[quote=dgauci]Hi,
Couldn't help but respond to your post as I followed an identical shift about 5 years ago. I've been racing OD keelboats (J's, Melges etc.) for 35 years I had an 11 Metre out of St. Francis for a few years so I know the Bay fairly well.
I jumped on a Hobie 18 for the first real cat sail while I lived in San Fran and was completely blown away by the performance. Most of my cat sailing back then was done in other areas like Tomales Bay but I did manage to get a few wild rides on SF Bay close to the city with one guy who's name I forget but I can tell you that sailing in the Bay is really tricky. There were times that were ugly to get around, especially when the wind was cooking in from under the GG and the tide was on its way out. The waves were short and deep which makes it pretty perilous if you dig in your bow at speed. I'd suggest staying out of that area by Alcatraz and head further north up by Tibouron as you're out of the heavy stuff. On the other hand...depending on the day and your comfort level, that may just be where the real fun is.
Good luck!!
David
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