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BAADS Orion’s Log
The fun continues as Orion crews geared up for a couple of festive San Francisco Bay sailing excursions! Among the highlights. . .BAADS welcomes the NVC Group for an outing on the bay, kite surfers, Golden Gate passage in big wind, funny hats and a big birthday celebration at SBYC! To see pics of the action, just download/open the pdf link OrionsLogFeb11-12 and enjoy!
See you next time!
Ray Duran
BAADS, Orion
I heard that two BAADS sailors Alex and Kristi Grotting Hruzewicz had sailed around the Sea of Cortez for several months. And then I saw they had a month old baby with them on the dinghy dock. So here the parents are in Wave Length’s next introduction to another couple of fearless BAADS sailors.
WL: How and when did you hear about BAADS?
Kristi: I heard about BAADS from friends about ten years ago, but I worked most weekends managing a cycling program for people with disabilities, so there was little time to become involved until about four years ago when I went back to school. Continue reading: BAADS Wrap Up from Feb. Wave Length
BAADS Orion’s Log
Sunshine, blue skies and glorious mid-winter weather beckoned BAADS sailors to enjoy the best of the Bay! Among the recent adventures, Angel Island tropics, storming the Gate, roaring jets and a lively flute serenade!
To see pics of the action, just download/open the attached .pdf file and enjoy: OrionsLogJan15-Feb5.
See you next time!
Ray Duran
BAADS, Orion
A perfect day for sailing
Saturday was a beautiful day for the first time in a while. The winds were light although the tide extreme in the Cove. A re-bar was visible in front of McCovey himself almost the whole time. It looked like a really evil sea serpent.
Continue reading: Dinghy chat – 2/4/2012
Meeting, New Officers, Bylaw Review, Membership Dues and Cards
Continue reading: Membership update
Weather: Gusty wind, clear sky with storm clouds surround bay area. Maximum gusts about 15. Temperature mid fifties to low forties. Charles Cunningham called about 9:00pm Friday night to describe miserable storm conditions at TI. Unlikely Saturday would be a sailing day.
Driving down Skyline to get to the Bay Area Jeff encountered rock slides, branches all over the road, extreme hail that caused him to basically stop the car. Thoughts in Jeff’s head were basically was the dock OK. Were all the boats and gear tightly secured.
Continue reading: Dinghy chat – 1/24/2012
(a regular feature about BAADS in South Beach Yacht Club’s monthly newsletter, Wave Length)
by Margreta von Pein
The Herbie Meyer regatta for BAADS sailors was a great success with 11 Access Liberties and six 3.03s filled with 23 competitive sailors. Brian Pease, BAADS’ Treasurer, who has raced in the Herbie Meyer regatta for the past three years, placed sixth in the Access Liberty class. I have interviewed him to introduce this intrepid BAADS sailor to WaveLength readers. Continue reading: BAADS Wrap Up in January’s Wave Length
Happy holidays to our wonderful members and supporters! Thanks to you, BAADS had another great year. As announced at the December membership meeting, the 2012-2013 BAADS board is: Alex Hruzewicz, Alex Okrut, Brian Pease, Chris Rubke, Cristina Rubke, David Meredith, Jeff Breen, Kristi Grotting-Hruzewicz, Margreta von Pein, Ray Duran, Rick Galbreath, Ron Wallace, and Walter Raineri.
Please join us on November 24th upstairs at the beautiful South Beach Yacht Club. Meet our friends and help set up at 1:00pm. Bring an appetizer to share and relax at the cash bar as our guests arrive. The delicious turkey is provided, we ask you to please sign-up to bring: vegetarian dishes, salads, casseroles, stuffing, and desserts, for our free buffet, hot and ready to serve. RSVP to outreach@baads.org and let us know what you plan to bring. Money donations are encouraged to support our sailing programs. It is a warm wonderful way to spend the holiday.
Don’t miss the infamous BAADS Pirate Party this Saturday, October 29th, 6-11pm at South Beach Yacht Club. $15 cover at the door. Dress in your favorite costumes and party attire! Please bring an appetizer to share for the BAADS free buffet. Enjoy a delicious Turkey Dinner by Chef Pierre for $15. There will be live music, great costumes, and good times for all. RSVP to outreach@baads.org.
