OP
OP
- Joined
- Apr 15, 2008
- Messages
- 13,738
- Location
- California Delta
- Vessel Name
- FlyWright
- Vessel Make
- 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
What a trip it's been!
What started as a 3 day fishing trip became a 15 day quarantine, became a 45 day quarantine and after 66 days, my car got broken into at the Vallejo Muni Marina. So I had to go home to fix the car and catch up on neglected home duties like mow the lawn, fix the green swimming pool and repair sprinklers. After 10 days of that, I was ready to return to the boat. On June 5, I returned to my boat after days of riots and looting in Vallejo. The National Guard was called in and I was on curfew in the marina. I also had low water/high mud in my slip due to a failing seawall which kept my marina-bound for a few days. (It didn't help that I forgot and flushed the head one night at low tide and pumped silt through my head! ARGGGGGH! Another 1/2 day to clear that!)
I got out of there on 6/10 and am now on Day 24 aboard for my "Freedom Cruise" from anarchy and global pandemic in the California Delta.
I refueled in Pittsburg and spent the night in nearby Middle Slough on the hook. The next day, I landed in the lee of the largest tree in sight in the central delta at Bedroom 1. It turns out that this is a private island and the owner's friends have been anchoring out for the summer here for the past 20 years. They all have their favorite anchorages close to the tules with chains to shore and multiple stern anchors. I like to anchor in 15+ ft depth and a single stern anchor so the tree location suited me and them just fine.
As it turns out, this spot has been unusable for over 20 years due to the cormorants which had taken over the tree. The SW wind would cast bird crap dust onto the boats in this spot. This is the first summer with green trees and no bird droppings so this spot is now mine! So far, it's been exceptional protection in the summer winds and has a perfect blend of boats passing by...everything from SUPs to near-megayachts...but very little impact from wakes.
There are now 9 other boats here and I'm the only one without solar running a generator. Since I'm looking into staying out for the summer, I've decided to add solar and have components being delivered to a nearby marina this week.
Speaking of marinas, I found a deal I couldn't pass up on a covered, secured dingy slip at Korths that provides me with a transient dock to bring FW when needed for a paltry $25/night. I'll be able to park a car, do laundry, gas discounts, pumpout/water, etc and be able to move my dink float in to protect the dink for longer storage when needed. And it's only a short 2 mile ride from where I'm anchored. The way it looks in the world now, I think I'll be staying here for a while.
Got a college roommate coming out for 5 days around the 4th so we'll have a blast cruising around and sampling the local anchorages and establishments that are returning to normal.
I'll add some pics from my phone shortly.
What started as a 3 day fishing trip became a 15 day quarantine, became a 45 day quarantine and after 66 days, my car got broken into at the Vallejo Muni Marina. So I had to go home to fix the car and catch up on neglected home duties like mow the lawn, fix the green swimming pool and repair sprinklers. After 10 days of that, I was ready to return to the boat. On June 5, I returned to my boat after days of riots and looting in Vallejo. The National Guard was called in and I was on curfew in the marina. I also had low water/high mud in my slip due to a failing seawall which kept my marina-bound for a few days. (It didn't help that I forgot and flushed the head one night at low tide and pumped silt through my head! ARGGGGGH! Another 1/2 day to clear that!)
I got out of there on 6/10 and am now on Day 24 aboard for my "Freedom Cruise" from anarchy and global pandemic in the California Delta.
I refueled in Pittsburg and spent the night in nearby Middle Slough on the hook. The next day, I landed in the lee of the largest tree in sight in the central delta at Bedroom 1. It turns out that this is a private island and the owner's friends have been anchoring out for the summer here for the past 20 years. They all have their favorite anchorages close to the tules with chains to shore and multiple stern anchors. I like to anchor in 15+ ft depth and a single stern anchor so the tree location suited me and them just fine.
As it turns out, this spot has been unusable for over 20 years due to the cormorants which had taken over the tree. The SW wind would cast bird crap dust onto the boats in this spot. This is the first summer with green trees and no bird droppings so this spot is now mine! So far, it's been exceptional protection in the summer winds and has a perfect blend of boats passing by...everything from SUPs to near-megayachts...but very little impact from wakes.
There are now 9 other boats here and I'm the only one without solar running a generator. Since I'm looking into staying out for the summer, I've decided to add solar and have components being delivered to a nearby marina this week.
Speaking of marinas, I found a deal I couldn't pass up on a covered, secured dingy slip at Korths that provides me with a transient dock to bring FW when needed for a paltry $25/night. I'll be able to park a car, do laundry, gas discounts, pumpout/water, etc and be able to move my dink float in to protect the dink for longer storage when needed. And it's only a short 2 mile ride from where I'm anchored. The way it looks in the world now, I think I'll be staying here for a while.
Got a college roommate coming out for 5 days around the 4th so we'll have a blast cruising around and sampling the local anchorages and establishments that are returning to normal.
I'll add some pics from my phone shortly.
And did you catch any of those stripers?
