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EYE ON THE BAY
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Hook 'em when they're young — sailing is a great family activity.
"H
ope is a thing with feathers," wrote Emily Dickinson. And as America welcomed its new leader last month, many Americans also dared to welcome "the little bird that kept so many warm." Instead of allowing their boats to molder away in a marina while they worried about things beyond their control, dozens upon dozens of Bay Area sailors wisely exploited their maritme investments to their fullest potential, shaking
Spread, sailing the Bay is a dream come true for 'La SoĂąadora'.
out their sails in an unprecedented display of hope . . . mostly for wind.
A
fter a chilly start, January turned surprisingly warm, with the sun shining brightly throughout most of the month. For about a week in the middle, some sailors were wishing summers would be so delightful.
But lovely winter weather usually means light winds across the Bay, and last month was no exception. Racers may have been cursing their fates but cruisers seemed to enjoy the mellow atmosphere, as evidenced by the sheer numbersof boats plying the waters every weekend.
I
f you have loved ones who flatly refuse to sail "tipped over," then winter
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'Manu Kai's crew relaxes while the cruising chute flies.
