Taking Namaste downriver past the Golden Bear and the Maritime Academy on the Carquibez Straights.

Taking Namaste back upriver to Bethel Island

First stop, China Camp, where we spent the Solstice. 

The sunset was amazing, and then a Strawberry Moon rose.

And morning was pretty great too.

My buddy Jerry was great crew.

Benicia has a nice marina, and Sailor Jack's has great good!  Plus my friend Ginger has a martini named after her there.  How rad is that?

Then on to Benicia, Bradford and the homeport.  In Benicia, we had some downy visitors.





It was downwind almost the whole trip, especially in the Straights.

But four days from our start in Berkeley, we're on the south side of Frank's Tract, 3 miles from the berth.

A grest trip once again!



Thanks to Jerry Minister, Greg Popejoy and Tom Rowe. And Ginger for great company.

My love, Muffinated.  A relaxing, beautiful camping weekend.  It's rough in a three-room tent the size of a small garage , sleeping on a queen size blow-up bed. At least we had Peet's!

A heart of gold, Richard Andrew Sylvain.  Rest In P eace, my friend.

The first leg of Namaste's 2016 summer journey.  Pictures are from the East side of Frank's Tract, transiting north toward the San Juaquin River, with crew John Baron, Final destination: San Francisco Bay. Mountain in background is the Devil.

The view from Namaste on Earth Day, Bethel Island looking South.

David Grisman at the Freight and Salvage

David Grisman with long-time fan at CD signing

Kathy and Larry before the show. 

The David Grisman Sextet Before Their Encore

My only regret was not seeing the Sunday show; Mike Marshall was the Special Guest.