Southern California Yachting Association’s

February 2, 2013

24th Annual

Hosted by Bahia Corinthian Yacht ClubCorona del Mar, California

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Invitation andRegistration Form

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Can you believe — this is the 24th Anniversary of this premier event! The Southern California Yachting Association and I welcome you to the Annual Women’s Sailing Convention at the beautiful Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. This year’s Convention will, again, bring sailors of different generations and backgrounds together to share their knowledge and skill in the wonderful lifestyle of boating. We encourage you to select workshops that best fit your boating interests and ability. We know you will enjoy these outstanding seminars, with enthusiastic and knowlegeable instructors. You’ll have an opportunity to improve your sailing expertise and to network with other women from all over the state and across the country. On behalf of SCYA, I thank you for your participation of this exciting and very special day. Check out our new website: womenssailingconvention.com.

The following information is vital for your enjoyment of the Convention. Please read carefully and observe details relevant to your participation.

Workshop Selection: For both morning and afternoon sessions, pick either two (2) LAND-BASED or one (1) WATER-BASED workshop and make a second choice selection as an alternate for planning purposes. See Schedule and Qualifi-cations Levels on page 6 and Descriptions of Workshops on page 4-5.

You must SELECT a 1st CHOICE group of workshops and provide alternate 2nd CHOICE based on your interests. Space is very limited in some workshops, and all registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis. A Confirmation will be sent via email. Print it out and bring it to the Registra-tion Desk. Double check your selections so you are not choosing your workshops in the same two time periods. Read the Registration Schedule Matrix Chart carefully.

Note: We are offering a 3-ring 1” binder for your workshop handouts at $5.00. If you want one, be sure to include it on your reservation form on page 7. This binder does NOT include the workshop handouts from all the workshops offered.

Fee: Early Bird Registration 12/10/12 - 12/31/12 is $170/pp. Registration between 1/1/13 - 1/28/13 is $185/pp. Late Registrations (and walk-ins) received after 1/28/13 are $200/pp. Fee includes workshop sessions, breakfast, lunch, dinner, souvenir gift and workshop handouts from the instructor (if applicable).

Registration Form: Please fill out and sign the Registration Card and Merchandise Order Form on page 7 CAREFULLY. Print, scan & email to gail@scya.org or print and USPS mail with your credit card info or check payable to SCYA to: Gail Hine - 23414 Mt. Ashland Ct, Murrieta, CA 92562. For verbal information, call Gail at 951-677-8121. On-line registration available at: www.womenssailingconvention.com

Merchandise: YOUR REGISTRATION FORM SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 21st if you are ordering merchandise. We will do our best to fill your order if received after that date. Only a small quantity of items available on site. Be sure to specify SIZE when ordering. Double check your size / color order carefully. We are offering credit card payments on site for your convenience.

Confirmation: A Confirmation will be sent by EMAIL (email address is requested). Advise if you require a confirmation card by postal service. If you do not receive it by January 24th, please call to confirm your registration. Refunds will be made only to those who cancel before January 28, 2013. The Convention usually sells out each year, so register early to avoid disappointment. Space is limited. First come, first served. If sold out, you will be called. A Waiting List will be established.

What to Wear: Dress warmly (layers) and wear soft (white-soled) shoes. This event will NOT be cancelled due to rain. Bring your own rain gear if the weather forecast indicates a need for it. No need to change for dinner; sailing clothes okay!

Meals: If you require any special foods, such as vegetarian-type meals, advise on your registration in “COMMENTS” box.

Parking: Please car pool to save gas & parking spaces. Complimentary valet park-ing is provided at the club.

Hotel Accommodations: Ramada Limited & Suites, 1680 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa. Special Women’s Sailing Convention rate is $82 for 2 queen beds and free shuttle from the John Wayne Airport 7:30 AM-10:30 PM. Call 800-345-8025. Arrangements can be made for a shuttle to/from BCYC; contact Front Desk of hotel upon arrival. The block of rooms for the Women’s Sailing Convention Rate is valid only through January 10, 2013. This hotel is about 5 minutes drive from BCYC.

Directions to BCYC: 1601 Bayside Drive • Corona del Mar (Newport Beach), CA • Tel: 949-644-9530

Northbound: Take the 5 Fwy north and then the 405 Freeway north to Jamboree. Turn left on Jambo-ree and proceed 5 mi. West. Cross over Pacific Coast Hwy (HWY 1) and proceed down hill to Bayside Drive (1st light). Turn left (south) about 1/2 mile to 1601 Bayside Drive. BCYC is on the right.

