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Potter Yachters and Dolphins Share Offshore Cruise to Catalina

We love sharing stories of the Potter Yachters’ adventures on the water. These little boats are the quintessential “fun” boats. At least that’s what we gather from the stories and photos we receive. Jim “Goose” Gossman often sends us updates of the Potter Yachters’ sails. This week, Goose shared photos from the Potters’ cruise to Catalina, during which he enjoyed a spectacular dolphin encounter.

Goose writes: “Just woke up to a spectacular sunrise on Potters’ annual Catalina sail. My best-ever dolphin encounter teared me up.”

Seeing just one dolphin is amazing. A whole pod on the move? Spectacular and inspiring!
© 2024 Goose Gossman
The dolphins bring Goose pure joy.
© 2024 Goose Gossman
Nope. That’s not a dolphin following us.
© 2024 Goose Gossman
The Potters picked good weather for their Catalina cruise.
© 2024 Goose Gossman

“Unfortunately, my hand-painted “Footprints in the Sand” surfboard was lost … apparently by a freak gust that somehow freed it. Damn!! If you hear something, let me know.” Regards, Goose.

Any clues where this surfboard might have got to?
© 2024 Goose Gossman

Despite the loss of his board, we get the impression that Goose and the rest of the Potter fleet enjoyed a memorable cruise to Catalina.

Seriously, does it get any better than this?
© 2024 Goose Gossman

1 Comment

  1. Bud Kerner 3 days ago

    When I was sailing down the coast on my Potter 19 I encountered many pods of dolphins. Sometimes they would stay with me for up to 30 minutes. Maybe they just like Potters.

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