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It's 16 miles from Redwood City to Half Moon Bay on the
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the ocean side of San Mateo County. The drive ought to take about half an hour. Of course, in October the trajectory can be a good deal longer because you'll be in the crush along two-lane Highway 92 heading for the coast-side pumpkin patches.
Sitting in traffic may not be your idea of fun times. So it's good that there's another, and from a mariner's perspective, better way to make the trip: Sail.
That's what six Spinnaker Sailing members and two instructors did a few weeks ago aboard the club's Beneteau 39 Hurricane.
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As we start the month of November, we are again reminded of the changing conditions here on the Bay.
It is a great time of the year for students to get out on the Bay to enjoy the lighter winds and smaller waves. We encourage our beginner sailors to take advantage of these ideal conditions to practice their skills and develop confidence. For those with some experience, we challenge you to take the more advanced Spinnaker class.
When planning your next sail, keep in mind a few differences from the warmer months:
WEATHER CONDITIONS:
The winds have a tendency to shut down earlier in the afternoon. You may have to motor back to the marina. If the currents are against you, it could take longer to return than you are accustomed to. Be sure to check the forecast weather, tides and currents, and keep track of time and your location on the Bay to give yourself plenty of time to return safely in daylight hours.
The winds that start from the south will normally shift to the west as the system moves through. A good time to get out sailing can be on the back side of these systems when we have a clearing breeze.
You can always call
the office and we'll be happy to give you a local conditions update.
The best time of day to be sailing this time of year is between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
These are just a few of the things to keep in mind when sailing in the Fall and Winter seasons here on the Bay.
TIDES THIS MONTH:
The weekend of
November 4th-6th will have some of the highest and lowest tides of the month. With the higher tidal ranges the currents will also be a stronger. We'll have close to a 10 foot tidal swing in the Redwood City area with a minus 1.0 low tide.
Remember to pay attention to the channel markers and stay well inside them to keep yourself and the boat safe and moving.
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SAIL TAHITI
June 6th - 16th, 2018
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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. We will be sailing two boats:
- Sunsail 444 Catamaran (4 cabin, 4 heads)-$4000/cabin
- Moorings 4600 Catamaran (4 cabins, 4 heads)-$4300/cabin
Costs are per cabin which can accommodate up to two people.Students will be eligible to receive their Bareboat Chartering
and Catamaran certifications on this trip.
This trip will be 10 nights on the boats plus travel days. Space will be limited so please let us know if you are interested in being a part of the flotilla.
See full itinerary
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Winter Rates start November 15th
CHARTER RATES
20% OFF
Starting November 15th all bareboat charter rates are discounted 20%.
Grab a few friends or bring the whole family- head out for some gentle sailing this month!
The winds are lighter, making it very comfortable out on the Bay. We invite our adventure-seeking sailors to take one of the larger boats to the North Bay for a weekend getaway.
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CATALINA 27 QUALIFICATION CLASS
Nov 12
10 AM - 4 PM
If you took coastal cruising on a Merit 25, get qualified to charter a Catalina 27 with this 6-hour class.The lesson covers onboard electrical systems, sailing, and docking using an inboard diesel engine with wheel steering.
$221.25 member
$295 non-member
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DOCKING & MOTORING - ASA 118
Sat Nov 4 or Sun Nov 19
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Learn basic docking skills for boats with single inboard engines. Discover the basic theory and hands-on techniques needed to dock and undock boats efficiently and safely.
$243.75 member
$325 non-member
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BAREBOAT CRUISING COURSE - ASA 104
Sat Nov 11 - Sun Nov 12 & Sat Nov 18 - Sun Nov 19
Learn to sail boats in the 35- to 45-foot range in classes held entirely onboard.
Includes 2 overnights!
1st wknd: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
2nd wknd: Friday 5:30 PM - Sunday 4:30 PM
$896.25 member
$1,195 non-member
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NIGHT SAIL
Sat Nov 11
6 PM - 11 PM
Experience sailing at night while heading up the Bay toward San Francisco. Learn about using running lights, navigational aides and equipment to safely navigate.
$146.25 member
$195 non-member
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Upcoming Sails
Afternoon Sails (4 hours)
Every Saturday & Sunday
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Evening Sails (2 hours)
Will be offered once again in the spring
Full Day Sail to SF
- We'll sail the J105
Sat, November 18th
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San Francisco Dinner Sail
Saturday, December 2nd
We leave Redwood City around 10 am and return around 10 pm.
We'll sail up to SF, potentially past the Golden Gate Bridge, and then back along the SF waterfront after sunset. The scenery is breathtaking at night along the City!
