Yesterday the seas were up at Pt Arguello with a forcast of moderation today. So I decided to wait another day in Port San Luis.
I took advantage of the tourist trolley that runs from the port to Avila beach and Pismo beach. Avila is more recently built up with condo's and hotel. Lots of eateries and shops line the front street.
Nice, big sandy beach protected from the swell. Cal Poly Tech has a(the) campus nearby, so lots of college kids hanging around on a Saturday.
Pismo Beach is older with more of that 1960's california beach town feel. Also a big, big sandy beach and more swell since it faces a bit more west that Avila. Some surfers and boogie boarders out.
This morning the forecast still called for slightly smaller seas, but still with winds 15-25 gust to 30 at Pt Arguello. Now five miles from the point and those winds haven't appeared but I suspect I haven't entered the venturi effect between the point and the northern channel islands. Just in case, I hanked the small storm jib on the staysail stay, so I can go with very little sail if necessary.
Ok, just passing the first oil platform named Irene. Gotta go look.
Ed
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