The thing that would worry me about sailing your boat under the golden gate bridge are - tricky winds + tides, but also the hazard of the bridge and also shipping. There is also no where to go where nearby to go when you are out except to come back in, also you've got ocean swell on the outside probably with crashing surf so you couldn't land your boat if you needed to. So you are gonna be against the wind at least one way. Probably best is to sail out to windward at the end of the falling tide so you can turn around and sail downwind back in with less hassle. If conditions are mild then the swell itself isn't really a danger except possibly to keep your lunch down. *looked at a map* hmm I think the best plan would be to sail to bonita cove in a northerly or north westerly. I have some friends who were sailing engineless between northbeach and angel island but they got becalmed and swept out under the bridge by the tide, twice! took them 23 hours to get there. so, be careful!
Appreciate your feedback! Looks like you also checked out the recap in which we pulled it off: ua-cam.com/video/d-zX_Xuf5H0/v-deo.html We picked a Spring day with about half to 2/3 the wind speed of peak summer winds. On a different day we also practiced landing at Kirby Cove outside the Golden Gate Bridge, but this hasn't made it to UA-cam.
No, I wouldn't sail that boat under the Golden Gate Bridge, but the reason I watch your channel is because you would. I'm used to sailing on (Lake) Puget Sound. The conditions on the Bay get pretty nautical. Much respect.
Come on, it’s the Golden Gate bridge!!! Of course you will sail under it! You are lucky enough to have the opportunity wich not many sailors around the world will ever get… I don’t like the word ”epic”, but that’s exactly what it will be!!! Greetings from Sweden 🏴☠️
Thx for the greets from Sweden. I agree in spirit, but still building skills and confidence in the 20-30 kts I will likely face when attempting this epicness.
Lovely video, thanks and very motivating. I'm moving from long distance sea kayaking to dinghy sailing. But was lucky enough to be in San Fran a number of years ago and kayaked under the Golden Gate Bridge. I'm sure you would be fine in a small boat, but careful tidal planning would be important, as you wouldn't want to be caught in a wind over tide scenario. I'm looking forward to my adventures, and keep up your inspiring videos.
Thanks Aufdencamp! I've been thinking of you while making a new gimbaled camera mount for the boat to be able to get drone like shots with this 360 camera.
Nice to see you so stoked! Saw your videos a few months ago about building a boat and a first sail in the bay. Didn’t know at the time the boat was an elongated version of the First Mate. I’ve had my eye on that boat and the Phoenix III for a while now, trying to decide which one to build. It will probably be the First Mate, just because I’ve never built a boat before and it seems like to the way to go if money and space are tight. I’m going with traditional materials, but I think what you’re doing with G10 (?) and carbon fiber is very cool. The freedom you give yourself is very inspiring.
I have a floating VHF radio. I test it once in a while and the coast guard replies. I think it would work in the middle. Also thinking about getting smoke flares. I think they'd be really effective in the daytime. PLB seems like it would give peace of mind as well. Thanks for watching!
Is it a significant feat, going under the Golden Gate, because it represents going to the open ocean? Going for a lengthy voyage rather than a day sail?
It's both of those things you mentioned, but they are emotional or logistical challenges. It's also technically intimidating because of the hydraulics (the tide has to empty through the mouth of the Bay) and how the temperature differences of the inland Central Valley causes the Sacramento River to act like a drinking straw, focusing the wind's strength on that spot. Thx for watching.
@@fossilfool oh that’s interesting. And I’m guessing since your boat was designed for portability, and presumably lighter, these factors would be especially daunting. In any case, I’ve enjoyed a couple of your videos. I especially appreciate that you thought outside of the box in order to enjoy sailing. Thanks
It's certainly doable. You'd want to watch the tides and weather to pick your day well. During winter or spring, if there's no storm outside, I don't think you'd have any trouble.
@@wesleybrooks3490 That's helpful. I was thinking that coming from Oakland I could use the ebb to help me get around Alcatraz. (But in my mind I would sail around it at slack tide).
@@fossilfool The tide rips are only present at the north and south tips of the island, so if the tide is running you'd want to miss Alcatraz by half a mile or so to be completely safe. I think getting through the Golden Gate at slack tide would be the necessary consideration, which would mean passing Alcatraz an hour or so before (since you'd be beating your way out).
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The thing that would worry me about sailing your boat under the golden gate bridge are - tricky winds + tides, but also the hazard of the bridge and also shipping. There is also no where to go where nearby to go when you are out except to come back in, also you've got ocean swell on the outside probably with crashing surf so you couldn't land your boat if you needed to. So you are gonna be against the wind at least one way. Probably best is to sail out to windward at the end of the falling tide so you can turn around and sail downwind back in with less hassle. If conditions are mild then the swell itself isn't really a danger except possibly to keep your lunch down. *looked at a map* hmm I think the best plan would be to sail to bonita cove in a northerly or north westerly.
