Finally back in the USA, here at the Southwestern Yacht Club in San Diego, CA. It feels good!

San Miguel in the Channel Islands is home to the huge elephant seals.

The Point Conception buoy is one of several weather sentinels on the west coast.

We retreated to Morro Bay when the winds were NW25 with gusts to 31. Seas were 12-15' cresting.

Sue enjoys lunch in the cockpit.

Favorable wind outside of San Francisco gave us a good sail.

The Golden Gate is always impressive.

Sue sailed San Francisco Bay with glee!

Since our heater was not working, this purchase in Eureka was a gold mine.

The magical asymetrical spinnaker was icing on the cruising cake.

Steve Holser crewed with us for the two days from Astoria, helping fly the chute.