Southbound:Take the 405 Freeewy south to Route 73 (San Joaquin Toll Road) to Jamboree. [There is no toll fee involved.] Exit Jamboree, turn right on to Jamboree and proceed west about 5 miles. Cross over Pacific Coast Hwy (HWY 1) and proceed down hill to Bayside Drive (1st light). Turn left (south) about 1/2 mile to 1601 Bayside Drive. BCYC is on the right.

Gail E. Hine

Saturday, February 2, 2013Location: Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club

1601 Bayside DriveCorona del Mar, CA 92625

949-644-9530Welcome!2

Capt. Fran WeberFran has been sailing since grad school in 1973 in Mission Bay. Past commodore of the Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay. Her passion is teaching women basics of sailing. Coached at the Women’s Sailing Convention for 16 years. She brings her boat Lightning and some rookie sailors. And she’s the 2010 Peggy Slater Award Winner!

Capt. Susie CampbellAt 40 she decided to pursue a life-long dream and learn how to sail. Started out with 2 year-old son in a small boat sailing class and never stopped learning! After many hours on the sea and sailing classes, Susie received a 100-ton Captains License and works for local charter companies.

Judy FuscoShe took her first Lido 14 class at OCC 15 yrs ago. Moving to Shields and then taking a trip on the Alaska Eagle, it was time to purchase her own sailboat, Catalina 30. She is very involved with the LB Women’s Sailing Association. Enjoys the maintenance aspect of owning a sailboat and sharing that knowledge with other women sailors.

S/C Mary BaconMary Bacon started boating when she and her husband joined Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, was Commodore in 1999. 2006 Staff Commodore of SCYA. Mary is President of The Mary Conlin Company, Inc., a vessel documenta-tion service in Newport Beach; also founding President of American Vessel Documentation Association, Inc. (AVDA).

Monique VigeantMonique began sailing at 13 on Cape Cod, but started in earnest in 2004 in Southern Cal. Since then., she’s crewed 5 Newport to Ensenada regattas, skippered 5 Figawi’s, and is a tallship Able Seaman and Quartermaster on the Brig Pilgrim out of Dana Point. She is the proud owner of the Dawn Treader III, a 34’ O’Day.

Jeannea JordanStarted sailing 13 yrs. ago and owns, cruises and races a Catalina 30. Member of WSA, skipper in the day-sail/cruise program. She races her boat Checkkers in MdR and in the WOW/WAH. Cruised Catalina and the Channel Islands. “If I can share the experience with other women who love being on the water, it doesn’t get any better than that.”

Rhonda TolarAs a very active member of BCYC, Ronda has been sailing for about 7 years. She brings much enthusiasm and joy to her sailing experience. She owns a Farr 40 “Wild Thing” and has placed very well in the regattas she recently entered, including up in San Francisco.

Margie OldfieldMargie is office Manager for Windward Sailing Club. She was 50 when she took her first sailing course at OCC. She sailed in the BVI’s, Queen Charlotte Islands. Raced female crew in Dana Belles Regatta, SSYC’s “Crew of Two to Catalina” off shore. Has been as assistant coach for many WSC’s.

Capt. Kathie OhmerFormer instructor for OCC Sailing Center for 8 yrs., a exprienced cruiser with Mediterrean, Atlantic, Caribbean and Florida (15,000+ miles). She is a member of BCYC, has been the co-chair of this Convention for the past 17 years, organizing the coaches and donated boats. SCYA Peggy Slater Award in 2000.

Capt. Patty CookPatty has raced and cruised for over 40 years. In the 70’s with her husband and two young sons crossed the Gulf Stream in a 24-ft sailboat for a month of cruising. Member of Balboa Yacht Club and Newport Ocean Sailing Associa-tion; certified USSA Judge and SCYA Principal Race Officer (PRO). Holds a 100-ton USCG Masters License.

Capt. Holly ScottStarting at 3 and at 15 skippering her parent’s Cal 36, Holly has her 100-ton Master’s License, takes groups all over the world. She charters on her Cal 40 ‘Mahalo’ to Catalina, Channel Islands and Mexico. She now ownes Charlie’s Charts, which publishes six cruising guides from Alaska to Tahiti. Winner SCYA Peggy Slater Award in 2012.

Capt. Nancy ErleyNancy did two circumnavigations aboard her Orca 38’ Tethys with all-women. She holds USCG Master of Oceans license, advanced HAM license, ISPA offshore instructor evaluator certification and scuba certification. Teaches women sailing as well as captaining skills. She is the NWSA/BoatU.S. 2006 Winner of the Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award.

