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Midwinter Rewards

By John Arndt | December 22, 2017 | Angel Island |

One of the rewards of having a sailboat on San Francisco Bay is a hike to the top of Angel Island any time you want. The forecast looks good for the week ahead, and it’s an excellent time to tie up at the docks in Ayala Cove and work off your Christmas binge with a hike to the peak. 

There are no better Bay views than those from 788-ft peak of Mt. Livermore, accessible only by a hike from Ayala Cove.

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Remember, today is the day after the winter solstice, so the days are getting longer with summer sailing and Summer Sailstice just six months away.

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