Kenny,

In the Estuary, you can dry sail out of Alameda Marina and Encinal YC. The monthly storage costs are about $65 and launching is free. There are currently 4 e27's in the Encinal yard (including mine) and I like the facilities, but I wouldn't say there is any major benefit over keeping the boat at Alameda Marina (except that at Encinal the bar is closer once you've put the boat away). If you want to discuss it further, give me a call at 650-968-9457 x226.

Regards

Dan Pruzan Wile E Coyote

:: I am considering buying an express 27 and I have some
:: questions on the concept and practice of dry sailing the
:: boat. I am not new to the sport. I had an International
:: Falkboat for about five years, was primary crew on the
:: old IOR 1/2Toner “Sorcerer” for some fifteen years. I
:: have Pacific Cup, Oakland/Catalina race, and more
:: windjammers, and OYRA stuff then I can shake a stick at,
:: but I have literally no experience with dry sailing.

:: Where can I find yards to keep the boat with launching
:: facilities? Is there a list? I prefer the
:: Alameda/Oakland Estuary area but I am flexible. What do
:: dry storage costs look like, and what would the
:: launching fees be? Would it be better to join a club
:: with these resources, and if so which would you suggest?
:: Then the questions about rig set-up and take-down in
:: terms of technique, man power, and time, are enough to
:: make wonder if there is a good book on the subject.

:: Clearly, any information you may have that would point
:: me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
::
:: Thanx in advance,