Re: Tubamancha

From: Bob Galvan (kasplash@crl.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Fri Aug 27 1999 - 08:07:35 PDT


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From: Bob Galvan <kasplash@crl.com-DeleteThis>
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Subject: Re: Tubamancha
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On Thu, 26 Aug 1999, Tom and Mary Gandesbery wrote:

> I've had the same questions about Tuba; thanx for your insights. Seems like
> this "secret" spot has gotten alot of attention lately with even a big color
> photo in one of the mags recently. I noticed another option of a down wind run
> using two cars from Tomales Bay. I think the description was on Godsey's new
> links "sites" or the like. Still the rules about buddies, gear, etc would still
> apply. Actually going down wind in OP conditions is tougher than upwind so
> maybe that's not the best option. Anybody tried the two car approach? I got
> bit by the wave bug sailing in the small stuff at Maui-Kanaha a few years ago.
> So I really want to get out into something realitively forgiving. Wadell on a
> small wave day??
>
> What about hiring a boat to take people to this site? Seen this done in Hawaii
> in the magazines. Could be kinda like the dive boat business. Hire something
> in the 30-foot range out of Tomales or Bodega. Rigging on deck would be a pain
> but the beer would be there for you on the ride home. ...?

about the downwinder method:
yes, it can be fun. the launch is from Drake's Beach. Tomales is far
away over the ridge.

upsides: no upwind leg
         smooth fast reach to surf zone
         short walk from parking lot to water
         restaurant (good food) at Drake's

downsides: WAY more driving.
           Corte Madera to Limantour = 60 minutes
           Corte Madera to Drake's = 75 minutes
           Drake's to Limantour = 45 minutes
           when i've done it, i used a non-sailor buddy/wife/girlfriend
           as a driver - drop us at Drake's, pickup at Limantour.
           Drivers tend to do this only once...8^)
           
           Launch at Drake's is in *straight offshore* wind, so you go
            dead downwind into small surf! can be a challenge.
           

another option is launch and return to Drake's.
short car to water distance, fresh water shower, restaurant (but usually
closed by the time i return!). upwind return leg is increasingly upwind
and gusty/holey as you approach the beach

after examining and trying all the options, i've settled on the limantour
launch as the most practical method. shortest drive, best wind at launch.
and i always pack my own beer.

the boat option is just too complicated, and bodega is too far away in
very rough conditions. now if someone wants to windsurf from bodega to
tuba, let's talk... i'm into adventure!
        
der tubameister
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