Time to Get Out on the Water

With hundreds of sailboats taking to Bay waters last Sunday for ‘Opening Day’, and nearly 300 boats expected to head across the North Bay this Saturday in the annual Vallejo Race, it should be obvious to all local sailors that 2008’s peak sailing season has begun. So we urge you to get out there and enjoy the sunny, breezy days of spring before the notorious summer fog sets in.

If you’re new to Bay waters, check out the Perfect Daysail article In the May edition of Latitude 38 — which just hit the streets yesterday — for tips on planning an ideal Bay cruise around wind and tides.

And if you don’t have your own boat, don’t be discouraged. There are plenty of ways to get out on the water, including: renting a boat with a group of friends from any of the Greater Bay Area’s sailing schools or community sailing programs; showing up at a Beer Can Race and announcing that you’re available (see listings in Latitude‘s Calendar); or perhaps paying for a spot on a scheduled sunset sail aboard a crewed charter yacht (see comprehensive listings in the April Latitude and at www.latitude38.com).

So what are you waiting for. Get out there and catch the breeze, will ya?