REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS FEBRUARY 28

As the creator of women’s instructional sailing events since 1975, I welcome you to Gail Hine presents Sailing Convention for Women at the beautiful Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. This fantastic Convention will bring sailors of different generations and backgrounds together to share their knowledge and skill in the wonderful lifestyle of boating. We encourage you to select workshops that best fit your interests and ability. We know you will enjoy these outstanding workshops, with enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors. You’ll have an opportunity to improve your nautical expertise and to network with other women from all over the state and across the country. Thank you for your participation in this exciting and very special day!

The following information is vital for your enjoyment of the Convention. Please read carefully and observe details relevant to your participation

If you have any problems or questions you can contact Gail at 951-677-8121

Reading through the information below will help you better to prepare for the event in April.

Your Sailing Ability Qualifications

Supplementing our 1 (Novice) – 10 (Expert) rating, we wish to qualify your experience more definitively and accurately. Please read these descriptions carefully.

› NOVICE (0-2) [Passenger] – You haven’t been on a sailboat before. Or you have very limited experience. Your knowledge of terminology is rather limited. You’ve been mostly a passenger on other people’s boats.

› INTERMEDIATE I (3-4) [Crew, dependent upon direction] – You have participated in the operation of sailboat under direction. Little or
limited steering/helming experience. Have basic understanding of sailing terminology, but may not know all the terms. Know how and when to use controls for trimming main and jib sails and how to adjust for wind direction and conditions. You have some knowledge of the rules of the road but may need to ask for guidance.

› INTERMEDIATE II (5-6) [Crew leader, doesn’t need close supervision] – Know all of the Intermediate I standards, plus can follow instructions to operate traveller, mainsheet, boom vang, cunningham and outhaul on most boats. Know how to trim the jib, mainsail, limited spinnaker trim and can steer a boat “in the groove.” You know the rules of the road and how to apply them in real life situations. Understand the basics of navigation, able to use chart plotters or GPS. Can dock and anchor under normal conditions.

› ADVANCED (7-8) [Skipper experience on inland or near coastal waters] – Competent in all aspects of Intermediate II. Can comfortably perform any position on a sailboat, including helmsman and foredeck; know how to rig, hoist, trim and douse a spinnaker. Have some racing experience OR substantial cruising miles with active participation in watches, both offshore and coastal. Can safely navigate in new waters, anchor in crowded anchorage. Understand the basics below deck, the head, engine, stove, electrical systems. Can give instruction to crew and perform the daily operations of maintaining a sailboat.

› EXPERT (9-10) – Comfortable being in charge of a sailboat, directing crew racing on inland, near coastal or ocean waters. Sail trim is instinctive, competed in many races and trophied as skipper (or primary crew) a number of times. And/or have extensive cruising experience and overnight travel with night watch responsibility. Can troubleshoot all systems, rigging failure, diesel engine problems; understand marine weather forecasts and plan accordingly; navigate in fog or storms, prepare a yacht for offshore passage.

Registration Form:

Please fill out and sign the Registration and Merchandise Order Form ONLINE CAREFULLY. If you are unable to register on line, contact Gail. For verbal information, call Gail at 951-677-8121. Online registration at:  www.sailingconventionforwomen.com

Confirmation:

A confirmation will be sent by EMAIL (email address is requested). If you do not receive it by March 18, please call to confirm your registration. Refunds will be made only to those who cancel before March 26, 2023. The Convention usually sells out each year, so register early to avoid disappointment. Space is limited. First come, first served. If sold out, you will be called. A Waiting List will be established.

Hotel Accommodations:

Ramada Limited & Suites, 1680 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa. Special Sailing Convention for Women rate of $179 (+tax) for two queen beds. Call 949-645-2221. Block of rooms for the SCW rate is valid only through March 19, 2023. Hotel is about 5 minutes drive from BCYC. Check online for other hotels in area if desired.