Sailing Education Adventures

Date: Friday, December 09
Time: 18:30-23:00
Location: Based on Boat Assignment
Cost: Free Members
Requrements: ASA 101 or equivalent
Category: Full Moon Sails

December. During this month the winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their longest and darkest. It is also sometimes called the Moon before Yule. The term Long Night Moon is a doubly appropriate name because the midwinter night is indeed long, and because the Moon is above the horizon for a long time. The midwinter full Moon has a high trajectory across the sky because it is opposite a low Sun.

Johnpaul and Sandor are going out as skippers of this last Full Moon of the year and witness the beauty of this cold cold evening! Join them and register online to reserve your space now.

Last  two Catalina sail of the season happening this weekend 12/10 and 12/11 . Sign up now!

 Advanced Catalina

Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: SEA Docks
Category: Open Sail

Catalina Sail-2nd Sun (W)

Date: Sunday, December 11, 2011
Time: 12:00-16:00
Location: SEA Docks
Category: Open Sail

Hypothermia is a common risk to us sailors in our frigid pacific waters. The article below points out some interesting steps to take in an emergency that are worth a read. Look at the re-warm part of this interesting article.

Rescue, Recovery and Re-warm – the Maritime 3 Rs

When we were kids, it was all about readin’, ritin’ and ‘rithmatic. On the sea, especially in cold water environments, it is all about rescue, recovery and re-warming. I don’t expect that there are currently many boaters out there on our bays, lakes and coastal waters. But some are out there, and it’s important that they know what to do if they or a crew member falls into the water.

 See Full Article here

An interesting article and video of a  vessel being rescued by the USCG. The policy of saving lives, not property may have some flexibility. Interesting to see there are exceptions.

Coast Guard rescues 50-foot Chinese junk boat near Astoria

The Coast Guard rescued two people on a 50-foot sailboat that was taking on water about seven miles from the Columbia River.

Shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, the Coast Guard got a report that the sailboat Flying Dragon’s engine had failed and the boat, which had two people aboard, was taking on water. The Coast Guard launched a 47-foot lifeboat to the scene, and a crew member went onboard the sailboat and pumped out about 500 gallons of water.

See Full Article here

The second race of the SYC Midwinter Series (actually Race #1 since the first race was abandoned due to lack of wind) occurred on Sunday, 12/4.  We were eager to try out the new racing mainsail and jib. 

After a couple of postponements due to shifting winds, the race began.    All divisions received course 11, which would take us across the slot to Blackaller buoy and then back toward Pt. Knox buoy before the Finish.  With me (Adam) as the skipper and Joe and Karen taking care of the mainsail and jib, the team worked together throughout the race.  We had a good start, as we crossed the starting line just seconds after the gun.  It was a beautiful day with clear skies and southerly winds hitting close to 10 knots.  The new sails are great as they allow us to point much higher than in the past.  We raced across the slot towards our first mark.  After a solid rounding we went on a broad reach towards Pt. Knox.  The team worked together on sail trim, identifying marks, and keeping the boat properly balanced.  After rounding Pt. Knox buoy, we raced upwind towards the finish.  We happily finished in 2nd place and had a leisurely sail back to Sausalito.

Date: Saturday, November 26
Time: 10:00-16:00
Meet at: Angel Island 12:30
Picnic Lunch - Bring your leftovers!

AY AY MATIES!

Gather your Thanksgiving leftovers and get them onboard to.... SEA'S ANNUAL "DE-STRESS" HOLIDAY SAIL ON ANGEL ISLAND.   Please register now to reserve a spot on an SEA or member boat.

We will sail to Ayala Cove on Angel Island and meet there at 12:30 for a Picnic lunch, BBQ and optional hike (for those of us that still need to walk off Thanksgiving dinner).