The Raven Log

the beach in San Marte

1/12-15/08
Weigh anchor ASAP 0800 hours and set out for a more protected anchorage. Mostly motored to San Marte to avoid the reefs and rocks and dropped anchor in a much nicer anchorage at 1100 hours. San Marte has a nice beach and is the better protected anchorage in the area. SV Sans Cles we met in Escondido anchored next to us in the evening and hailed us on the VHF for a quick chat. They have SSB and we were able to get the weather from them as well as catch up. Sounds like we will be going to the same anchorages so we hope to see or talk to them again.

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Vessel Name:	Raven
Vessel Make/Model:	Westsail 32
Hailing Port:	Crested Butte, Colorado, USA
Crew:	Capt'n Scott, Admiral Cheryl, Spirit Guide Hilo
About:	Capt'n Scott - formerly responsible for the crews lives Cheryl - former Admiral, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, etc., etc. Hilo - Spirit Guide & Protector (formally- Bug Catcher, Scarer of Birds, Lap Warmer, Provider of Unconditional Love (as long as his food bowl is full)
Extra:	Westsails have an interesting history. They were designed after pilot boats, boats that were made very sturdy so they could spend hours in rough seas. They were over built with fiberglass so they are thicker than most fiberglass boats and are wider (beamier) than most other boats for their length [...] (they have lots of storage). The company that made Westsail's went bankrupt because they couldn't keep up with production and the cost of materials. We all rely on 'Bud' the last Westsail manger who still offers all kinds of helpful suggestions specific to the Westsail and whom will ship out parts - he's an Angel! More