ANNUAL VALENTINE'S DAY SAIL - return here for more details

We will be repeating some of our Valentine's traditions from past years.
Coffee at Oak Bay at 9:45 - This is an opportunity to match crew and Skippers. - If you have a skipper or a crew this is optional.

Course: To be posed Friday before the event.
Start time 11:00

Each boat is asked to bring a love-inspired prize (worth between $10-20) and to add it to the "love boat" (a dinghy which will be in place off Willows beach by 10:30am so arrive well before 11am start). Note: Prizes must be carefully packaged and placed in a bag with handles for ease of pick-up with your boat hook. You may want to decorate your bag to make it more appealing. THSB will be placing in the boat two bottles of wine and chocolates to start things off.

Before heading back to the marina at the end of the course, each boat passes the "love boat" and a crew member carefully snags one prize bag and/or a bottle of wine and chocolates (if still there).

Financial Support - February is Turkey-Head fund raising month. All our events are free to attend. There is are costs involved in running the site and maintaining our BC Sailing membership as well as some prizes.
We are delighted to receive contributions any time through Garry Sagert at [donate@turkeyheadsailing.ca](mailto:donate@turkeyheadsailing.ca) or [gsagert@telus.net](mailto:gsagert@telus.net) stating it is a THSB donation. Thanks so much

Crew members looking for a skipper, please indicate this in the Comments section when you sign up. Thus far we have been able to find crew opportunities for all our events.

Length of events will depend on conditions and might run a little longer than indicated.

Cruise direction and duration will be determined by Skippers. Channel 9 for contact.

NOTES FOR POTENTIAL NEW CREW MEMBERS

1. You are always welcome to join us for coffee/social events to get to know the Bunch.
2. Ensuring you have a complete profile, with details about your sailing experience, is the best way for a skipper to identify whether you'd be a fit for their boat. Some may be willing to take out inexperienced sailors, while others will be looking for at least a basic level of knowledge and experience.

WHAT TO BRING

1. A life jacket. Some skippers have a spare to lend
2. Bring a snack and beverage if you are going to be out for a while (skippers also welcome the occasional token of thanks!)
3. It is always cooler on the water. Dress in layers that can be be adapted to the conditions. Wear flat shoes with non-slip non-marking soles and bring a pair of sailing gloves (climbing gloves with leather palms and fingers are also suitable).

SAFETY

There are risks of injury and death involved in sailing. You are responsible for your own safety and must assess the situation for yourself. (This includes an assessment of the skipper, the crew, the boat and the conditions. The more challenging the conditions the more confident you want to be about who you are going with.)

The skipper is always responsible for the safety of their vessel and crew, and has the final decision on who may sail aboard their vessel.