Capt. Alison OsinskiUSCG 100-ton Licensed Captain, Alison teaches boat han-dling skills, safety, navigation, coastal piloting & charting. Does boat deliveries, takes groups on day sails, sunset, fishing, whale watching and Channel Islands cruises. She is involved in aquatics, swimming pool/waterpark design, aquatic risk management, and provides litigation support.

Sandy MillsSandy will make the 2009-2012 Racing Rules 101 and Tactics 101 understandable and fun. She is a US SAILING Judge and Principal Race Officer (PRO) for BCYC. She served on many race committees for regattas, and protest committees, has experience in racing on small dinghies to big boats. She won the SCYA Peggy Slater Award in 2008.

Capt. Patsee OberPatsee raised in Newport Beach, sailing and racing since 5. She has held her 100-Ton USCG Captains License for 30+ years. Patsee has navigated her way to the South Pacific before Sat Nav or GPS, using a sextant to guide her across the Pacific and back; delivered vessels from SF to La Paz; sailed in many parts of the world, and teaches sailing.

Judy-Rae KarlsenBeginning her sailing passion in Chciago, Judy-Rae moved to SC and found her calling. She is on the Board of the Long Beach Sailing Foundation, member of LBYC, and Program Director of Sea Gals: Women’s Sailing Events. She is avid sailor and crew member on boats of all sizes. Enthusiam is her middle name.

Our Outstanding Workshop Presenters

Featured Speaker - Katie Pettibone3

Capt. Diane de WitteShe is a USCG 100-ton Lic Skipper, US SAILING and ASA offshore Instructor. She instructs at USC, OCC Sailing Center and privately. Deliveries include areas throughout South Pacific, Asia, Flordia, Carribean and numerous pas-sages from Seattle to Mexico. Her enthusiasm and know-lege is infectious, has a vivacious approach to boating.

Capt. Patty GarfieldPatty entered her first race ever — 2005 Transpac race from LA-Hawaii ! She and Capt. Diane Murray made history as first women’s doubled-handed entry skippering her 47-ft Catalina, Charmed Life. She has USCG 100-ton Lic. and owns Farallone Yacht Sales, Inc, dealer for Catalina Yachts in Newport Beach, Northern California and San Diego

Vicki Sweet, RNAn emergency nurse and certified herbalist, Vicki is an avid sailor and racer. Had several adventures where her emergency nursing skills were used. Vicki is a past Vice Commodore of the Women’s Ocean Racing Sailing As-sociation. She is an accomplished public speaker and is a partner in CreativeMinds®, educational consulting firm.

Capt. Helene WebbWhen Helene Webb isn’t visiting her boating neighbors in Santa Barbara harbor, she’s either racing or teaching others to sail. When she’s docked, she is creating art or doing graphic design. Love of ocean provides inspiration for regatta art, logos for harbor businesses, designs web-sites and nautical charts. A WSC instructor for many years.

Cindy WynneCindy joined Aventura SC in Dana Point and got a passion for sailing and grew into racing with all-women crews and teaching women. Raced Newport Ensenada Race for 16 years; won The Caroline Starr Trophy 3 times; competed in Linda Elias Women’s One Design; Regatta Las Marietas Women’s One Design in Puerto Vallarta.

Capt. Annette CookAs 100-ton Captain, deliveres in Mexico, Fiji, Tahiti, Greece and Florida Gulf Coast. Member Aventura Sailing Club; taught sailing, management, fire control, medicine at sea and powering, celestial navigation, marine biology, and is a R.N. Won Caroline Starr Trophy-1998 Ensenada Race. 2004 SCYA Peggy Slater Award; WORSA Commodore 2006-2009/12.

Toni BaiuncoToni has been around boats on Barnegat Bay, NJ since five. She and her husband, Joe, own a beautiful Hunter 40 which they have raced and cruised extensively in local waters since moving to Calif. in the 60’s. Toni has spearheaded the table decorations for every convention for the past 24 years.

Capt. Diane MurrayDiane is a N California sailor with 46,000 miles, USCG 100-ton Masters License and a certified US Sailing Instructor. Doubled handed with Patty Garfield in 2005 Transpac. She organizes women’s charters in Greece, Australia, Windward and Leeward Islands. She skippers her own 40’ Ketch in San Francisco Bay.

13 Katie Pettibone is a world renowned professional sailor! Katie sailed as a youngster in local Michigan events. She is a graduate of University of Miami (Florida) and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. In 1995 she was selected out of nearly 700 appli-cants to be one of a 28 member crew of America 3, the first all-female crew in the America’s Cup. During 1997-1998 Katie competed for Team EF Education in the 3,200 nautical mile Whitbread Around the World Race. She was a crew member on America True, her 2nd America’s Cup in Auckland, New Zealand in 2000. Katie competed as crew on Amer Sports Two in Volvo Around the World race. She has competed in Worrell 1000 and Gulf Stream Challenge, several Port Huron to Mackinac and Chicago to Mackinac races, and numerous other international racing competitions all over the world. She had a fantastic experience in months of training a crew of women of Al Thurya Bank Muscat for the Sailing Arabia–The Tour – in Oman and the Middle East. There is much more to this Oman story, which she will no doubt tell us about.

