Across the Bay again to St. Francis Yacht Club

The weather is fine enough when we depart the SFYC, but by the time we enter the StFYC it is blowing a steady 15 knots and gusting to 20. It does not stop all weekend and ended up being one of the windiest weekends recorded for this time of year in ages. Even sailors during competitions complained that the wind was too strong. But, the views, food, drinks and company were awesome, so the cruisers were happy.

Safari departing SFYC

Safari is owned by Wyman & Gay Harris and she is looking pretty in front of the Golden Gate Bridge

Tied up at the StFYC and ready for a cocktail

Cruise lead, Lisa, pauses in front of the SFYC boats

Blowing 40 knots, some of these sailors later said that this was one of the craziest races they have done on SF bay

Speaking of crazy…I guess John and Dawn liked those Lychee nut martinis at R&G Lounge

Cruise lead, Aruna’s beautiful menu she wrote out and gave to our waiters

R&G Lounge had a big birthday party going on with a large and enthusiastic Karaoke clientele

R&G Lounge’s first floor dining room that had a private birthday party going on

Thankfully, Aruna was able to get a private dining room for our 12 cruisers. Richard, Lynne, Barbara and Larry have a nice cold onte

Time for some culture. Steve and Larry stand by a Andrew Goldsworthy art installation called Earth Wall (2014) at The Presidio Officer’s Club Lisa arranged a great walking tour around the Presidio and one of the main attractions was the art of the English born Goldsworthy. He created ephemeral art installations that would only last a few years and then was designed to fall apart and disappear.

Goldsworthy’s Spire was built in 2006 and stands sturdy today even after being set on fire by vandals a few years ago

The beautiful Woodline. Another of Goldsworthy’s iconic art installation in the Predidio

The walking tour pauses at Inspiration Point for a quick photo op. L to R; Larry, Jerry, Pat, Mimi, Kathy, Lisa, Lynn, Harold, Steve and me.

Larry, Lisa, Kim (our guide), MImi, Kathy and Lynn

Mimi captures Larry in the whirly-gig chairs…they are a blast!

Tunnel Tops views are stunning

The Old Presidio Parade Grounds now filled with sun seekers, food trucks and picnic baskets

Saving the best for last, Kim takes us into the locked Powder Magazine to view Goldsworthy’s Tree Fall (2013). Built from one of the trees felled for the creation of the Tunnel Tops. A very cool installation.

Kathy, Pat, Lynn, Larry, Lisa, Mimi and me

After working up a healthy appetite, we enjoy a great lunch at Colibri (at The Presidio Officers’ Club)

I recommend the hand crafted guacamole

Walking back to the StFYC marina Wyman and Larry decide who wears the Tully hat the best

A great dinner at StFYC concludes the cruise nicely