We're celebrating women on the water with our Sadie Hawkins all-female skippers race on Saturday, April 24.
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On Monday, April 19 @ 7pm PT, we'll be kicking off Sadie Hawkins with a free Skipper's Meeting & Race Clinic, delivered via Zoom - register now to secure your spot.

Everyone is welcome to join our Meeting & Clinic. All genders invited - and you don't need to be registered to race.

Sadie Hawkins Skipper's Meeting & Race Clinic - Monday, April 19 @ 7pm PT

• 7pm to 7:15pm - Skipper's Meeting (optional)
  The Island Yacht Club Race Committee will be demystifying the Sadie Hawkins Sailing Instructions,  including an overview of our courses and the weather forecast for Saturday. Bring your questions for our Race Committee, or simply tune in to learn about race organization and preparation.
  
  
• 7:15pm to 8pm - Alameda Estuary Race Clinic
  Set Sail on the Alameda Estuary - An overview of what makes sailing the Alameda Estuary unique--and how local sailors use the wind, tides and currents to sail efficiently.
  
  Panel: Yacht Racing, the Estuary Way - Join our all-female panel of experienced Estuary racers, in an instructive and inspirational panel on competitive sailing in the Bay Area. Both new and experienced racers are invited to participate; we will also be answering questions live via our interactive Q&A.

Get the skills and confidence you need to step up to racing - register now for the Sadie Hawkins Skipper's Meeting & Race Clinic.

On Saturday, February 20, Island Yacht Club members and friends had a fabulous circumnavigation tour of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, courtesy of the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA), with which Island Yacht Club is affiliated.

The Island Yacht Club fleet was: 

• Amanda - Catalina 36 - Eric, Fleet Captain
• Tango - Jeanneau 40 - Nancy
• Blue Guitar - Power - Jim
• Libertine - Columbia Challenger 24 - Randy
• Freedom Bound - Hunter 38 - Jeff
• Disaster Relief - Ericson 27 - Will
• Medusa - Santa Cruz 27 - Ros & Nathan

Many thanks to Fleet Captain Eric for shepherding our flotilla around the island, during a clear day with a building breeze. And yes, what a parade of boats to be seen! We were in the company of South Beach Yacht Club, Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS), Classic Yacht Association and countless others from around the Bay and beyond. 

Thank you all for a wonderful Saturday!

Learn how 'Down 'n Dirty' classes on how engines work - and how to maintain them. The classes will be taught by Meredith Anderson of Meredith's Marine Services.​

​About Meredith Anderson
Meredith is a licensed USCG 3rd Assistant Engineer, 100-ton Master Captain and work as a heavy diesel mechanic. As the owner of Meredith's Marine Services and operating a mobile workshop, she can bring her years expertise to your boat, in any location.

Didn't make this class, but would love to watch a recording? Contact us!

Our February Members + friends Zoom meetup will feature a meet and greet of IYC members, live cocktail making and a great preview of our upcoming events.

In attendance will be Meredith Anderson of Meredith's Marine Services. She'll be providing a preview of her upcoming "Down 'n Dirty" marine diesel classes, to be hosted online on Mondays, Feb 15 & 22. 

To receive the Zoom link and receive a reminder on the day, register here: