Wednesday, August 20, 2008

The Homeward Journey





We woke up to a cold morning in Vallejo

There was lots of fog

The fog continue to roll in all morning and into the afternoon.

It started to ooze over Angel Island around noon.


After some treacherous sailing across the "Slot" we ended up in the calm waters behind Treasure Island. See the new Bay Bridge spam being completed.

The 2nd Leg




It was a Brisk morning when we left Pittsburg


A Stoic Sailor at the helmThe chilly waters of the Sacremento River ahead....
and me....Oblivious to the Dangerous waters my future....
But then the waters calmed and the 1st mate, Fernando.. took the helm!


"I wanna go swimming!"



Passing under the 780 bridge
And finally through the Carquinez Straits

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Maiden Voyage!

Mei Lings last home was in Owl Harbor
Isleton, CA
This is where the previous owners Marcus and Cyndi Atkison live.
Two amazing people who are selling Mei Ling to me and
getting a larger boat to sail and live in Mexico!

Here are some pictures from the 1st part of Mei Lings trip from Isleton to my house on the Sacramento river in Pittsburg, CA.


I had to call the bridge over 7 mile slough to request passage






Motor-sailing along the Sacramento River


Some interesting junk rusting along Horseshoe Bend


The best sailor boy along for a nautical adventure
....."This is not the Bahamas!"


Stopping for martini's and oysters at Humphreys in Antioch.
Docked near dusk.