FRENCH POLYNESIA
April 2016
After the enthusiasm and success of last years trip to French Polynesia, we decided to head back again in 2016. 
We are planning next years trip for April 18 - 30, 2016
We will be sailing the islands of
Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora and Huahine. The society Islands are truly a special place to sail with great sailing and unmatched natural beauty. This is one of those once in a lifetime experiences that, if you can make it, you'll never forget it. We hope to have 6 boats for this trip which in  clude 2ea. 4 cabin 2 head 44 foot Jenneau mono hulls, 2 each Sunsail 384 Catamarans (4 cabin 2 heads), and 2 Sunsail 444 Catamarans, (4 cabins, 4 heads)
Students will be eligible to receive their Bareboat Chartering and Catamaran certification on this trip.
This trip will be 10 nights on the boats plus travel days. Space will be limited so please le  t us know as soon as you can if you are interested in being a part of the flotilla. Costs are per cabin whether you're a single or couple.
44' monohull - $3,000 per cabin,
384 Catamaran - $3,000 per cabin,
444 Catamaran - $4,300 per cabin.
Call the office and ask for Bob or Rich for more details or check out our website.
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JOIN US IN PARADISE! British Virgin Islands
 December 1-11, 20162015 flotilla is full with 7 boats and 47 sailors
so we're planning 2016
With this years BVI trip already full, we are looking ahead and scheduling for next year. 2016 marks Spinnaker Sailings 30th anniversary of providing Sailing Vacations, which started in the Virgin Islands.
We'll be chartering both Monohulls and Catamarans so you can get Bareboat and/or Catamaran certification on this trip.
Bob Diamond will be leading the trip and this is his 30th year of leading groups in the BVI's. Very few people know the BVI's as well as Bob so not only will he show you the greatest points for interest he'll also share just about anything you want to know about the area.
We hope to have 6 boats for this trip so it should be FUN!
Call the office and ask for Bob or Rich for more Information or visit our website.
visit our website:
http://www.spinnakersailing.com/british-virgin-islands/
Singles in double cabin - $2,395.00
Couples - $1,695.00 each person
Single in single space $1,695.00 where available
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Instructor David Pregeant
Instructor David Pregeant has done a wonderful job filming, editing and uploading a series of tutorial videos demonstrating proper techniques and on the water skills that are beneficial for both new and seasoned sailors. These include tacking, jibing, docking, putting away the boat and more. These are great videos for you to review in preparation for your classes or as helpful reminders of basic boat handling and other skills.
There are even some nice videos of the Merits racing with Spinnakers. Check them out! All videos are available for you to view FREE on you tube.
go to Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0xTzqkibNI
or
go to Youtube website and type in the search box...
ssrwc or daytimesailor - you'll see the list to choose from.
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Cheeseburger in Paradise Regatta & BAR B QUE
Saturday 8/29/15
Race start time: 1:00pm
Skipper meeting 12:00 noon
BBQ after the race...
August highlights the annual Cheeseburger In Paradise Regatta. An afternoon of racing combined with BBQ and post race ceremony. The Cheeseburger trophy is a perpetual award issued once a year to the winning skipper and crew. Come out for a day of racing, barbecuing, and socializing. The day starts with a skippers meeting at noon, followed by the race to the San Mateo Bridge and then finishes off with a BBQ on the deck of the Seaport Conference Center.
Register early for this and skippers will need to attend the skippers meeting for race instructions. Cost: Members - FREE
or $65.00 for non Members crewing on a boat
BBQ only is free for club members and $15 for guests
Please RSVP by Thursday Aug 27
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DOCKING CLASS
9:30am - 4:30pm
EVERY BASIC COASTAL CRUISING GRADUATE SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
also a pre-requisite for the Bareboat Charter Class...
and for chartering the Catalina 27's
This course is designed to enhance your confidence and your ability to maneuver and dock a sailboat in a variety of  situations. Successful completion of this class earns you the ASA Docking Endorsement certification. A one day course for students interested in gaining theoretical knowledge as well as extensive practical experience maneuvering a diesel inboard powered sailboat under power. This lesson runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm with a break for lunch.
Sign up now.
LEARNING TO SAFELY HANDLE A BOAT WITH AN INBOARD MOTOR IS ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE SKILLS YOU CAN HAVE!
