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Latitude 38
• February, 2013
Non-Race Feb. 2 — 24th Annual Women's Sailing Convention at Bahia Corinthian YC in Corona del Mar. $185. Limited space so register early! Info, www.womenssailingconvention.com . Feb. 2 — North U. Trim Seminar in Marina del Rey at Del Rey YC, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $85-115. 2/6: Vancouver, BC; 2/23: Portland, OR; 2/23: Berkeley YC; 2/24: Seattle YC; 2/24: Channel Islands YC (Oxnard); 3/9: Nanaimo YC (BC); 4/27: Coos Bay YC (OR). Info, www.northu.com. Feb. 2-3 — Hot Chocolate Clinigatta for Young Sailors at Santa Barbara YC, 9 a.m. Two days of learning and fun racing for 8- to 12-year-old aspiring sailors. Info, www.sbysf.com. Feb. 3 — Cal Sailing Club's free introductory sail at Berkeley Marina, 1-4 p.m. Info, www.cal-sailing.org. Feb. 3-24 — Free sailing at Pier 40 every Sunday courtesy of BAADS. Info, (415) 281-0212 or www.baads.org. Feb. 5-Mar. 21 — Boating Skills & Seamanship course by USCGA Flotilla 17 at Yerba Buena Island, Tuesday & Thursday nights, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Info, uwphoto@me.com. Feb. 6-27 — Wednesday Yachting Luncheon Series at St. Francis YC, 12-2 p.m. Enjoy lunch and a dynamic speaker each Wednesday for about $25. All YCs' members welcome. More info under the 'Events' tab at www.stfyc.com. Feb. 7 — Club Nautique's Winter Seminar Series continues with 'Adventures in the Pac Cup' by Tony English & Simon Bell in Sausalito, 6-8 p.m. Other seminars run at the same time at alternating locations (A=Alameda, S=Sausalito). $10 members/$15 non-members. 2/28: 'Electrical Systems Explained' by Peter Leib (A); 3/14: 'NOAA Sea Birds in Our Sanctuaries' by Karen Carlson (S); 3/28: 'America's Cup' by TBA (A). Info, (510) 865-4700 or www.clubnautique.net. Feb. 9 — Sausalito Herring Festival, a celebration of herring season and a fundraiser for the Sausalito Community Boating Center/Cass Gidley Marina at Gabrielson Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, www.cassgidley.org. Feb. 9 — US Sailing Race Management Seminar at Encinal YC, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Info, encinalseminar@gmail.com. Feb. 9 — Interested in racing on Monterey Bay? Stop by Monterey Peninsula YC's Racing Mixer, 4-7 p.m. Meet skippers and sign on as crew! Info, race@mpyc.org. Feb. 9 & 23 — 'The Saga of Captain William Shorey' presentation at SF Maritime National Historical Park's Visitor Center, 3 p.m. Free. On 2/23, discover the African American and Caribbean connection to work chanteys — and join in for the choruses — aboard Balclutha, 1 p.m., $5 vessel admission fee (kids under 16 free). Info, www.nps.gov/safr/index.htm. Feb. 9-18 — Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser Rendezvous. A great excuse to get your trailer sailer on the water, plus you'll sail under the London Bridge! Info, www.sailhavasu.com. Feb. 12-May 7 — Sailing Skills & Seamanship class by USCGA Flotilla 12 at USCG Station Golden Gate in Sausalito, Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $75. Info, (510) 387-7087. Feb. 14 — Are you a single boatowner and need crew? The Single Sailors Association has crew to help sail your boat. Monthly meeting at Ballena Bay YC in Alameda, 6:30 p.m. Info, www.singlesailors.org or (510) 239-7245. Feb. 15 — Hidden Treasures Fundraising Gala for Afterguard Sailing Foundation at California Ballroom, 7 p.m. $100. Benefits the nonprofit that teaches sailing to underserved youth. Info, www.afterguard.net/hiddentreasuresg.html. Feb. 19 & 23 — How the Tides Work for You talk by Kame Richards at Sausalito's Bay Model. 2/19 at 7 p.m., 2/23 at 1 p.m. $15 (cash), RSVP required. Info, JimTantillo@comcast. net or (408) 263-7877. Feb. 23 — Knot Tying & Rope Basics Class at San Jose