Member Resources

Congratulations, new skipper! You've proven that you have what it takes to safely sail on San Francisco Bay. Besides your sailing skills, what else will you need to know to ensure your first charter goes smoothly? Where can you find the help and the information that new skippers need most?

Chartering for 2 or more consecutive days? Tank levels are something you'll need to be mindful of. Eventually, you may need to visit fuel and pumpout stations along your itinerary. Here's some tips and locations to make your fill-ups and pumpouts a little easier.

The allure and promise of summer on San Francisco Bay: intense wind, swift currents, eerie fog, ever-changing conditions and busy traffic will engage and challenge you, sharpen your skills, and build your confidence as a sailor.

Three yachts in our Sausalito Fleet, Bora Bora (Beneteau Oceanis 34.1), Survivor (Beneteau Oceanis 38) and Liberty (Beneteau Oceanis 38.1), in addition to one yacht in our Berkeley Fleet, Firefly (Beneteau Oceanis 40.1) are equipped with twin rudders and bow thrusters. Learn where to practice if you've never used them and when to use or not use them.