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June 2024

South Coast Sailing Adventures Newsletter

Greetings!

It's time to get on the water - With sunny days on the horizon, join us to add to your sailing log! Register for classes, leisure sails, fun races and regattas on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay by clicking on the links in our newsletter. All our events are open to the public and offer the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded sailors. Captained charters and bareboat rentals can be made by calling our office at (281) 334-4606. We are open 7 days a week! We look forward to sailing with you soon ~ South Coast Sailing Adventures

British Virgin Islands Flotilla

JUNE 6-16, 2024

11 Day & 10 Night

LAST CALL - 1/2 CABIN LEFT!

SAILING FROM TORTOLA - EXPLORING 55+ STUNNING ISLANDS

Come explore the BVI's and discover why they're called "Nature's Little Secret." An adventure at sea awaits you thanks to consistent trade winds, clear water, and sunshine every day. Come island-hop with us!

Contact Information:

Our very own Captain Lucy Newman, the flotilla leader, has made this trip over a dozen times and has a vast knowledge of the local sites, eats, and activities available! You're sure to have a blast! To make a reservation, please call our office at (281) 334-4606.

2024 BVI Flotilla - Summer Tentative Itinerary.pdf

Mark Your Calendar!

Upcoming Classes

Introduction to Sailing

Every Saturday

9:30am -12:30pm

Basic Keelboat 101

9am - 5pm

Two-Day Course

Offered Every Weekend

Basic Coastal Cruising 103

June 8 & 9, July 6 & 7,

August 3 & 4

Bareboat Chartering 104

June 28-30, July 19-21,

August 9-11

Combo 103 & 104

June 6-9, 20-23, July 11-14, 25-28,

August 1-4, Aug. 29 - Sept.1

Coastal Navigation 105

June TBD, July 6 & 7

Cruising Catamaran 114

June 29-30, July 20-21,

August 24-25

Docking Endorsement 118

June 15 & 16, July 27 & 28, August 17 & 18

CLASS CALENDAR

Upcoming Events

June

7: Friday Night Fireworks Cruise - Summer Kickoff 9:30PM

9: Summer Sunday Sail & Dinner Social

12: Wednesday Sail S3 R1

14: Friday Night Fireworks

15: Galveston Bay Day Sail & Dinner Social

19: Wednesday Sail S3 R2

21: Friday Night Fireworks

22: Summer Sailstice Day Sail

26: Wednesday Sail S3 R3

28: Friday Night Fireworks

29: Rum Race Day Sail #2

July

3: Wednesday Sail S3 R4

5: Friday Night Fireworks

4: July 4th Fireworks Sail

7: Sunday Catamaran Sail & Afternoon Social

12: Friday Night Fireworks

13: Rum Race Day Sail #3

17: Wednesday Sail S4 R1

19: Friday Night Fireworks

20: Women's Regatta Sail & Social

24: Wednesday Sail S4 R2

26: Friday Night Fireworks

27: Rum Race Day Sail #4

August

7: WNR Series 4, Race 4

10: Rum Race - Day Sail #5

17: Catamaran Day Sail & Dinner Social

21: WNR Series 5, Race 1

24: Rum Race - Day Sail #6

28: WNR Series 5, Race

31: LYC Heald Bank (TORC)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday Night Sails

Series 3: June 12, 19, 26, July 3

Races Almost Every

Wednesday - Attend a single race, or for the series!

Schedule

4:15 - Check-in at SCSA

5:15 - Departure, Clear Lake

6:15 - Approx. start time

Races end between 7:00-7:30pm.

New sailors will have the opportunity to practice identifying points of sail, tacking and making quick right of way decisions. The Wednesday Night Sails also help ASA 101 graduates build time on the water! (At least 24 on-water sailing hours needed before ASA 103)

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Summer Sailstice - A Global Sailing Celebration

Saturday, June 22

Sail locally, celebrate globally - Please join us and thousands of sailors from around the globe to promote the sport of sailing! Celebrate the day sailing on one of our fine vessels and join fellow sailors from all 50 states and over 40 countries as we sail together, all over the world!

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Friday Night Fireworks Cruise!

Friday, June 7

Check in 6:30PM

It's summertime! Please join us for our Friday Night Fireworks Cruise on Galveston Bay. Start off summer 2024 with a dazzling display from the best seats in town! Registration is open, please RSVP.

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Rum Races 2024 Upcoming Series

Dates: June 29, July 13 & 27, August 10 & 17

As the temperatures heat up, racing on Galveston Bay does too, giving sailors an excellent opportunity to increase sail trimming, quick tacking and navigation skills. Join us for the Rum Race series on Saturdays and advance your sailing skills! The total course length is 11 nautical miles on Galveston Bay. These fun and informal races are sponsored by Galveston Bay Cruising Association and Cruzan Rum!

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Upcoming Flotillas

British Virgin Islands - ASA Flotilla

December 5-15, 2024

Travel with us to the British Virgin Islands this winter!

Harvest Moon Regatta

October 17-20, 2024

The annual regatta is a tradition of sailing, when the night sky is dominated by the beautiful harvest moon. The regatta has grown from 17 yachts in 1987 to over 260 yachts in recent years. The event once dubbed "A Howling Good Time" by Cruising World!

Tahiti & The Society Islands - ASA Flotilla

Feb. 15 - Mar. 1, 2025

Visit Paradise on Earth! Experience the breathtaking beauty of Tahiti and the Society Islands with South Coast Sailing Adventures, where lush volcanic peaks meet crystal-clear lagoons.

South Coast Sailing Club

Discounted Membership!

Club members, we encourage you to renew now for 2024-2025! Annual membership and renewal after June 30th, 2024, will be $599 per year, effective July 1st. For current members we can postdate your membership! Past club members there is a reinstatement fee of $50. Call to speak to Heidi our Club Coordinator today or send her an email to club@southcoastsailing.com.

Enjoy 20% discount on weekend charter sails
40% discount on weekday charter sails
Discounts on weekend events including club cruises, socials, and races
Discount on ASA courses
$499 per year, after July 1st, $599 and a one-time $100 initiation fee paid at sign up.

Become a South Coast Sailing

Club Member today!

Friday Night Fireworks

2024 Dates: June 7,14,21,28 July 5,12,19,26

It's summer time - add a little sparkle to your life with a fireworks sailing cruise every Friday in June & July! Climb aboard one of our beautiful sailing vessels and sail off before sunset and enjoy a firework display over Galveston Bay from the best seats in town!

Boat of the Month: Fearless Love

June's Boat of the month is Fearless Love our Island Packet 32. This excellent cruising yacht design has qualities that embody spirited performance, exceptional seakeeping, inherent safety, ease of handling, and livability. Combined with classic good looks and reliability, the trouble-free IP32 is an unequaled choice for the knowledgeable cruising sailor. Call with redemption code BOM06 and receive $25 off your bareboat or captained charter. Valid through June 30, 2024.