

That's Gitana 13; they broke the "Route de l'Or" (The Gold Route) record today. New York to San Francisco in 43 Days, 38 Min. The boat is 110ft. This voyage took 6-8 months during the gold rush era!

They got here too early!! We wanted to watch them sail in; but the ETA was predicted to be 7AM and they ended up coming in at 8:30. We were hoping for them to arrive late so we did not have to sail out in darkness to see their arrival. Since Simon/Chuck had planned for 9AM I decided not to go; too many projects to take off for a 2'nd weekday sail...

Final update here:

Latitude 38 - The West's Premier Sailing & Marine Magazine

Trip log here:

Gitana

Lion35 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008

Nics pics Simon! Looks like the boat sails well and you're drinking real Mexican beer for a change.

sailingdog · #8 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008

Thanks for the info Keelhaulin... but I still can't believe you let work interfere with a day of sailing...

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Originally Posted by KeelHaulin

That's Gitana 13; they broke the "Route de l'Or" (The Gold Route) record today. New York to San Francisco in 43 Days, 38 Min. The boat is 110ft. This voyage took 6-8 months during the gold rush era!

They got here too early!! We wanted to watch them sail in; but the ETA was predicted to be 7AM and they ended up coming in at 8:30. We were hoping for them to arrive late so we did not have to sail out in darkness to see their arrival. Since Simon/Chuck had planned for 9AM I decided not to go; too many projects to take off for a 2'nd weekday sail...

Final update here:

Latitude 38 - The West's Premier Sailing & Marine Magazine

Trip log here:

Gitana

JohnRPollard · #9 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008

Simon,

Thanks for the pics and vid. For those of us still riding out winter it's been great following your boat purchase and test sails out in SF!! I've really enjoyed your posts, please keep 'em coming.

Keelhaulin, thanks for the info on Gitana! Wouldn't that be a fun ride!?

T34C · #10 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008

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Originally Posted by Lion35

... and you're drinking real Mexican beer for a change.

Now there's an oximoron. (And believe me, I know morons!!)