Sailing Archives - Santa Barbara Sail & Power Squadron

July 2022 Adventures Asea by Virginia and Dennis Johns

August 8, 2022 by Virginia Johns

It was dark as we entered San Diego Harbor but we knew the way having been to the Police Dock several times. The San Diego fireworks started as we approached our slip and we had a fantastic view of the show.

February 2022 News From Adventurer Sailors by Patrick White & Alyssa Lewis

February 12, 2022 by Virginia Johns

Above deck there was horizontal rain, uncharted waters towards shore, and supposed massive swell further out to sea. We hove-to, from one tack to the other, staying between these two boundaries while keeping Kayak Island 60 miles downwind.

September 2021 What a Cruise! Catalina 2021 by Rich and Peggy Ciolino

September 9, 2021 by Virginia Johns

We left the following morning for Catalina and had a lovely, warm motor-sail since the wind was in the 4 kt range and the seas were small for most of the trip.

May 2021 Lightning in Costa Rica by Dennis Johns

May 5, 2021 by Virginia Johns

Beginning of the third day, storm clouds began to form. We could see on our radar that we were heading straight into them and they stretched beyond the horizon. We radioed s.v. Georgia and consulted on the best plan of action. As there was no anchorage for shelter nearby, we agreed to forge ahead.

February 2021 A Tranquilo Baja and Back by Steve Hodges

February 9, 2021 by Virginia Johns

Honestly, if I’d understood the nature of the brain-tickling test for Covid-19, I might have hesitated before agreeing to having it done. But the four of us had agreed that as incipient Tranquilo crew, where we would live in close quarters for about two weeks, we should do what we could to protect each other’s health. That doesn’t mean we didn’t bring a lot of potato chips.