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This Beer (Can) Is for You

As the season’s midwinter racing wraps up, many sailors are gearing up for the typically more spirited conditions found during the spring and summer’s beer can racing. Most Bay Area clubs offer the opportunity to join in some ultra-casual weeknight racing, some with your boat, some as crew. Regardless of how you play, it’s a great way to learn the finer points of sailing and tactics.

Casual weeknight beer can racing is a terrific way to hone your skills and blow off some steam after a tough day at work.

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That being the case, we thought it would be interesting to profile some folks who were introduced to racing through beer cans and then went on to race at higher levels, such as in the TransPac, Big Boat Series and so on. If that sounds like you, shoot an email to Andy Turpin outlining your experience. If it doesn’t sound like you (yet!), grab a copy of the Northern California Racing Schedule or check out the Calendar section of the March issue of Latitude 38 (on the shelves and our website March 1) for a list of beer can series near you.

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