Quick Information

Where is the Cal Sailing Club?

The Club is located at the Berkeley, California marina.  Would you like to see a map?

If you need to send mail to the club, you can try:
Cal Sailing Club

124 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA  94710

 

When is the Club open?

Noon until sunset on weekdays, and 9:00am until sunset on weekends.  Keep in mind that the Club may be closed due to low tides.

 

What's a free ride and when can I go on one?

The club is open to the public during our Open Houses, held at least once a month and more often in the summer. Come on down take a free sail on the Bay. See the Open House Schedule. Learn more about our Open Houses and free sailing, and our commitment to community service.

 

How much does the membership cost?

You really should just read  About the Cal Sailing Club for details.
Basically, $50 ($45 for students) for thee months of sailing and windsurfing -- lessons included!  No extra charges.  Amazing, no?

 

How do I sign up?

Membership sign-ups are handled our at clubhouse during our normal club operating hours. Payment must be cash or check. Credits cards are not accepted.

Annual memberships ($150) payments by check only may be mailed to:

Treasurer Cal Sailing Club 124 University Ave. Berkeley, CA 94710

Please allow 3-4 weeks for payment by mail.

Can I race in YRA and SBRA events?

Yes.  Cal Sailing offers a Racing Associate membership.  Contact Hester Burn-Callander at (415) 388-5116 for more information.

Can I telephone the clubhouse?

No.  There is not a phone at the Club.  We like it this way.

 

When are the scheduled lessons?

Lido lessons are Mondays and Thursdays at 1:00pm, and Saturdays at 9:00am.
Keel boat lessons are Wednesday evenings (meet at J-Dock at 6:00pm).
Windsurfing orientation is provided on Saturdays at 9:30am, and sailing lessons begin at 10:00am.

Please see Lessons for more information.
All lessons are provided by CSC volunteers.  Above lesson starting times may vary.

I want to go on a Cruise.  What do I need to do?

Cruises are for members, but members can bring guests.  No reason you can't join the Club the day of the cruise, though.

 

Cruises are announced by a posting on some wall of the Club house.  Notices are sometimes posted to the CSC e-mail list, but not always.

Carefully read over the cruise announcement posted by the person leading the cruise.   This should include the time and place to meet, where the cruise will take you, when to expect to return, and what to bring.  But in general, here's the scoop:

- On the Wednesday sometime after noon before the cruise call 510 567-6553 and reserve your spot on the boat.  You will be asked for your member number, name and if you are bringing a guest.   (You may bring a non-member guest along if there is room.) 

- Typically you will meet the day of the cruise at the CSC clubhouse. Be prepared to show your membership card.  If you are late you may need to go directly to the dock (CSC keel boats are located at the very end of the west finger of J-Dock.  The J-Dock ramp is east of the Harbor Master's office.)

- Bring a complete set of extra clothing, and throw a few extra items to share with people that forget.  It can be very hot and then very wet and cold during the cruise so be prepared!  A few snacks and a little extra cash can't hurt either.  A bottle of water is a good idea, too.

 

How do I contact a Club officer?

Check out the Who to Contact page for a list of the current Club officers and committee members.  Whenever contact is imminent be sure to yell "starboard!"

 

Who do I contact for a sailing test?

On weekends and most weekdays you should be able to find a Senior down at the club.   The back of each Floating Bottle, the CSC newsletter, has a list of the Rating Committee members that can give Senior and Junior tests.

 

Are any of the Cal Sailing booklets or instructional guides on-line?

The Reference Library contains many of the fabulous CSC publications in both html and pdf format.

 

Where is the General Membership meeting?

In general, the quarterly General Membership meetings are held at the Berkeley Yacht Club. Meetings typically start at 7pm with a no-host bar, and then a free, all expenses paid, delicious dinner is served and wild entertainment is provided by the current Excom members.

 

How do I unsubscribe from the Cal-Sailing email list?

See The Cal-Sailing Listerver page for help.