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Rhythm, Shilshole Bay Marina

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Beginner Sail - Rhythm, Shilshole Bay Marina

Dock-side sail training for the Seattle Mountaineers Sailing Course

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Bill Ashby
Bill Ashby
Primary Leader
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Seattle Yacht Club (1807 E Hamlin St, Seattle, WA 98112), dock 3 gate a little before 6pm. 

OK to park in the SYC parking lot, then walk down to the docks.  I'll meet you at the dock 3 gate.  This is the dock-side training session which should take no longer than two hours max.  We won't be heading out onto the water this time, but be prepared with appropriate clothing layers to be topside and discuss boat handling, line handling, sail handling, etc.  Comfortable shoes with non-marking soles highly recommended. 

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Rhythm, Shilshole Bay Marina

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Required Equipment

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
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