Trip
Beginner Sail - Amelia, Foss Harbor Marina
Join us for an introductory sail on Amelia.
- Sat, Apr 27, 2024
- Tacoma Sailing Committee
- Sailing
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 10.0 nm
- 4 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Join us on Amelia for an afternoon sail!
We will be meeting at Amelia at 13:00 at Foss Harbor Marina Gate 7. You can park in the gravel lot under the 11th street bridge and walk under to gate 7. Text or call when you arrive. 253-973-9895.
Depending on the weather and tides, our plan is to be back to the dock around 16:00. Approximately 30 minutes of clean up is needed after docking.
Sail #1
Required Equipment
The Sailing Essentials
Don’t leave the dock without these items! They make sailing safer for you and your crewmates. As a carrier, use a soft duffel bag for easy stowing without metal buckles that can scratch woodwork.
- Non-skid deck shoes (or sea boots) with non-marking soles.
- Heavy-duty gloves (preferably leather) for line handling (fingertips cut off is OK).
- Warm clothing head to foot (Note: The ambient temperature on the water is usually lower than on land).
- Foul-weather gear
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Knife on lanyard
- Whistle on a lanyard
- Food and drink
- Headlamp or flashlight