DISCLOSURE: I learned to sail with OCSC a few weeks before leaving on my first open ocean voyage aboard the former racing yacht Alaska Eagle. And I continue my schooling with them every chance I get, despite living quite a distance away in Wyoming. I have a special interest in writing this story because OCSC and its awesome instructors remain close to my heart.
So ... my advice is:
Sign up and join their June 23rd Summer Sailstice party. It doesn't matter whether you're a member or non-member; a beginner sailor or expert, the adventure and fun will be well worth it. And you just might learn something along the way.
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Saturday's Sailstice celebration has two parts:
It begins with a fantastic three-Hour Schooner Seaward Sail from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. that's open to members and non-members. Space is limited to 44 people so call OCSC early. Members pay $56.25, while non-members pay $75. Then attend a FREE party open to everyone between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and enjoy a yummy BBQ, drinks, music and hang out with lots of fun people. You don't have to partake in both events, but hopefully you'll want to. The party and meet-up site for the Seaward Sail are at OCSC's home:
One Spinnaker Way
Berkeley Marina
Berkeley, CA 94710
37° 52' 03" N
122° 19' 06" W
OCSC Founder and President Anthony Sandberg, OCSC staff and its phenomenal instructors hope to see many familiar faces ans well as lots of new ones.
"The Summer Sailstice was created in 2000 and has since blossomed into a world-wide event that now attracts thousands of sailors from across the globe," OCSC's newsletter says. "We think an international holiday to celebrate sailing is a pretty good reason to party, so we'll be rising to the occasion here at the club!"
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Sailing in the Bay on a beautiful day with OCSC
For information on the Summer Sailstice celebrations and to reserve a spot on the Seaward Sail call or email at:
800.223.2984 (nationwide)
510.843.4200 (local)Email:
Info@ocscsailing.com
OCSC Sailing, is a San Francisco Bay sailing school and sailing club that offers sailing lessons, sailboat instruction, US Sailing Certification, sailboat charters, club membership, corporate teambuilding events, and bareboat vacations. OCSC's Berkeley location is in the center of San Francisco Bay. From beginner sailboat lessons, to offshore training, to spinnaker sailing, to world cruising preparation, the school is committed to teaching you how to sail with confidence.
OCSC's Sailor's Resource Center is packed with Live Web Cams, Live Wind Forecasts, San Francisco Bay Sailing Guides, and more. If you want to go on a bareboat vacation, they can also prepare you for your bareboat charter. Their Sailing Flotillas are a great way to take your first sailing vacation. Of all the California sailing locations, it's hard to beat the Olympic Circle Sailing Club's Central Bay, Berkeley location. OCSC is in the Berkeley Marina and they'd love to take you sailing!
Read more: www.OCSCsailing.com