Month: December 2024

Racing in 2024

Cat Links Racing, Sailing Posted on Paul Rogé

Unlike past years of coastal cruising, I pivoted to mostly regatta racing with the San Francisco Singlehanded Sailing Society in 2024. The Singlehanded Society is dedicated to racing shorthanded, with one or two people on each vessel. It turned out to be a social year, meeting and sailing with experienced sailors. In addition to building more connections with sailors, racing has helped me better understand how to deal with the variable conditions in the San Francisco Bay, including strong tides and different wind conditions. … Continue readingRacing in 2024

Grace is for sale

Cat Links For Sale, Sailing Posted on Paul Rogé

After five years with Grace, it’s time for me to offer her up for sale. It’s been a blast. I fully restored her and have cruised with her along the California coast from Monterey to Point Reyes. She is still my home away from home, but life changes and a calling to start a new boat project motivate me to at least test the waters for interest in this beautiful turnkey sailboat. … Continue readingGrace is for sale

M&R Log 2024

Cat Links Maintenance and Repair, Sailing Posted on Paul Rogé

In 2024, I participated in most races organized by the San Francisco Single-handed Sailing Society. This included two coastal races that required vessels to comply with the NorCal YRA Offshore equipment list, including an AIS transponder. Most of the improvements to Grace in 2024 were to comply with these rules. I also continued the basic maintenance schedule, such as replacing small parts, annual outboard service, and regular bottom and topside cleaning. Notable small repairs included replacing the burnt-out Plastimo LED compass light, the Dyneema backstay that snapped in a race, and the Davis Instruments WindTrak 15 Wind Indicator that was knocked off while docked, most likely by a seagull. … Continue readingM&R Log 2024

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