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July 2008
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July 4th BBQ & Sail!

   

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We are open for sailing charters

Fireworks begin at 9pm

Potluck BBQ begins at 5pm  

Make your reservations now!

We are open regular hours for chartering and at 5:00pm Mike will light the grills for the potluck BBQ. Bring your own food and beverages plus a dish to share and come out for an afternoon sail or just BBQ, listen to live music and enjoy the afternoon on the lawn while waiting for the fireworks to begin. If you plan on getting here just for the fireworks show; come early. The road gets closed the moment the parking lot fills up and the police will not let you in with your vehicle anywhere NEAR us. The Redwood City Channel will also be closed to traffic sometime around 7pm, so you need to be back by then.


Sailing School News

Sailing Club News

 

Navigation Class
≈ July 10 thru August 14 ≈

This course runs six consecutive t hursday evenings from 7pm to 10pm. Our own sailing master Bob Diamond will be teaching this course. His easy going and thorough teaching style combined with our special study materials have always produced a very high success rate. Reserve your space now. Club members get 25% off this already inexpensive class.

Basic Coastal Cruising Review Classes
July 12 or 26

This 5 hour class is for BCC graduates who haven't been sailing in a while and would like a refresher course to get back sailing with confidence. The class runs 12p-5p. Contact us to to register for this class!

July 12 Bareboat Charter Class
3 spaces left on second boat

This class provides you with the certification to charter the Big Boats. The first weekend you will be introduced to onboard systems. This includes propane stoves, VHF radios, marine heads, electrical systems, plumbing, diesel care and operation. You will also practice docking, back and fills, etc. The second weekend you will sail and navigate your way to the north bay and sleep over night on the boat. In the morning you will cook breakfast and spend some time sailing around the central bay before making your way back home. If you or anyone you know is interested and already has certification to the Basic Coastal Cruising level, please contact us soon. Space is limited.

 

spinnaker class

Spinnaker Class
July 26, 27, Aug 2,3

This Spinnaker Class still has a couple of spaces left. You will learn all the basics of Hoisting, dousing, gybing, packing and handling the granddaddy of all sails, so be sure and take one of these classes this year. They are run only once per month so If you or anyone you know is interested please register now. This is a must have class for those interested in racing.

ATTN: Beercan Skippers-

Bring your whole crew in for customized Spinnaker lessons. Contact Us for more details.

 

 

Spinnaker Sailing BBQ

Sailing Club BBQ
July 19

Don't miss another club BBQ this season. Come and meet other club members, make some friends and eat and drink to your hearts content in a waterfront location. Please RSVP early so we can plan accordingly.

Mini cruise to the North Bay
July 4,5,6

We have a three day cruise to the north bay scheduled for the first weekend of July. Great sailing during the day and a fun night in The City or Jack London Square, Sausalito, etc. . . Go shopping, eat on the wharf, see a Giants game, eat and watch a Jazz show at Yoshi's, or whatever floats your boat ; ) Reservations are required and Club members Save 25% off the boat charter.

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All Day Sail to San Francisco
July 27

We have room for up to six people to sail with us to the north bay on Sunday July 27th. After sailing around the islands we look forward to a nice downwind run all the way home. This is not only a fantastic way to spend the day on the bay, but also a great experience for any aspiring skippers who wish to sail up to the north bay with their own family or crew. Contact us for availability.

12p - 4p Afternoon Sail
July 5th, 13th

Saturday July 5th and Sunday July 13th we will be having an afternoon sail out on the South San Francisco Bay from 12:30pm - 4:30pm. This cruise is open to anyone who wishes to come. The cost is only $65 per person, and Free for Club members. Contact us for availability.

Evening Cruising
Fridays & Saturdays

Every Friday and Saturday we will provide boats and instructors for a two hour sail on the San Francisco Bay. Boats can accomodate 4-6 people. Please see our schedule for exact dates and times. This is a great way to get more practice sailing, or just get out on the water without having to get a crew . Call ahead for reservations.

Racing News

Cruising News

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING

Call early

yacht racing

It has been getting a little tight lately with all the last minute reservations for the Wednesday night beercan races.

If you want a boat, please call before Tuesday or it could be likely we will have to give you a Cal 24 or a Santana22.

If you want to be crew, there are sometimes last minute spots available, but when too many racers call on Wednesday, there is a good chance that demand will outstrip supply. We need to arrange for skippers and boats in advance.

Be sure to Sign up early to get your own boat, or be part of a crew. Be here by 5:15pm or earlier to ensure you don't miss the boat. There is a BBQ and drinks afterward at the Sequoia Yacht Club.

 

The Ten Commandments of Beercan Racing

Latitude 38 published a rather well crafted list of guidelines for maximizing the enjoyment of the ritualistic beercan races. Our very own Mike Quinn put these guidelines in an attractive package and hasnot only received permission to distribute them to anyone who wants a copy, but Latitude 38 is distributing a pdf version on their Wisdom section of their website. Stop by and pick one up in person or download a pdf and print it yourself. You are sure to enjoy it.

GREAT SAILING VACATIONS FOR 2008!


Tahiti chartering

Tahiti September 2008 Trip!
Sept 7 - 21

NEW! One Berth Available

 

The four boats on the Tahiti 2008 Cruise are full, but due to work committments one of our charterers needs to sell his berth on this trip. This 14 day cruise is a once in a lifetime event for most sailors. The trip that takes us to the islands of Tahiti, Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora, and Huahine. For more details visit our web site or contact Bob Diamond. This has always been one of our more popular cruises and Bob has some wonderful photos on his computer. Please give us a call to set up a time to stop by and see them. Click Here for more details about our Tahiti Trip.

BVI December 2008 Trip!
December 4 - 14

Reservations are coming in now. This will be our 22nd annual December BVI Cruise. Bob Diamond has become the local officianado of these islands and will be leading the group. This has always been a popular trip combining great sailing conditions, warm weather and plenty of socializing to make it a trip you'll always remember. You can also earn your Bareboat Charter Certification while on this trip. Please contact Bob to sign up. Click Here for BVI Trip web page.

Get Catamaran Certification on this trip. Contact Bob for more info!

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2008 Dates to Remember


Fourth of July Barbeque, Sail, Fireworks
Coastal Navigation Class (6 Thursday evenings)
Cheeseburger in Paradise Regatta
Tahiti Cruise
Coastal Navigation Class (6 Thursday evenings)
British Virgin Islands Cruise Meeting
British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Vacation Cruise

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August 23
September 7-21
October 2

October 10
Dec 4-14