How Well Does a J29 Sailboat Heave-To?
In the 20+ years that I have owned my J29 Sailboat BlackJack, I have been out in really heavy wind only a handful of times. In San Diego where I…
Sailing aboard J29 BlackJack.
The Day I Kedged Out
A J29 Sailboat draws about 6ft in the water. I have wandered into shallows where BlackJack touched the bottom a couple of times in San Diego bay. Once was near…
When Dolphins Are Just An Excuse
I went out on J29 sailboat BlackJack again on Sunday, the day after sailing 20+ miles by myself. This time Mari came along. She claimed she's only coming along because…
Saturday Solo Practice
It was supposed to be another light air day. Rather than wait for the wind to pick up, I left the marina early anyways. I got to buoy 6 at…
Sailing to Sewage Outlet and Greeted by Dolphins Instead
Last weekend marks an accomplishment for me. I went sailing for two days in a row. There was not a whole lot of wind, but it was great sailing. After…
Longer Day Sail
I spent most of Saturday replacing the mainsheet on J29 BlackJack. I'll go into that in more detail another time. Needless to say, I was all ready to go sailing…
Forgetful Daysail
After a successful day at the boat yesterday, I was on a roll. I left home at 9 AM, went to the self-storage to pick up an older light #1…
Where to Sail in San Diego
J29 BlackJack hails from San Diego North Bay, but I learned to sail in South Bay. Both parts of San Diego bay is a fantastic place to sail, but I…