Take your advanced sailing skills to a new and exciting level in OCSC's J/105 Race Weekend!
Published: January, 2016
January 9-10 9AM – 5PM – Performance Racing Weekend - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Take your advanced sailing skills to a new and exciting level in OCSC’s J/105 Race Weekend! In this two day long clinic, you’ll learn the fundamentals of racing through on-the-water training aboard one of our J/105s culminating in your participation in an actual race on San Francisco Bay. Retail: $525, Members: $393.75.
January 11–22 Captain OUPV (6-Pack/100GT) Course - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com
Why settle for just an OUPV license when our USCG approved Captain’s course meets the requirement for not only the OUPV/6-PACK License; but also - OUPV up to 100 GT - Master or Mate Near Coastal less than 100 GT - Master or Mate Inland less than 100 GT. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
January 12 Assistance Towing Endorsement Course - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com
His four (4) hour U. S. Coast Guard approved course meets the written examination requirement to receive an Assistance Towing endorsement on your OUPV 6-Pack or Master’s License. This endorsement is required if you will be engaged in towing a disabled vessel for payment. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
January 14 Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement Course - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com
This Four (4) hour U. S. Coast Guard approved course meets the written examination requirement for a candidate holding a USCG Master or Mate license to obtain a Sailing or Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement. Course subjects include Rules of the Road, Parts of the sailing vessel & sail and Sailing terms and definitions. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
January 23 6:30PM – 9PM – Croatia Flotilla Planning Party - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Croatia’s fantastic climate, cuisine, endless activities, friendly people and superb sailing ensure the return of many vacation makers year after year. Discover beautiful bays ideal for swimming, lovely little rustic fishing villages, as well as its bustling nightlife. Come to our next planning party to learn more about joining the September, 2016 flotilla. Seminar is Free: Call to RSVP
January 30 7PM – 9PM – GPS and Chart Plotting Seminar - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
A chart plotter is the primary navigation tool for modern mariners. This seminar will help bring you up to current navigation practices by clarifying the differences between chart plotters and basic GPS units, while also showing you how to use this technology effectively with the goal of making you a more tech-savvy sailor. Presented by OCSC’s own Trevor Steel. Retail: $25, Members: Free
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