On Sunday, we took Peter, Lenora, Kate and Jenny Wannier out for a sail. We now are at a mooring buoy with the Newport Harbor Yacht Club and were able to tie up to their guest dock making it easier for everyone to get aboard. We gave the typical short tour of Windarra (it does not take long so there are no long tours), had some coffee and bagels to give everyone a chance to settle in. We motored around the harbor for a tour before heading out and raising the sails. The seas were calm and the winds were light. We put of the main and just the yankee. We saw a large group of dolphins pass by. Kate did great, helping with lines, learning about the bowline knot, walking on deck. Around 3:00 pm we returned to the mooring for light meal. Two at a time Rich ferried our guests to the dock. We had a nice relaxing time.
Peter, Rae's father
Jenny, Rae's twin and Lenora, Rae's stepmom
Kate, Rae's half sister
Now we just need to find a way to get Greg Wannier, Rae's other brother out for a sail.
Today, Monday, Rich and I walked along the harbor shore and caught the car ferry over to Balboa Island. The ferry only takes about 3 cars at a time. It is very different from the ferries in Puget Sound. We walked the island and then took a bus up to Trader Joe's and a stop at Minney's Yacht Surplus. It is very similar to Second Wave in Seattle but I would be hard pressed to say which one was bigger. We took a bus back to the yacht club.
Tonight we plan to take the dingy and go to one of the restaurants along the harbor. It should be another adventure.
p.s. We have seen many sea lions camped on aft decks and even on / in some boats here in the harbor. Many boat owners put plastic lawn chairs, kayaks, plastic snow fences and other items on their aft decks to discourage these marauders.
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