Cost: $195.00
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SPINNAKER SAILING TEAMBUILDING
A great way to bring people together for a fun, exciting and rewarding day.
Today, America's top corporations are stressing the
importance of the Team Concept as critical to improving efficiency and productivity.
Many companies are striving to reinforce teamwork among their personnel by providing fun "team building" exercises within their off site meetings and special events.
Spinnaker Sailing's Team Challenge Regatta is a totally unique group program that vividly demonstrates the value of the team with an exhilarating day of sailing on the San Francisco Bay!
The progra  ms combines a learn to sail component with a sailing regatta. Even though 90% of participants have never sailed before, they do great and love it.
1/2 day and full day programs
Available for any size group to 50
Options include
Food and Beverage, meetings rooms at the conference center, post race mixer with prizes & more. 
Call and let Spinnaker help you create a great team experience.
Call Rich @ 650 363-1390
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Spinnaker Class
August 15, 16, 22, 23
10:00am - 2:00pm
We have switched the schedule of the Spinnaker Class for June due to conflicts on the 4th of July. The dates above will replace those listed on the class schedules and internet.
Learn how to sail the grand daddy of all sails, THE SPINNAKER. Using the Spinnaker adds a whole new dimension to sailing. If you are considering racing, this is a
Unlike the traditional fore and aft sails, (main and jib) the Spinnaker is a large parachute like sail used when sailing off the wind. It's both fun and exciting and adds speed to the boat. Learning to sail with a spinnaker will push your skills to a whole new level. This is a great time of year to learn to fly a Spinnaker.
Cost: $425.00
$318.75 Club Members
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NIGHT SAILING CLASS
Friday, August 15
6:00pm - 11:00pm
T ake advantage of enjoying a beautiful evening on the Bay while learning the navigational aids that help you safely transit the Bay at Night. Sailing on the Bay at night is a unique experience. You learn the various buoys, markers and lights to navigate by, man overboard drills and steering to a compass course. 
Being on the Bay at Night is special! Join us and see for yourself what it's like.
Reservations required. Space is limited so sign up early.Cost $195.00 $146.25 Club Members
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BAREBOAT CHARTER CLASS
August 8, 9, 15, 16
If you've successfully completed the Basic Coastal Cruising class and have at least 3 charters on your own this is the next level class to take in order to get certified to charter larger boats on the Bay and Overseas.
Successful completion of this class earns you the ASA Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104) certification. This certificate is required by most charter companies on the San Francisco Bay as the minimum required in order to rent boats over 30' long.
See our website for more information, then call to sign up. Space is limited, so reserve your space today.
Cost: $995.00 $746.25 Club Members
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BKS Review
4 Hour Review Class
Saturday, August 2
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Perfect for anyone wanting to brush up on their skills prior to taking BCC, or get some additional practice.
Prerequisite: Must have completed BKS course to take this class.
Cost: $95
$71.25 Club Members
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BCC Review
4 Hour Review Classes
Sunday, August 8
12:30pm - 4:30pm
This class is perfect for people wanting to brush up on their skills prior to taking BBC or anyone wanting a refresher before skippering a boat.
Prerequisite: Must have completed BCC course to take review class.
Cost: $95
$71.25 Club Members
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Spinnaker Review
4 Hour Review Class
Saturday, August 30
10:00am - 2:00pm
Need some more practice with the Spinnaker? Looking to refine your skills? This one day class is just for you.
Prerequisite: Must have completed Beginning Spinnaker course to take this review class.
Cost: $105.00 $78.75 Club Members
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Welcome New and Renewing Club Members!
during the month of July 2015 ...
Victoria Chan
Anthony Price
Oleg Alferov
Garth Longtin
Steven Moreci
Mike Boyle
Simon Shao
Steve Smela
Vivek Kini
J.P. Patkay
Peter Diaz
Byron O'Brien
Dan Rupinski
Sanjin Tulac
Homayoon Akhiani
Tim Billing
Dmitry Khatayevich
Frank Klug
Vinod Kozhuvanmakkal
Victoria Chan
Hee Won Kim
Brett Herr
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$100 OFF
103, OR 104 CLASS.
