What you need to know...
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General information
- Find the boat
- My responsibilities
- Your responsibilties
- What to expect
- What to bring
- What not to bring
- Canceling, postponing, no-shows
- How to sign up
Where's the boat
We sail out of Richmond or Berkeley on my boat.
The day usually starts about 10 a.m. and lasts until just after sunset. There is no set itinerary except for a stop for lunch. It's best if you don't make plans for the evening of the sail; It's difficult to predict the exact time we'll return.
Please see my lessons page for more information about lessons.
Please see my cruising page for more information about cruising.If you have other requirements, send email to newtrips@sailnow.com with the details.
- Ensure safety of crew
- Discuss safety procedures with crew
- Ensure safety of boat
The Crew's duties
- Do what skipper tells them
- Alert skipper to hazards he might not be aware of
- Listen to and follow safety procedures skipper discusses
- Let the skipper know if you can't swim
What to expect
- A great day sailing with interesting people
- Variable weather conditions (from sun to fog to LOTS of wind to NO wind)
- SailNOW is accepting Sami-private and Private cruises, and lessons, due to the lifting of many of the Covid-19 virus protocols. Our primary goal is safety, and we're not willing to risk your or our health until the situation is fully resolved. We strictly enforce the wearing of masks below decks (not underway) and disinfect all surfaces prior to each of our cruises.
What to bring
- Anti-nausea medication (if you're prone to getting seasick)
- Food and drink (alcohol in moderation is ok except during classes; water is better)
- Camera
- Clothing:
- Waterproof (or gortex) jacket
- Layered clothing
- Shoes with non-makring soles
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Gloves (sailing or bicycle)
- Sunscreen and lip balm (more important than your pants)
What not to bring
- A fishing pole
- Firearms
- A boom box
- Boots, high heels, open-toed shoes
- Illegal Drugs (including marijuana)
- Cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or similar products (nicotine patches are ok... electronic cigarettes are not ok)
- A bad attitude
Canceling, postponing, no-shows
- Please note that any trip may be canceled due to bad weather. Bad weather is defined as major storm action, not a few drops of rain.
- If you need to cancel, postpone, or reschedule, please let me know at least two weeks in advance.
- I strickly enforce a two-week cancllation policy, which includes postponements. There may be an additional charge, depending on the situation.
- Emergencies come up. Let me know if that happens. Depending on your situation, I may offer a partial or full refund.
- If I cancel (e.g., equipment issue, illness, or some other special cirumstance), I will offer you a refund if there are no other options.
If you're interested in sailing on a particular date, let me know! Or, you can sign up here.