So today I finally convinced my friend Chris to go for a quick romp around the bay aboard Narnia. This was only his second time aboard a sailboat. He proved to be a quick study on the basics of sail handling and was soon crewing like a pro.

The winds were 25 gusting to 30 knots. The waves were choppy. Narnia was in her element! The skies started off overcast and cleared as the day progressed.

We motored out, raised the mainsail and staysail and began tacking our way past the Berkeley pier. After making it to the end of the pier we turned South and sailed past Yerba Buena Island and Alcatraz Island and made our way to the San Francisco City Front.

We jibed just before the Bay Bridge and began our downwind trek back home. All in all an excellent day on San Francisco Bay. Chris, you are welcome back anytime!