Ron & Cathryn; There is a public ramp on Tomales Bay at the north end. I have left my car in the parking lot overnight with no problems, there is a charge. For San Francisco Bay I launch at the Richmond ramp but I have never left the car overnight except when I had a berth there and could leave it in the berthers lot in plan sight. You can sail in the lee of Angel Island and there is a long breakwater at Brooks Island with a nice broad reach. Watch for tankers and weird currents near Angel Island and Raccoon Strait. Be sure and get a current chart and stay clear of the shipping lanes. I like to sail both bays in the winter when things aren't quite as rough. Reef early. I don't have any info on the delta but people that go love it. Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "ron and cathryn goodspeed" <rcgoodspeed@mac.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 10:23 AM Subject: M_Boats: NorCal sailing locations
Hello Ken and other norcal sailors,
Saw your reference to sailing the sf bay, tomales bay, etc. Cat and I are first year sailors and so far have only sailed at our local foothill lake but are now ready, we hope, to try some bigger water. Could you tell us where you like to launch, things to watch out for, cost, overnight parking, etc. Also, does anyone have any favorite locations in the delta? We are thinking about launching at Herman and Helen's and sailing around Venice Island...comments/advice please. We would enjoy a cruise with others who have experience in some of these more challenging waters.
Thanks, Ron and Cathryn Goodspeed M17 "hula pie" #025
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