SBYC Small Boat Sailing

Small Boat 2012 Calendar

May 6: Boat Orientation and local sail in McCovey Cove

May 20: Sailing North along the waterfront

June 10: Sail to Clipper Cove (Treasure Island)

June 24: Sail to Middle Harbor Shoreline Park (Oakland)

July 1: Sail to Ballina Bay (Alameda)

July 15: TBD

July 29: TBD

August 5: TBD

August 12: TBD

August 19: TBD

Destination ideas are always welcome.
Contact Rob Swenson for more information or to sign up.

New for 2012

Small Boats moves to Sundays

We will be moving beyond McCovey Cove with mini-sailouts to various points of interest

Calendar

May-September, see calendar to the right for dates/destinations.

Program Details/Requirements

Boats: We will primarily be utilizing Lasers but depending on skill level we may also utilize the clubs FJ’s

Adults and experienced, capable kids welcome, but all participation, navigation limits, and boat usage is at the full discretion of the Fleet Captain or Fleet Officers on duty.

Time: Noon – 4PM

Setup: Noon – 12:30PM
Sailing: 12:30PM - 3:30PM
NOTE: Please arrive at noon so that we have ample time for setup

Where: Meet up at the dinghy dock @ Pier 40
Cost: $10 per boat (max 2 per boat). Free for SBYC youth sailors who have completed one of the SBYC sailing camps.
Gear: Gear is an important part of dingy sailing on the SF Bay and since we plan to be out on the water for several hours, everyone participating must have the minimum gear outlined below:

Wetsuit or dry suit
US Coast Guard approved life vest. Note: Inflatables are not acceptable.
Wetsuits may also be rented from the kayak place on Pier 40.
Showers are available in the harbor building.

We will set up short races and/or group sails around the bay.
We will always have at least one chase boat in the water, but all participation is at your own risk. Signed liability waivers must be on file.
Participants must learn to setup, rig, derig, and put away boats

Rigging instruction will be provided at noon on sailing days. Please ensure you arrive on time.

SIGN UP’s/Additional Info

Please contact Small Boat Program chairman Rob Swenson for more information and to sign up.

SBYC Fleet Officers need your help!

Fleet officers needed to help operate and manage our fleet, drive chase boats, help with setup. Contact small boat fleet captains Bill Adams or Tom Green to volunteer.

For our youth sailing programs, go to our Youth Sailing page.