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This is an ongoing, full half-day event (six hours) that will give you and your team an excellent opportunity to build group cohesiveness in the typically challenging North San Francisco Bay environment.
Upon request, this event can include a sunset sail.
The cost is $145/person, two-person minimum, six-persons maximum. No sailing experience is required!
Fill out the form or email me for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please ask!
This is an ongoing, three- to four-hour cruise that will give you and your
guests an opportunity to experience the San Francisco Bay during the day!
The cruise generally includes making the rounds, possibly going near
or under the Golden Gate (depending on conditions), through the "slot"
between Angel Island and Alcatraz, and along the San Francisco and/or Sausalito city fronts .
The cost is $155/person (Winter rate), $195/person (Summer rate), two-person minimum, six-persons maximum. No sailing experience is required!
Fill out the form or email me
for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please ask!
This is an ongoing, three-hour event that will give you and your
guests an opportunity to experience the San Francisco Bay at night!
The cruise generally includes the sunset and possibly sailing down the
San Francisco or Sausalito city front.
The cost is $135/person (Winter rate), $165/person (Summer rate), two-person minimum, six-persons maximum. No sailing experience is required!
Fill out the form or email me
for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please ask!
This is a one-evening cruise, starting at approximately 6pm and going
until the fireworks are over (approximately 10 pm).
We will:
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for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please ask!
The cost is $190/person, two-person minimum, six-persons maximum. No sailing experience is required!
We will probably be making multiple, fairly long day trips to see what
we can see from the water. The exact schedule is to be determined, but
will probably be at least six hours.
The cost is $245/person, two-person minimum, six-persons maximum. No sailing experience is required!
Fill out the form
or email me for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please ask!
This is a two-day class, approx. six hours each day. We'll cover the following items.
The cost is $245/person, two-person minimum, six-person
maximum. Mimimum requirement is previous sailing experience or knowing
which end of the boat usually goes first.
There are typically fewer classes during the winter months. Let me
know if you have specific dates in mind.
Fill out the form or email me for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please ask!
I strongly suggest you get a copy of either ASA Sailing Fundamentals or
USSailing Basic
Cruising books. (Please ask me first before purchasing either of
these books.)
In addition, you should review the handout
prior to class.
One of the most dangerous things that can happen on sailboat is
someone falling off the boat. And, as a result, the COB drills are
part of a standard lesson plan. Even more dangerous is falling off at
night, yet this is hardly ever planned for beyond the admonition to
not fall off the boat.
In this workshop, we'll practice retrieving a target at night. We'll
explore the traditional Figure Eight (or Quick Turn) maneuver and the
LifeSling recovery technique. The workshop will have approximately
three hours underway, plus some dock time discussion.
The cost is $165/person, two-person minimum, four-person
maximum. Minimum requirement is previous sailing experience. There
are several upcoming classes.
Fill out the form or email me for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please ask!
One of the most dangerous things that can happen on sailboat is
someone falling off the boat. And, as a result, the COB drills are
part of a standard lesson plan. But, we all need more practice
In this workshop, we'll practice retrieving a target in moderate wind conditions, which are typically higher in the afternoon. This is
beyond what we usually cover in the regular basic cruising class. We'll
explore the traditional Figure Eight (or Quick Turn) maneuver and the LifeSling recovery technique. The workshop will have approximately
four to five hours underway, plus some dock time discussion.
The cost is $145/person, two-person minimum, four-person
maximum. Minimum requirement is previous sailing experience. There
are several upcoming classes.
Fill out the form or email me for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please ask!
It's not all about danger and being careful; It's a also about having
a great time while sailing safely at night. Different from the Night
time cruise, this is a hands-on class.
We'll cover the essentials, such as:
And, we'll have a nice cruise, taking in the sights and the restaurant
smells, all in about three hours (or more), depending on the conditions.
The cost is $145/person, two-person minimum, four-person maximum.
Fill out the form or email me for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please ask!
Heavy weather can be the norm rather than the exception on the SF
bay. Be prepared to handle winds over 25 kts. The class is
approximately four hours, depending on conditions.
The cost is $225/person, two-person minimum, four-person maximum. Minimum requirement is
previous sailing experience.
The general curricula for the workshop is:
Fill out the form or email me for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please ask!
Docking and general boat handling is one of the most challenging
skills to learn as a new sailor. Sailboats with a single prop handle a
lot differently than a powerboat with a single prop. This workshop
gives you the skill and confidence to get your (or someone else's)
boat in and out of a slip with the minimum amount of hassle and
stress. In addition, you'll learn how to turn the boat around in the
absolute minimum amount of space (typically not much more than its own
length) and maneuver in tight/close quarters.
The cost is $105/person, two-person minimum, four-person maximum.
The general curricula for the workshop is:
Fill out the form or email me for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please ask!
Please note that a deposit is required to hold your reservation.
You should still contact me first regarding the specific lesson
and you will be placed on the list. Sending in a deposit without first signing up
means that I'll be one step closer to retirement. ;-)
I'll let you know the specifics of the deposit amount after we
settle on the date.
You can now send in your deposit online with a Visa or Mastercard! If
you'd like to do this, click on the following button. This is a secure transaction.
I may have to postpone the class or charter due to special
circumstances. Depending on your situation, I may offer a refund of
some or all of your deposit.
Day Cruise
Night time Cruise
4th of July Cruising and Fireworks 2013 (fills up fast!)
The America's Cup is coming in 2013 (approximately July through August)
Basic Cruising Class
Night time Crew Overboard Workshop
Day time Crew Overboard Workshop
Night time Cruising Workshop
Heavy Weather Sailing Workshop
Docking and Boat-handling Workshop
If you'd rather send me a check, use the following address.
Here's how it works...
SailNOW
Attn: Jonathan Ganz
P.O. Box 1964
Orangevale, CA 95662
Canceling or not showing up
If you need to cancel, please let me know at least one week in
advance. (I'd prefer even more notice, if possible.) Anything less
will mean that you'll probably lose your deposit. Emergencies come
up. Let me know if that happens. If I cancel (for whatever reason), I
will refund your deposit. Light rain doesn't necessarily mean the
lesson or cruise is cancelled, so please show up or call me and let me decide.
