October 21 Preparation Seminar and Party
On Sunday, October 21 at Berkeley Yacht Club we'll have the VERY FIRST preparation seminar of the 2008 race cycle. Registration opens at 8:15. The seminar starts at 9 am, includes a sack lunch, and ends around 5 with a party for participants and those considering the race
Organized and presented by highly experienced ocean racers, the focus will be "WHAT CAN I DO NOW FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE IN JULY?"
All that and more for $35 ($40 at the door). Click here to sign up !
Topics
The list below is subject to change. The topics will be presented by multi-race veterans specially selected by our Seminar Mistress to inform without terrifying!
- Intro: What's the race like – in a nutshell
- Sail selection
- Crew selection and development
- Overnight sailing suggestions/watch systems
- Practice opportunities
- Personal welfare/first aid
- Inspection list
- Rig integrity/Banding tool
- Emergency steering requirement and implementation
- Communications - start now
- How to learn about the weather
- Safety at Sea – Overview and handout
- How to get your boat home again
- Insurance
- “If your boat is little...”
- Accommodations in Hawaii
- Q & A
Need more info? Call Sally Richards at 510-522-2200.
Like we said, $35 ($40 at the door). Click here to sign up !