I have some friends who were sailing engineless between northbeach and angel island but they got becalmed and swept out under the bridge by the tide, twice! took them 23 hours to get there. so, be careful!
Appreciate your feedback! Looks like you also checked out the recap in which we pulled it off: ua-cam.com/video/d-zX_Xuf5H0/v-deo.html We picked a Spring day with about half to 2/3 the wind speed of peak summer winds. On a different day we also practiced landing at Kirby Cove outside the Golden Gate Bridge, but this hasn't made it to UA-cam.
UA-cam recommended I watch this video and I'm glad I did. Looks like an amazing time! Sail on brother!
Thx Gabe! Great to hear from you.
No, I wouldn't sail that boat under the Golden Gate Bridge, but the reason I watch your channel is because you would. I'm used to sailing on (Lake) Puget Sound. The conditions on the Bay get pretty nautical. Much respect.
Thx for the encouragement :)
Come on, it’s the Golden Gate bridge!!! Of course you will sail under it! You are lucky enough to have the opportunity wich not many sailors around the world will ever get…
I don’t like the word ”epic”, but that’s exactly what it will be!!!
Greetings from Sweden 🏴☠️
Thx for the greets from Sweden. I agree in spirit, but still building skills and confidence in the 20-30 kts I will likely face when attempting this epicness.
Lovely video, thanks and very motivating. I'm moving from long distance sea kayaking to dinghy sailing. But was lucky enough to be in San Fran a number of years ago and kayaked under the Golden Gate Bridge. I'm sure you would be fine in a small boat, but careful tidal planning would be important, as you wouldn't want to be caught in a wind over tide scenario. I'm looking forward to my adventures, and keep up your inspiring videos.
Thx for the even smaller boat perspective! Good luck and will do :)
I watched at 1.75 speed and thought to myself why would Elon ever want to go to Mars? What a great little boat. Thumbs up!
Thanks Robb :)
Elon Musk should use whatever technology he has to make Mars habitable on Earth instead. It would be a hell of a lot easier.
Your gear choice is encouraging! It looks like you are exercising a level of caution and prep to reasonably entertain going under the bridge.
Thanks Aufdencamp! I've been thinking of you while making a new gimbaled camera mount for the boat to be able to get drone like shots with this 360 camera.
Nice to see you so stoked! Saw your videos a few months ago about building a boat and a first sail in the bay. Didn’t know at the time the boat was an elongated version of the First Mate. I’ve had my eye on that boat and the Phoenix III for a while now, trying to decide which one to build. It will probably be the First Mate, just because I’ve never built a boat before and it seems like to the way to go if money and space are tight. I’m going with traditional materials, but I think what you’re doing with G10 (?) and carbon fiber is very cool. The freedom you give yourself is very inspiring.
Thx Frederick. First Mate is an enjoyable build! Ross' instructions are solid. Enjoy. Yes, it's G10.
gumption, the true grit
Good to hear from you Jeff! Hope you're getting gritty too.
Great video - if you don't have a PLB get one and go for it, or at least a DSC enabled hand held VHF.
I have a floating VHF radio. I test it once in a while and the coast guard replies. I think it would work in the middle. Also thinking about getting smoke flares. I think they'd be really effective in the daytime. PLB seems like it would give peace of mind as well. Thanks for watching!
Is it a significant feat, going under the Golden Gate, because it represents going to the open ocean? Going for a lengthy voyage rather than a day sail?
It's both of those things you mentioned, but they are emotional or logistical challenges. It's also technically intimidating because of the hydraulics (the tide has to empty through the mouth of the Bay) and how the temperature differences of the inland Central Valley causes the Sacramento River to act like a drinking straw, focusing the wind's strength on that spot. Thx for watching.
@@fossilfool oh that’s interesting. And I’m guessing since your boat was designed for portability, and presumably lighter, these factors would be especially daunting. In any case, I’ve enjoyed a couple of your videos. I especially appreciate that you thought outside of the box in order to enjoy sailing. Thanks
Killer Brother Thanks For Sharing This kickass video
Thx Gary :)
It's certainly doable. You'd want to watch the tides and weather to pick your day well. During winter or spring, if there's no storm outside, I don't think you'd have any trouble.
Having sailed my Goat Island Skiff around Alcatraz during a moderate tidal flow, I would say to avoid tide rips - they're terrifying.
@@wesleybrooks3490 That's helpful. I was thinking that coming from Oakland I could use the ebb to help me get around Alcatraz. (But in my mind I would sail around it at slack tide).
@@fossilfool The tide rips are only present at the north and south tips of the island, so if the tide is running you'd want to miss Alcatraz by half a mile or so to be completely safe. I think getting through the Golden Gate at slack tide would be the necessary consideration, which would mean passing Alcatraz an hour or so before (since you'd be beating your way out).
@@wesleybrooks3490 Good tips! Once in a while we get a nice breeze from the North, but it's usually cold when that happens.