2 questions...where is Santana row in alameda and who knows what size the jib halyard on a tuna is?
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On Oct 3, 2011, at 11:40 AM, Nancy & Pat Broderick <broderic at sonic.net> wrote:
> 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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