Annual Women’s Sailing Seminar Gears Up for 32nd Event
This month’s sailing calendar includes the 32nd Women’s Sailing Seminar in Alameda, scheduled for September 27-29. This annual event is hosted by Island Yacht Club and focuses on delivering high-quality women’s sailing classes and training, all taught by women.
This year’s program provides six “educational tracks” to cater for the wide range of skills and experience among sailors. They’ve also renamed everything from the standard “Beginner,” “Level 1” etc., labels to the fun, themed titles Sea Sprite, Nautical Nymph, Maritime Muse, Wind Warrior, Sail Goddess, and Racing (OK, this one is not so different). From there they go back to basic names, but perhaps for good reason. How would you rephrase Racing, Advanced Elective Spinnaker, or Advanced Elective Docking and Anchoring?
We particularly like the idea of the last course in the list, Advanced Elective — Suddenly Single. This one is a great opportunity to put yourself in the position of what happens if the captain is unable to take the boat home.
The course description reads, “A first mate is expected to get the boat and its entire crew home safely. If a crew member falls overboard, everyone on board has to work together to get that person back on board and treated for possible hypothermia. If that is not enough, that first mate then has to sail the boat home and get it docked. Anytime a woman accepts an offer to go sailing with just one other person, that woman is essentially the first mate. At least spend a day preparing for the potential that you may become a first mate.” It’s better to know before you go!
But here’s the really cool part. You can check the self-assessment sheet to determine which level you’re at and which course to sign up for.
You can also send the ladies an email and they’ll help you choose the best class for your level of experience and knowledge: [email protected].
Registration closes September 15.
“Tell a friend — and register now before it’s too late! We can’t wait to see you out on the water!”
Keep up to date with more sailing events in our online calendar.