Morning Session Workshops

Welcome AboardPresented by Monique Vigeant and Vicki SweetThis introductory workshop provides a wide diversity of basic information for the new or inexperienced sailor. Basic termi-nology, a knot or two, protocol, safety and much more. Asked to “trim the sails”— you went below for scissors? “Fall off” and you said “no way.” Surprise everyone with your new skills. Join Monique and Vicki for a session of fun and become a smarter new sailor or first mate. [13A.1]

Basic Nav Rules & BowlinesPresented by Capt. Kathie OhmerAs a follow up to our Welcome Aboard workshop, learn the Basic Rules before you go sailing with anyone! Right of Way rules, Day and Nightime signals for all size boats and ships. Tricks to help you remember them! Learn to tie a basic bowline 3 different ways. Bowlines are used for everything on a boat from saving a person overboard to securing a line to a sail or a cleat. Kathie is a very knowledgeable instructor and will make this workshop fun, too. [13A.2]

Going Up the MastPresented by Capt. Nancy ErleyTechniques for going aloft, including using the bosun’s chair with block and tackle rigging at dock side. Learn SAFETY first, terminology, assisting crew protocol, selecting the right deck shoes and sailing gloves. Space is very limited. [13A.3]

Pirates & the Cruising SailorPresented by Capt. Nancy Erley Nancy Erley, captain of two world circumnavigations sailed in the Gulf of Aden and the Caribbean where pirates are currently active. Nancy shares the facts on piracy and how to find the global “hotspots,” how to assess your personal posture toward risk and strategies to de-escalate a pirate encounter. Nancy’s friends on “Asylum” were attacked while anchored with three boats off the coast of Columbia, and she will share their story, lessons learned and advice to other cruisers. [13A.4]

Marine Navigation 101 Presented by Capt. Alison OsinskiLearn basics of coastal piloting – how to read a chart, use plotting tools and reference publications to find your way on the water. How to use landmarks, soundings and navigational aids, in addition to electronic devices (GPS and chartplotters), find your position, measure distances, determine course to steer to arrive at intended destination, keep track of where you are and where you are heading, and estimate time of ar-rival. Importantly, learn to avoid common marine navigation-al errors. Includes hands-on charting practice. Workbook to continue skills learned after the convention is over. [13A.5]

Marine Navigation 201 Presented by Capt. Alison OsinskiAfter being exposed to the basics (Marine Navigation 101), put that information to practical use. Learn to: • Obtain a 3-line-of-position fix to make sure your anchor is set and you’re not dragging through the night • Estimate distance from an ob-ject using a running fix • Create waypoints & routes, & plan a cruise • Determine Speed Made Good and Course Made Good • Determine the course need to steer to compensate for a known set (direction of current) and drift (speed of the current) • Use RADAR and AIS to identify ships and avoid collisions. In-cludes hands-on charting practice. Workbook to continue skills learned after convention. [13A.6]

Weather Wisdom Presented by Capt. Patty CookCruiser, racer or day sailor will all benefit from this workshop. Practical introduction to “marine weather.” Recognize, interpret, evaluate and forecast the weather from information sources such as marine radio and weather fax. Taught by a sailor who has years of coastal experience. [13A.7]

Winch WizardryPresented by Capt. Holly ScottYour winches won’t turn. Capt. Holly will show you how to get into the innards of those most valuable of deck hands, grease up the gears and put it back together again. Amaze your significant other with your new skills! [13A.8]

Hassel-Free HeadsPresented by Capt. Holly ScottLet’s stay “ahead” of the game: Learn how-to keep your marine head trouble-free. Clogs, odors, hoses, lubricants, Y-valves, chemicals, vent lines, common problems and how to correct them will all be discussed and flushed out! [13A.9]

Select two (2) land-based or one (1) water-based workshop!

