Inter-myHanse encounter in San Francisco

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   I can report that last weekend saw the meeting of two Hanse 341s and one Hanse 342 on Angel Island off Sausalito in the San Francisco Bay. The odd thing about it was that it was joined by a pale Swede that was on a tourist trip with his wife to San Francisco. The pale guy happens to be me (not much sun in Sweden this time of year) and the trip was a birthday gift for my pale wife. (She's better looking than me so she will not take that as an offence)

Before going to San Francisco I thought I should just mention it to some of the myHanse members in the area and they welcomed us with open arms. We just had an absolutely fabulous time and I wish it would have lasted for longer.

We were picked up in South Beach to sail on "iliohale" passed Alcatraz to Angel Island. I am myself not very used to sail in tidal waters but I enjoyed tacking back and forth in almost the same spot before we eventually got under the Bay Bridge. 

It was also great to get to steer a Hanse 341 with a wheel. The wheel was on the options list when I ordered my 342 and I got to see what I was missing.

On Angel Island we joined the 341 "Javelin" and the 342 "Grey Ghost". I had such a good time chatting and comparing boats that I never found time to leave the pontoon. Angel Island looks like it would be an island that could be explored for days so it is a shame I cannot even claim to have put my foot on it.

On the way back we did a little improvised racing. Since I was just a mere crew member and not the judge I cannot tell you who won.

Anyway, here are some pictures:

Grey Ghost is trying to catch up with Javelin

Grey Ghost with her "A-sail" - the assymetric

The relaxed crew on ilihale. The only one who is working is me. Those of you who are familiar with the AP16 know that "A" on the autopilot display means that the Admiral is steering.

Johan

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Johan Hackman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral of the Fleet Joined: 24 August 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 4361	Post Options Post Reply Quote Johan Hackman Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: Inter-myHanse encounter in San Francisco Posted: 16 November 2011 at 22:36
	I can report that last weekend saw the meeting of two Hanse 341s and one Hanse 342 on Angel Island off Sausalito in the San Francisco Bay. The odd thing about it was that it was joined by a pale Swede that was on a tourist trip with his wife to San Francisco. The pale guy happens to be me (not much sun in Sweden this time of year) and the trip was a birthday gift for my pale wife. (She's better looking than me so she will not take that as an offence) Before going to San Francisco I thought I should just mention it to some of the myHanse members in the area and they welcomed us with open arms. We just had an absolutely fabulous time and I wish it would have lasted for longer. We were picked up in South Beach to sail on "iliohale" passed Alcatraz to Angel Island. I am myself not very used to sail in tidal waters but I enjoyed tacking back and forth in almost the same spot before we eventually got under the Bay Bridge. It was also great to get to steer a Hanse 341 with a wheel. The wheel was on the options list when I ordered my 342 and I got to see what I was missing. On Angel Island we joined the 341 "Javelin" and the 342 "Grey Ghost". I had such a good time chatting and comparing boats that I never found time to leave the pontoon. Angel Island looks like it would be an island that could be explored for days so it is a shame I cannot even claim to have put my foot on it. On the way back we did a little improvised racing. Since I was just a mere crew member and not the judge I cannot tell you who won. Anyway, here are some pictures: Grey Ghost is trying to catch up with Javelin Grey Ghost with her "A-sail" - the assymetric The relaxed crew on ilihale. The only one who is working is me. Those of you who are familiar with the AP16 know that "A" on the autopilot display means that the Admiral is steering. Johan
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Johan Hackman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral of the Fleet Joined: 24 August 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 4361	Post Options Post Reply Quote Johan Hackman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 November 2011 at 22:42
	Here's the "autopilot" slash "Admiral" trying to steer with a weel. Johan
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Peter-Blake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral of the Fleet Joined: 04 March 2008 Status: Offline Points: 2471	Post Options Post Reply Quote Peter-Blake Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 November 2011 at 07:51
	Great news! Last time i was in San Francisco i dreamed of sailing in the bay. And you did it! This is such a superb area. Very nice to see so many Hanses sailing in this area now. I love it.
	Blake 370

kirkelund Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 29 June 2009 Status: Offline Points: 949	Post Options Post Reply Quote kirkelund Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 November 2011 at 21:31
	Hi Johan... iliohale, Grey Ghost and Javelin Wow - what a fantastic, transatlantic, three boat, inter myHanse encounter!!! Great pictures - great karma Ole,
	Kirkelund "Amani" Lynetten, Copenhagen, Denmark Hanse 342 (grey hull, wheel steering, deep draft keel, Jefa rudder - RUD34)

Eduard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 21 February 2007 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 226	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eduard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 November 2011 at 21:44
	Looks like a real fun trip, Johan. Thanks for the message & great photos (as always) Edited by Eduard - 18 November 2011 at 21:21
	Ed sy "Nimby" Hanse 342 #611 (2007); white hull, (one) wheel steering, Selden mast & boom, furlex 200S, deep draught, two cabins, traveller in cockpit, DSC VHF, inboard ap, B&G Zeus + Triton (2x)

Henrik84 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 27 December 2009 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 1458	Post Options Post Reply Quote Henrik84 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 November 2011 at 21:45
	Great to here and see.
	S/Y LaRey Hanse 320 #430 Gothenburg, Sweden

holby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral of the Fleet Joined: 18 February 2006 Location: Isle of Man Status: Offline Points: 2287	Post Options Post Reply Quote holby Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 17 November 2011 at 22:16
	All I can say is Lets have more Inter myhanse encounters, come on hoist the myhanse burgee, and go out and meet more members and seek out new members - spread the word...... Thanks Johan Dave
	Hanse 301, tiller steering, Volvo 2010 (10hp)

Johan Hackman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral of the Fleet Joined: 24 August 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 4361	Post Options Post Reply Quote Johan Hackman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 November 2011 at 23:37
	I have a lot to thank this forum for. The many nice people I have been discussing with together with the people I have met in really life more than compensates for any problem I might have had with my boat. The choice of a Hanse was a good one after all, if you consider this forum. A friend of mine got interested in the "race" and I had to explain that the pictures in my first post are not in chronological order. We sailed out of Angel Island and Grey Ghost set their gennaker and sailed quickly away from the other two boats. However, we then started to tack and Grey Ghost had sailed to far under gennaker and became the last boat, which can be seen in one of my pictures. She later overtook us, so I think she did well. But then again, I am not to say who was fastest since the current could be favourable to one boat but not to another. For those who believe that sexy sails make your boat sail faster, here's another picture of Grey Ghost. Johan
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greyghost Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 02 November 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 151	Post Options Post Reply Quote greyghost Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 November 2011 at 00:58
	I think Grey Hanses are faster, Johan.
	Cheers, Doug Grey Ghost 342 #405

Johan Hackman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral of the Fleet Joined: 24 August 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 4361	Post Options Post Reply Quote Johan Hackman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 November 2011 at 07:23
	It is a shame I didn't bring my blue one. Maybe the blue ones are the fastest? Johan
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