24 Feb Oceanside 2-22 to 24

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Captain Chris Appleton, Ren Jacobs and Bob Betts sailed from San Diego to Oceanside on 2-22, arriving at 7 pm about 2 hours after the wind really kicked up.

One huge wave filled the cockpit above the fuel tank vents, causing water to come into the tank. The engine quit about 30 yards from the dock and they drifted safely in.

On the 23rd we emptied the fuel tank, changed the filters and got the engine started. Then we had a fantastic going away party at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Oceanside Harbor! Thank you, VFP San Diego for a great time!

After changing the oil, breakfast, showers, and laundry. Captain Chris, Ren. and Helen Jaccard fueled the tank and jerry cans and headed out to sea. We left the fuel dock at 13:15, with an ultimate destination of Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in San Francisco Bay, Richmond. It wll take us 4 to 6 days.

5 Comments
  • Robert Betts
    Posted at 17:48h, 25 February

    Good job! You got the engine problem resolved and you’re on your way. That was a memorable voyage to Ensenada and back. Thanks for the adventure Chris and Ren and Helen and Gerry!! Marty and I are in Morrow Bay now and headed back to Idaho.

  • Scott Stoll
    Posted at 23:47h, 10 March

    How long will the Golden Rule be in Richmond.?

    • Helen Jaccard
      Posted at 05:45h, 11 March

      Through August. Please email me at vfpgoldenruleproject@gmail.com if you would like to schedule sailing or an event. Although my primary focus is planning the Great Loop, a few Bay Area activities will be possible.

  • James
    Posted at 01:24h, 15 March

    I want detailed pictures and dimensions
    To make ship models for promotions
    I want to sell peace poles to raise funds

    • Helen Jaccard
      Posted at 01:30h, 15 March

      Hi James,

      Thank you for the assistance!

      We have a 3D printer, software and data in Tucson. Richard Conroy, who made 3 models with this setup died and I think his widow would be willing to facilitate transfer of it to you.

      Please contact me at vfpgoldenruleproject@gmail.com to discuss this idea further.

      Helen Jaccard
      VFP Golden Rule Project Manager
      206.992.6364