InstantForum 2017-1 FinalOCC Forumshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/OCC ForumsTue, 21 Apr 2026 08:33:37 GMT20https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8045.aspxLarry,<br /><br />This sounds like a great adventure. If you would consider taking a younger person (18-24 yrs) sponsored by the OCC it would be worth contacting the scheme organiser Richard Kingsnorth (or the Commodore on <a href="mailto:commodore@oceancruisingclub.org">commodore@oceancruisingclub.org</a>) whose job it is to match a young person with skipper.<br /><br />Simon<br /><br /><blockquote data-id="8044" class="if-quote-wrapper" unselectable="on"><a class="quote-para" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="8044" title=""><span unselectable="on">+</span></a><a class="quote-delete" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="8044" title=""><span unselectable="on">x</span></a><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[quote]</span><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-header"><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-toggle-wrapper"><a class="if-quote-toggle quote-link" href="#" data-id="8044" title=" ">&nbsp;</a></div><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[b]</span>Larry.Hall - 18 Nov 2024<span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[/b]</span></div><div class="if-quote-message if-quote-message-8044"><div class="if-quote-message-margin">Planning a route with an objective of spending time on the coast of British Columbia - Big Bear Rainforest. Planning on Departing San Francisco mid - end of May 2025 actual Start date will be dependent upon weather patterns but the goal is to depart before Memorial Day. If you’re ready to dive into a real sailing life, pitch in with a hardworking crew, and grow your skills while exploring some stunning waters, this might be your next adventure.<br/>This isn’t a luxury cruise, but about building memories and learning from each other. It is not necessary to be in the SF Bay Area , but be prepared to come about a week early.<br/><br/>SV Francesca is a capable Beneatue Oceanis 461. I have spent the last two years outfitting her for just such a passage. Solar Power, Lithium battery upgrade, new plumbing, refrigeration. &nbsp;Ideally I would like to find 3 - 4 capable crew.<br/><br/>Leg 1: San Francisco to Kauai Hawaii - spend a week to 10 days on the Island<br/><br/>Leg 2: Hawaii to Sitka Alaska.<br/><br/>Leg 3; Sail the Inland Passage from Sitka AK/ Prince Rupert - Vancouver.<br/>This leg we will be the Great Bear Rainforest and the inland waterways heading down British Colombia. We will be exploring abandon towns, soaking in hot springs and experience the natural beauty of the coast of British Colombia.<br/><br/>Leg 4: Vancouver to San Francisco<br/>Departure will be weather dependent as the Northwest coast of the US can be a challenging sail. The goal is to return to Alameda by September 14th. We will be stopping in along the way in available ports.<br/><br/>Larry Hall<br/><a href="mailto:larryhall1@mac.com">larryhall1@mac.com</a><br/><br/><a class="if-quote-goto quote-link" href="#" data-id="8044"><span class="goto"></span></a></div></div><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[/quote]</span unselectable="on"></blockquote unselectable="on"><br/><br/>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:14:03 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8044.aspxPlanning a route with an objective of spending time on the coast of British Columbia - Big Bear Rainforest. Planning on Departing San Francisco mid - end of May 2025 actual Start date will be dependent upon weather patterns but the goal is to depart before Memorial Day. If you’re ready to dive into a real sailing life, pitch in with a hardworking crew, and grow your skills while exploring some stunning waters, this might be your next adventure.<br/>This isn’t a luxury cruise, but about building memories and learning from each other. It is not necessary to be in the SF Bay Area , but be prepared to come about a week early.<br/><br/>SV Francesca is a capable Beneatue Oceanis 461. I have spent the last two years outfitting her for just such a passage. Solar Power, Lithium battery upgrade, new plumbing, refrigeration. &nbsp;Ideally I would like to find 3 - 4 capable crew.<br/><br/>Leg 1: San Francisco to Kauai Hawaii - spend a week to 10 days on the Island<br/><br/>Leg 2: Hawaii to Sitka Alaska.<br/><br/>Leg 3; Sail the Inland Passage from Sitka AK/ Prince Rupert - Vancouver.<br/>This leg we will be the Great Bear Rainforest and the inland waterways heading down British Colombia. We will be exploring abandon towns, soaking in hot springs and experience the natural beauty of the coast of British Colombia.<br/><br/>Leg 4: Vancouver to San Francisco<br/>Departure will be weather dependent as the Northwest coast of the US can be a challenging sail. The goal is to return to Alameda by September 14th. We will be stopping in along the way in available ports.<br/><br/>Larry Hall<br/><a href="mailto:larryhall1@mac.com">larryhall1@mac.com</a><br/><br/>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:12:41 GMTLarry.Hall