We were not team extreme today. During the week weather was forecast for highs in the upper 60s and as the weekend came closer, the wind forecast increased. This morning the temps are lower (only 61) and higher winds (25-35). After not sailing since Ruff Rider because of Ike, I feel very rusty. We could have went out, but it would not have been much fun for us, even in wetsuits.

Well, the main reason of this post is the fact that I don't know Galveston very well. We used to launch from Gulf Coast into the Bay or off the Bolivar Peninsula near Crystal Beach. Never made it down to Cat Alley unfortunately, I hear that it's not there any more! We're thinking of driving around today instead looking for a beach launch with automobile access (no beach wheels yet - my next future purchase) but I don't know what to expect. Anyone have any suggestions?

I have 2 more attempts to go sailing with my friend before he leaves Tx to PostDoc in California, hopefully the weather will be more cooperative and we have found a place to go sailing. Is a beach launch from Bolivar a possibility (maybe from the 1st access point after the Ferry?) Is the beach where Cat Alley viable was located even if the beach house isn't there any more? Are there any other places for a H16 to go beach launch before the Texas City Dike opens?