Denver, CO - As reported by Captain Steve: the trip from Coos Bay, OR to San Francisco, CA started very mild. Steve, Dave Melin, and his son, Mike, left Coos Bay Sept. 17 with light wind, so they motor-sailed the first day or so.
The wild part came as they crossed the shipping lane north of the entrance to San Francisco Bay. It was night, foggy, and the wind had increased, so they were sailing. But, as we've discovered often happens in fog, the wind picked up to 25 knots. As luck would have it, not one but two aircraft carriers were heading north in their direction. The rule is to NEVER cross in front of a freighter or other large ship due to its speed. So, they crossed behind the first one, bounced in its wake, and the second one veered its course to give them some room.
They anchored in Drake's Bay for the night, safe and sound. The next morning, Sept. 21, Litha passed under the Golden Gate Bridge and anchored off Sausalito.
Steve is enjoying the view of sunsets over San Francisco from the cockpit. He's met the couple who'll join us on the next leg of the journey to San Diego. I will be joining him Oct. 10.
