Monterey vs. SF bays

Eric Pederson (eric@winternet.com)
Wed, 12 May 1999 14:49:32 -0500 (CDT)


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Some friends of mine bought a Catalina 22 recently, and sailed on a
reservoir for their first time out. They have never sailed before, but
are considering a slip in either monterey bay or SF bay.

My opinion is that they need just a bit more experience before venturing
too far out into either of these bodies of water, but that monterey
bay would probably have a bit less traffic with weather more favorable
to the beginning sailor. I've also given my opinion that they might want
to learn a bit of piloting.

Could someone with experience in both bays compare and contrast them for
me?

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Eric L. Pederson
P-19 #970, Necessity
Bloomington, MN