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Emerald Sea [Post 4]: “Wish you were here!”
By Jeff Hare, Tradewinds Instructor and owner of Emerald Sea Sailing Vessel Emerald Sea sends her greetings from Gulfo de California! We have enjoyed exploring several islands in the Mexican National Park system and highly recommend anyone visiting to just … Continue reading
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Sailing Odyssey
Since Odyssey joined the Fleet, I immediately thought: “Nope! That’s just too much boat for me.” From the multiple masts and lack of jib, to the sturdy dodger and the slew of lines in the cockpit, it seemed beyond my … Continue reading
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Let ‘Em Fly…Or Not!
In the footsteps of Don Gilzean, Craig Walker, and Tony Johnson, I’m stepping up to share some important tips as we see the need from our clubhouse vantage point. And the biggest thing we’ve noticed lately involves…furling! So, let’s start … Continue reading
How to Troll your crew
(As with all Trolling, the author chooses to remain anonymous) Many Bay Area residents have heard about the Bay Bridge Troll. You may have even been asked about it by fellow crew, and how to see it. Like all Trolls … Continue reading
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Brandy’s Chartering Tips – We forgot the bucket!!!
Sure, we never forget the big things, like food, snorkel gear, charcoal, sunscreen…. but what about the little things can be impossible to find once you leave port? If you are like Brandy, you prefer a clean boat. After partying … Continue reading
Speaking of Depths…
We are often asked, “Is the depth instrument on this boat set to the depth of water or depth below keel?” This is a question we will not likely answer. The answer is probably, “Neither!” and I’ll explain why: There … Continue reading
Brandy’s Chartering Tips – The first night…
Whenever possible, book your charter so that you are staying on the boat the first night at the marina you are departing from. The advantages are numerous. Staying at the departure location the first night allows you to get settled … Continue reading
CRUISING CROATIA
Med moored with the fleet in Komiža, island of Vis. CRUISING CROATIA – Peggy Droesch It’s been four years since our last charter: Rory and I were overdue for another. We were already going to be in Italy with … Continue reading
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Captain & Crew: A Nautical Relation(ship)! – By Tradewinds member Katie S.
As a member of Tradewinds Sailing Club for 4 years I have “grown up” in this club. I have served as crew and skipper. From day one being a skipper was my goal. Sailing out the Golden Gate Bridge and … Continue reading
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Abacos Trip – By Art Ewart
My wife, Kathleen O’Dea, and I just returned from an outstanding bareboat charter in the Bahamas. Along with Tradewinds Club members Marcus Libkind and Steve Rathfon, we spent a week on a Mooring’s Beneteau 42 foot monohull. Brandy secured the reservation … Continue reading
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