GUNKHOLING San Francisco Bay - Onboard Lifestyle ep.131

On this week's episode of Onboard Lifestyle we have a pleasant change of pace as we bounce from one anchorage to another in San Francisco and San Pablo Bay on our 435 catamaran SV basik. Our spirits are definitely lifted now that the sun has been out in full force. Come back next week as we discuss our plans for the next few months...see you then!
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[@dalewatson3814]

I will have to keep watching every video so i don't miss the hard top build linh... Abracadabra...

[@ariesbayariesbay5715]

I so enjoy getting out of my home office virtually though you guys! Watching your vids while I work. I learn lots and think about my upcoming boating days. From Vancouver, BC

[@brianjoyce9040]

Great mom and dad and daughter. What a crew! San Fran is a wonderful and beautiful spot. Enjoy

[@ceeceety2320]

Lihn, I'll never forget the first time I saw the San Mateo bridge which I was getting ready to drive across. I used to have a reoccurring nightmare as a kid that had me in a car going across a bridge that got so steep that the car would just fall backward! My first thought when I saw that bridge was; "That's the bridge from my dream?" It turned out to be a really neat experience and I'm not afraid of bridges as an adult and actually love driving across them. I'm glad, because we have a lot of them here in St. Louis. This is Tammie btw. Tim watched and hit the sac. So good to know you guys are out of the smoke and making progress in your travels! Hi to everyone!

[@bobrose7900]

A saltwater wash down is invaluable, like so many other things! Up there with that rigid bimini/dodger. I think the washdown should be first, it will stop all that mud in the chain locker, and keep Lynne happy! She's earnt it with those meals... Beautiful videos and locations. You know the area, but I would be spending a week at each anchorage! We'll done to the boat owner who was dragging... he did the honourable thing by moving and saving a lot of stress. Great video.

[@luciemewes614]

Wow. Favorites! We’ve never stayed so far out from the China Camp beach!

[@chuckg7311]

Teal, wash down before hard top. It will be easier and quicker to install. I could see a waterproof electric plug in anchor locker, portable board with pump and switch sized to fit locker. Pull out ,plug in, drop garden hose into water, use spray hose to clean, wrap up and into locker after chain is in. Just a thought could be a foot switch for the pump.

[@Sheila-vl9xk]

So grateful for you 4 (of course I must include Compass!:). Love where I go with you and right now I'm not going anywhere much in real space and time, so THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Always look forward to an SVbasik notification. Also want to say that I am grateful you let us know through Instagrm that last week's video would be delayed because of internet access issues. Also...I completely support you guys taking some time off to relax, restore...so important to slow down and do self-care, whatever that is for you. Take good care, stay safe, looking forward to continued travels with the crew. 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🌈 ☀️ 🌊

[@2011mendo]

Wow, my back yard. That double decker bridge is very safe. Drive it all the time. May I suggest, as you are in CA. there is a TV show, well was, ( now it's on google) called, California Gold with Huell Howser. The guy was an icon. It's all about spots of interest in CA. One of his hundreds of stops, was China Camp. I know you are home schooling Ms. Emma. There are so many neat shows on these stops you've been doing. There is even a museum in a library down by Disneyland to Huell. There only short :35 to :45 minute shows. Good history lesson and quiet entertainment. There are probably 50 shows just about spots in the Bay area alone. Sure many are along your way. Either way, you are in the home ( The Bay Area) of both, UBER & LYFT.

[@johnVidBozo]

Glad you guys got a few blue sky days on the bay. Seeing blue has become a rare occurrence around here (Santa Rosa) lately.

[@linhgobenyt]

Ugh, the smoke and haze is back. So sad to see what is happening all around us. Our hearts go out to all that have lost their homes, livelihoods, and displaced animals. 💔💔

[@danieloliver20]

Hardtop, wash down setup, and smoke filtration, all on the to do list! I hope you guys aren't getting slammed this week by the Napa fires, take care.

[@linhgobenyt]

We are getting slammed by the smoke! So sad with what is going on! 🙏🙏🙏 everyone affected is safe.

[@danieloliver20]

@@linhgobenyt yeah take care in the Bay Area, I'm in SoCal waiting for the Santa Anas to whip up the fires here.

