BOATING ARTICLES
About The Bay - September 2010
The bad news: While everybody was out on the water having fun, Nurse Ratchet was home terrorizing the captive patient. The good news: The balky kidney stone is a thing of the past! Read more.
Fishing The Waters - September 2010
How do you spell relief? S-a-l-m-o-n At least thats what local businesses are saying in Bodega Bay as these magnetic fish draw anglers from near and far. It was like old times as 200 boats congregated south of the harbor between Elephant Rock and Bird Rock on a Saturday in early August. Read more.
Delta Rat Scrapbook - September 2010
The Marin Yacht Club was founded in 1935, but it actually started in 1929 as the Yachting Annex of the Marin Golf and Country Club. It is located at 24 Summit Ave. in San Rafael almost at the mouth of San Rafael Creek. They currently have about 300 members. Read more.
August 2010
About The Bay - August 2010
It has been especially windy in the Cove this past month. Several days the wind tipped 45 knots. The boats all shudder and strain against their dock lines and nobody in their right mind is out on the dock longer than absolutely necessary. Well, with the exception of our neighbor Dean Altschuler, who fought the wind and dropped by for a visit a couple of days ago. Read more.
Fishing The Waters - August 2010
Its looking like a long summer for many anglers, especially those with an itch for salmon. My theory has always been when one or more species are down another will rise to the occasion. Through a process of elimination its getting more difficult to take up the slack. Read more.
Delta Rat Scrapbook - August 2010
Stephens Brothers built some 2,000 boats and ships from 1902 to 1986. After building vessels on a barge in the Stockton channel for a few years, they moved to a complex at 345 North Yosemite St. in Stockton around 1910. They built every type of vessel imaginable from rowboats to U.S. Navy minesweepers to sailboats and a few houseboats. Read more.
July 2010
Delta Rat Scrapbook - July 2010
On Saturday morning, Susan Gayle (Rob and Susan Bernhard) and Sue Ann (Jack Hanna and Sue Reilly) arrived. The festival was held on May 22, which is later than usual, and they were hoping to avoid bad weather. Read more.
About The Bay - July 2010
Most of this month has been spent in North Carolina tending to my sweet mum who was in the hospital after a debilitating fall. North Carolina was hot, humid and the lightning bugs werent out yet, which to my mind is the only reason a sane person would choose to live in such an inhospitable climate. I can honestly say that I prefer our foggy summers here in the Bay to thunder storms and sticky humidity. Read more.
Fishing The Waters - July 2010
Its rock and roll time for saltwater enthusiasts. If theres anything normal remaining with our fisheries, were as close as its going to get for the next few months. From halibut to bass, albacore, even rockfish and hopefully salmon, whatever your preference, its either happening now or going to happen soon so says the calendar. Read more.
CAPT’N KEVO’S - Raftout At Mandeville
We were the first to arrive. It was a nice day and one of our buddies told us slack tide was at 0100 hours. Piece of cake! We were on schedule to leave so we would arrive at The Gauntlet at Mandeville right at that time. Only it wasnt slack by any means. It was ripping really badly to the east. I should have known better. Read more.
June 2010
Delta Rat Scrapbook - June 2010
The weather is getting better every day at this writing. Just about every boater including this writer has his or her winter projects completed or nearly so. In my case I still have some painting and reassembly of joiner work to take care of, but it will be done by the time you read this. Read more.
About The Bay - June 2010
It was inevitable and had to happen sooner or later. We were fervently hoping that the dirty deed would take place in our marina rather than when we were anchored somewhere with a vicious current far from home. Read more.
Fishing The Waters - June 2010
Can we say things are looking up? Moving into summer we’re staring prime time in the face and, to be honest, I’m not sure where we stand. The good news is we have a salmon season even if Tuesday and Wednesday are off limits... Read more.
CAPT’N KEVO’S - Wear It California
There were five adults on the boat. It was hot and they had just departed from the last stop on a “poker run.” Since the rally was over, they decided to stop at a seasonal bistro on the Delta... Read more.
