Mark your calenders! The Hot Rum Series is just around the corner. Hosted by San Diego Yacht Club, the races are: November 9, November 23 and December 7. You won't want to miss it! This is one of my favorite regattas of the year. The race begins toward the end of Shelter Island on the bay side of the Police docks. You sail out of the bay, down to a marker near The Hotel Del Coronado, and then head back to the starting point.
The Hot Rum Regatta appeals to both the avid racer and those just starting out. It is low-key and tons of fun! If you are a first-time racer, this is your chance to get out there!
If you haven't already done so, click here to sign up.
Cruising News
October is the end of hurricane season.
The Baja Hahaers left on October 27th since November is the beginning of the prime cruising season in Mexico. If you have the time off and an urge to sail in warm weather, the Sea of Cortez is an excellent choice. It is the perfect place to enjoy great sailing as well as a good way to practice your offshore sailing skills. One of the first cities to stop at while in the Sea of Cortez is La Paz. The ice cream shop on the boardwalk is worth the trip! Click here for a excellent guide on weather and traveling through Baja. Here is another website that talks more about cruising in the Sea of Cortez.
Customer Job of the Month!
We are proud to announce Ken Watson as our customer of the month. Ken recently purchased Medusa, a 1995 Santa Cruz 52'. Before purchasing his yacht, the boat was hardly used and was not well-maintained. Ken expressed a desire to use his boat for cruising, so we worked with him to bring it up-to-speed.
The first step to getting Ken's boat up-to-speed was meeting with his sail maker and agreeing on a plan of action. We chose to upgrade the Harken track because the original cars were undersized and we were sure it would not handle cruising or offshore racing.
Ken's jib furling system never worked correctly and bound up beneath the deck drum. It would bind when furling. To prevent this from happening again, we modified the Harken drum. Additional miscellaneous upgrades were made to Ken's boat that include: adjusting the lazy jacks, adding safety straps and replacing a filter, bleeding the hydraulic system and installing insulation on his backstay so that he could have a single-side-band radio.
Ken's trust in our expertise allowed us to utilize our knowledge and outfit his yacht to its optimal condition. Ken is leaving soon to cruise in Mexico, confident that his boat will take him the distance! Enjoy your time on the water, Ken, and thank you for your business!
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