[@tomsaffel8134]

Another great video and great mix of b roll of scenery and sailing. I unfortunately watch too much KZbin, but with current TV options, I still feel it is the best entertainment. I have been wondering for a few weeks what I find missing from your channel vs. my most favorite channels, and I finally figured it out! I enjoy everything you provide, but what I am missing is filming of more conversation between everyone. I would prefer to have less "Talking to the camera" and more "capturing real conversation and discussion moments". Just my 2 cents! I am here to watch and will enjoy whatever you produce!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We have discussed that exact topic in the last few days and will be working more in to our videos.

[@jimk9417]

Glad you enjoyed one of the best weather weeks in a while. Hope you’re not getting too much smoke now.

[@RiverWoods111]

That hard top I would move up to the top of the list as too much sun exposure can be a little harsh on the skin... Then a wash down pump would be next for me, because that is a mess! I think he is hoping to get down to sand and sun and not need it as much! LMBO

[@marceld6061]

Paradise Cove looks aptly named!

[@kevindawson1908]

Great! Now I'm afraid of double-decker bridges.

[@svtelos4726]

Lynh hasn't changed a bit! :)

[@Naplesfrank154]

Good morning wonderful people. Saltwater wash down was the first thing that I installed on my boat and it was always a lifesaver. Linh, I love bridges because there are always crabs 🦀 hiding out on the pilings (free dinner) 😋😃💕💕

[@2011mendo]

I'd freshwater that chain everytime it came up. Water catchment (from the condensation) off that "flexible" cockpit cover alone, would give you enough freshwater...

[@jtcox1354]

You guy's are awesome!

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

I have sailed all over SF Bay Area. It has wonderful fishing for perch and Strippers. The SF Bay Area is filled with mud from the Gold Camps in the later 1800's. From the Sierras and through the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys. They used Placer Mining to high pressure hose away earth and run it through their gold slouch-boxes. The sediment from billions of cubic feet of mining sludge flooded the SF Bay Area with sediment making your anchor dig up tons of mud. A Court in the Late 1800's stopped Placer Mining throughout California or else the Bay area would have been mud flats.

[@tonycotto8073]

Topic of next weeks show "Forward Washdown Install" can't wait.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I was so glad to see you folks again & all were okay. I love the scenery. I think I can be at peace with myself instead of worrying something's wrong, knowing your service maybe Interrupted possibly by no signal. As always a beautiful video. You can cut the motors put up the sails when the wind is just right. Awesome. The big balls Teal got out was to keep the other boat from hitting you? When you had Emma come up on deck, does everyone need to put their life jackets on too? With more traffic today, double decker bridges are starting to show up, even in cities. I don't believe I could do it either Lihn. Have a nice week or two. Look forward to next time. Just wish it were a little longer.

[@kevincarey1076]

Great episode guys. Love ending my week to an episode of Onboard Lifestyle!! Definitely need to install a wash-down pump for the anchor Teal, keep the mud off the deck and keep Linh happy!! LOL. Fair winds and following seas Basik !!

[@linhgobenyt]

Thanks Kevin! You need to remind Teal about his priorities. 😊😉

[@mjmeyden2166]

As you head south plan to spend time at the Channel Islands, lots of great places to go, and of course Santa Barbara. My favorite protected calm anchorage is Pelican Bay on Santa Cruz but lots of great gunkholing to be had - fair winds.

[@frankd2301]

Nice trails at both Angel Island and China Camp. Amazing history there also.

[@robertgremer9331]

Yea! For the Hard Top. We’re waiting🤔🤗😀

[@linhgobenyt]

I know! Never been more excited for an upcoming project. 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

[@trevhedges]

Thanks again guys! Let me know when you make it to Western Australia, love to have you all around for Dinner, unfortunately your cooking Linh 😂 Dying to try your SV Basik cooking... cheers Trev, and all your friends at youtube sailing channels..

[@linhgobenyt]

Lol, we would look forward to sharing a meal with you where I do the cooking! Thanks for your support Trev!

[@johnkeegan6646]

It is not here! We all want that hardtop, but Teal keeps teasing! You should be able to fabricate anything in this urban SF area! Build already!😁💥

[@timwilliams3919]

Richardson Bay where I learned to sail! 1983 but I left the above water and spent more time under water. Thank you for your video’s, I am striving to get back on the water. Best wishes.

[@sycopath8311]

As always, fair winds and following seas.

[@GeneWaddle]

I know exactly what you are saying about bridges, especially double-deckers.

