Saturday, November 5, 2011
July 2009
This has been a very hot month, especially in the Delta. On July fourth weekend, we christened Otter with a full ceremony. The slough was filled with boats and the Hilton fireworks were wonderful. We had to wait until later in the month for the winds to pick up but when they did, the banshees were out most of the day and Otter went out in the evenings. We took a quick trip up Georgiana Slough to our favorite spot which is as beautiful as ever. We hope to have a few more weekends in August before school starts.
June 2009
Memorial Day weekend, we had a fast trip and brought Delphie from San Pablo Bay to the Slough. We averaged 9 knots and the boat ran so well, it was a very comfortable trip.
We were one of the first boats and it was quiet for the first couple of weekends, except for the wild life which was especially busy. The herons were very brave, a blue one came close to the boat several times, an otter came right up to the boat and dove under coming up on the other side and we have turtles this year.
It has been very windy all month and we are anxious for “delta weather” but in the meantime we have added a new toy to the fleet. Last year Brian got the boys a Capri 22 and kept in on the bay to enjoy sailing around the city. They didn’t use it as much as they planned so this year we will enjoy it in the delta. Brian and Josh sailed it up on fathers day weekend.
We were one of the first boats and it was quiet for the first couple of weekends, except for the wild life which was especially busy. The herons were very brave, a blue one came close to the boat several times, an otter came right up to the boat and dove under coming up on the other side and we have turtles this year.
It has been very windy all month and we are anxious for “delta weather” but in the meantime we have added a new toy to the fleet. Last year Brian got the boys a Capri 22 and kept in on the bay to enjoy sailing around the city. They didn’t use it as much as they planned so this year we will enjoy it in the delta. Brian and Josh sailed it up on fathers day weekend.
July 2008
We had a very busy July 4th weekend with many activities going on. Friends came by to visit the boat, the Fig Island party was fun, and we did our own fireworks then enjoyed the main event that night. It was so windy it even affected the Hilton fireworks and it didn’t look like there would be any sailing at all. The next day, the wind died down a bit and a half dozen boats took part in the second annual Potato Slough July 4th Regatta.
Georgiana Slough didn’t disappoint this year and we had a very relaxing trip (after squeezing under the Tyler Island Bridge). There isn't as much of a beach as there has been in the past but we had the spot to ourselves and it was beautiful.
The delta loop is a pretty special place
Georgiana Slough didn’t disappoint this year and we had a very relaxing trip (after squeezing under the Tyler Island Bridge). There isn't as much of a beach as there has been in the past but we had the spot to ourselves and it was beautiful.
The delta loop is a pretty special place
June 2008
We got a bit of a late start this year and had a very calm but long, trip from the Bay Area to the Slough. Once we got there, it didn’t take long for us to get on “delta time”.
Brian caught a fish almost immediately, a big one. The boys didn’t lose any time getting back on the Banshees and spend most of the day sailing.
Brian caught a fish almost immediately, a big one. The boys didn’t lose any time getting back on the Banshees and spend most of the day sailing.
July 2007
July 4th was great this year, we stayed at the slough and did our own fireworks but took a trip to Mandeville to check out the madness in the afternoon. The weather was HOT and we spent most of the time floating in the water.
It's difficult to explain to folks what it is to celebrate July fourth at Barron Hilton's Duck club - here are some photos Mandeville madness or here Delta boating
The Sacramento trip was also beautiful. Georgiana Slough is such a peaceful place. We stayed in Sutter Slough overnight then on the way to Old Town we found a turtle in the river. The current was strong and by the time we made it to Old Town we were only making 5.25 knots. We walked around Sacramento and met friends for dinner at Joe’s Crab Shack. The trip back was so fast, there was so much wind and current, we made it all the way back to the slough averaging 8.5 knots. We were excited about getting back to the sailboats – but the wind died as soon as we anchored.
It's difficult to explain to folks what it is to celebrate July fourth at Barron Hilton's Duck club - here are some photos Mandeville madness or here Delta boating
The Sacramento trip was also beautiful. Georgiana Slough is such a peaceful place. We stayed in Sutter Slough overnight then on the way to Old Town we found a turtle in the river. The current was strong and by the time we made it to Old Town we were only making 5.25 knots. We walked around Sacramento and met friends for dinner at Joe’s Crab Shack. The trip back was so fast, there was so much wind and current, we made it all the way back to the slough averaging 8.5 knots. We were excited about getting back to the sailboats – but the wind died as soon as we anchored.
June 2007
This season got off to a fast start and by the end of June we are well into “delta time”.
The trip from Petaluma to Potato Slough was our standard nine hour trip. The motor continues to work flawlessly and pushes the boat at a steady 6.5 knots (~2.4 gal./mile). The 60 mile trip consumed 25 gal. of fuel. This is good since delta fuel is hovering at about $4.80/gal. this summer.
The weather has been beautiful and the water is warm for June. The Banshee’s arrived as early as we could bring them up and the boys set sail almost immediately. Several other folks now have sailboats and we are talking about having a Fig Island Regatta. We (and we each really did have a hand in this catch) caught a whopper – a huge catfish – and we got the picture to prove it.
The week before July 4th, we helped Marrakesh bring in their Banshee dock. Really a great addition to the floating trailer park – don’t you think?
The trip from Petaluma to Potato Slough was our standard nine hour trip. The motor continues to work flawlessly and pushes the boat at a steady 6.5 knots (~2.4 gal./mile). The 60 mile trip consumed 25 gal. of fuel. This is good since delta fuel is hovering at about $4.80/gal. this summer.
The weather has been beautiful and the water is warm for June. The Banshee’s arrived as early as we could bring them up and the boys set sail almost immediately. Several other folks now have sailboats and we are talking about having a Fig Island Regatta. We (and we each really did have a hand in this catch) caught a whopper – a huge catfish – and we got the picture to prove it.
The week before July 4th, we helped Marrakesh bring in their Banshee dock. Really a great addition to the floating trailer park – don’t you think?
August 2006
With school starting early this year, August just flew by. It began with a luau for everyone on the slough. The boys got to try their hand at kite surfing and I fear this won’t be the last time they try it. We had more friends come to visit. Before we knew it September was here and we brought the boat back home. What a difference with the houseboat – the trip was just beautiful not a problem at all.
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