Author Archives: RWeibleTWS

Morning Midas Car Carrier

by Instructor, Jeff Hare Club members may notice the car carriers occasionally in our shipping channel, with white vans loaded with people driving up the ramp, and back out again followed by shiny new cars like ducklings following their mother. … Continue reading

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Brooks Island Coastal Beach Cleanup Day

By Chris O., Tradewinds Instructor I pass Brooks Island many times as I teach sailing classes admiring the beauty of this mysterious place, at the same time I cringe at the pungent smell of bird poop coming off the windward side … 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

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Emerald Sea Returns to Marina Bay!

For those of you who didn’t know, the Catamaran you’ve either taken or hope to take 114 on, belongs to members Becky and Jeff Hare, who just returned from a long cruise down the west coast. Leaving San Francisco Bay … Continue reading

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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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