On-the-Water WorkshopsAll Morning

Presented by experienced instructors

AnchoringAll morning on-the-water workshop. Practice necessary communication skills between helmsman & foredeck, learn about types of ground tackle, where to drop the an-chor, Learn how to set it and keep it set. When & how to keep anchor watch, and retrieve the anchor. [13A.13]

Docking Your SailboatThis all-morning class teaches you how to judge your boat’s speed, maneurving in and out of a slip, the correct way to tie up to the dock, and set a spring line. Perennial favorite. [13A.14]

Overboard ProceduresProper methods of overboard recovery will be dem-onstrated and practiced on a vessel. Our coaches have many miles and instructional experience to make this all-morning workshop a must for every boat owner. [13A.15]

Note: We reserve the right to change, adjust or cancel both land and water-based workshops, instructors

and / or vessels depending on weather and unexpected circumstances.

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Galley DivaPresented by Toni BaiuncoGoing sailing for the day, overnight race, 3-night stay on the backside of Catalina, a week on anchor in the Channel Islands - She will cover them all! Short cuts in cooking, pack-ing the ice chest, ‘do-ahead’ list, shopping list, and demo a quick recipe. Handouts, too. [13A.10]

Introduction to Racing Presented by Sandy MillsGet into racing - become a better sailor! In this workshop. Sandy tell us about the entry forms, starting signals are, where your boat should be at the start, about protests, how to ab-solve a foul on the water. Follow this up in the afternoon with a race around the harbor. You must have Intermediate II level experience to consider this class. [13A.11]

Basic Rules & TacticsPresented by Sandy MillsAfter Intro to Racing workshop above, get the fundamental rules of racing so you know what you can and can’t do and some basic tactics you want on the race course. Get prepared for the afternoon race. [13A.12]

All the Workshops are presented and coached by qualified and enthusiastic instructors on borrowed vessels. This page describes ONLY AM Workshops; next page lists PM Workshops. To make sure you make the right choices, read the descriptions care-fully. Then make your selection on the Schedule Grid on the Reservation Form.

If you are taking one of these water-based workshops, bring your favorite PFD, boating shoes and sailing gloves.

How to Heave a LinePresented by Capt. Nancy Erley Nancy Erley knows so many cool things about boating...we could invent several more workshops. So this year, Nancy is going to present a hands-on class practicing traditional sailor skills of snagging a cleat, “tossing” (throwing) and “making up” (coiling or flaking) a line. Learn techniques for distance and accuracy, including target practice. [13P.6]

Suddenly SinglehandedPresented by Capt. Patty CookThis terrific interactive workshop will use real life boating situations to teach you how to cope with an emergency situ-ation, determining what needs to be done and the order to do it. Here you will evaluate your skills and those of your classmates, decide if you can cope or will need outside as-sistance, practice using the radio, learn about handling your boat short handed and getting to safe harbor. [13P.7]

Sail Trim Basics (Dockside)Presented by Cindy WynneDockside demonstration of sail trim techniques—fairlead position, halyard tension, sheet trim for genoa shape and speed; how the outhaul, vang, backstay, and traveler affect the main. An important step in understanding how sails work. [13P.8]

Rigging SpinnakersPresented by Cindy WynneThis is a dockside workshop on spinnaker rigging on boats under 32-ft that gybe the pole end-for-end. Learn set-up, function and purpose of sheets, afterguys, topping lift, fore-guy, and halyards. Packing that chute is an important skill you’ll find very valuable, too. You must have Intermediate II level experience to consider this Workshop. [13P.9]

Nighttime Sailing and NavigationPresented by Capt. Nancy ErleyExpand the scope of your sailing abilities! This workshop covers night vision, steering by compass, navigation aids and lights on shore, three bearing fixes at night. In addi-tion, we’ll cover identifying ships, collision avoidance at night, nighttime deck safety protocols, watch scheduling and crew overboard protcol. [13P.10]

Beyond Bandaids-Much More!Presented by Vicki Sweet, RNMost sailors know that there are many potential serious inju-ries that can occur on a boat. An experienced emergency nurse takes you beyond band-aids and helps you learn how to man-age more serious injuries until help arrives. Also included —how to deal with mal de mer (seasickness), hypothermia, and recommendations for what to carry in your first aid kit. [13P.1]

Maintenance ManiaPresented by Judy Fusco Judy will try to cover all the maintenance items that should be done on a sailboat, starting with the basic tool kit, then go through different products available, for specific purpos-es. She’ll go over the schedule from shaking the fire extin-gushers to testing the ball valves on the thru -hull. A work-shop every boat owner needs! [13P.2]

Dinghy Do’s & Dont’s Presented by Capt. Holly ScottDo you feel trapped onboard because you aren’t comfort-able driving the dinghy? This is a hands-on class, in a din-ghy. You will learn safe boarding, docking, how to come along side a sailboat, outboard operation, what to keep in the dinghy - just in case, lots of tricks, how to tie up the darn thing and how to keep it from being stolen. The dinghy will be your new best friend! [13P.3]

Dabble in Diesels Presented by Capt. Holly ScottHow to keep that diesel ‘happy.’ How to check the oil, clean the raw water strainer, trace a fuel line, check the transmission, lo-cate and understand the basic parts of the engine. Holly makes it all look so simple and easy and even FUN! [13P.4]

Knot Know-How Presented by Monique VigeantBasic knots, their uses, parts of a line, how to tie the bow-line, clove hitch, cleat hitch, belaying and coiling. You’ll re-ceive your own piece of line to practice. This is a very fun workshop. [13P.5]

Afternoon Session WorkshopsSelect two (2) land-based or one (1) water-based workshop!

