Lake Merritt Boating Center 568 Bellevue Ave. Oakland, CA 94610

Phone (510) 238-2196

Fax (510) 238-7199 www.sailoakland.com

LEARN TO RACE On Lake Merritt

Have you always been curious about racing sailboats, but felt that you didn’t know the rules and strategies?

Join Jim Kearney, a long time boat owner with decades of racing and teaching experience on Lake Merritt and the San Francisco Bay, for an insider’s view into sailboat racing on Lake Merritt. You will learn what you need to know to join the Mid-Winter races on Lake Merritt.

Learn:  What’s a Skipper’s Meeting all about?  Race Courses  Racing Rules- overlap, magic circle, starboard!  Strategies  Tips for faster sailing

Ages: 12 and up Cost: $20 for the 2 session class

Location: Lake Merritt Boating Center Activity Number: 92907.300

th rd When: 11am to 1pm Saturday November 19 AND Saturday December 3

Apply the Skills: The Lake Merritt Sailing Club is inviting all Learn To Race graduates to attend their mid-winter race series Free of Charge! You can rent boats from Lake Merritt Boating Center to use in the races or launch your own (Regatta Dates: Saturday December 10, Sunday January 15, Saturday February 11, and Sunday March 12)

Prior Sailing Experience Required: Sailors need to be able to sail a single-handed dinghy (El Toro or Sunfish) around a course. Sailors who have completed the Solo Small Boat Sailing Class or Youth Advanced Sailing Camp or above are encouraged to attend.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 510-238-2196 or visit our website at www.sailoakland.com TO REGISTER: Visit www.sailoakland.com and click on “Register Online” on the left side or call 510- 238-2196 for information on in-person registration.

OPR strives to make this event as accessible as possible. For questions about physical accessibility for persons with limited mobility, and to inquire about accommodations for mobility devices and impairments, please email [email protected] or call (510) 615-5980 or TDD/TTY (510) 615-5883 prior to registering.