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July 2009
451 Seaport Court, Redwood City, Ca. 94063 650.363.1390
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4th of July Celebration !

fourth of july barbeque   

We are open for sailing charters

Fireworks begin at 9:25pm

 

 

We are open regular hours for chartering. If you plan on coming here just for the fireworks show; come early. The road closes at Blomqust the moment the parking lot fills up and the police will not let you in with your vehicle anywhere NEAR us. There will be live music from the Silicon Valley House Rockers on stage starting at 7:00pm. The Redwood City Channel will also be closed to traffic sometime around 7pm, so you need to be back from sailing by then.

 


Sailing School News

Sailing Club News

 

Navigation class

Navigation Class
≈ July 9 thru August 13 ≈

This all classroom course runs six consecutive thursday evenings from 7pm to 10pm. Our own sailing master Bob Diamond will be teaching this course. This class is limited to the first 12 students so Reserve your space now. This is a must have class for cruising skippers. Club members get 25% off this already inexpensive class.

Pre-requisites - none

Basic Coastal Cruising Review Classes
July 11

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. We will go over all the material taught in the class and will spend most of the time on the water brushing up our sailing skills. The class runs 12:30p - 4:30p. Contact us to to register for this class!

Pre-requisites - BKS & BCC

July 11 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.

Pre-requisites - BKS & BCC

spinnaker class

Spinnaker Class
July 25, 26, Aug 1,2

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.

Pre-requisites - BKS & BCC

ATTN: Beercan Skippers-

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

 

 

Spinnaker Sailing BBQ

Sailing Club BBQ
July 18

Don't miss another club BBQ this season. This is a fun as networking gets so if you are looking to meet new crew or skippers, this is where you do it. Held in the middle of July and on the deck at the Seaport Conference Center the ambiance is right out of the caribbean. Please RSVP early so we can plan accordingly.
Childred under 5 are free,
Ages 5-12 are $10
Ages13 & up are $15.
Everyone is $20 at the door so sign up early and save.

Mini cruise to the North Bay
July 25, 26

We have a two day cruise to the north bay scheduled for the last weekend of July. Great sailing during the day and a fun night in The City or Jack London Square, (Sausalito anyone?) Go shopping, eat on the wharf, see a Giants game, or whatever floats your boat ; ) Reservations are required and Club members Save 25% off the boat charter.

san francisco bay sailing

All Day Sail to San Francisco
July 12

We have room for four more people to sail with us to the north bay on Sunday July 12th. 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 4th, 19th

Saturday July 4th and Sunday July 19th 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

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. This time of year we usually use all 8 merits.

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.

 


GREAT SAILING VACATIONS FOR 2009!

 

BVI

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.


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2009 Dates to Remember


Nav Class Begins
BCC Review Class
9-5 Sail to North Bay
Club Summer BBQ
Afternoon Sail
Mini Cruise Weekend trip to North Bay

BCC Review Class
Afternoon Sail
9-5 Sail to North Bay
Afternoon Sail
Mini Cruise Weekend trip to North Bay
Cheeseburger in Paradise Regatta & BBQ

 

For more events see our Calendar

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July 11
July 12

July 18
July 19
July 25-26

Aug 1
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Aug 9
Aug 15
Aug 22, 23
Aug 29