SEVENTY-EIGHT FRIDAY

And seventy-nine Saturday, that's 79 beautiful degrees...get in the water!

POINTER'S A NATURAL

Greg took the helm recently and off we went. San Juan Capistrano native Greg, AKA "Pointer", was the catcher on our 1974 DHHS baseball team. That team set many individual and team records at the high school including first league championship in any sport. Those young men set the tone for a very successful baseball program at Dana Hills for years to come. And without exception, every player from that year succeeded in their adult lives. Makes their coach proud. 

 

ALOHA WATER TEMPERATURES IN SAN CLEMENTE

This week the water has been in the low to mid 70's. Thursday afternoon it reached 77 degrees. See ya!

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DAY

This summer has been very mild as far as the heat goes and our most recent sail was no exception. The Admiral and I set sail for an enjoyable afternoon on the water. Let's keep our fingers crossed that the rest of this month and September follow suit. 

FIFTY-SEVEN DEGREES

For whatever reason, the water temperature as reported at the San Clemente Pier this morning was a frigid 57 degrees. But that didn't deter the intrepid Nesporado crew as Sailor Jerry and El Jeffe joined the Admiral and the capt for a sail, capped off by barbecuing a few burgers on the hook in Danalina. Super day!

 

THE PERFECT SUMMER DAY

Despite the frickin pandemic and everything that comes along with it, the Admiral and I ventured out for an afternoon sail. The conditions were ideal: 15-20 knot wind, almost zero chop, sunny skies and a temp somewhere in the low 70's. Under genny alone we enjoyed a great day on the water. 

Work continues on building and completing the Wheeler Reef along the San Clemente coastline. It's a major project that has taken several years to complete and should really help the marine life. We sailed by a tug and barge of rock being hauled from the Catalina east quarry for placement on the reef. Chipping away the island, one rock at a time! Stay safe.  

 

WEEKDAY GET-A-WAY

Newport Harbor has turned into one of our favorite anchorages for a quick and safe excursion. We recently returned from a two night trip. The conditions were perfect for our mid-summer, virus lockdown journey. There was plenty of activity with the SUPs, yakers, Thursday night Beer Can racers, and other boaters but the evenings were calm and quiet. Good little get-a-way.

Recent high tides and big surf pushed tons of sand onto the Newport beaches. This pic was taken from  the Newport Pier.

The Admiral returning to the mother ship.