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Newsletter Archives: September 2005 Newsletter
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Other activities while at the rendezvous include Hummer tours of the Two Harbors area, kayak tours, free service calls, catered meals, spirits, slide shows and DJ entertainment. Dates for next years rendezvous series will be announced soon, so be sure to mark your calendars so you’re not left out! |
Here is what a few of our guests had to say after the H&S rendezvous:
“I just wanted to thank-you for the GREAT time we had in Catalina. You guys did a wonderful job. The activities were fun, the food good and new friends were made. I can't wait for the next one.” -- Regards, Ed Charton
“Thanks again to you and your staff for a fun weekend. Jennifer and I had a great time.”
-- Bradley Smith, MD
“As Barbara (aka Kathy) and I were relaxing on the boat this past weekend I realized we had not properly thanked you for the wonderful time at Catalina. You people really know how to host a group. Good food, drinks, education, entertainment and a great group of boaters. “ -- Thanks so much, Tom & Barbara Shideler
H&S UPCOMING EVENTS
Join the H&S Team at the 27th annual Lido Yacht Expo in Newport Beach at Lido Marina Village, September 22 to 25, 2005. It is one of the premier shows in the West for luxury yachts from 26ft to 100ft. New models from the US and abroad will be on display. For more information, go to http://www.lidoyachtexpo.com/
The weekend of October 1st and 2nd join the Alameda H&S team at the first annual S.F. Bay Power Cruising Festival located at Isle Marina in Ballena Bay for free boat rides, special buys on new boats, information on where to cruise, seminars on navigation, electronics and much more.
For more information visit http://www.hsyacht.com/eventregister.shtml?eventID=22
Fall winds are coming soon and so is the International Sail and Power Boat Show produced by the Southern California Marine Association. It is held from Oct 6-9 at the Long Beach Convention Center and Shoreline Village Marina. We’ll be there and hope to see you there also!
Visit http://www.internationalsailandpowerboatshow.com for more information.
Find out about more upcoming events here.
H&S SERVICE TIP OF THE MONTH
This month’s service tip is Preventative Maintenance. Just like brushing and flossing for your teeth, there are things that are required to be done on your vessel that will save you time and money down the road.
Last month we talked about checking your battery water levels and connections to ensure quality performance. All vessel systems have service that can be done to them to make sure that they are in the optimum condition for use. Monitoring your zinc systems, lubricating moving parts, and regular engine inspections are critical preventative maintenance tasks. Unfortunately, many operators don’t notice a problem until it occurs.
By taking the time to familiarize yourself with your vessels many systems and noting any changes in the condition and operation of them, you can do the small maintenance that avoids the big repairs. Call your service advisors at (619) 291-8150 to get some tips for what you can do today!
Be sure to check out our Service Center online for plenty of FAQs.
H&S JUST DELIVERED
John & Carie Bahorski bought a Hunter 36 from Bill Petersen in Marina del Rey this year and had this to say… “The whole staff was great (Especially Bill Petersen) and very knowledgeable. It was a wonderful transition for us from a 26’ to a 36’ Hunter and we couldn’t be happier!”
In a separate note to Bill they wrote, “We just wanted to say thank you for all the time and effort you put into helping make our boat dream a reality. I know it’s part of the job but you went above and beyond as far as we’re concerned. We love our “Obsession” and look forward to years of smooth sailing on her.
— John & Carie Bahorski
Gregory and Cheryl Lynch recently purchased a Fairline Squadron 58 from Tom Nuxoll, VP Powerboats in Newport Beach and had this to say about the experience. “…Tom went to work, he led Cheryl and I though a thorough education of the manufacturing process, design differences, and service differentiators of buying a vessel from H&S”..
“…Tom made sure we further engaged with Mike Van Tuyl (VP, Service) and that I met the entire team who would be servicing and commissioning the vessel. Much to my surprise and amazement, the support engine from H&S was only getting warm….I was introduced to an army of support and service individuals from the H&S team. The quality of work performed to customize our yacht and the frequent communication was the best I have experienced and exceeded our expectations.”
“In closing, I want to say that Cheryl and I are huge fans of the Fairline brand and the H&S Team. Bottom line you have a great product and great dealer in H&S. In the future as I engage with any individual in the market for a new boat, I will go out of my way to share my experience with H&S and Fairline America. I genuinely thank the team at H&S and look forward to a lifetime relationship.”
