December 2020 Newsletter
Every Saturday
9:30 am -12:00 pm

Two-Day Course
Offered Every Weekend

December 5 & 6, January 2 & 3, February 6 & 7

December 11-13, January 15-17, February 26-28

December 17-20, 28-31, January 7-10, 21-24,
February 11-14, 18-21

December 19 & 20, February 27 & 28

January 23 & 24, February 13 & 14

December 26 & 27, January 30 & 31, February 27 & 28

January 9 & 10, February 20 & 21

School Calendar

Click here to register for any of our upcoming courses
Icicle Races 2021
Did you know that the races sponsored by the GBCA are informal and relaxed, yet a perfect way to improve your right of way, sail trim, and tacking skills? The moderate winter temps of South Texas allow for year round sailing.

Participate in the annual Icicle Series this year!

Upcoming dates
Get more information and register here.
Dashing thru the sea
In a 40-foot monohull sleigh,
Over the waves we go
Laughing all the way.
 
The sails are full of wind
Telltales flying right,
What fun it is to sail along
On a warm Texas winter night!
Ahoy ,

December at South Coast Sailing is filled with great gatherings and classes! Get on the water this season; it's a remedy that is sure to bring you peace. Find your inner elf at one or more of our upcoming events, bring a friend or two and share the great gift of the sea! Ha-ha-happy sailing from our South Coast Sailing Adventures crew.
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Holiday Extravaganza
December 12, 2020

Seas & Greetings! Celebrate the holiday your way at South Coast Sailing Adventures. Chose from a variety of activities at our Ho-Ho-Holiday Extravaganza.
 
Sail, shop, sip and celebrate with us.
  • Holiday Open House 9:00 - 5:00
  • Jolly Jibe Day Sail 10:00 - 2:00 (Register here)
  • Holiday Party with heavy hors d'oeuvres & gift exchange 2:30-5:00 (please RSVP here)
  • Boat Lane Parade - 5:00-9:00 (full details below)

Visit our website or call if you have any questions.

Need hors d'oeuvres ideas? We can help!

December 12, 2020

This year, we're offering sailors two opportunities to enjoy the parade in a COVID safe way.

"Be Bright" aboard our parade boat. Contribute a few decorations and wave to the crowd from aboard our sailing sleigh. Enjoy the views of the other decorated power & sailboats as you motor along the parade route all while you avoid the crowds and stay COVID safe! Click here for more information or to register for the Participant Boat.
 
"Be Merry" and jingle all the way aboard our spectator boat. Bring your family or friends and a bottle of wine to sip while you watch the parade. We'll anchor in Clear Lake just off the parade route to watch the parade boats from a no-crowds, COVID safe sleigh! Click here for more information or to register for the Spectator Boat.
 
All sailors are welcome to help decorate our parade boat. Arrive at 1:00 pm to help decorate the boat, then join us for the holiday party before departing for the parade festivities.

Are you Top Elf? We need a volunteer Coordinator the decorating and to attend the Skipper's Meeting. The Boat Coordinator will receive a free ticket to the Awards Brunch and a top spot on Santa's "Nice List!" Call us to volunteer.
'Tis the season to sail
December 5, 2020
Galveston Bay Day Sail & Dinner Social
What's better than building your sailing resume? Building it with holiday cheer! Pack your sleigh with sailing fun, then join us for dinner. Register here.

December 12, 2020
Jolly Jibe Day Sail
Have a holly, jolly day sail! Afterwards, celebrate the season at our festive holiday party with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a gift exchange. Bring your favorite heavy appetizer and a wrapped gift, valued at $20, to participate in our White Elephant gift exchange game! Register for the Jolly Jibe Day Sail here and be sure to RSVP for the party here.

December 26, 2020
Galveston Bay Day Sail & Chili and Craft Beer Social
Practice your sailing skills or simply sit back and relax. Afterwards warm up with a big bowl of chili.
Winter Solstice Sailabration and Holiday Party

December 19, 2020

There's no better way to welcome the Winter Solstice than an awesome day of sailing and a dinner gathering afterwards!

Veteran's Sailing Programs
Are you or someone you know a veteran? South Coast Sailing has partnered with American Sailing Association to offer a token of appreciation to active duty and retired military. Registered veterans will receive $50 off the Basic Keelboat Class (ASA 101).

Click here for more information and to register.
BVI Flotilla
June & December 2021
British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

June 17-27 - Discover why they call them natures little secrets! Click here to visit our ASA Summer Flotilla page for more information.

December 2-12 - Discover why the “Christmas Winds” make December in the British Virgin Islands a sailing mecca!. Click here to visit our flotilla page on the ASA website for more information.

Call for more information or to reserve your vacation.

Contact Information:
The ASA British Virgin Islands Flotilla leader is Capt. Lucy Newman. She can be contacted at 281-334-4606 or via email at lucy@southcoastsailing.com.
Calling all Skippers!
 
Are you interested in improving your skills as skipper during our club sails?
 
We are always looking for qualified sailors to be club skippers for club events like the upcoming Day Sails on Saturdays and Sundays. All club skippers must have completed the ASA 118 Docking Endorsement class. If you would like to skipper for club events, please respond via email with the boats that you feel comfortable skippering to be added to the list.

Give The Gift of Sailing!
Need a unique and fun gift idea for the holidays?

A South Coast Sailing gift certificate is always the perfect size.

Purchase a $50, $100, $200, or $500 gift card to use towards any class, charter, or sailing merchandise. Or, purchase a class to give as a gift.

Happy Holidays!
-from all of us at South Coast Sailing Adventures