Greetings Sailors,
My name is Jack and I've been tasked with sailing a 44'
ketch Hudson Seawolf from Los Angeles to
Santa Cruz Island (Channel Islands) and onward up to
San Francisco Sept. 1st-5th (to
Santa Cruz Island) and Sept. 5th onward to SF. I am not in a great hurry for the second part and am excited for the opportunity.
My initial
research describes difficulties and challenges which I hope will not deter my enthusiasm for the adventure.
I would greatly appreciate any
advice, wisdom, cautions, best routing practices, resources,
safety concerns,
weather advisories, mechanical considerations, etc. anyone can provide.
I have been on board
cabin cruisers and sailboats all my 48 years and have skippered for many years on the
great lakes and down to
Florida. I have sailed the placid Santa Monica Bay &
Catalina Island for over a decade but heading North is new and I've heard some tales already.
A knowledgable and seasoned mentor for this journey would be most welcomed and appreciated to advise on the above.
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and sharing your experiences on this
route.
Happy Summer Sailing!
Jack