Descalza tows the Catalinas. Katka Letzing and Ramon Nieto tailing with the Whaler (in the rain!). Thank you!  Photo by Rich Hodges. It was one bittersweet day on  Saturday, November 18 when SEA Jane, SEA Scape, SEA Art, and SEA Squirt, our four Catalina Capris, sailed across Richardson Bay for likely their last time. They headed to their new home at Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael to begin a new chapter of community sailing in Marin County.

For 29 years SEA has contributed to Sausalito's sailing community, getting thousands of people jazzed about sailing and excited to share their passion with others.

Let's be reminded that all of these efforts were made with a volunteer spirit  - people taking their time to teach, share with and inspire others what they learned and love to do.

Between classes, races, socials, adventure sails and more, we've pretty much done it all.

Last Thursday night, October 18, close to 30 SEA members met at the 2012 Annual Meeting to review the state of SEA and elect a new Board of Directors. Meet SEA's new board members, shown in photo from left to right: Alan Johnson, Martin, Richard Hodges, Jane Piereth (founder), Matthias Lux. Katka Letzing (not pictured) has agreed to be present at board meetings to help with the transition.
Thank you all for stepping up to lead SEA into 2013, our 30th year of sailing!
 

Photos by Carlos Grana

People are talking about a strange craft hovering over Shockwave on Monday. Was it a wayward AC helicopter discovering the real sailing action in The SF Bay? Finally?

Or, are SEA Members Carlos Grana and JP Watts up to some tricks? We suspect the boatload of Shockwave sailors, including Sandor Schoichet, Christian Gunderson and Bill Crowley might be in on the secret, too.

SEA's Annual Member Meeting at Saylors!

When: Thursday, October 18
6pm-9pm (Happy Hour @ 6pm)

Where: Saylor's Restaurant (upstairs in the Cabo Wabo Room), 2009 Bridgeway Blvd. Sausalito

Join us for happy hour at 6pm. Meeting begins at 7pm.

This is a very important meeting to give recognition to our many very special volunteers this year, many of whom have spent countless hours instructing, fixing boats, and attending meetings to ensure others can affordably and safely learn and enjoy the art of sailing on The SF Bay and beyond. We want them to know how much we appreciate them!

We will also review the year's accomplishments and challenges. There have been many things to celebrate, but we also have some big issues to discuss.

It's election time! A new Board of Directors will be elected to help steer SEA into its 30th year. And, we look forward to a big celebration next year!

SEA member and star racer Cathy Stierhoff received the Bank of Marin Spirit of Marin award at the Bank of Marin Spirit of Marin lunch, Friday September 28th.

Cathy won the award for her many years of volunteer support to the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce in the areas of finance, events such as Amgen and Sakaide sister city program, membership recruitment, organizing food booths and many other events and programs.

She continues to make invaluable contribution to the Sausalito community through her volunteer efforts and time. Her many years with SEA both on and off the water have made this organization much stronger!

Congratulations Cathy on your well deserved award from your friends at SEA.

Date: August 16, 2012
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Cavallo Point, Mariposa Borracha Boardroom
cavallopoint.com
601 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965

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Join SEA at the amazing Cavallo Point hotel for this important board meeting. SEA had a very successful 2012 youth sailing season. Sailing Summer Camp has been running at max. capacity with waiting lists. A new Family Sailing program has emerged attracting sailing families who enjoy hiking out with children. We've launched an afternoon youth sailing program in Sausalito for the Spring, Summer and Fall.  And, Camp Clipper, our important youth outreach program in Sausalito, sailed in fair winds this season, thanks to our very generous sponsor, FISH Restaurant.

However, our adult program has suffered the burden of its past successes. In 2011 we taught 12 sessions to over 90 students, but this seriously taxed our volunteer instructors. This year we have been unable to keep up the pace and need to reassess our adult program business model.

Date: August 16, 2012
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Cavallo Point, Mariposa Borracha Boardroom
cavallopoint.com
601 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965

Join SEA at the amazing Cavallo Point hotel for this important board meeting.

SEA is having amazing success with its youth sailing programs this year. Sailing Summer Camp has been running at max. capacity with waiting lists. A new Family Sailing program has emerged attracting sailing families who enjoy hiking out with children. We've launched an afternoon youth sailing program in Sausalito for the Spring, Summer and Fall.  And, Camp Clipper, our important youth outreach program in Sausalito, sailed in fair winds this season, thanks to our very generous sponsor, FISH Restaurant.

However, our adult program has suffered the burden of its past successes. In 2011 we taught 12 sessions to over 80 students, but this seriously taxed our volunteer instructors. This year we have been unable to keep up the pace and need to reassess our adult program.

SEA's Shockwave, crewed by five stalwart members, raced Tuesday night's SYC Beer Cans.
The summer pattern has finally settled in, providing a nice 15-20 kts at the start with a building ebb making for a fun race. Racers actually finished early this time, allowing for good food and cheer at the SYC following the race.

The summer series motley crew: Skipper Mark Miglio, family members John Dick, Ed Cummins and Rich Hodges, and Sail Camp counselor Pierce. Spiffy new sails powered them into a close 5th place. They are definitely not satisfied with that result and will train to improve.

Camp Clipper in Sausalito raised sails again in 2012!

Camp Clipper began with fun and sun making this program our 8th year serving a local youth community who benefits greatly from on the water experience, engaging with our beautiful marine environment and learning what it means to take the helm!

Our committed counselors Pierce, Takeshi, Sasha, Nic, Raphael and Fiona from SEA's Sail Camp are coaching kids from Performing Stars of Marin to rig our fleet of Catalinas and take their first voyage. Heather Richard, a local and well respected Sausalito sailing instructor, is leading this year's crew.  FISH restaurant continues its over the top commitment to the local community - they sponsor Camp Clipper and provide lunches fit for a royal sea captain.
Thank you FISH!

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