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What to
Bring & What to Expect
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What to
Bring
San
Francisco Bay (Alameda & Pier 39)
Sailing in San Francisco
Bay is an adventure like no other. Beautiful landscapes
surround an exceptional sailing venue. Part of the appeal of
San Francisco Bay is the dramatic variety of conditions that we can
expect to encounter on any given day.
With this in mind, we
advise sailors to some prepared for a range of conditions.
Layered clothing is the best way to accomplish this! While
shorts and a T-shirt will suffice for the South Bay and are perfect
for when we are working hard on those downwind legs, you will
probably want a jacket, long pants, and/or wind breaker (or foul
weather gear) if the wind chill kicks
in. Thanks to our sailing gear partner Atlantis, we
have foul weather gear that you can borrow if you don't have your
own.
Light-soled, closed-toe
shoes (that won't leave marks on the decks) are mandatory.
Sailing gloves are a good idea, especially for the longer classes.
Thanks to Stohlquist and Svendsen's Marine, we have
great lifejackets for everyone to wear, but if you already
own one that you are comfortable wearing, feel free to bring it
along.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta and the
Banderas Bay region is known for the wonderfully warm sailing
conditions which prevail on a regular basis. So when packing
for Puerto Vallarta, think sun protection.
While a shorts and a
T-shirt will almost always suffice, the fair-skinned sailor might
want long-sleeved, light-weight clothing (and clothing should have
UV protective qualities).
Hat, sunglasses,
sunscreen, and extra water/drinks are a must. Light-soled
shoes are mandatory, and they should be of the closed-toe variety.
We have lifejackets for everyone, but if you already have one you
are you are comfortable in, feel free to bring it along (but if you
are bringing the inflatable type, check with your airline regarding
their current regulations!).
What to
Expect
Typically, we plan on spending
about between one and one-and-a-half hours each morning in a classroom environment. But
we are firm believers that being a competent sailor depends on lots
of real world experience, so we will hasten to wrap up the talking
early so that we can go SAILING! We
attempt to finish our discussions and lectures by 10:30am, then head
out to the boats and sail for the rest of the day. We
strive to be back at the dock around 4:30 pm, and all wrapped up by about 5pm each
day.
Please plan on eating
lunch on the
water each day. You may bring a lunch, or get one from
a local delis/cafe. We'll take a brief break after lecture and
before sailing which can be used to order some food...
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What to Bring
Checklist
San Francisco Bay
Here are some suggestions on what
you might want to bring when sailing in San Francisco Bay. This gear certainly isn't
mandatory, and you can prioritize and bring what you want, but
consider the following:
-
Light soled shoes - no
dark colored soles please!
-
Layered clothing
-
Foul weather gear for
those wild days (optional... we have gear you can borrow if
you don't have any).
-
Hat & sunscreen
-
Sunglasses (with a
cord)
-
Sailing gloves
-
Something to drink -
stay hydrated!
-
Lunch/snack - or get it
at our local deli
-
Lifejacket - we have
them for everyone, but if you have a comfy one, certainly bring it
along
-
A watch - especially for
the racers
If you have any
questions about what to bring, don't hesitate to contact us! |
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What to Bring
Checklist
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Here are some suggestions on what
you might want to bring sailing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This gear certainly isn't
mandatory, and you can prioritize and bring what you want, but
consider the following:
-
Light soled shoes - no
dark colored soles please!
-
Layered clothing -
light stuff!
-
Hat & sunscreen
-
Sunglasses (with a
cord)
-
Sailing gloves
-
Lots to drink -
stay hydrated!
-
Lunch/snack - or get it
at a local deli
-
Lifejacket - we have
them for everyone, but if you have a comfy one, certainly bring it
along
-
A watch - especially for
the racers
If you have any
questions about what to bring, don't hesitate to contact us! |
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