Bruno Island Sail

There were two P-19's and one P-15 with reefed mains' heading toward
the large swiveling bridge.  The massive bridge is to starboard out of
B & W marina.  A long toot followed by a short one will put the bridge
into its dance. 

We managed to stay within a reasonable range of each other as we made
out way toward Bruno's Island.  Three-foot chop, maybe two foot,
greeted me with spray coming off the port bow.  Larry somehow was
taking video of Jerry and myself: life was good.  Then, though the
chart said a dozen plus feet, the bottom started caressing our
centerboards.  We motored the rest of the way to our berths. 

Jerry did a fine job finding this little haven.  They have only
sailboats berthed there.  You start feeling at home right away.  The
docks are on the opposite side of the island from the channel, with
tall trees for a windbreak.  Through the trees is a lush grassy are
with RV spaces, picnic tables and barbecues.  The harbormaster,
Jeanette, is a pleasure to deal with. 
  
Early to bed, early to rise...  Sixteen to twenty knot winds were
forecast, but failed to appear.  Then we all sailed and motored to the
"The Rusty Porthole" at Boyds Marina for lunch.  BTW the marina is for
sale.  Of course trailer sailors don't need to own a marina, unless
the PY"S bought it.  Just kidding! We motorsailed back to B & W,
loaded our intrepid water chariots, to return to the life of a
landlubber.  I feel sure everyone had a great time.  I even learned
how to jiffy-reef a P-15.  I also would like to thank Jerry and Larry
and their crewmates Carol and Peggy for letting me share in the
adventure. 
 
Paul Jones
P-15   Keysha 2
Cordelia, CA.

P.S.  I was following Larry along highway 12 at Rio Vista enjoying
follow a sailboat.  I noticed the lines of the boat, etc., the hold
down strap... 
  
"HOLD DOWN STRAP"!!! I quickly and carefully pulled over and put my
strap on.