Gary,

Actually, the wind the the Bay varies quite a lot, just usually in a predicatable way. There is always light wind in the morning, heavy in the afternoon in the "slot" (ie downwind of the Golden Gate Bridge). However, over in Sausalito or behind Angel Island, there a big wind shadows and things are quite calm almost the entire day. So there are areas of lightish wind and flat water to be sailed in.

I am realistic that over about 15 knots you will get wet, it is just how dry the ride is if you are in moderate breezes.

In response to Thom's question about whether my wife loves sailing, well, I would say that she likes it if:
1. It is comfortable
2. It is not scary
3. She is not asked to do a lot of things that she does not know how to do.
4. We go quickly.

Having said that, she is willing to learn, and the fast is fun part of the equation is great! I know that I can handle #'s 2 and 3, so the big question is how to handle #1. But all in all, I need something that I can singlehand aas I will want to go out more often than she will.

Mike, thanks for the thought on wings. That had slipped my mind for some reason.

Thom, do you know how I could contact Tom Haberman?

Thanks again guys.

Fair winds,

Drew