Sailing School News.

Nav class Thursdays 7/19/07

The Coastal Navigation course is starting soon. Classes will be held on 6 consecutive Thursday evenings starting at 7:00 p.m. Students will learn all the skills necessary for ASA Coastal Navigation certification (included) and will become familiar with Bay Area sailing region as well. These classes, taught by Bob Diamond himself, are lots of fun and especially valuable preparation for overseas chartering. Sign up soon as we need to know how many charts and tools to order in time for the class.

Youth Summer Sailing Camp

Boys and Girls between the ages of 10 -18 are invited to come learn to sail Keelboats here in Redwood City. Our warm temperature, steady and stress free environment makes this a perfect place to learn to sail. Click Here for details Sign up early for the best dates. Spaces are limited and only those signed up and confirmed will be guaranteed participation.

Sailing Club News.

SailMates

A new email crewlist is now available to Spinnaker Sailing Club members, Teachers, students, graduates, and Charterers. Sign up Here and you will be included on an email group list. Anyone sending an email to the group looking for crew will have the entire group looking at your request. This is so much easier and you will have much more luck finding crew. All those not able to go sailing on that day or time can just delete the invitation. Also, you can view this list online from any computer so you can be anywhere when inspiration hits and you decide you want to go sailing. Just go to Google click on "Groups" and type in "sailmates." Login and you can read and send messages from any computer.

New Instructors added

Well we just finished up another Instructor Qualification Clinic and we have unleashed 6 new ASA sailing Instructors onto the world:

Dave Goeke
Kimi Kosugi
Howard Lee
Chris Hartman
Mike Quinn
Richard Butts


(Now when these guys open their mouths, its actually safe to listen ; )

Sailing Club and Crew List Party and BBQ June 24

We'll be getting together beginning at 5:30pm for a BBQ and iPhoto presentation on Cruising in BVI by Bob Diamond. The BBQ will be on the deck at the Seaport Conference Center overlooking the harbor where we will be cooking up hamburgers and sausages. Potato Salad, sodas, beer and wine will be included. This event is free for club members and only $15 for guests ($10 for kids). Click Here for a link to the Crew List Mixer web page.

Sailing on the Bay

Afternoon Sailing from 12p - 4p are underway June 2nd, 16th, 24th.
The cost is Free for club members or $65 for non club members. Anyone can come. Sign up early- registration is required.

Cruising News

British Virgin Islands

We have 5 boats going to the caribbean this December and there is still some space available. If you are thinking about coming with us, you may want to do that soon. Air fares are down right now, as much as $300 cheaper rather than in the fall. If you need any help planning Call Bob (650) 363-1390.

Click Here for BVI Trip web page.

Mini Cruise to Angel Island

Anyone wishing to sail up to Angel Island, spend the night and sail around the city front before returning on the weekend of June 16th, 17th should contact Mike or Bob at Spinnaker Sailing ASAP. This trip is sure to sell out.

We will be going on a Catalina 320 or Hunter 336. Anyone is welcome to join us but you must have your reservations in before this trip is full.

(650) 363-1390

All Day Sail to Pier 39

We will be sailing our big boats to San Francisco on June 23. We will leave at 9:00am and return sometime before dusk. Click here for more details. Reservations are required and Club members Save 25%.