The only problem with sailing that late in the winter season is that it's
the beginning of the winter storms. The Pineapple Express gives you strong
winds out of the Southwest. The best time for the trip is late September /
October. So take a very good look at the weather forecast and plan
accordin
Couple thoughts - be sure the fuel and tank are clean. Carry lots of spare
fuel filters and be sure you know how to bleed the engine.
Should be no more than 3 days if the weather is good. Provision for 5 -
you'll get hungry!
Rent/buy/borrow a sat phone. EPIRB is recommended too.
If you want to
Also be aware that pretty much any C&C with large following seas can be a bit
squirrely to steer. I helped Wal Bryant move his LF38 down the California
coast heading for Mexico several years back; our best bet with NW wind and
swells was to head offshore due south about 70 miles, then head back
Pick a good weather window with winds from Northwest. Be flexible as to
when you leave. Point Conception can be very windy.
Generally after midnight winds ease.
Fred Hazzard
S/V Fury
C&C 44
Portland, Or
On Oct 12, 2016 12:36 PM, "Jim Eagon via CnC-List"
wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> I'll be moving my C
Jim, that sounds like an awesome trip! They cover that area frequently in
Latitude 38 Magazine and I would bet a call to the Magazine staff would turn up
sources of info. You should do a blog of your trip like the "DainyRays" is
doing for their trip down the East Coast...take lots of photos...
