Leaving friends and cable TV behind, we slipped the comfort & safety of Kona Kai's mega yacht dock at 0916, Saturday. Neither Debbie nor I had any idea what was to come! Actually, we had a very clear idea of what the day might bring: we were going to (probably motor-) sail 42 miles up to Oceanside. In fact, having visited twice in February, we already had reserved the guest dock at OYC. They've made us feel at home there; last time having served "the best fried chicken I've (Debbie) had in my life! So, we were definitely ooking forward to getting to OYC.

But, bashing windward at 6-7 kts., in 10-15 kts. true and 2' seas, it was anything but easy. It was bitter cold; and we all felt a little woozy from time to time. Even Stinky had a hard time sleeping for more than about two hours at a stretch. Debbie made it clear that this would be the last time she'd be cruising to weather (She did stipulate that Polynesian island hopping might be OK. )

Arriving Oceanside Harbor at about 1620, we found flat water, and the warmth of the SoCal sun - perfect! While I took a long hot shower, Debbie & Stinky took a well deserved nap. Then, it was up to the OYC bar for the daily dinner special: a Hawaiian feast. Finally, we fell asleep watching Maverick in our bunk at "cruisers midnight" (about 8:45)

Next stop: Newport Beach, 35 nm. to the NE.