[@jamespitts8679]

Drag anchor under boat for just a little bit to wash off, then lock-in place

[@BennyTheNerd]

Hardtop, great idea :-)

[@markmoore8622]

Compass!

[@davidherholdt9579]

Hi all, I had a little temp fix for your muddy anchor issue...! We let the anchor down into the water once we are under way and that then washed the mud off, then you can bring it all the way up and make it fast...! Simple and no cost involved...

[@tammystone6206]

Emma and compass..too cute!!

[@ginawebster9800]

Good to see you’ve mastered the O’Kelly’s chicken wing passive disapproval stance. My wife also has problems with driving over bridges. Rescued her many a time from bridge on ramps having panic attacks.

[@GeneWaddle]

14:05 Love the hat. 🙂

[@linhgobenyt]

😊😊😊

[@johnpaul8885]

Family that sails together stays together. You guys are Perfect together keep posting videos love seeing them

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Welcome to Paradise On the Bay. I just got my bbq propane tank filled in Menlo Park at IDEAL market. Only $17..!! Tiburon and Belvadere are very beautiful and $$$$$$$$$ estates. The smoke keeps blowing down into the bay from the fires up in Napa. the full moon was red last night

[@RR-or5ip]

Another awesome episode. Where did you get the doggie lifejacket?

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

Where were you folks, I was very worried as others. Please give a little notice even if you do not send a video. Please.

[@linhgobenyt]

Sorry about that! We were in weird pockets of little to no cell service which makes it hard to upload videos. All is normal now that we are back to the land of connectivity. Lol 👍👍

[@CesarGonzalez-kt7vp]

Lousy virus! I Bummed you didn't setup a "Meet And Greet"!! I'm a local boy born and raised and would have loved to offer you a tour of the town! After 60 plus years I know the place pretty good!!

[@dcrahn]

Teal and his skid marks, LOL!

[@freedom35pedrick]

Keep your anchor in the water a bit and motor around a bit to get the mud off the rockna.

[@mariemosier3885]

Sounds like teal better get the hardtop and a wash down hose what a great family don't let nothing get near that beautiful boat

[@56Spookdog]

San Pablo Bay gets really bad at times.

[@chshrkt]

I guess I am in the minority then. I love driving on the lower deck of both the Richmond-San Rafael and Bay bridges... :)

[@jerrybarrett6376]

Sorely missed your post last week. I thought maybe that Teal was going to surprise us with a start on the hard top. Missed Emma’s comments or a little nautical

[@linhgobenyt]

Sorry about that! We were in weird pockets of little to no cell service which makes it hard to upload videos. All is normal now that we are back to the land of connectivity. Lol 👍👍

[@youtubynotme]

I wonder which is first, Bimini or wash down pump. I'd choose bimini, so I didn't have to hide from the rain.

[@scottb3774]

Sorry the Corinthian mooring ball didn’t work out. Enjoy the visit.

[@linhgobenyt]

That's ok. Thank you so much for the offer. We appreciated it and it was great to meet you Scott!

[@gmcjetpilot]

Linh 1:04 Wow! With respect, nothing has changed. You are still a gorgeous lady. Not to leave Teal out, 1:09 still the dashing Captain.... Ha ha. That is cool you have those memories and Crew is happy...

[@chuckg7311]

Hi Compass, good to see you. I was worried about my client. I think Linh edits the vids and has forgotten our agreement. We got your “Air time” increased for each video for the weekly vids. But now the videos are slipping into longer periods, your air time should rise too. Good to see you in the cockpit with Emma and not stuck in solitary. One of those islands is famous for that! Do they give you a safety line to hang onto so you don’t fall overboard? By the way unless Teal turned off the ais, your boat is not showing up on Maritime app. Hey compass looking forward to meeting you in one of the LA area harbors. So much to see!! Stay healthy and safe. Bye for now. Chuck

[@ceeceety2320]

LOL! We love dogs too. We have 2 very large dogs compared to Compass. Glad you've got his back!

[@midgoog2]

Linh, The bridge thing probably comes from the horrific images of the multi level freeway collapsing from the 1989 quake when you were a kid. How long does that Propane tank last you guys? Cheers Eric

[@mmanut]

Hope you check your mooring thoroughly before trusting it with your home. So many horror stories about moorings failing and the boat ends up on the rocks. CHECK YOUR MOORING THOROUGHLY, PLEASE‼️⛵️🙏🇺🇸. Vinny 🇺🇸 PS, You should be hosing that anchor chain down as you bring it in. Your anchor locker must be a mess with all that mud dropping in‼️. GET IT DONE CAPTAIN.

