What are three words to describe this ASA 101 class? Persistent, dedicated and upbeat.
I’m so proud of everyone for waking up early and making time to learn about sailing. After understanding the basics of tacking and jibing, you were ready to master figure eight, crew overboard, heaving-to drills and much more! And, the best part, you all had a smile on your face from the first to the last day.
What’s something to remember as you take your skills to the next level? “Bees (yes, bees!) remind us that the rewards of diligence and communal effort are sweet.” So true. Throughout the whole class, you were all humming about and working as a team! Nice job, everyone.
Looking forward to seeing everyone back out on the water for an open sail!
Our 27th year of summer camp sailing is in full swing at the Marin Yacht Club in San Rafael. And, registrations continues to grow. This week we have a full house of 25 eager sailing campers, and we regretted having to turn some families away.
News spreads fast about our camp - families are referring others and making our SEA Youth Camp community strong and fun.
Camp runs through the week of August 22nd, and this year we think the program will be even more successful than last year!
If you know families who might enjoy the water and sailing fun, please tell them to visit www.sfsailing.org/camps
And, be sure to calendar August 6 for the annual SailFest BBQ.
Joyce Jones, Mark Miglio, JP Watts, Leah PepeSome of SEA's many unsung heroes were just featured in the July Issue of the Latitude 38! We're so happy to see some recognition for the huge efforts our members put into the sailing community. 2010 member Matthew Davidchuck kindly submitted text and photo to L38, highlighting the things that make SEA's mentoring environment so special. Matthew heads up SEA's Grants Committee, and recently completed ASA 201 Instructor Certification. Thank you Matthew! And a big thank you to mentors John Paul Watts (currently sailing a catamaran from Saipan to Vancouver) and Leah Pepe, who recruited, mentored and inspired our current Director Mark Miglio!
“A wet and wild ride” define’s SEA’s Transbay Race last Sunday, when four Catalina Capris took to The SF Bay racing against one another while cutting through summertime chop and gusts. Chase Boat/Committee Boat Skipper Eric Batalden, along with crew Marcy Niebres, zipped and cruised across The Bay ensuring safety and race protocol.
The two hour course (#2 Channel Marker of Richardson Bay - Coast Guard Buoy - Pt Knox –Presidio Yacht Club) challenged the teams’ endurance, strategy and surely some members’ foul weather gear, but SEA sailors had a goal – to reach host, Presidio Yacht Club at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, to share good cheer, brew and stories and gloat in glories, of course.
Last June 18, we had our second Maintenance Party of the year at SEA Docks and we would like say Thank You to: Anne, Christian, Dolph, Frank, Helena and Sandor.
These folks pitched in and helped out making the boats a little bit better. We now have solid sails, new sheets, new lines for reefing and in the process of fixing the motor mount for Shockwave. So when you see these folks, say "thank you" to them for helping out.
There is still one more scheduled Maintenance Party which we will announce soon, so I hope to see you all there.
Lunch/Awards: 14:00 Presidio Yacht Club (Google Map)
It's that time of the year again where the best skippers in SEA race across The Bay in our fleet of Catalinas. Will the mouthy upstarts best the sea dogs? Is it really about being the better skipper, or does equipment matter?
This year, skippers will raise money in order to "purchase" the best boats and sails for the race. SEA members will be able to wager on the results, with the winner getting a piece of the pie. In the end, however, the real winner will be SEA.
This year's race will start in Richardson Bay and end at the Presidio Yacht Club. Celebrate with the race teams at Mike's Place at the Yacht Club!
What better way to end the Spring racing series than on Summer Solstice. And, as if someone had planned it, the weather was brilliant.
Karen, Anne, Chris, and I (Helena) were back on the water again. Having sailed together for 3 out of the 5 races, we were in a good groove – knew our positions and communicated well. Tonight, we had an amazing start (one of the first boats over the line) and sailed through choppy waters through the slot. There are some interesting stories (and learning experiences) that came out of tonight, but you’ll have to get the full details from one of us!
Also, thanks to Adam and Bill for coming out for the other 2 races of the season. And, how could I forget? We’re proud of our little Santana, "Shockwave” – the boat that could (and did!). Watch out, “Tactful”, we’ll catch up one of these days!
If you are interested in honing your racing skill please check out our upcoming Racing 101 Workshop
And, that is a Spring series wrap. Here’s to looking forward to the Summer series, starting on July 26th!
Frank and Cathy met each other in the late 1980's when they both joined the Oceanic Society and took sailing lessons through the "original" SEA (and Crew Group). They both learned to sail centerboard dinghies and taught classes out of Clipper #2 in Sausalito for years. Frank bought his Santana 22, Tackful, in 1986 or 1987 and they started racing together over in the Berkeley Circle....where they say they were TERRIBLE then! But they stuck it out (the racing and the relationship!) and they consider themselves now as the "oldest salts" in SEA! Frank says that they simply are two "mature" sailors who like being around the young and enthusiastic SEA sailors.
Cathy moved to Bay Area in 1983...knew no one, knew nothing about Bay Area other than that she heard it was a great place to go sailing. She decided to learn to sail as a way to meet people and get to know the area. Took her first lesson at Cal Sailing in 15-ft dinghies, and then advanced to keel boat sailing via SEA (formerly part of the Oceanic Society). As for Frank, he said that his passion for sailing started when his knees went bad and he could no longer ride his bike. They have been sailing then since 1983, about 25 years now.
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What are three words to describe this ASA 101 class? Persistent, dedicated and upbeat.
What’s something to remember as you take your skills to the next level? “Bees (yes, bees!) remind us that the rewards of diligence and communal effort are sweet.” So true. Throughout the whole class, you were all humming about and working as a team! Nice job, everyone.
Our 27th year of summer camp sailing is in full swing at the Marin Yacht Club in San Rafael. And, registrations continues to grow. This week we have a full house of 25 eager sailing campers, and we regretted having to turn some families away.
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“A wet and wild ride” define’s SEA’s Transbay Race last Sunday, when four Catalina Capris took to The SF Bay racing against one another while cutting through summertime chop and gusts. Chase Boat/Committee Boat Skipper Eric Batalden, along with crew Marcy Niebres, zipped and cruised across The Bay ensuring safety and race protocol.
Last June 18, we had our second Maintenance Party of the year at SEA Docks and we would like say Thank You to: Anne, Christian, Dolph, Frank, Helena and Sandor.
These folks pitched in and helped out making the boats a little bit better. We now have solid sails, new sheets, new lines for reefing and in the process of fixing the motor mount for Shockwave. So when you see these folks, say "thank you" to them for helping out.
Where: Horseshoe Cove
What better way to end the Spring racing series than on Summer Solstice. And, as if someone had planned it, the weather was brilliant. 
Frank and Cathy met each other in the late 1980's when they both joined the Oceanic Society and took sailing lessons through the "original" SEA (and Crew Group). They both learned to sail centerboard dinghies and taught classes out of Clipper #2 in Sausalito for years. Frank bought his Santana 22, Tackful, in 1986 or 1987 and they started racing together over in the Berkeley Circle....where they say they were TERRIBLE then! But they stuck it out (the racing and the relationship!) and they consider themselves now as the "oldest salts" in SEA! Frank says that they simply are two "mature" sailors who like being around the young and enthusiastic SEA sailors.
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