≈ Attention Instructors ≈

ASA Instructor Qualification Clinic
≈ BKS April 3,4,5 ≈
≈ BCC April 11 ≈
≈ BBC April 12 ≈

The cost depends upon the certification you are going for so contact Bob or Mike for more info or call (650) 363-1390

Weekday Classes Now Running
≈ download Schedule pdf HERE ≈

Our Weekday Classes are beginning to fill up. These are the same classes that run on weekends except that they run four consecutive days: M-Th. Check our schedule online for more dates and times.

Bareboat Charter Class
≈ April 4, 5, 11, 12 ≈

This class provides you 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 operation and care. You will also practice docking. The second weekend you will sail 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 contact us soon. Space is limited.

Pre-requisites: BKS / BCC

$875 for non- members
$656 for club- members

Introductory Sailing Class

≈ April 5 ≈

A couple of times a year we run a one day Introductory sailing class with the Foothill/ DeAnza College District. Often we have a couple of spots available. If you know of someone who may be interested in an Intro to Sailing class have them contact us ASAP. It runs 12:30p - 4:30p. The cost of this class is $125. If you decide to take Basic Keelboat Sailing after taking the Introductory class we will credit you with $95 towards BKS. To sign up, just give us a call or email us.

No Pre-requisites

Night Sailing Class
≈ April 11 ≈

This is a first ever class focusing on the specific challenges of night sailing. We will leave the docks here at 4:00p and set sail for San Francisco. We will sail around the city enjoying all its lights and return around midnight. This class is for BCC graduates and above who would like to learn to navigate and be safe should they ever find themselves on the water after dark. There are only 6 spaces in this class so sign up early. The cost for this class is only $195. Club members pay only $146. Contact us to schedule your spot today!

Pre-requisites: BKS / BCC

Spinnaker Class
≈ April 25, 26, May 2, 3 ≈

Our Spinnaker class runs from 10:00am to 2:00pm on both weekends. If you have completed BCC you are eligible to take this very fun and exciting class. This is a must have course for anyone who wishes to race so sign up early.

Pre-requisites: BKS / BCC

New! Motoring and Docking Endorsement ASA 118

≈ April 18 ≈
9:30a - 4:30p

Though docking and mooring is taught and practiced in all ASA’s on-the-water courses, the vast majority of students feel that they can benefit from additional, focused practice in this crucial area of their sailing skills. Even students who can competently dock a particular sailboat in their local waters appreciate the chance to learn skills that will come in handy in different locations and circumstances, such as those that would be experienced when strong currents and tricky crosswinds are present, or when Mediterranean mooring or tight, close-quarters maneuvering is required.

This hands-on course allows students to learn theory and practice repetitive docking and casting-off maneuvers to reinforce understanding of theory, methods and skills. Both novice and experienced sailors will benefit from this course as the techniques apply to small outboard powered boats in the 15- to 20-foot range on up to 50-foot inboard single-screw cruising yachts.

Non Members $195
Club Members $146

12:30p - 4:30p Afternoon Sail
≈ April 4, 19 ≈

We will be having an afternoon sail out on the South San Francisco Bay. This cruise is open to anyone who wishes to come. No sailing experience is necessary. The cost is only $65 per person, and Free for Club members. Contact us for availability.

Evening Cruises are BACK!

Our ever popular evening sails are back. Friday evenings we leave the docks at 5:30pm and on Saturdays we leave at 5:00pm. These two hour sails are a great way for students to get extra experience. For those who don't know how to sail these cruises are the best way get out on the Bay and see what sailing is all about. The cost is only $30 per person, and Free for Club members. Contact us for availability. Four people maximum per boat. Click Here for complete schedule.

Mini cruise to North Bay
(Tiburon anyone?)
≈ April 25 - 26 ≈

Join us on an overnight sail to the north bay. We'll plan to sail to the destination of choice. Activities can include dinner ashore, shopping, entertainment or whatever strikes your mood. In the morning have breakfast on the boat or ashore, sail around the central bay, down the San Francisco waterfront, before returning home on Sunday. If everyone's up for it we may even motor out at night to take in all the City Lights. Reservations are required and Club members Save 25% off the boat charter.

