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What’s Your Fav Bay Area Destination?

If you pay attention to the tides, it is possible to motorsail all the way to downtown Napa, in the heart of the wine country. For overnighting, the Napa Valley Marina lies a few miles south of town.

© 2016 Art Hartinger

Here in the Bay Area, newcomers to recreational sailing might get the idea that the only way to use their boats here is to make a loop around the Central Bay. But as seasoned sailors know, the Greater Bay Area offers many more options than simply circling past Angel Island, beating up to the Golden Gate, and running down the Cityfront. 

In an upcoming article in Latitude 38 we’ll be sharing a list of our own favorite Bay Area destinations for daysailing, as well as for overnighting or weekending, and we’d love to get your input also.

So, tell us, where do you go when you want a change of scene? We’re curious about nice spots to anchor for lunch, picturesque anchorages for overnighting, favorite forays upriver, and hospitable marinas that have guest slips — and perhaps entertainment possibilities nearby. Write us here, and if possible, send us a couple of photos in medium-to-high resolution. 

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When transiting the North Coast, it’s always wise to stay well offshore, especially when passing outside Half Moon Bay, where a reef contributes to the occasional formation of enormous waves.
Kinked necks, bloody knuckles and strained eyes are three things every sailor suffers from after working in a dark, cramped engine compartment.