Presented by experienced instructors

Introduction to SailingIn this all-afternoon class, you’ll learn the basics of sail-ing — trim the main, steer the boat, learn how to tack, get the basic principles of wind direction and trim and getting from A to B. Sailing gloves are recommended. Guarantee lots of fun as you begin your sailing experi-ence. For those who have no or very limited sailing expe-rience. [13P.12]

Intermediate Sailing Put the knowledge gained in your early sailing experi-ences toward more a indepth learning experience sailing through Newport Harbor or into the ocean if wind and time permits. All points of sail trim will be reinforced. Learn to sail for the wind and desired destination. Prac-tice helming and calling the tacks. [13P.13]

Offshore Cruising Workshop will cover safety checks, use of VHF radio, ra-dar, GPS, SSB, EPIRBS, jacklines, rescue drills, reefing, and heaving to. Go beyond the breakwater for an after-noon of ‘offshore sailing.’ Bring your personal PFD, sail-ing shoes, and sailing gloves. Limited class availability. You must have IntermediateII level experi-ence for this class. No novices. [13P.14]

WSC & Melanie Patterson Memorial RaceTake what you learned in the Morning Sessions and put that into action on the water. Our instructors will help you with this afternoon race in fun Harbor 20’s. Get a good start, race up the harbor, engage in tacking duels. Trophy awards at dinner. Tiller experience and Intermediate II level knowledge required to consider this class. No novices. Spaces are very limited for this workshop. Register early. [13P.15]

All the Workshops are presented and coached by qualified and enthusiastic instructors on borrowed vessels. This page describes ONLY PM Workshops; previous page lists AM Workshops. To make sure you make the right choices, read the descrip-tions carefully. Then make your selection on the Schedule Grid on the Reservation Form. On-the-Water Workshops

All Afternoon

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Note: We are offering a 3-ring 1” binder to hold handouts at $5.00. If you want one,

include it your reservation form on page 7.

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DIY Canvas BasicsPresented by Judy Fusco Here’s how to make some simple basic canvas projects us-ing a basic sewing machine. She covers purchasing supplies (canvas, thread, snaps, etc), making a pattern, sewing the pieces, adding snaps and fasteners. This workshop could be a real money-saver for the handy boat owner! [13P.11]

If you are taking one of these water-based workshops, bring your favorite PFD, boating shoes and sailing gloves.

Your Sailing Ability QualificationsSupplementing our 1 (Novice) - 10 (Expert) rating, we wish to qualify your experience more definitively and accurately.

PLEASE READ THESE DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY.

› NOVICE (0-2) [Passenger] - You haven’t been on a sailboat before. Or you have very limited experience. Your knowledge of terminology is rather limited. You’ve been mostly a passenger on other people’s boats.

› INTERMEDIATE I (3-4) [Crew, dependent upon direction] - You have participated in the operation of sailboat under direction. Little or limited steer-ing/helming experience. Have basic understanding of sailing terminology, but may not know all the terms. Know how and when to use controls for trimming main and jib sails and how to adjust for wind direction and conditions. You have some knowl-edge of the rules of the road but may need to ask for guidance.

› INTERMEDIATE II (5-6) [Crew leader, doesn’t need close super-vision] - Know all of the Intermediate I standards, plus can follow instructions to operate traveller, mainsheet, boom vang, cunningham and outhaul on most boats. Know how to trim the jib, mainsail, limited spinnaker trim and can steer a boat “in the groove.” You know the rules of the road and how to apply them in real life situations. Understand the basics of navigation, able to use chart plotters or GPS. Can dock and anchor under normal conditions.

› ADVANCED (7-8) [Skipper experience on inland or near coastal waters] - Competent in all aspects of Intermediate II. Can comfortably perform any position on a sailboat, including helmsman and foredeck; know how to rig, hoist, trim and douse a spinnaker. Have some racing experience OR substantial cruising miles with active participation in watches, both offshore and coastal. Can safely navigate in new waters, anchor in crowded anchorage. Understand the basics below deck, the head, engine, stove, electrical systems. Can give instruction to crew and perform the daily operations of maintaining a sailboat.

