Category Archives: Sailing

Racing a Farrier F-27 on SF Bay

Chris and Scott invited me to join them onboard Chris’ Farrier F-27 for race 3 of the interclub inside-the-bay race sponsored by Oakland Yacht Club. Six different fleets raced, each with an average of six or seven boats, on a … Continue reading

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Vallejo Season Opener

Dylan and Roshie invited Sara and me to join them for the historic Vallejo Season Opener race on their ultralight custom Dogpatch 26, “Moonshine”. We love the Vallejo race – it was the first race we sailed on Velella, our … Continue reading

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Doublehanded Lightship Race

Dylan and I sailed his custom Dogpatch 26 “Moonshine” in the doublehanded lightship race, a short offshore race outside the SF Bay’s Golden Gates. The winds were light and we were becalmed for a short time off Pt. Bonita. Of … Continue reading

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ASA bareboat certification, a week sailing in Mexico, and Sara and I are engaged!

Sara and I had been sailing around the SF Bay on our 27′ Ericson, but we really wanted to learn how to sail out in the ocean. We looked around and found the Sailing San Carlos website. We signed up … Continue reading

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