All Day Sail
≈ April 18 ≈

We have room for up to six people to sail with us up to the city and back or stop over at Coyote Point for lunch at the Golf Course restaurant. This is a fantastic way to spend the day on the bay. Contact us for availability. The cost is only $125 per person and $93.75 for club members.

South Bay Opening Day
≈ April 4 ≈

Opening Day is an annual event celebrating the technical beginning of the Sailing Season in the South Bay. The event usually starts off in the morning with a pancake breakfast at the Sequoia Yacht Club, followed by a decorated boat parade, then a blessing of the fleet by a clergyman. There are also outrigger canoe races, a children's sailing program, lunch time cheeseburgers and sodas at the yacht club and more. This event is free and no RSVP is necessary.

New! M 25

Spinnaker Sailing Club has added another Merit 25 to the charter fleet. This brings the number of Merit 25's in our fleet to Eight! This boat is up and running and ready to race. Contact us to charter it now.

New! Third Reef Foul Weather Gear Sale

Spinnaker Sailing Club has just purchased a limited supply of Third Reef Foul Weather gear for our customers and club members. This special purchase allows us to get you this gear at substantial savings. Third Reef Foul Weather Jacket sells for
Reg $130 now only $75
Bibs Reg $109 now only $59.

This is a one time purchase only so first come first served and this sale ends when existing inventory is gone. Come in soon!

Last Winter Series RACING

≈ April 12 ≈

Winter racing is now coming to a close. This last race will determine who wins this series and who will be looking for revenge in the regular beercan racing season. Check out the schedule and race results on our Winter Racing Series Webpage.

Winter Race Series Update

New Date!!!

Beercan Racing Seminar
≈ Thursday April 16 ≈

A special racing seminar will be held April 16 from 6:00pm until around 7:30pm. This course will be mandatory for all club members wishing to race this year.

Topics will include: right of way rules, skippers responsibilities, liabilities, penalties and general safety. Also covered in this meeting will be the new racing rules handed down by the SPCA. All racers will be responsible for knowing all the material gone over in this seminar whether they attend or not.

First Beercan Race
≈ Wednesday April 15 ≈

The first official beercan race of the season will be held at 6:00pm for Merit 25's. Please arrive early in order to get the boat ready and be at the start line before the start. All skippers are responsible for signing up for the boats ahead of time. A lottery will take place the day of the race to see who races on what boats. Anyone not part of a crew can sign up with Mike or Bob to be put on a Spinnaker Sailing Instructor skippered boat. These races are for Spinnaker SAiling club members and their family and guests only. Anyone arriving to try to "pick up" a ride will be politely turned away out of respect for our paying club members. Please sign up early. Even with 8 Merit 25's, space is still limited.

GREAT SAILING VACATIONS FOR 2009!

St. Martin

We still have a few berths available in our group trip in The Leeward Antilles including St. Martin/St. Maarten, Anguilla and St. Barts. This cruise will be in conjunction with the Sequoia Yacht Club Mega Cruise. Also, it's the Summer Sailstice, a world wide sailing celebration of the longest day in the northern hemisphere.

Spinnaker Sailing has only two of the boats to fill, a 44 foot Beneteau monohull and a 43 foot cat. Please contact Bob, as soon as possible to get a space on his boat or to charter one of the boats. We'll be cruising locations in three different territories, French Caribbean, Dutch and British West Indies. There's no other way to experience so much cruising variety in one 7 1/2 day bareboat charter. See our St. Martin webpage for more details.

Cost: $1895 singles (in own cabin)
$1695/person couples or singles sleeping in a forward bunk or in the main salon
Check with Bob for rates if you want to fill your own charter yacht.

British Virgin Islands 2009

There are many reason we go to BVI every winter. Good prices, nice weather, not too crowded anchorages, great sailing, beautiful white sandy beaches, warm water, terrific visibility, lots of colorful wildlife, and don't forget Conch Fritters! Sailing in the BVI's is a little like sailing here at home as well. You are always in sight of land, great sailing conditions, lots of places to go and things to do. Check out our BVI page and then sign up soon. There is limited spaces available as we limit our capacity to make plenty of room aboard for comfortable sailing and relaxation. Contact Bob for more details.

Cost: $1895 singles (in own cabin)
$1695/person couples or singles sleeping in a forward bunk or in the main salon
Check with Bob for rates if you want to fill your own charter yacht.