Memorial Day weekend at Angel Island – Ayala Cove is upon us.  From emails and KaBoom discussions, I think those planning on being there are - Perception, Jitterbug, Double Play, Devoras, Joint Venture, + ?.  Perception and Double Play plan to grab some moorings on Friday (that's tomorrow).

Party night on Saturday night?  BBQ on the beach after the day use folks depart?  “Trading places” day sails on the cats and tris.

Glenn Fagerlin - PERCEPTION - Wauquiez/Kronos 45 Catamaran

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From: bama-admin@mailman.rahul.net [mailto:bama-admin@mailman.rahul.net]On Behalf Of Terri Johnson
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 2:34 PM
To: bama@mailman.rahul.net
Subject: RE: [BAMA] Memorial Weekend

I will go over early on Friday to get a good spot  hopefully a mooring between two buoys  one closest to the beach and the other just north (further out) of the first.  If we could get a second spot just west of the first, we would have it made.  I can try to set out lines and fenders to reserve a second spot.  I expect we can raft off quite a few boats to Perception, I would say a cat on each side and a tri outside on each side. We could also put a raftup between the buoy closest to shore and the shore with an anchor, or anchors, on the beach to hold the raftup.  Maybe 3 or 4 more boats this way.  If we can get a second set of moorings on the next row, close to the beach, we can get lots of boats together.  I agree with Don Parker that you can always find a spot at Ayala Cove.  I think we could pack in quite a few boats.  Remember that you can also go to the docks early in the AM and take the end ties before others get there.

I have enjoyed a BBQ on the Island after the last ferry leaves (4:30 PM, I think).  There are virtually no people, the deer and raccoons appear and you have the whole area to yourself until dusk, when the park closes and you go back to the boats. 

I have also anchored off the back side in China Cove and agree that it is rollier.  It is a nice spot if you get close to shore.  I believe there are some pilings that could be used along with an anchor to keep you head to most of the waves.  Ayala Cove is a better choice and I think we can get everyone in that wants to come over.

 

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From: bama-admin@mailman.rahul.net [mailto:bama-admin@mailman.rahul.net]On Behalf Of J E B Pickett
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 8:18 PM
To: bama@mailman.rahul.net
Subject: Re: [BAMA] Memorial Weekend

I have moored or rafted to moored boats many, many times in Ayala Cove with very limited rolling or problems after nightfall (or at least decent enough for a good night's sleep).  Yes, the rare Southbound transiting large ship from the upper bay or Chevron Long Whaf can cause a few rollers, but usually only to those moorings way on the outer west side and it is a rarity after nightfall.

On the other hand, the Angel Island back side either China Cove (also known as Winslow Cove) or off of Fort McDowell where there used to be mooring bouys attached to engine blocks (now gone) are both much rollier anchorages at all times and I do not recommend either for a peaceful night's sleep. 

Yes, more than one multihull would have to get to Ayala Cove on Friday and take (as everyone does) aft and fore moorings in a few different locations to get enough room for raft ups for the rest of us 9 - 5, M-F crowd, but if we bribe such persons with food, liquor or (as required) even that most demanded item, FUEL (gosh, this used to be viewage of a nude, female, body part, my how times change), this should not be a problem.

Suggestions for other anchor outs (someday) or for solo adventurers (stolen unabashedly and enjoyed the same from Carolyn & Bob Mehaffy's "Cruising Guide to San Francisco Bay": 

Horseshoe Bay (immediate North of GG Bridge)(last known controlled by Presidio Yacht club (415) 332-2319)

Aquatic Park: Is supposed to require entry only under sail (but I have gone in under power may times.  The restriction is to ensure that you are aware of swimmers in the water at the shore.)  Also requires fore and aft anchoring due to strong current and would not rely on a raft-up without each boat having an anchor due to same.  Anchoring is usually required at the western side of Aquatic Park.  Also, anchoring of more than 24 hours requires permission from the State Park Ranger (easily obtained) at (415) 556-1238.

J.E.B. Pickett