This is what learning to sail the Bay is all about: great sailing with fun people.
No sailing experience required.
This trips fill up fast. Call
650-363-1390 to reserve your spot!
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CLUB RACING
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2017 Season Merit One Design
Wednesday Night Races - Championship Results
We had a fantastic Wednesday Night Racing season that finished up on October 11.
Congrats to the winners and here are the results:
Fall Championship Final Results (best 8 of 9 races):
1st Brett Herr 28 points
2nd Arjun Verma 24
3rd Alex Athuogies 17
4th Sanjin Tulac 9
5th Andrew Leslie 8
6th TIE! Alexander Ohlgart 2, Jim Netzel 2
8th Nyle Mameesh 1
Overall 2017 Wednesday Night Racing Season Championship (best 21 of 27 races)
1st Brett Herr 81 points
2nd Arjun Verma 62
3rd Alex Athuogies 47
4th Andrew Leslie 15
5th Sanjin Tulac 13
6th Dave Pregeant 10
7th TIE, Randolf Klein 6, Alexander Ohlgart 6
9th Nyle Mameesh 5
10th TIE, Jim Netzel 2, David Goeke 2, Keith Joho 2
13th Stan Phillips 1
Congratulations to all skippers and crew on a great season of racing!
Winter Racing
Due to popular demand, Spinnaker Sailing has added more race dates to our legendary Merit One Design Winter Series Racing. Here is the full slate of dates:
Sunday, November 12
Saturday, November 25
Saturday, December 9
Saturday, December 23,
Saturday, January 13
Saturday, January 27
Saturday, February 3
Saturday, February 17
Saturday, March 3
Saturday, March 17
Start time: 1 pm GPS time.
Race ends: 4pm sharp.
As always, these races are included in your club membership. Spinnaker will also be providing crew positions onboard instructor-led boats. Call in advance to save your spot aboard an instructor-led boat.
Winter racing adds a new challenge as there are light winds, making it more critical to sail as efficiently as possible to get favorable results. JOIN THE FUN!
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Connect with Fellow Sailors
Join the Spinnaker Sailing Community, exclusively for Spinnaker club members and students:
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Find people to share charter costs
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Engage with people needing crew or seeking to crew for cruising or racing
- Ask for and share sailing tips
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Want to learn to sail better?
Start teaching!
Seminar - Becoming an Instructor
Thursday, November 30th -
6:00pm
Spinnaker Sailing School
While teaching others to sail, you'll find that as a result, you become a better sailor. When you are explaining fundamentals, demonstrating skills, and correcting student errors you are in fact refining your own understanding and skills.
You'll see and understand common mistakes and learn to anticipate things in advance. You'll also develop an acute sense of how the boat is moving through the water by its motion, heel, and response.
If you would enjoy sharing your knowledge with beginner sailors, this is a great way to get more sailing time, and give back to the community. You should have at least 3 years of sailing experience as skipper. We will provide you with the training and coaching to become a successful instructor. Spinnaker Sailing will be hosting a seminar to explain what it would take to become an instructor and help you prepare to start teaching students.
Bob Diamond (ASA Instructor qualifier) runs ASA Instructor certification clinics to get you certified. Once certified you'll be a part of a team of over 30 instructors, all working together to help make sailing safe, fun and rewarding to our community. We offer part-time, flexible schedules. To find out more call the office or
join us on November 30th at 6:00 pm at the school office.
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Host your next corporate teambuilding with Spinnaker!
Take advantage of the year round sailing conditions of the South Bay! November is the optimal time for newbies to give sailing a try. This month is notable for moderate winds and fewer boats out on the water.
Spinnaker customizes sailing activities that bring people together in a safe, fun, and affordable way. Whether it's a sailing regatta or a skippered charter, this is an effective way to build camaraderie, improve interpersonal communication, and increase collaboration.
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HUNTER 33 FOR SALE
This has been a great charter boat for the owner but since he moved to Hawaii it's time to sell. We are willing to keep the boat in charter for the new owner.
This boat has paid for itself over the years and has been well-maintained by Spinnaker.
If you have any interest please contact Rich at the school office or email
rich@spinnakersailing.com
Offered at $65,000
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Welcome New and Returning Club Members!
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Thomas John
Weihao Xu
Giovanni Languito
Brett Martin
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Murray Newlands
Aravind Vijayakirthi
Amaury Bellemans
Shmuel Shottan
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Ines Filgueira
Hermes Pique
Andrea Bajo
Karin Heck
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Spinnaker Sailing School and Club
451 Seaport Court, Redwood City, CA 94063
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