› EXPERT (9-10) [Comfortable being skipper - Competent in all aspects of Advanced Level.] Comfortable being in charge of a sailboat, directing crew racing on inland, near coastal or ocean waters. Sail trim is instinctive, competed in a many races and trophied as skipper (or primary crew) a number of times. And/or have extensive cruising experience and overnight travel with night watch responsibility. Can troubleshoot all systems, rigging failure, diesel engine problems; understand marine weather forecasts and plan accordingly; navigate in fog or storms, prepare a yacht for offshore passage.

More...Important Information Convention ScheduleRegistration and Continental Breakfast .....................................8:30–9:30 AMWorkshops - Session 1 ................................................................ 9:30–10:50 AMWorkshops - Session 2 .............................................................. 11:00–12:20 PMLunch ............................................................................................ 12:20–1:30 PMWorkshops - Session 3 .................................................................. 1:30–2:50 PMWorkshops - Session 4 ..................................................................3:00–4:20 PMHappy Hour .................................................................................... 4:30–5:30 PMDinner .............................................................................................5:30–7:00 PMSpeaker & Raffle ............................................................................7:00–8:30 PM

You’ll love our Souvenir Merchandise

Gold Two-Tone Earrings Die-struck gold metal earrings in brushed and polished texture finish with stainless steel loops - 5/8”x3/4” boat logo. Really cool! Limited supply of this very special item.

Sporty Accent-trimmed PoloCool and oh-so comfortable, this 6.5 oz. 100% polyester waffle-knit polo shirt features moisture-wicking technology. Accented with white contrast underarm panels and collar for a special look. Johnny collar and square bottom with side vents. Bright gold color with embroidered convention logo.

SocksLow cut quarter quality cotton sock and softener give this item the softest feel. This WHITE full cushion sock includes embroidery (2012 colors) on the ankle part of sock.

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Sport-Tek Dri-Mesh® V-Neck T-ShirtYou stay comfortable, cool and dry during an active day of sailing. The double layer mesh construction releases heat and sweat, while maintaining superior breathe-ability (3.5 oz. 100% poly-ester). Flattering V-neck. Taped neck, double-needle shoulders, sleeves and hem. We offering two colors with embroidery: Yellow/Gold and Texas Orange.

Women’s Sizes Available PreOrder On-Site S, M, L, XL $24.00 $27.00XXL, XXXL, XXXXL 27.00 30.00

PreOrder On-Site $10.00 $12.00

Brushed Twill Low Profile Cap Great classic look in unstructured 100% cotton. Self-fabric adjustable slide closure with buckle at back. Embroidered convention logo. PreOrder On-Site

$15.00 $18.00

PreOrder On-Site$10.00 $12.00

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Women’s Sizes Available PreOrder On-Site S, M, L, XL $45.00 $48.00XXL, XXXL 47.00 50.00

Prices include sales tax and embroidery of logo!

Lightweight Jacket Converts to Vest This is a repeat of last year’s very popular item. It’s windproof/water resistant polyester, with vented back yoke, mesh panel underneath for breath ability. Zip-off sleeves can be stored in zippered back pocket. Additional storage in zippered chest pocket and two side pockets. Brushed tricot along inner back collar for comfort and warmth and inner storm flap. Bright orange color with silver accents. Embroidered logo, too! You’ll love this jacket!

Women’s Sizes Available PreOrder On-Site S, M, L, XL, XXL $60.00 $65.00

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State: Zip: • E-mail:

Tel (H): • Tel (W): • Tel (C):

Yacht Club/Other Boating Affiliation: Type of boat you sail:

Please indicate the type of sailing you like most (CHECK): [ ] CRUISING • [ ] RACING • [ ] DAYSAILING • [ ] DON’T KNOW

CHECK SAILING ABILITY [REQUIRED] (refer to Experience/Qualification Descriptions on page 6 of brochure):

NOVICE (0-2) INTERMEDIATE I (3-4) INTERMEDIATE II (5-6) ADVANCED (7-8) EXPERT (9-10)

RegistrationTo register you must print out and mail this page or scan completed-printed page and email.

Registration Fees EVENT FEE $185 (if received by 1/28/13

Be SURe to CHeCK SIZe DeSIReD!