You can take the classes anytime this year or next.
These offers available to newsletter subscribers only. Mention these offers when signing up for a class or joining the club. not available in addition to club discount.
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Evening Sails
Fridays
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturdays
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy some fresh air and have some fun on an evening cruise to the Bay. This is a great way to relax at the end of a day and a fun start to the weekend. Help sail the boat or kick back and relax. Either way we know you'll love it.
2 hour sail. Space is limited so please reserve your space in advance. Bring a friend! Free to club members.
Sign up today!
Cost $30.00 per person
$Free Club Members
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Afternoon Sails
Saturday
AUG 1, 15,
AUG 9 & 23
12:30 - 4:30
Our 4 hour afternoon sails get you out on the Bay in the best conditions of the day. You'll have a chance to help sail the boat and enjoy an afternoon sail on the San Francisco Bay. This is also a great way to get extra sailing time to
brush up on skills. Open to all ages.
Advanced reservations are required.
650-363-1390
Cost: $75.00 per person.
This is FREE! for Club members.
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All Day Sail
9:30 - 4:30 
This is a great way to see local sailing areas north of the San Mateo bridge and get experience on the Catalina 27. No sailing experience is required.
SF Bay Tour
Sunday, August 22
9:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $125
$93.75 Club
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Wednesday Night Racing
Racing sailboats is not only fun, it helps you to improve your sailing skills. Spinnaker Sailing provides members a fun way to develop sailing skills, meet new sailors and develop camaraderie by participating in our informal Wednesday night race series.
If you're interested in learning how to race, give us a call and we'll put you on one of our instructor led boats where you'll learn proper race rules, situational awareness and sailing proficiencies that will keep you safe, having fun and improving your skills. If you're already a seasoned racer, go to SailMates and find a skipper who is looking for crew or contact the office and book a spot on an instructor led boat.
 Arjunn Verma, one of Spinnaker club members and race skipper, is helping to pair up crew on other club members skippered boats. Let him know if you'd like to get on a crew. See Arjun on race night or call the office and we'll give you his email.
Races start at 5:55 pm. - Crew will need to be leaving the docks by 5:35 pm. Plan to be here early for set up and preparation. Reservations required.
Don't forget to introduce yourself to your fellow club members.
Free to Members!
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BOATS WANTED
Spinnaker Sailing has room for 1 sailboats in the 30 - 34 foot range to be placed into charter. Placing a boat into the Spinnaker Sailing Charter fleet can provide you with income and tax benefits to offset the costof ownership.
Along with charter income and tax benefits you also have access for personal use. We'll help find the right boat for you! We've identified some good late model boats that are very reasonably priced that could work very well in charter.
call and talk with
Rich Ferrari @ 650 363-1390
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INSTRUCTORS WANTED
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF SPINNAKER SAILING'S INSTRUCTOR TEAM PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION. 
Flexible hours, free boat usage and other benefits.
It's a great way of giving back and sharing your experiences and enjoyment of sailing.
Contact Bob or Rich
at the school office.
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We'd like to congratulate instructor Chris Owzcarek for recently receiving his United States Coast Guard Captains License. Not only is it a difficult test but it also takes years of experience just to qualify. Job well done Chris!
 Captain Chris Owzcarek
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SIGN UP FOR SAILMATES
Spinnaker crew list and more...
Sailmates is a google community group set up for Spinnaker Sailing members and students. It allows members to post messages to other members relating to sailing interests at Spinnaker Sailing Redwood City. You can post messages to other sailors in the group regarding things like,
A need for crew
Desire to share sailboat charter cost,
Availability as crew,
Interested in becoming racing crew
or other similar interests etc.
Once you subscribe to the group, Spinnaker receives the request and so long as you are a member you will be approved and encouraged to use it to hook up with other members.
The communications with this group is restricted to activities relating to sailing out of the Spinnaker Sailing Redwood City location.
To sign up for Sailmates
Go to Google groups and type in the search box
...sailmates...
then click on the highlighted box showing information about the Spinnaker Sailing Club group...
you'll then be prompted to put in your email address and hit submit.
You'll receive an email indicating your acceptance into the group.
or you can click on the link below.
Sailmates - the social group for
Spinnaker Sailing members
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