Want to sail Catalinas this season? Sail to the Farallon Islands in 2012? Then SEA has new news for YOU!

Two meetings were held last month, one in SF at UCSF Mission Bay and one at Sausalito’s fish Restaurant, to discuss a new ‘bottom-up’ direction for SEASails – i.e. all those sails that come free with membership in SEA: Catalina sails, family, keelboat, racing and adventure sails, even full moon sails. A goodly 25 or so members attended over a pint and niblets: they signed up to their Sails of Interest.

From hereon in,  members will form teams around their Sail(s) of Interest and help each other plan via email lists. They will schedule and help realize the SEA Sails program for 2012.
Please visit each area of interest below to get on the mailing list. You must be logged into the system to see the mail signup info.

• Catalina
• Family
• Keelboat
• Racing
• Adventure

So, now, how do you get involved and then enjoy those 11 free sails a month between April-October? Register on line for the sail(s) that most interests you: your team of similar interested sailors will get in touch and you can help make participation in one or more sails happen. For fully paid up members only!

Questions to Director or John Paul.

You should have been there Sunday ... The Catalinas were racing , a fun time was had by all. Our free open sails are here to help work the kinks out of your sailing skills. If you have it all figured out ... come out and help some one who hasn't.

Our next free open sail is Wednesday.

Thanks to Frank for manning the race committee boat, and Kenichi for running the skiff.

SEA’s Seasonal Kickoff Celebration
Official Sailing Season Begins!

Date: Sunday, May 1
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Sausalito Dunphy Park
Cost: FREE - Asking for $5-10 Donation at the Event
Category: Members

It’s official – Sailing season begins! Join SEA to celebrate Opening Day On the Bay with a potluck gathering in Sausalito. Invite friends and bring food/beverages to share, along with yarns to spin! Thar be a raffle, too, maties! $5-10 donation requested. Be green - please bring your own plates/cutlery, and carpool if you can.

Coming by boat? If you need dinghy transport from anchored boat to land, hail 68 for "SEA Wayne". He'll be available for shuttle services starting at 4pm. 

Date: May
Time: 15:00-18:00
Cost: $20 Member | $25 Public
Location: Sausalito
Category: Workshops

She singlehanded to Hawaii in the Singlehanded Transpac, she works canvas, she is sailmaker! Come learn sail repair tricks this May with Synthia Petroka!

Date: Sunday, April 29th (note new date)
Time: All Day
Location: Boat Assignments being made Sat 21 April

Cost: Free
Category: Adventure Sails
REGISTRATION CLOSED-Sat 21 April

Spring has sprung. Take a trip to Stinson Beach which is around a headland or two.

Register for our season opening  Adventure Sails series, an off-shore daysail on the Pacific ocean along the beautiful Marin coastline. You may have spent the winter imagining what's beyond the Golden Gate Bridge: now's your chance to find out.

Please join the preparatory Navigation Plan Session or Out The Gate sail when you will get a taste of them thar swells, get some advice on seasickness and take a look at navigating San Francisco entrance.

Date: April 17, 2012
Time: 19-21
Location: Crissy Field, San Francisco
Cost: $15 Members | $20 Public
Category: Adventure Sails

Get ready for offshore sailing in SEA's two hour prep session for all Adventure Sails.
It will be reviewed in our Navigation Planner sessions by skippers with their crew as part of the Trip Planning process.

This year's SEA Flotilla Day, our annual Season Opener, kicked off the season in style. We got lucky with a sunny and warm day in what was a really stormy March! We had boats of all kinds participate, from our small Catalinas, our Santana, as well as our awesome member fleet ranging from Santana 22's all the way up to Michael's 42' Tartan.

Our Catalianas were able to dock unassisted negotiating the fluky, light conditions. Our attempts to negotiate for a fee reduction with the AI Parks folks did not go so well! However, everyone made it in just fine, and quickly moved to the BBQ for grub and cake. Thanks to Frank and Cathy for celebrating their birthdays with us, Leah for brownies and Karen + Wesley for music

The ride back was particularly challenging for our Catalinas, facing light air and a stiff flood on the Tiburon side. They all dialed into the only way out: Short-tacking along Angel Island, where there was some current relief and a lot more breeze.

Date: 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday.... - Register Sails Below
Time: 12:00 - Sunset
Category: Sails

Free open keelboat sails across the SF Bay. Member coordinated.
These sails are held the first Saturday and third Sunday of the month throughout the season, weather permitting.

Date: See Sails Below
Time: Full Day or Overnight
Location: Per Sail
Cost: Free
Category: Adventure Sails

Adventures on SF Bay and beyond on our member keelboats

Dates: Register Below
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Category: Member Events

SEA's boats are maintained and upgraded by our members! That means you!
Are you sailing throughout the year at incredibly affordable rates? It's all because of the Maintenance Team!
Please consider This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , which helps maintain our boats, docks and equipment.