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Cap’ns and Crews to Mingle at GGYC

There’s a common perception among many non-sailors that access to our sport is difficult-to-impossible unless you’re a billionaire. Ironically, though, there are many boat owners who struggle to find reliable crew for racing, cruising and daysailing.

You’ll see what we mean if you show up Wednesday evening at the Golden Gate YC for our annual spring Crew List Party. It’s a no-stress mixer that’s open to all, with the simple goal of introducing capable crew to captains in need.

You can’t help but make a few new friends at our Crew List Parties. And if you like, you can test the roominess of a liferaft.

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Doors open at 6 p.m. sharp and the schmoozing ceases at 9 p.m. Cost to attend is $5 if you’re under 25, and $7 for all others. Inside, you’ll find, free snacks, door prizes, and a no-host bar, as well as many like-minded sailors either looking for a ride or needing crew.

If you’ve never had the pleasure of visiting the Golden Gate YC, it’s located out on the spit that forms the northern perimeter of the San Francisco Marina (just past the St. Francis YC). Click here for directions.

This year’s party will again be preceded at 3:30 p.m. by an in-the-water liferaft demo by Sal’s Inflatable Services — a rare opportunity to see how this essential piece of offshore equipment functions. (Info/RSVP: 510-522-1824)  Other exhibitors may also attend the 6-to-9 shindig, including reps from the sailing app maker Kroocial.

So instead of sitting at home watching re-runs of South Park, we urge you to show up at the party with a smile on your face and sailing resumes in hand. With any luck, doing so could jump-start exhilarating new sailing experiences within the Bay and beyond. See you there!

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