![]() ![]() Note to self: best to explore the China Camp/Gallinas coast on a rising tide. The tide floated us off at 6.30 PM and it goes without saying that the strong north westerly that would have blown us home in no time, died entirely, and then veered around to a strong south-westerly (right on the nose heading back). Luckily it was really warm so no hardship. In the afternoon the wind picked up until is was averaging 20-25 knots over the deck on my little wind meter, and I had to move into the "cabin" for some respite. It was shortly after high tide, so it was a five-hour wait lying under my storm sail sun shade on the front net reading my book, or looking through the net at the mud critters - how I suffered! I was pleased to find bottles still available when I visited the brewery the following week and grabbed a 4-pack. At the event they had lots of food, a pickle competition and released Corvus a hoppy pale ale. I was not able to attend but heard it was a great time. Little Cat was firmly stuck with no further options except to break out the book, lunch and a beer. Rising Tide had their 4th Anniversary party on October 26th at their brewery in Portland. Note storm sail sunshade, pillow and bookĪ spot just inside the entrance to Gallinas Creek looked enticing, but I went on the wrong side of the little channel. The spin run was against the new outgoing tide, but still averaged over 5 knots boat speed in 10 knots of westerly breeze with gusts to 15. ![]() ![]() Once passed, Falmborough Head appears as the next waypoint, a rough old spot if ever there was one. ![]() The idea was to find a quiet spot to anchor and soak up the coast views and sunshine North of China Camp. Pushing tide for the first three hours was a struggle despite engine and sail doing their very best to break 4knots the sea knocking way off just as youre on the cusp of progress Filey Brigg, the headland and target, remains mist shrouded and distant. ![]()
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