Best regards,
Gregory and Cheryl Lynch
H&S COOL DESTINATION
“EXPLORING ANGEL ISLAND ”
Often referred to as the "Jewel of the San Francisco Bay", Angel Island is a great place to
spend an unforgettable day. This gem of the California State Park system offers panoramic vistas of the entire Bay, sightseers will enjoy picture-postcard views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Skyline, Marin, and Mt. Tamalpais. A clear day on the island is referred to as a 5 bridge day, when from the top of Mt. Livermore hikers can view the Golden Gate, Bay, Richmond/San Rafael, San Mateo and the Dumbarton bridges.
Angel Island is a microcosm of U.S. History spanning from the Miwok Indian times, through the Cold War. Angel Island has served as a hunting ground for the Miwoks, a Civil War encampment, a quarantine station during the Spanish-American War, a discharge depot and recruitment processing center during World War I, an embarkation station and POW camp during World War II, an Immigration Station often referred to as "The Ellis Island of the West" from 1910 through 1940 and a Nike Missile Base from 1955 to 1962. The island is 740 acres.
Before Westerners arrived, the Miwok enjoyed thousands of peaceful years of in the pristine beauty of Angel Island. Native American use of the island began when people first came to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Coast Miwok Indians, who lived in what is now Marin County, reached the island with boats made from tule reeds. Some of these boats could carry eight to ten people.
Miwok Indians established camps at what we know today as Ayala Cove, Camp Reynolds, Fort McDowell, and the Immigration Station. The Indians using the island were expert at fishing, and also hunted deer, seals, sea lions, and sea otter. Several kinds of fish and shellfish were available year-round, and salmon and other highly prized fish were seasonally plentiful. The annual spawning runs were made though Raccoon Strait, just offshore from Angel Island. The Indians also hunted duck and other sea fowl, and gathered acorns, buckeyes, and other seed crops, as well as certain roots and leaves, in order to round out their varied diet.
In the early years of the nineteenth century, the island was probably uninhabited. The Indians had all been drawn into Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission Dolores in San Francisco), or driven out of the region. After 1808, though, Russian sea otter hunting expeditions visited the island, establishing a storehouse there. In 1814, the British 26-gun sloop-of-war, the H.M.S. Racoon, was damaged off the coast of Oregon, but managed to stay afloat long enough to reach San Francisco Bay. From March 13 to 19 of that year, the ship was repaired on the beach at Ayala Cove. Today, the deep-water channel between Tiburon and Angel Island is named Raccoon Strait, in honor of the old British sailing ship.
Visitors to the island can enjoy miles of hiking and biking trails with breathtaking views around every bend. 21-speed mountain bikes are available for rent on the island. An all day kayak paddle around the island offers a unique way to enjoy the island's scenic beauty.
Over 13 miles of foot trails and fire roads circle the entire island. The Perimeter Road has been rerouted due to the collapse of part of the road just past Fort McDowell, thanks to El Nino. Trails also lead to the 788-foot high summit of Mt. Livermore. The main trails are well-marked and are designed to avoid most hazards, including the poison oak that is native to the region.
The Perimeter Road and access roads to Immigration Station and Fort McDowell are paved. Other roads are gravel. Trails are packed dirt. Due to the road construction process, even paved roads may have fine gravel on them.
Take the Northridge/Sunset loop trail to Mt. Livermore for spectacular views. Take the Perimeter Road to access the island's beaches and historical sites.
Eight miles of roadway are available for bike riding. Bicycles can be used on the island-circling Perimeter Road and the fire road.
We recommend that you bring a helmet and a bike lock. Island roads are steep and in some areas (such as the foot trails and the road to Mount Livermore), you must leave your bike behind for reasons of safety and resource conservation. Children ages 17 and under are required to wear helmets while bike riding.
A map is available when you arrive at Angel Island during the tourist season (March - November). In addition to showing a topographical map of the island with hiking and biking trails, it also includes limited information on the history of the island. You may also purchase an information packet about Angel Island and its services, including a map of the island and Ayala Cove by sending $2 to:
Angel Island Association
P.O. Box 866- Tiburon, CA 94920
Private boats can use the boat slips or mooring buoys at Ayala Cove. Slips, 30' to 50', are open year round from 8am to sunset and cost $10. Mooring fees are $20/night from May15 to September 15 and $15/night the rest of the year. Slips and buoys are on a first-come first-served basis
All of this awaits you at Angel Island and it's just a short sail away from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, Tiburon or Oakland/Alameda.
HELPFUL ANGEL ISLAND LINKS
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