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September 2010
About The Bay - September 2010
The bad news: While everybody was out on the water having fun, Nurse Ratchet was home terrorizing the captive patient. The good news: The balky kidney stone is a thing of the past! Read more.
Fishing The Waters - September 2010
How do you spell relief? S-a-l-m-o-n At least thats what local businesses are saying in Bodega Bay as these magnetic fish draw anglers from near and far. It was like old times as 200 boats congregated south of the harbor between Elephant Rock and Bird Rock on a Saturday in early August. Read more.
Delta Rat Scrapbook - September 2010
The Marin Yacht Club was founded in 1935, but it actually started in 1929 as the Yachting Annex of the Marin Golf and Country Club. It is located at 24 Summit Ave. in San Rafael almost at the mouth of San Rafael Creek. They currently have about 300 members. Read more.
August 2010
About The Bay - August 2010
It has been especially windy in the Cove this past month. Several days the wind tipped 45 knots. The boats all shudder and strain against their dock lines and nobody in their right mind is out on the dock longer than absolutely necessary. Well, with the exception of our neighbor Dean Altschuler, who fought the wind and dropped by for a visit a couple of days ago. Read more.
Fishing The Waters - August 2010
Its looking like a long summer for many anglers, especially those with an itch for salmon. My theory has always been when one or more species are down another will rise to the occasion. Through a process of elimination its getting more difficult to take up the slack. Read more.
Delta Rat Scrapbook - August 2010
Stephens Brothers built some 2,000 boats and ships from 1902 to 1986. After building vessels on a barge in the Stockton channel for a few years, they moved to a complex at 345 North Yosemite St. in Stockton around 1910. They built every type of vessel imaginable from rowboats to U.S. Navy minesweepers to sailboats and a few houseboats. Read more.
July 2010
Delta Rat Scrapbook - July 2010
On Saturday morning, Susan Gayle (Rob and Susan Bernhard) and Sue Ann (Jack Hanna and Sue Reilly) arrived. The festival was held on May 22, which is later than usual, and they were hoping to avoid bad weather. Read more.
About The Bay - July 2010
Most of this month has been spent in North Carolina tending to my sweet mum who was in the hospital after a debilitating fall. North Carolina was hot, humid and the lightning bugs werent out yet, which to my mind is the only reason a sane person would choose to live in such an inhospitable climate. I can honestly say that I prefer our foggy summers here in the Bay to thunder storms and sticky humidity. Read more.
Fishing The Waters - July 2010
Its rock and roll time for saltwater enthusiasts. If theres anything normal remaining with our fisheries, were as close as its going to get for the next few months. From halibut to bass, albacore, even rockfish and hopefully salmon, whatever your preference, its either happening now or going to happen soon so says the calendar. Read more.
CAPT’N KEVO’S - Raftout At Mandeville
We were the first to arrive. It was a nice day and one of our buddies told us slack tide was at 0100 hours. Piece of cake! We were on schedule to leave so we would arrive at The Gauntlet at Mandeville right at that time. Only it wasnt slack by any means. It was ripping really badly to the east. I should have known better. Read more.
June 2010
Delta Rat Scrapbook - June 2010
The weather is getting better every day at this writing. Just about every boater including this writer has his or her winter projects completed or nearly so. In my case I still have some painting and reassembly of joiner work to take care of, but it will be done by the time you read this. Read more.
About The Bay - June 2010
It was inevitable and had to happen sooner or later. We were fervently hoping that the dirty deed would take place in our marina rather than when we were anchored somewhere with a vicious current far from home. Read more.
Fishing The Waters - June 2010
Can we say things are looking up? Moving into summer we’re staring prime time in the face and, to be honest, I’m not sure where we stand. The good news is we have a salmon season even if Tuesday and Wednesday are off limits... Read more.
CAPT’N KEVO’S - Wear It California
There were five adults on the boat. It was hot and they had just departed from the last stop on a “poker run.” Since the rally was over, they decided to stop at a seasonal bistro on the Delta... Read more.
