Women's Sailing Program
About the Program
The mission of the Women’s Sailing Program is to empower women at the club to sail confidently at any stage or your boating career through community-based support and our network of women. The eventual goal is to develop a growing population of female skippers on the bay that will enjoy the freedom of both cruising and racing, building their own crew and developing comradery with on and off the water activities. Most activities will have a cost associated to pay for resources needed. The amounts will be determined based on attendance numbers and resource costs with the goal of keeping each activity as feasible as possible for everyone.
Past and Current Events Include
Beginning and Intermediate Sailing Instructional Weekend: This will be held as a 2-day course with partial off the water prep and full day on the water instruction to accommodate new sailors to sailors that want to apply their knowledge in becoming more confident with helming a vessel. The course will be led by Lauren Eisle, a professional sailing coach, licensed US Coast Guard Captain, certified US Sailing and ASA Sailing Instructor. We will use the B-side of the Basin to dock up boats for OTW instruction, possible regatta room, if available, to do off the water prep.
Rock the Dock: Instructional course to work away docking anxiety. Each participant will dock numerous times with instructor Lauren to both master (or confidently succeed) in side and stern tying.
Instructional 2 day cruise-out to Angel Island: Instructor Lauren to guide participants on how to prepare for a cruise out in terms of boat prep and gear. Instruction in mooring, side tying and night sailing will also be offered. The cruise out will be available to non-instructional crews that will join us for evening activities, Angel Island morning yoga, hike and brunch on the water.
J22/24 Sailing Workshop: This course is to get you familiar with EYC’s boat share program boats and work on your ability to pass the checkout exam. Once checked out by our boat share director, you will have access to the J’s for sailing trips with your family and friends or even a race or two!
Intro to Racing: EYC has a long history of being one of the most vibrant racing clubs on the bay. We will cover rules, techniques, strategy and racing positions so that you can confidently crew or helm during the many races in the upcoming Spring or Summer race seasons. Our goal is to have a few all-women’s teams lined up to bring the heat on next season!
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