Where's the Burgee? - Encinal Yacht Club

11 NOVEMBER 2012
While we were enjoying an arrival toddy
with Mike Pernitzke, Joyride came racing
in, found a slip, but had to move as
the owner came in, found another vacant
slip and settled in. Communications
with the powers to be were a little
loose. Louie is the harbormaster, Steve
is another, Bob runs the restaurant
and they all seem to be in charge without
any idea what’s going on, but they
will take the $20.00 slip fee and maybe
give out a key.
SOUNDINGS
None of this mattered as we gathered
for the evening cocktail hour on the
guest dock. Last time we were here
they were remodeling the Yacht Clubs main room so we went upstairs to the little restaurant.
This time we did the same and moved chairs around so we had a great view
out the bay window, ordered hamburgers and wine and got ready for a great evening.
OOPS! We didn’t know that two tables were waiting for us downstairs in the clubroom.
Down we went and there they were just beginning their Saturday night function. The
commodore came over and apologized for the miss communication, introduced Encinal
to the applause of their members and we enjoyed the buffet and wine. We supported
their club by participating in the raffle as we should, and had a nice time while the
music boomed and laughter filled the upstairs restaurant. Last time we partied and
danced upstairs to the late hours, this time we all walked back to the boats after dinner
– are we just getting old?
Sunday morning was a little foggy and a really strong flood tide was pouring through
the gate- maxing out at 10:00AM. Nova chose to take advantage of the flood and left
first, Bastante followed a little later. Meanwhile breakfast was being served, thanks to
the Vickers’ signature Spanish egg dish, on Jolly Mon, so they all enjoyed the morning
until it was time to leave.
The cruise home for us was very invigorating. There was very little wind, so another
flat, glassy sea. The water and sky were about the same gray with the thin sun making
diamonds on the water. With the gray monotone, the black fins and arches of the
dozens of porpoises working the tide line were easily seen and entertained most of the
way back. By the time we pulled into the slip the sun was full and getting hot, Jolly
Mon had passed us close to the Estuary, Nova was buttoned up in the slip, Joyride
and Paramour were taking their time – it was a weekend on the bay that makes boating
and our cruises worthwhile. Commodore’s Cruise coming up to close the season,
try and make it.
ENCINAL YACHT CLUB · 1251 PACIFIC MARINA · ALAMEDA · CA · 94501 · 510.522.3272