[@AG4KN]

Interesting when Linh says: 👩🏻 "It's a cool double-decker bridge, but I wouldn't want to drive on it!". Its strange that my wife has a similar fear!

[@linhgobenyt]

I think it's because of the collapse of the double decked Cypress Street Viaduct of interstate 880 in West Oakland. Killed 42. 🥺

[@AG4KN]

@@linhgobenyt 1989 was not so long ago. The 1989 Loma Prieta quake was somewhere around a 7.0 in magnitude and was very tragic! That quake changed how the US approached disaster response. Very sad!

[@rgronback]

I had to look it up, as I knew there had to be a word: Gephyrophobia, a fear of bridges. 😂

[@stevenrobinson9600]

great video but miss Linh cooking and Emma's playing the violin.

[@paulvov6029]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BigDThatsMe]

Hey Teal I am with you in regards to the top amd the wash pump. The girls have to realize, when a man says he will do something, he will do it. No need to remind him every 6 months. BWAHAHAHAHA

[@wallywombat164]

G'day great family. Teal, have you been doing any secret drillin?

[@karibakid]

i live in vung tau vietnam enjoy your posts take care

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

How is the beach in Vung Tau??

[@linhgobenyt]

My family is from Vung Tau. 😊😊

[@karibakid]

@@MrGTO-ze7vb full o people every weekend and very clean i have been here for 10yrs great little city

[@karibakid]

@@linhgobenyt have been living here for 10years originally from New Zealand really enjoy you videos take care all of you and safe sailing

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

@@linhgobenyt How wonderful..!! So you are a water Woman..!!

[@pattimangan1623]

Come to McCovey Cove and be my guests at South Beach Yacht Club - Patti

[@tanhouzer]

I'm waiting for that hard top too..😆

[@denisemckinlay4783]

Noticed it is Teal when credit is given but HE when it is a complaint so we don't know who Linh is talking about.

[@jmwarden1]

There is only one he on board and we all know who that is. LOL

[@GeneWaddle]

13:28

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

GGrrrrr - I'm thinking from all the ads that YT is throwing up during your videos that S/V Basik and crew are attracting a lot of viewers. Congrats ( I think ?!?!). Nonetheless, I still enjoy your postings, thanks muchly :-0

[@GeneWaddle]

My solution is to spend $12.65 a month for KZbin Premium. I see no ads and the content creator still gets paid for views. 👍

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

@@GeneWaddle OR I could stop watching and keep $152 in my pocket. What portion of the $152 goes to the channel creator?

[@GeneWaddle]

@@JustMe-pp1mp Your choice. Just as much as if you sit through the ads I'd think.

[@stevenr8606]

🤣 @ 16:57 OCD has "Bitch Wings" 😂

[@Alan62651]

Washdown pump or hardtop? Priorities, for sure.

[@aj6245]

your wife Lynn always prepare yummy delicious food , you are a very lucky husband .

[@tealgoben1781]

I certainly am! 😋

[@glennedwards1449]

Check out Barefoot sailing channel they are making their own hardtop and you can pick up some tips.

[@mandmmilling3716]

How are you guys deciding were to stop down the west coast? Cruising guide book?

[@tealgoben1781]

We have done this trip a dozen times before so we are familiar with most of the stops. I really like Charlie's Charts for detailed information about this coastline.

[@mandmmilling3716]

@@tealgoben1781 any recomendations on a good guide book for the west coast? I just bought a boat in long beach and I am going to bring it up to the Dalles on the columbia river. I am going to do it by myself so alot of stops probably.

[@mandmmilling3716]

@@tealgoben1781 any chance you could give me your choices of stops between San Francisco and Astoria? It would give me a really good starting point to glean some wisdom off your experience. I would really appreciate it.

[@Draconisrex1]

Many U-Haul stores fill propane. That's where I get mine filled instead overpaying on a tank-swap at Home Depot.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

No tank swap in our future. We have the fiberglass lightweight tanks. We love them!

[@jimsitar1699]

What year was your 435 built?

