New Sailing Trip Information

General information

General information
Find the boat
Sign up for a sailing trip
Get information about lessons
Deposit requirements
Canceling or not showing up
Gift Certificates are available

We sail out of Richmond on my boat. I also teach at and have access to boats at the CSUS Aquatic Center in the Sacramento area.

I hold a U.S. Coast Guard 50 GT Masters license, Near Coastal OUPV, with sailing and towing endorsements.

The day usually starts about 10 a.m. and lasts until just after sunset There is no set itinerary except at 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 the home port for approximate cost, which is depends on whether you want to cruise, learn, or some combination.

We can also go for a half-day sail if you prefer.

If you have other requirements, send email to with the details.

The Skipper's duties

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
Don't get the skipper wet!

What to expect

A great day sailing with interesting people
Variable weather conditions (from sun to fog to LOTS of wind to NO wind)
A full boat (at least six people)

What to bring

Anti-nausea medication (if you're prone to getting seasick)
Food and drink (alcohol is ok except during classes; water is better)
Camera
Clothing:
- Waterproof (or gortex) jacket
- Layered clothing
- Sneakers with white 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
Illegal Drugs
Cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or similar products
(nicotine patches are ok)
A bad attitude

Where's the boat?

Brickyard Cove directions, or Marina
Sausalito directions, or Marina
Arrangements for other pickup points can be made.

How to sign up

If you're interested in sailing on a particular date, let me know!

Be sure and check the Fun Stuff menu at the top of this page for previous trip pictures and descriptions.

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 the trip is cancelled by me, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Deposit requirements for charters and lessons

A deposit is required to hold your reservation. You should first email me and so I can add your name to the list. Sending a deposit without first signing up means I'll be one step closer to retirement.

I'll let you know the deposit amount after we settle on the date.

You can pay the deposit via PayPal.

Here's how it works...

Click on the PayPal logo.
Enter the amount of the deposit.
Log in to your PayPal account.
Click the Send Money tab.

If you'd rather send a check, here's the address.

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 is cancelled, so please show up or call me and let me decide.

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.