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SPSA Late January 2024 update

Hello Sailors,
 Winds were up last Sunday and it was a little cold but that didn't stop 14 boats from participating in the 3rd Annual Off The Wall Regatta. 4 boats with new to racing skippers crossed the start line for a raucous sail around the course. The post race gathering was exciting as trophies were awarded and tales of the day were exchanged. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped with planning. It was a memorable day!.
  • Our next Spring Series races take place this Saturday, February 3rd, start time 1100. Race Committee boat will be Fiddlesticks. Post Race Meet-up at Localz for race awards and the KOB for January will be announced! **The Sailing Center is hosting the ILCA Midwinters regatta this weekend and their lot is being used for trailer storage. There will be no parking in their lot that Saturday, only loading/unloading and hoist use, but cars must park elsewhere. Sorry for the inconvenience.
  • Wednesday, February 6th is our next SPSA Board of Directors meeting, 6:00PM at the Sailing Center. All SPSA members are welcomed. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing commodore@spsa.us
Other racing around the Bay in February:
It's another full month of fun sailing. Don't miss out.
See you out on the Bay!

SPSA 2024 Off The Wall Regatta – Amended Start Times

Hello Sailors,
Attached are amended start times for tomorrow's race. Added boats and corrected course length.
See out on the Bay

xls icon 2024-Off-the-Wall-Pursuit-Start-Times-R1.xlsx
pdf icon 2024-Off-the-Wall-Regatta-SI-Amendment-1.pdf
pdf icon 2024-Off-the-Wall-Pursuit-Start-Times-R1.pdf

Off The Wall Regatta – Amended Start Times

Hello Sailors,
Attached are amended start times for tomorrow's race. Added boats and corrected course length.
See out on the Bay
pdf icon 2024-Off-the-Wall-Regatta-SI-Amendment-1.pdf
xls icon 2024-Off-the-Wall-Pursuit-Start-Times-R1.xlsx
pdf icon 2024-Off-the-Wall-Pursuit-Start-Times-R1.pdf

2024 Off the Wall Regatta Start Times

Hello Sailors,
Attached are the start times for tomorrow's Off The Wall Regatta.
Please also note the attached Amendment to the Sailing Instructions.
Don't forget there is a Skipper's Meeting today at 4:00PM at the Sailing Center and a Post Race Meetup also at the Sailing Center. Bring your own drinks and snacks.
See you all out on the Bay

xls icon 2024-Off-the-Wall-Pursuit-Start-Times.xlsx
pdf icon 2024-Off-the-Wall-Regatta-SI-Amendment-1.pdf

SPSA – Mid January 2024 Update

Hello Sailors,
Firstly – take some time today to reflect on the life, words and actions of Martin Luther King whom we honor today. His words are timeless and his dreams not yet fully fulfilled in this world.
Coming up for SPSA:
Race Committee Basics Seminar – Tonight January 15th 6:00PM at the Sailing Center. Don't miss it. Even if you haven't signed up yet there is still room for additional attendees. We will see you at 6:00.

Saturday January 20th is our first Spring Series Race (Races 9 & 10 in the Long Series), followed by the now famous Chili Cookoff at the Sailing Center. As of this moment – Saturday's weather looks to be sunny and cold. Perfect conditions for our Chili Cookoff. Please RSVP to djsara@comcast.net if you plan to attend and Please let our Rear Commodore's know if you are entering into the Chili Contest. Race time is 1100. Athena – Jody Abram's J109 will be RC.

COMMODORE'S CHALLENGE – SPSA has 73 members with boats, that includes members who race sonars and J70s in SPSA races. Here's my challenge: all 73 boats on the Bay for the Off the Wall Regatta – Sunday January 28th – Pursuit Start Race – First Boat Starts at 1100. Skipper's Meeting on Saturday 1/27, 1600 at the Sailing Center. This is the 3rd annual Off the Wall Regatta, conceived as a way to introduce new racers to the sport of sailboat racing. The race is open to all though – new racers and experienced alike. Come out – have fun – perpetuate the Noble Art of Sailing.
See you all out on the Bay.