[@tealgoben1781]

She is a Featherlight 435 designed by Jace Hobbs and built by Mastermold Composite Services in 1993

[@mikebiron7339]

The Bay Area is like your anchor. A disgusting smelly, mess. I don't miss it. Glad you guys are having fun though.

[@yuccaken]

Wow ! Island Beauty Swimsuit Super Model ! Linh, if Teal happens to fall off the boat someday and you can't find him i would like to be your captain everything !

[@brianbuchanan5170]

Hard Top: It’s Coming. Wash Down: It’s Coming. Warm Weather: It’s Coming. Might be time for another girl led project. Wine and electricity mix don’t they?

[@seeker9257]

Teal's new nick name...."skid mark"

[@linhgobenyt]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

LOL

[@tealgoben1781]

I have been on a major streak without someone giving me a nickname. I'm not sure this one hits the mark and may soil my reputation. 😉

[@GeneWaddle]

@@tealgoben1781 🙄

[@smplyizzy]

Was there not enough time to pull your anchor and move? Seemed like there was.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We had about 120' of chain out in 12' of water so if we retrieved our anchor it would be drawing us closer to their boat. We would have done that for sure if nobody was onboard but we could see them making an effort to correct the situation.

[@chappyd5109]

Washdown pump in the future... Right after the Hard Top...

[@linhgobenyt]

Yes! 🙌🙌

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Yep

[@MrAmusgrove]

@@linhgobenyt How does Teal feel about this, good or bad feelings?

[@linhgobenyt]

@@MrAmusgrove he is so excited for this build! Lots of ideas and news to share next week on it! 😊😊👍👍

[@orlandomelchorpadlan3802]

i just noticed that you were underway with your boarding ladder in the down position, this may give you drag on the portside of your cat?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We keep the boarding ladder in that position for safety reasons. It is in the up position just skimming the water and makes no noticeable drag difference.

[@WeightLoseByShake]

what kind of watch do you wear

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We wear the Garmin vivofit. It's super simple, waterproof and the battery lasts over a year. HTH

[@davidcummings6299]

Be sure to do a tourist “ Poop “ somewhere in the streets of San Francisco ... I hear they love that. Your right I don’t care for the culture there. But the sailing is great I’ve sailed there myself .. the pooping didn’t start tell after I was there last. Just sayin I didn’t start it.

[@jackforey]

saw u guys at the marina wish coulsa chatted longer but was working awsome to see amazing boat in person!

[@danieljohnston5306]

OCD destroys happiness!

[@CaptR.B.]

Let the man enjoy sailing for a while geeezzzzz. He's already proved his worth, look where you are. Patience is a virtue.

[@stevenr8606]

A boat is a job. Sailing just adds more work. A good name for a boat is 'Endless List'.

[@Factsmatter1st]

Aww she’s just teasing him💕

[@GarageTroll22]

Yer not wrong about that bridge.... something about driving across it that feels unnatural.

[@linhgobenyt]

So unnatural! I have so much anxiety when we have to drive through a bridge like this. 🥴🥴

[@markmateljan260]

Thanks again for the enjoyment..... and, who was AWOL last week, missed you guys !! 👀

[@linhgobenyt]

Sorry about that! We were in weird pockets of little to no cell service which makes it hard to upload videos. All is normal now that we are back to the land of connectivity. Lol 👍👍

[@davidhawkins9782]

Boat drift panic party.oh that water looks like CRAP .

[@robertedens5157]

Under the heading of life's not fair... I don't why it is that women cheat, but Linh has barely changed since the last time you all were in Richardson's Bay. Teal looks like a kid the first time you were there and now is gray in the beard. It's just not fair!!! My wife did the same thing to me.... not fair ladies... : )

[@user-pg6jl7jw7s]

Very weird episode ....... nothing broke.

[@linhgobenyt]

Give it time.....🤣🤣🤣

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Gunkholing Guys ? really ? Not a word I have in the Oxford English Dictionary :)

[@GeneWaddle]

Google it. 🙂

[@caseykennedy9434]

An another episode of the "Shore Patrol" getting to be very boring with way to many Ads!

[@GeneWaddle]

The content creator doesn't control the ads, KZbin does. All they can do is make them skippable, which they do. My solution is to spend $12.65 a month for KZbin premium. I see no ads and the content creator still gets paid for views.

[@erichyney6287]

Sorry couldn't finish. Too long and dragged out. It's just a bridge, go under it.

[@GeneWaddle]

🙄