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Events

​Click on the events below for more details. For upcoming IYC races and registration, visit jibeset.net.

Sadie Hawkins free race clinic - this Monday, April 19 @ 7pm PT.

4/12/2021

 

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.
Register now

Sadie Hawkins all-female skippers race has a new date - Saturday, April 24. Join the race - and free skipper's clinic!

3/9/2021

 
Registration for Sadie Hawkins 2021 is now live! We're celebrating women on the water with our all-female skippers race on Saturday, April 24.
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Have a lady on your crew, or want to encourage someone who's new to racing to step up? We're supporting all female skippers with a pre-race event and even cool swag! Sadie Hawkins is a safe, supportive event with lots of thrills for experienced racers, too!

Register now at sadie.iyc.org - and thank you for supporting women's sailing!​
Register now for Sadie Hawkins
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Calendar of Sadie Hawkins Events
  • Monday, April 19 @ 7pm - Skippers meeting & race clinic - register now. 
  • Saturday, April 24 @ 1255pm - Sadie Hawkins all-female skippers race - register now.
  • Monday, May 3 @ 7pm - Island Yacht Club Zoom meetup & SH awards night - register now.

PICYA TI 360 Pacific Rim Unity Parade, Feb 2021

2/20/2021

 
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!

Virtual marine diesel maintenance classes - Mondays, Feb. 15 & 22

2/1/2021

 
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.​
Each class is 90 minutes in duration and will be delivered via Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided the day before the event.

Class 1 - Monday, Feb 15 @ 7pm PT - How engines work 

  • Major engine components and how they work together
  • Cooling, exhaust, heating systems

Class 2 - Monday, Feb 22 @ 7pm PT - Oil change run-through

  • Engine diagnostics
  • Surveying an engine
​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!

February Member Zoom meetup - Feb. 1 @ 7pm PT

1/30/2021

 
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:
Register for the Feb Zoom meetup
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    Next meetups: February 1, March 1, April 5.

    Bring your favorite cocktail, your first mate and your pets - it's our monthly  Zoom Meetup!

    Join our monthly gathering on the first Monday of the month, to:
    • Meet our members - new and old;
    • Learn about what's coming up in our social, racing and cruising calendar, and;
    • Get the inside track on our search for a clubhouse and other news from the Estuary.
    Get the Zoom link & email reminders

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