Sailing Clinic for Newbies on Willin' - Sunday Afternoon
- December 30, 2012 · 11:00 AM
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On Sunday afternoon, I am planning something a little different. Let's call it a "Sailing Clinic". We have done this a couple times before as "Racing Clinics" where we covered all the basics of sailboat racing. The intent here is to give an "Introduction to Sailing" starting with the very basics.
We will get together in a classroom format and cover basic keelboat sailing - the physics of sailing, terminology, marlinspike seamanship (knot-tying), safety, wind and weather, navigation, etc. This will be a lot longer version of the one-hour orientation that we usually give before every sail.
After lunch, we will go out for a two or three-hour sail and put our new knowledge into practice.
We will experience many different wind and sea conditions and try all the points of sail. You may participate in the sailing of the boat as much, or as little, as you desire.
Please bring a sweater and a jacket, it is supposed to be nice this weekend, but not all that warm. Bring foul weather gear and a PFD if you have them (I have some extras), and wear non-marking soled shoes.
I have ginger ale and bottled water on board. Please bring your lunch or you can buy lunch at the Java House restaurant and snacks and beverages for the sail.
Willin' is a big, modern, safe, well-equipped, well-maintained yacht with full electronics and instrumentation. We will not be pushing her to her limits and we will enjoy a safe, comfortable sail.
We have had some incredible outings in the past, so please check out some of the previous "Newbie" Meet ups:
http://www.gotwaw.com/photos/5402722/
http://www.gotwaw.com/photos/1237803/
http://www.gotwaw.com/photos/3641422/
Your forty-dollar donation will help defer costs. If you have a question about this or anything else give me a call, or email me, to discuss.
Please sign up and let me know if you think that this type of event would be beneficial for you.
OK, let's go sailing and have some fun.
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Jacki Arase
Just looked through the photo album. Great shots, everyone! I can almost feel the wind and water on my face when I close my eyes! Hope to see all of you again very soon. I can't go out this weekend, but hope to attend the 1/12 event.
Happy 2013!
~JackiJanuary 1
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Pablo Spindler
Very pleasant experience , with unexpected stop at Richmond Marina and grand finale cheering for new year along San Francisco Piers....
Made new friends , and again thanks for letting me share this unforgettable sailing
Mark, congratulations for your boat, so as for your spirit as captain and as sailing teacher
January 1
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Jacki Arase
Fantastic! Started with the basics: terminology, steering, changing the sails, etc. Great group, awesome skipper, and an all around fun time!
December 30
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Mehrdad
Hi, Mark. Yes, I will be there. Thanks a lot for creating this opportunity for us to learn about real sailing.
December 29
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Mark
If you have not sailed with me before and/or are new to the group please confirm your intention to attend by responding to my email.
December 29
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Pablo Spindler
Hello,
Will appreciate this opportunity of sailing in SF bay with nice people hoping to be able to retribute for eventual trips to Buenos Aires, Argentina
My mobile while in US is [masked]December 28
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Barbara Downs
Thus would be perfect, except my sister is visiting so I can't do it this weekend. Darn it!
December 28
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Tora
I can't make it this Sunday, but I'd be very interested in attending if you do another sailing clinic down the road.
December 28
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Cindy Morris
Sounds great but I'll be out sailing my boat on Sunday. It looks to be decent sailing weather ~ so enjoy!
December 28
8 attended
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