Reality Check in Catalina photo  
 

reality check
Reality Check is a Catalina 36 pleasure sailboat owned by Rebecca Snyder and Stephen Rosenbaum
reality check aka "sanity check". Something that clarifies or serves as a reminder of reality.


san diego to catalina
What's it take to go to Catalina in a sailboat? How far is it? How long does it take? Answers to all your questions in the 2008 trip report - 2 weeks to Catalina and back on board Reality Check... more

It's great to enjoy the "big city" and the boat, so we usually spend at least one night. Sailing is one attraction but there's lots more to do when you have little sailboat vacation home. Biking around town, the park or along the beautiful beaches in San Diego is great fun. Some of our favorite places and restaurants in San Diego... more

boat maintenance
What's a boat without maintenance? Reality Check's maintenance log is on the docs page. The log is organized with an eye to getting to the information you want to know about quickly. If we ever do want to sell Reality Check (not anytime soon) ...more

diesel service bulletins
Reality Check - 1100+ hours on the Universal M25 diesel after 25 years and no big problems. And more on maintenance... relevant service bulletins on the maintenance page. Other interesting docs on the resources page.

racing on Runaway
Recreation? No - it's a race! ... racing on Runaway II in Newport Beach

land based fun
Lots of fun in San Diego and Catalina aboard Reality Check, but a vacation outside of the U.S. is a really fantastic. We've had some great trips and itineraries - the info is at rebeccasnyder.com and for tips on saving time, money and aggravation go to our travel tips at TouristTravelTips.com

how's it look in san diego right now? how's it look in Avalon, Catalina Island right now? Casino Cam

boat resources
The generator of choice is the Honda EU2000i - super quiet, light, and about 12 hours on 1.1 gallons of gas. We want one :) Check out the resources page for info and links to boat supplies

See Resources for the technical specs on the Universal M25 diesel and other specs on Reality Check.

the madding world
"But when I climb up to my island peak, escape awhile the madding world of strife, I envy not an earthly thing. This life, which sometimes galls, is swept clean of its cares by friendly winds, and once again I smile. Ay, truly, life seems sweet - a thing worthwhile." Capt. Eddie Harrison Nov 24, 1912 - Oct 10, 1992