A weblog for San Francisco Bay sailors

Abby Sunderland has just departed Marina Del Ray, CA for an attempted solo-circumnavigation.  If she is successful, she will be the youngest person to accomplish the feat. You may recognize her name, her older brother, Zac, recently finished his own circumnavigation and was momentarily the youngest solo-circumnavigator.  It seems like more and more kids are trying to attempt this daunting trip.  ABC News has an interesting piece that highlights the critics opinion of this trend.

What do you think? Is this a good idea? If you were the parents, would you let you’re 16 year old daughter sail around the world?

If you have ever been to the OCSC Clubroom, you’ve probably noticed the stunning photos hanging on the wall.  I remember the first time I came to OCSC, the clubroom was filled with pictures from the OCSC Antarctic Adventure trip.  It was the first time I  had ever seen a photo collection from the frozen continent.  The color and vibrance was incredible, so much so that I had to ask Anthony if they were even real photographs. He reassured me they were, and also told me that the pictures barely did the scenery justice. Ever since that conversation, it’s been a dream of mine someday visit Antarctica.  Many others share this ambition.

Tonight we’re hosting the Antarctica Adventure Planning Party at OCSC Sailing. Anthony Sandberg, OCSC Founder & President as well as 2011 Antarctica Adventure trip leader, will be explaining more details of the trip and telling stories from his previous expeditions to Antarctica. This is as close you can get to Antarctica without actually visiting the continent (figuratively speaking, of course!)

2011 Antarctica Adventure
Trip Dates: February 8-27 , 2011

Planning Party
When: Saturday, Jan. 23rd 6:30pm
Where: OCSC Sailing, Clubroom

As always, feel free to give us a call to discuss the trip anytime! 800.223.2984

Haiti is in dire need of help. We’re hearing estimates of death tolls in the hundreds of thousands. Please do what you can to help Haitians and the organizations working to help.

Doctors Without Borders

MercyCorps

Oxfam International

Please join OCSC Sailing in keeping Haiti and everyone affected in our thoughts and prayers.

Capt. Michael Whitfield will be at OCSC Sailing teaching the very popular Sail Trim Seminar.  This is one of the most popular seminars offered by OCSC Sailing, and we’re really excited to have Michael back to teach it. Michael is the skipper of TMC Racing, 2008 J/24 Fleet 17 Season Champions. His knowledge of sail trim and sail shape is world-class, and this two-part course will be an in-depth look at all things sail trim. This will be a great course for cruising sailors and unmissable for racers and aspiring racers.

When: Thursday, February 18th & 25th, 7-10pm

Where: OCSC Sailing, 1 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA 94710

Cost:  $150 Retail   $112.50 Members

RSVP: (800) 223-2984

This video doesn’t get old; it’s very inspirational. After watching it, you can’t stop the sudden urge to do some of your own traveling.  It’s a new year with new opportunities. If you’re interested in any of the 2010 OCSC  Flotillas  & Adventures or have questions about any sailing destination, feel free to give us a call anytime!

The “Travel with Rick Steves Radio Show” will be airing Anthony’s interview with Rick on “Sailing the Eastern Mediterranean” on the weekend of January 16-17, 2010. This is a great opportunity to learn about sailing in the beautiful part of the world as well as learn more about the upcoming OCSC Turkey Flotilla.

KDFC 102.1 FM

January 16th, 6 a.m. Pacific Time (For all you early birds!)

If you have any questions about sailing in the Eastern Mediterranean or want to learn more about the 2010 OCSC Turkey Flotilla, feel free to call us anytime!

If we learned anything from 2009, it’s the importance of taking advantage of every opportunity to enjoy life and expand your horizons.  2010 is going to be an exciting year, with many new opportunities, especially for embarking on an adventure with OCSC Sailing.  We’re going all over the world in pursuit of the best sailing and most exciting adventures. As always, feel free to call us about any or all of these trips!

2010 OCSC Turkey Flotilla
Dates: September 11 - 25th, 2010
Planning Party: Saturday, January 16th, 6:30pm
Trip Leader: Anthony Sandberg
Learn more…

2010 OCSC Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge Trek
Dates: July 10th - July 22nd
Trek Leader: TBD
Dates: October 2nd - October 14th
Trek Leader: TBD
Planning Party:  Saturday, January 30th, 6:30pm
Learn More…

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OCSC Sailing, on the behalf of all of us, has donated in 2009 an excess of $200,000 dollars in both cash and in kind to the following organizations:

Ailey Camp - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Alameda County Health Care Foundation
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Amanda’s Feel Good Fresh Food
American Lung Association
Aquarium of the Bay [Read more →]

Great News! A Beneteau 37 is the latest addition to the OCSC Fleet.  The Beneteau adds another dimension of performance cruising to the fleet.  With a roller furling main and jib, this will be great for taking friends and family out for a day on the Bay.