Almanor Cruise Gallery from July 23-24

 


The launching was a bit crowded at the Forest Service Boat Ramp
Paul & Gesela Ritchie were sailing their Hunter 216 with friend Mike Maddox
Mike and Paul took turns at the helm.
The 3-8 mph breeze allowed everyone to ralax and enjoy the spectacular views.
Michelle Caron and Mona Martine in their Coronado 15

Mona and Michelle also took turns at the helm.
The view of Lassen Peak was great.
Commodore Mark Barr driving "Pink Slip"
Kelly and Chris Barr doing that Thistle thing...
Grant dipped into the beef jerkey for a snack.

When the wind lightened, we dropped sails and went for a swim.
The Barrs cruised all over the lake, enjoying the cool mountain breeze. (Photo: Paul Ritchie)
The Hunter 216 with Lassen Peak in the background
This was the view from the tip of the peninsula looking northwest.
We practiced our spinnaker gybes in these relaxing conditions.

Mark and Grant Barr.
Paul Melcon arrived mid afternoon. Here, he is seen on the right shadowing Michelle and Mona in their C-15.
Andrew and Linda Streng towed their son, David, on an air mattress behing their Flying Dutchman.
Paul's Sea Spray has been refitted with a Thistle mast and a Hobie Escape mainsail.
Paul easily caught up with our Thistle, despite our use of a 200 square foot spinnaker.

This view looking southeast shows the C-15 coming downwind wing & wing.
We put the boat away about 4:00 so we could rest up for our moonit sail after dinner.
Puting the C-15 back on the trailer were (L. to R.) Paul Melcon, Mona Martine and Michelle Caron.
Paul with his supercharged Sea Spray.
Cherrill Melcon and friend Eileen Simon relaxed in the shade and enjoyed the view.

The Hunter was easy to dock once the jib was roller furled.
It was a great day on the water. The smiles speak volumes!
This telephoto shot of the Barrs was taken by Tony Rodeghiero.


This shot of Michelle and Mona in their C-15 was taken by Paul Ritchie.


Andrew Streng towed his son David around the lake with his FD. (Photo: Linda Streng)

This was the scene at the Forest Service Ramp as Paul Ritchie pulled out his boat.
The Barrs "camped" in their motorhome next to their boat .
A gaggle of geese swam up the west shore with Lassen Peak beyond.
Tony and Mary Jo Rodeghiero came up to camp and play.
Jane Coleman and Dave McKinney sailed Jane's Flying Junior, "Tigger" on Sat. & Sun.