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April 2007
451 Seaport Court, Redwood City, Ca. 94063 650.363.1390
Sailing Blogs

VHF Radio Seminar

VHF Radio Seminar April 14th!


Bob Diamond will be holding a seminar on the correct use of the VHF radio from 4:30pm - 6:00pm in The Seaport Conference Center. He will explain appropriate uses, licensing requirements, limitations, use of controls, how to make regular calls, how to make emergency calls, station I.D. and clearing, reducing interference, how to do a radio check, and VHF channels for various uses.  Due to the limited seating available, please let us know if you're coming. (650) 363-1390. $25 for non-members... members free.

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Sailing School News

BCC Review Class


Sat. April 14th 12-5pm
Sign up early as there are only 4 spaces for this class.

Bareboat Charter Class
April 7,8,14,15

On top of learning how to sail bigger boats and using all that cool new gear, taking this class on the San Francisco Bay is great experience for learning how to get to and from the Gate safely and confidently. Space is limited, so call soon.

Spinnaker Class
April 21,22,28,29

Learn how to us the king of the sails. This class has minimal classroom time and is almost entirely hands on. If you have been sailing for awhile and are wondering what is next- this is it!


Sailing Club News
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Wednesday Evening Racing Starts April 11

The racing season starts April 11. Any skipper with experience can reserve a boat to race on Wednesday evening.Club members can also race on a boat with an instructor. There is no cosxt but members should sign up no later than Monday to get on a boat. The Sequia Yacht club opens for burgers and drinks to Spinnaker sailors after the race. This is a great way to connect with others who enjoy sailing.

 

Weekender - April 21 - 22 to San Francisco

Take off on a weekend and go sailing to the City. We will have a skipper on the boat and will be getting a slip at Pier 40 which gets us access to the wharf, and is walking distance to Pac Ball Park. Not so coincidentally the Giants will be playing the Diamondbacks at 1:05 pm each day. For ticket info click on the above dates.

Sailing on the Bay

New Blog Author-

Introducing Leslie Waters as the new author of the blog, "The San Francisco Bay Sailor." Leslie will be updating this blog regularly with slide shows and a blog of his sailing excursions on the bay. Leslie is a Spinnaker Sailing Instructor and has already been blogging and photocasting for several years and now is going to lend his expertise to our club. Look for his blog coming soon!

Cruising News


Three Trips for 2007


St. Martin Trip

The St. Marting trip will be happening April 19-29 this month and is full.

Geece Trip

Greece, Sep 5 - 16 is also full but we can take more people is if signed up while there is still another boat available. At the moment there are only one or two boats remaining to be chartered there.

Click Here for Greece Trip webpage.

BVI Trip

This is the time to consider getting signed up for the BVI trip, Nov 29 - Dec 9. Right now we have the flexibility to customize boats for those who may wish to get a catamaran or big boat (50 ft.) experience &/or certification.

Click Here for BVI Trip webpage.

Call Bob (650) 363-1390 by April 14.

 

 

Local Sailing Opportunities in April

Friday evening sails - 5:30p to 7:30p
Saturday Evening Sails - 5:00 - 7:00
All Day SF Sail April 8 (to Alcatraz?)
4 hour afternoon sail - April 15

 

Vacation Cruising Blog

bob blog

Spinnaker School Blog

School Blog

San Francisco Bay Sailing
Blog
The San Francisco Bay Sailor

 

Racing News
Sailing Club Blog
club news blog
 
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2007 Dates to Remember

Friday Evening Cruising Starts
St. Martin Cruise
Wednesday Evening Racing Starts
KFOG KABOOM fireworks & Music
Coastal Navigation Class (6 Thursday evenings)
Fourth of July Barbeque, Sail, Fireworks
Cheeseburger in Paradise Regatta
Coastal Navigation Class (6 Wednesday evenings)
British Virgin Islands Cruise Meeting
British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Vacation Cruise

April 7
April 19-29
April 12

May 12
July 19
July 4

August 18
October 3
October 12

November 29 - Dec 9