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Tampa Bay Sailing …

Where ACTIVE sailors and crews … meet, greet and sail!!!! Let’s Get on the Water!!!!!!!

Tampa Bay Sailing is a meetup group focused on giving everyone a fair chance to get out on the water, and we will be keeping the ratio of crew to skippers as even as we can to allow this to happen. At times, we may not be able to accept everyone, because this ratio is important. If you apply during one of these periods, we will keep your information on hand until we can add more members, and then we will let you know!

As with any outdoor activity, there are inherant risks to sailing. We want everyone to have a fun and safe time out on the water. Please be aware:

  • Organizers do not warranty the seaworthiness of vessels, or the seamanship of captains, crew or of other participants. I understand I have a duty to exercise reasonable care for my own safety and I agree to do so.
  • I will notify the skipper of any limitations that I may have that may impact my safety while on the boat.
  • Space is limited and captains count on crew showing up.  I will not sign up for more than one event on the same day/time and will provide timely notification to the host if I cannot attend or running late.
  • I will be respectful of others and will work cooperatively with members of the group.

NOTICE ON JOINING FEE!
Skippers who post 3 sails per year can join for free. Anyone who owns a boat but does not want to post sails can join as crew for a $15 annual fee. Crew (people who do not own a sailboat) may join by paying the annual fee of $15. By collecting this fee, our group can cover costs to remain on the Meetup Platform, reserve venues and purchase supplies and items for some of our events and initiatives. The membership period is from October 1 through September 30 annually.

To Join:

  • Click the join button in the app. Answer the profile questions, including leaving us with your phone number and email address (these are kept confidential within the privacy of this group but are necessary for us to communicate with members).
  • Our member engagement coordinator will review your profile for completeness and will contact you.
  • Our treasurer will then reach out to you via email with a link for paying your membership dues.
  • Once payment is received, your application will be accepted, and you will recieve a welcome message.

Your Navigation Committee is diligently working to create the best possible means for a cohesive and active sailing group!

We appreciate all of you! We would not exist without you and we look forward to meeting and sailing with you soon!

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