Delevi & Beene team up to sail in SFO

[beene]

Had a great vacation sailing a 26M in San Francisco.

In this video you have moderate winds, 4 aboard, beating upwind, healed hard over, AUTO is at the helm, both skips are hiking out, a high speed SFO Bay ferry is about to run us over, and the owner of the boat declares "I have the right of way dude!" as his butt is hangin out for "Chummie".



This next one we get the rudder out of the water again, but not all the way. Damm those bigger rudders of his!



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What a great place to sail and visit.

G

[RandyMoon]

That is a fantastic set of photos and videos. WOW. Thanks for sharing.

So did you trailer down to SF?

[beene]

Hi Randy

So did you trailer down to SF?

No, I flew down and met up with a nice guy from this board.

Can't imagine towing that far. I think my wheels would burn right off!

Glad you liked the pics and vids.

G

[baldbaby2000]

I want to do that. My boat just went into storage. Did you see Leon's boat?

[delevi]

In order to protect the innocent, the name of the "other guy" has been kept secret. The "other guy" has Quantum sails and weighted keel on his along with the over-sized IDA rudders, all which came out on the video. The "other guy" will remain anonymous, however. I…. rrrrr... I mean "that other guy" had a great time sailing with Beene & his admiral.

Cheers,
L.

[Highlander]

In an attempt not to blow the "other guy's " cover does the "L" guy know you's highjacked his "boat"!!!!!!!!!!!??????????? the suspense lingers onnnnnn!! . What gives with the kidnapped crew looting the "L" guy's booty ! Spannish Wine , just no honour among thieves or would that be no honour with intent !

Cheers John

[beene]

Thanks for that Leon.

I was starting to sweat when BB2000 asked about seeing your boat.

Thanks to this awesome Mac Sailor Forum, I have met and no doubt will continue to meet, some of the finest people the world has to offer.

It goes a long way to showing just what kind of person buys a Mac and why they love it so much.

For most of us, if it were not for the Mac, the cost of getting into such a fine sport would not have been possible.

It is my guess that the price point of this boat is the prime reason for its obvious success. However, once you get past that, if the boat was a POC, the price alone would hardly have lead to the success of the company over a span of these many years.

I love my Mac, flaws and all. The positives far outweigh the negatives.

Thanks again Leon for your outstanding generosity and truly fine hospitality.

Can't wait to return the favour.

BB

I want to do that. My boat just went into storage.

My boat is now also in storage till May. I feel your pain.

G

[beene]

I am so glad I have taken all these pics and vids all summer.

Now that the boat is stored, I find myself looking at the pics everyday to help remember how much fun we all had.

It's going to be a long winter.



G

[Highlander]

What winter its 21dee. C. out



heading back up to Meaford



Arrived boat back in the water



Trailer's back home



Eat your heart out baby

The big tease is ON

Cheers John

[delevi]

Go Go John!

[delevi]

Some more footage:


Beene and his Admiral


Passing the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island


We call it "The City"


Waiting for the wind to pick up


If I lose that gut, what will I do for ballast?


It's a sailboat race!


"The Rock"


Starting to pick up some steam


Coming our way


This poor guy tore his spinnaker


Angel Island, heading into Ayala Cove for lunch


Taking it all in


Ayala Cove


Where's my sandwich Leon?


This is why real estate costs so much


Foot Loose


Now we have wind. Flatten the sail and start Smokin!


Don't spill my beer man!


Time to tack

What a great day!

[beene]

What a great day!

Indeed




Thanks to you

G

[Gazmn]

Wow,

I want to do that when I grow up


Thanks for sharing.