Alas, I learned to sail there as a teenager, But, now I live in Redding. But I have people to stay with there and I bought my M-15 in hopes to find locals like you to daysail with on Tomales Bay. My boat was sailed there many times when it was known as Six. I will probably be spending the weekend on the bay in May with a M-15, and a M-17, the new Six, and a few others. We all sail with the Potter Yachters. We are a group of trailer sailers that you need to know about. We have at least one member in Santa Rosa. Almost half the members do not own Potters. A bunch of Montgomerys and Compacts as well. We do sailing days and overnights all over the Bay area, Delta, Montrerey, and an annual trip to the San Juan and Gulf Islands. We have a messabout at Tomales on the calendar for Sept. 24 & 25. All trailer sailors are invited to all our events. Now, I daysail my M-15, but being a big guy, I cruise on my Vagabond 17. We have a website with our calendar at http://potter-yachters.org/ . We launch at Miller Park, and avoid the low tide times, We never use our trailer extensions. Marshall Beach will allow you to beach you boat. Be prepared to reef on Tomales on any day. We carry a small jib, 21 -23 sq. ft. We use 2 to 3.5 hp motors. A bottom finder is a real plus when you get up north of Hog Island around White Gulch. Believe me, The M-15 will stand up to more bay than the sailor will. You should find that the Monty will be an easy transition from your V-14. On 2/13/2011 7:09 PM, Daniel Rich wrote:
You bet! That is my usual spot. Are you local? Do you sail there? I launch from Miller Park. Would love any advice about launching there in this much bigger boat. I know most of you must laugh at that, since the M15 is small by most standards, but the boat I usually sail is my Vagabond 14, which is all of 250 pounds! No motor! I bring her in by dropping the main, and coming in on a run by jib alone. Nice controlled way to get to this dock.
Daniel On Feb 13, 2011, at 7:02 PM, Brad& Jackie Evans wrote:
Daniel, Can I expect to see that boat on Tomales Bay soon? Perfect boat for the perfect bay. Brad, M-15 381, JAKKI
On 2/12/2011 10:20 PM, Daniel Rich wrote:
Hmm. Make that "threw" in...
Daniel
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On Feb 12, 2011, at 7:57 PM, Daniel Rich<danielgrich@gmail.com> wrote:
MontyPals:
Well, Bob's #208 didn't last long on the market. I went down there today, met Bob and his lovely wife, and bought his boat. He clearly loves the boat, and took terrific care of her. He through in a ton of extras he had. Just a super situation for me. so, tomorrow will be a "driveway" sail to get my systems down, and then, as soon as I have the time, my maiden voyage. I'm sure I will be back on this board with questions, though the way Bob has the boat rigged, it should be smooth sailing.
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