Keay,
It depends on where your boat is located. I think you may be in the
Estuary? Before going any further, here's a bit of warning from the
kite sailors webpage:
> Be aware that many boaters, including the less experienced and less
> cautious ones, will be out jockeying for position and you may want
> to sail defensively if you choose to head out on the water. There is
> no license or education required before you tool around the bay in a
> high power boat. When a boat gets close, they may be less likely to
> see the kite which is high in their field of vision if they haven't
> already spotted it as they approached.
If so, somewhere near the NW corner of Treasure Island might be a good
place. You may even be able to anchor near the NW corner of the
island -- something like 25 - 30+ deep. The planes will be performing
sort of in the middle of the Bay between TI - GG Bridge -Angel I.
Another place I've anchored is the bight along the South side of Angel
Island. The depth drops off quickly, but if you're near the Island
just West of Pt. Blunt it's about 30' deep. A little further out it's
more like 45-50' or so.
If you decide not to anchor it means you'll have to keep steering and
have at least one eye on the traffic around you. That warning about
incompetent/foolhardy boats - especially power boats - is true.
Should you decide to brave the City Front, you'll have to get there
early since the Safety Zone pretty much seals it off once things get
going. And, that's the most cluttered area you'll probably find.
Pat Broderick
On Oct 3, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Keay Edwards wrote:
> All,
>> My brother is interested in catching the air show this weekend from
> the bay on my S22. Any suggestions on how this is best done? I
> looked at the information from last year about the crash zone and
> restricted areas.
>> Any hints or suggestions would be appreciated.
>> Thanks,
> Keay Edwards
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