Wine Country

 Approaching San Franscico we saw the Golden Gate Bridge at a distance 

but it disappeared in the fog as we got closer

(click this link for a YouTube video)

https://youtu.be/rx4nRiumTXE

We did get a peek at part of the bridge after we went under it


After a couple of days in Sausalito we headed up under another bridge
 at the mouth for the Petaluma River, a little lower than the Golden Gate
 I flew the drone to eyeball the clearance and had at least 
2 foot to spare!  Hard to tell looking up from the deck.



Then we had to wait a while for a RR bridge to open for us.
Was a little trying with a  narrow shallow river with tide coming up
The wind blew the bow downstream but turned and made it through
Only churned up a little mud!
(here is a YouTube video )
https://youtu.be/fZp_kIqIKzQ



Then under another tall bridge and one more to open for us
Five bridges in total



And we have arrived in Petaluma, in wine country.  
Docked downtown where we could here the live music




A long way from the ocean


The first day we went to a local wine tasting
Came home with a couple bags of wine
The trip up the river was worth it!





















Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 15, 2021 at 4:25 AM

    Hey Gary,

    Your photos are great! I'm sitting here in Edwardsville (KS) asking myself why I'm getting ready for another winter when I could be finding a warmer climate.!

    I caught your post on a PSE brother's Facebook page, and from there found your website. (You might not remember me, I pledged in the fall of 1981.)

    I have been thinking about what it takes to get involved in sailing for several months, and have of course done web research, but it would be great to give some advice on the costs, opportunities, and realities etc from yourself.

    Any help would be appreciated!

    Email is above, my cell/text is 816-392-7290

    Thanks!

    Lane Cooper

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  2. UnknownOctober 15, 2021 at 5:07 AM

    Correction it was "get" not "give" in my message above.

    Thanks!

    Lane Cooper

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  3. Elise and Dan GlasnerOctober 16, 2021 at 2:25 PM

    Hey Petaluma Visitors, your wine country neighbors from the Petaluma River! (From Sonoma).
    SV Honeymoon and we wanted to make sure you pop into “Paris Bakery” in Monterey walking distance from the Yacht Club for a MUST Almond Croissant (and eat it there, it’s the best bakery on the West Coast. True French!!

    You might as well go to Carmel Hat Shop for the best handmade hats ever, Downtown Carmel and while you’re there walk the white sand beach! Call us 707-484-7071 Elise and Dan Glasner

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  4. Gary HallOctober 23, 2021 at 10:36 AM

    Sorry but I just saw your comment after we had already left Montery. We did make it to the Carmel Hat Shop and the bakery however!

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