More Choices for Caribbean Charterers

New !

Horizon Yacht Charters

Spinnaker Sailing has recently opened up a broker relationship with Horizon Charters with bases located in Tortola, St. Martin, Antigua and Grenada. Most of the monohull boats are from Bavaria, Beneteau and several Jeanneaus up to 54 feet in length. They also have Catamarans up to 50'.

Come to Spinnaker Sailing or call and talk to Bob Diamond to discuss all the options in overseas bareboat chartering before you book. We have all the resources to help you choose the best charter company, the best location, and the best timing to suit your needs. Our new relationship with Horizon Yacht Charters also ensures you get the best possible price as well.

This Months Topics

Weekday Lessons
Basic Coastal Cruising Review
Spinnaker Class
Bareboat Charter Class
Motoring & Docking Class
Night Sailing Class

All Day Sail
Afternoon Sail
Weekend Trip to North Bay
Evening Sails Begin
Opening Day

Beercan Racing

Croatia Vacation
BVI Vacation
Grenadines Vacation

Upcoming Events

Weekday Classes in Full Swing

Basic Keelboat, Basic Coastal Cruising will be taught Mon-Fri from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Check our schedule online for more dates and times.

≈ pdf Schedule HERE ≈

Basic Coastal Review Class

≈ May 15 ≈
             12:30p - 4:30p

This is an all on the water course designed to get you sailing safely and with confidence. This class is limited to the first 4 students so Reserve your space now. This is a great class for skippers or their crew who have taken the basic classes and need a little skills refresher with a skipper before taking on the responsibilities of chartering a boat.

Pre-requisites - BKS, BCC

Reg $125
Club Members $Free                                                   

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Bareboat Charter Class

≈ May 1, 2, 8, 9 ≈
          9:30a - 4:30p

Get ready to sail the big boats. Learn to use the inboard diesel engines, electrical panels, kitchens, heads and all of the nice toys that accompany a well appointed sailing yacht. The first weekend you will study the boats systems and motoring and docking a larger boat and plan your trip to the north bay. The second weekend you will sail and navigate your way to the north San francisco bay, moore the boat and possibly go to town for dinner, then sleep aboard the yacht in the shadow of the City. In the morning you will cook and eat breakfast on board while taking your test, sail around San Francisco for awhile and then sail and navigate your way back home. They are run only once per month so If you or anyone you know is interested please register now.

Pre-requisites - BKS & BCC & min 3 charters as skipper of record

Reg $875
Club Members $656.25

Spinnaker Class

≈ May 29, 30, June 5, 6 ≈
          10:00a - 2:00p

This Spinnaker Class is totally dedicated to teaching you the ins and outs of using the Spinnaker. You will learn all the basics of hoisting, dousing, gybing, packing and handling the granddaddy of all sails. This class is only run once a month. 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

Reg $425
Club Members $318.75

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Night Sailing Course

≈ May 14 ≈
6pm - 12:00am

We are now offering a sailing course specifically designed to familiarize skippers with navigational aids to safely transit the Bay at night. Also covered are lights and other required equipment. This class is limited to the first 6 students. Reserve your spot now before it fills up.

Pre-requisites - BKS & BCC

Reg $125
Club Members $93.75

Motoring and Docking Endorsement ASA 118

≈ May 9 ≈
   9:30a - 4:30p

This ASA endorsement class offers the skipper more tools in their docking and close quarters motoring toolbox so they well have more options in different situations and conditions as well as the confidence and that comes with it.

Pre-requisites - BKS & BCC

Reg $195
Club Members $146.25

Mothers Day Sail for Moms

May 9

Take your Mom sailing!!!

What better way to share your passion of sailing than by spending an afternoon out on the South San Francisco Bay this Mothers day. Reserve your boat today and have some outdoor fun with Mom.

Mini cruise to the North Bay

≈ May 22, 23 ≈

We have a two day cruise to the north bay. We plan on getting a slip at Pier 40 to listen to the music and watch the fireworks at the annual KFOG Kaboom. Reservations are required and Club members Save 25%.

Pre-requisites - None

Reg $250
Club Members $187.50

All Day Sail to San Francisco

≈ May 2 ≈
  9:00a - 5:00p

We will head north to the central bay and then have a nice peaceful sail back 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.

Pre-requisites - None

Reg $125
Club Members $93.75

Evening Cruises

Fridays 5:30p - 7:30p
Saturdays - 5:00p - 7:00p

Its time again to go sailing in the early evenings on the San Francisco Bay. This fun two hour sail is skippered by one of our instructors so you can get some sailing tips or just sit back and relax and enjoy the end of a day on the bay!

Pre-requisites - None

Reg $30
Club Members $FREE

Afternoon Sail

≈ May 8 & 16 ≈
       12:30p - 4:30p

This is a great way to get out on the bay and enjoy some beautiful spring sailing. This cruise is open to anyone. The cost is only $65 per person, and Free for Club members. Contact us for availability.

Pre-requisites - None

Reg $65
Club Members $FREE

GREAT SAILING VACATIONS FOR 2010!

The Grenadines - June 10 - 20

Check our Cruising page for more info on the Grenadines. There is limited space available as we limit our capacity to make plenty of room aboard for comfortable sailing and relaxation. There are only a few spaces left so Contact Bob for more details.

Grenadines Vacation Cost:
$1795 singles
$1595 person couples

The British Virgin Islands - December 2 - 12

Join us this December for Spinnaker's 25th annual cruise to the British Virgin Islands. See why this area is the most popular cruising ground in the world. Warm weather, warm water, moderate breezes, paradisiacal beaches, and much more make this a sailors paradise. Check out our BVI page and then sign up soon. We limit our capacity to make plenty of room aboard for comfortable sailing and relaxation. Contact Bob for more details.

BVI Vacation cost:
$1895 singles
$1695 person couples

Check with Bob for rates if you want to fill your own charter yacht.

Croatia - September 8 - 19

We are now booking cabins for a trip to scenic and historic Croatia. This jewel is often referred to as "The way the Mediterranean used to be." It's not often a sailing club gets to the Adriatic so this could be your only chance. This will be our first trip to the Dalmatian Islands, If you think you would like to go contact Bob A one hundred dollar deposit is all that is needed to reserve your spot.
Check with Bob for rates if you want to fill your own charter yacht.

Croatia Vacation Cost:
$1895 singles
$1695 person couples

Beercan Racing

≈ Wednesdays ≈
   5:30p - 7:00p

Attention all Club Members.

The wednesday evening Beercan races are a great way to get out on the bay, have some fun, and meet other club members too. These races are FREE for our club members and you can even charter a boat and bring your own crew (or family) if you like. Be sure to make your reservations early to ensure you get a boat or a spot on an Instructor skippered boat.

If you couldn't make the beercan race meeting be sure to read the Ten Commandments of Beercan Racing. This will get you most of the information necessary to have fun and be safe on the bay during a beercan race and let you know the true spirit in which we hold these events.

Bareboat Charter Class
Friday Eve Cruises
Saturday Eve Cruises
All Day Sail
Weekday BKS Classes
Weekday BCC Classes
Beercan Racing
Afternoon Sails
Docking Class
Night Sailing
Basic Coastal Cruising Review
Mini Cruise Weekend Trip to North bay
Spinnaker Class
Summer Youth Camps
Grenadines Group Sailing Trip

June 12, 13, 19, 20
June 4, 11, 18, 25
June 5, 12. 19. 26
June 19
May 30 - June 2, 14- 17
June 7- 10, 21- 24
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 13, 26
June 6
June 11
June 12
June 5, 6

June 26, 27, 3, 4
M - F
June 10-20