Time: 9:30-11:30 am.
Don’t miss joining us on Saturday, January 24th for our monthly General Meeting. Get up to speed on upcoming BASK plans and activities, learn about new BASK initiatives, and join Alameda sailmaker and sailing legend Kame Richards for a lecture and tour of the Bay Model.
Location: Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA.
Post-Meeting Hosted Lunch: 11:30 am
If you're not yet a BASK member, contact BASK President Brad Findlay for details.
Featured Presentation: "What kayakers need to know about tidal currents in San Francisco Bay" by Kame Richards
Like sea kayakers, sailors racing in San Francisco Bay learn to take advantage of tidal currents and eddies. Kame Richards has used the Bay Model for decades to educate sailors in the finer points of these currents, and will now focus on the needs of sea kayakers navigating the bay. Kame shows aerial photos to indicate how to spot eddy lines and determine which way the water is moving on each side of the line. He will focus on the patterns of eddies and counter-currents along the edges of the bay that kayakers can take advantage of when the main currents oppose them. After his presentation in the classroom, he will take us onto the model floor to illustrate the currents as we watch speeded up tides in action. You can pick locations to study the currents that will help or hinder your next paddle. Kame Richards is an avid sailboat racer and the founder of Pineapple Sails in Alameda. His sailboat racing experience covers San Francisco Bay, the California Coast, 12 Hawaii races, 8 Mexico races, and other parts of the world.
Volunteers Needed!: And appreciated for setup and/or cleanup.
Stay tuned for more details on Currents.
Have an item for the agenda? Got ideas for meetings or locations? Contact Brad Findlay, BASK President.
