Randall Reeves and the OCC at AI
On Saturday the 11th, the Ocean Cruising Club will be hosting a potluck picnic at Angel Island between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The event, held at Ayala Cove, Picnic Area B, will be hosted by Rick Whiting, the regional rear commodore for the OCC, and will feature Randall Reeves — who’s fresh off a solo circumnavigation — and his 41-ft sloop Moli.
"The OCC is a worldwide organization with port captains in even the most out-of-the-way places," Reeves told us. "It’s the only club I’ve ever belonged to and it essentially saved my bacon when Mo and I were forced to make our two unscheduled stops. The OCC port captains met me at the dock in both Ushuaia, Argentina, and Hobart, Tasmania, and were instrumental in making my stays there a success. The club is open to any cruisers who’ve completed a 1000-mile ocean passage and is a super value." Tony Gooch, Moli’s previous owner who’s also done a singlehanded circumnavigation, will be at the event as well.
You can, of course, sail or ferry into Ayala Cove on Angel Island. Please bring food and drink. A grill, paper plates, napkins, cups and utensils will be provided. Reeves asks that you please consider making a donation of $20 to cover costs.
If you’re ferrying from Tiburon, the schedule can be found here. If you’re bringing your own boat, there are (of course) 19 day-use slips for a $15 fee, as well as 27 mooring buoys in Ayala Cove that can be used overnight for a $30 fee.