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San Francisco Here We Come
2 CommentsThe anticipation of landing in San Francisco continues to build up, and the sight of the Golden Gate Bridge is so heartwarming after spending so many 7 days at sea. (Is that all, 7 days? seems like a long time ago).
Bill Trant, engineer and Grahame Shannon, navigator keeping watch.
Terry Reid, crew member of Delicate Balance team has a big smile on his face.
Russell Booth, crew member of Delicate Balance, is eager to reach port.
Alas, the Golden Gate Bridge is within sight, and once again, all is well.
Published on July 11, 2010 · Filed under: Vic-Maui Race 2010; Tagged as: bill trant, Delicate Balance Yacht, delicate balance yacht blog, grahame shannon, Russell Booth, Terry Reid, vic maui 2010 race, vic maui 2010 race blog
2 Responses to “San Francisco Here We Come”
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Delicate Balance said on July 11th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
There were now many sea birds, small fishing boats, dolphins. There was a feeling of euphoria on board as we actually felt some warm sunshine. Finally we sighted the Golden Gate. Although we still had the main up, it was strapped in tight. There was little wind outside the gate but as we approached the bridge the wind suddenly increased to around 30 knots. We let the sheets out and began sailing. Moments later the engine quit. Out of fuel. We sailed into Sausalito, dropping the main and deploying just a scrap of jib.
Bill and Pierre poured a jerry jug of diesel into the tank, and then went below to bleed the injectors. They got it running in time to tie up a Schoonmaker Point Marina. The marina was closed but they had told us on the phone where to tie up.
Nobody actually kissed the ground, but there were certainly expressions of affection for land. Unfortunately it wouldn’t stay still but heaved up and down like the sea. Earthquake? No, just “sea legs”.
Because is was Saturday customs would not come to the boat and insisted we must all got to their office in Oakland, an $80 cab ride from the marina. Each way. Advice to others: arrive in San Fran 8 to 4 Monday to Friday.
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sandra said on August 13th, 2010 at 4:19 am
i love San Francisco…
sandra,
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