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FIRST CHOICE SCHEDULE • SECOND CHOICE SCHEDULE

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COMMENTS • SPECIAL NOTES

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[ ] VISA [ ] MC [ ] AE [ ] DIS Name on Card______________________________________Credit Card#____________________________ Expiration Date__________________ CVC______________

(Convention Participant or guest aboard or owner or borrower)

In consideration of your acceptance of my entry, I hereby agree as follows:1. I agree with you, with the club (Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club) hosting this event, and Southern California Yachting Associa-tion to comply with all rules and instructions governing this event.2. I hereby release the Southern California Yachting Association, Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, its officers, agents or committee personnel from any and all liability for any injury to myself or my yacht arising out of your conduct of the Sailing Convention or use of facilities, to the extent that such release does not discharge the insurance carrier under the provisions of the insur-ance policy on the yacht participating in this event.3. I assume any risk of injury arising out of my participation in the Women’s Sailing Convention, failure or breakage of the yacht sailed on or any of its equipment, or weather conditions.4. My yacht (if used in this event) will be equipped to conform with any and all U.S.C.G. safety equipment.5. I understand my name, mailing address, and email address will be printed in the Program, and this Program will be made available to our sponsors. Date: Signed:

Please enter ME in the SCYA Women’s Sailing ConventionYOU MUST SIGN BELOW TO VALIDATE REGISTRATION

* If paying by check, make payable to: SCYA Mail to: 23414 Mt. Ashland Ct., Murrieta, CA 92562or scan completed-printed form & email to Gail Hine at hine@scya.org with completed credit card info or FAX to 951-677-8124or register on-line at new website: www.womenssailingconvention.com

Southern California Yachting Association’s24th Annual Feb. 2, 201313

EARLY REG FEE is $170 (12/1-12/31/12)LATE REG FEE is $200 (after 1/28/13)

s MERCHANDISE TOTAL ORDER

s 3-Ring 1” Binder for Handouts $5.00

s TOTAL (FEES + MERCHANDISE)*

9:30 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 12:20 PM 1:30 - 2:50 PM 3:00 - 4:20 PM

INTRO TO RACING

WINCHES

BEYONDBANDAIDS

ANCHORING

DOCKING

HASSEL-FREEHEADS

INTRO TO SAIL

OFFSHORE

INTERMED SAIL

NAV 101

WELCOME ABOARDGALLEY

DIVA

RACE

OVERBOARD

BASIC RULES&TACTICS

SINGLEHANDED

SPINNAKER RIGGING

BASIC SAIL TRIM

NAV 201

WEATHER

DIESELS DINGHYDOs & DONTs

If you register for an on-the-water workshop (those with color crossing two time periods). You cannot register for a land-based workshop at the same time as one on-the-water.

CIYCANVAS

BOATMAINTENANCE

BASIC NAV RULESAND BOWLINES

GOING UPTHE MAST

CRUISING& PIRATES

KNOTS

NIGHTTIMESAILING & NAV

HOW TOHEAVE A LINE

9:30 - 10:50 AM 11:00 - 12:20 PM 1:30 - 2:50 PM 3:00 - 4:20 PM

INTRO TO RACING

WINCHES

BEYONDBANDAIDS

ANCHORING

DOCKING

HASSEL-FREEHEADS

INTRO TO SAIL

OFFSHORE

INTERMED SAIL

NAV 101

WELCOME ABOARDGALLEY

DIVA

RACE

OVERBOARD

BASIC RULES&TACTICS

SINGLEHANDED

SPINNAKER RIGGING

BASIC SAIL TRIM

NAV 201

WEATHER

DIESELS DINGHYDOs & DONTs

If you register for an on-the-water workshop (those with color crossing two time periods). You cannot register for a land-based workshop at the same time as one on-the-water.

CIYCANVAS

BOATMAINTENANCE

BASIC NAV RULESAND BOWLINES

GOING UPTHE MAST

CRUISING& PIRATES

KNOTS

NIGHTTIMESAILING & NAV

HOW TOHEAVE A LINE

Merchandise Order Form ITEM PRICE QTY TOTAL AMTs JACKET / VEST [ ]XS [ ]S [ ]M [ ]L [ ]XL [ ]XXL .................$60.00s V-NECK DRI-MESH T-SHIRT (select color) [ ]S [ ]M [ ]L [ ]XL ORANGE [ ] GOLD [ ] ...$24.00 [ ]XXL [ ]XXXL ORANGE [ ] GOLD [ ] ...$27.00s ACCENT-TRIMMED POLO [ ]S [ ]M [ ]L [ ]XL ..................................................$45.00 [ ]XXL [ ]XXXL .....................................................................$47.00 s ROYAL BLUE CAP ............................................$15.00s SOCKS Size 9-11 only: ........................................$10.00 s EARRINGS (PAIR) ................................................................$10.00

Your order should be received by 1/21/13 to guarantee delivery. However, we will make every effort to fill your order.

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