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Victory 610

How to fix up sailboat Victory 610

Kudos to Alen Metzger, who recently stepped up to become the boat captain for sailboat Victory 610, for all the hard work to refurbish multiple …

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What is sailing terminology?

Here are some basic sailing terms and techniques: Windward: The direction from which the wind is blowing, coming from, upwind Leeward: The direction away from …

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Learn to Sail

Where can I learn to sail?

Where can I learn to Sail? There are several sailing schools in San Diego where you can learn to sail.  You may want to start …

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Sailing Fun

How can I sail an Ensign?

How do I get in an Ensign sailboat? The Convair Sailing Club Victory sailboats are a blast to race and they’re excellent for learning but …

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Right Of Way

Who has right of way?

RIGHT OR WRONG? SOME TIPS ON WHO HAS RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE WATER By Bob Keefe Always be on the lookout. Always be alert. With the …

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Convair Sailing Club Photo contest

Photo Contest

2022 Sailing Photo Contest Calling all photographers – that is every sailor with a cell phone! Submit your 2022 Convair Sailing Club pics in our …

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Sailor of the Year award

Congratulations Harry!

Sailor of the Year Award! Convair Sailing Club recently announced the Sailor of the Year  award to Harry Smith. Harry has revived the “Super Slooper …

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V610 bottom paint completed

V610 Bottom Paint completed

Bottom Paint on Victory 610 completed Kudo’s to Sandy Leon and the team of volunteeers  that worked hard to complete the bottom paint of Victory …

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What Songs are about Sailing?

Rod Stewart, singer, hit song Sailing Rod Stewart – Sailing Watch the official video on youtube Rod Stewart Sailing. The song was released on the …

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Convair Flying Car 1947

Convair Flying Car 1947

Consolidated Vultee Aircraft (Convair) tested a flying car here 75 years ago. The experimental dual-use ConvAirCar was designed by Theodore Hall. The machine combined a …

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Annual Registration Night

Annual Registation Night

The Club Annual Registration Night is Wednesday January 25th at the La Jolla Village Square Community Room from 6 – 8 pm This is a social …

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Budget 2023

2023 Budget & Annual Dues

Convair Sailing Club has performed well in 2022 and we have had 32+ new members join the club in 2022 WE ARE GROWING!! Thanks to all …

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Board of Directors 2023

2023 Board of Directors

2023 Convair Sailing Club Board of Directors A special thanks to all our 2022 Board Members for their time and contribution to help to run …

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Merchandizing Storefront

Got shirt?

The Convair Sailing Club Store is now OPEN!   We are happy to announce that you can now shop online at your own leisure and …

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Top Yacht and Sailboat Clubs in San Diego

For sailing or cruising on yachts, San Diego remains the first choice for ocean lovers. To meet that demand, San Diego has become home to …

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Robert Triplett (RIP)

Robert “Bob” Sylvester Triplett Jr. – RIP

1943—2022 – Always and Forever – RIPConvair Sailing Club Commodore 1998 Robert Sylvester Triplett Jr. (Bob), 78 years old, born on 12/03/1943 in Washington DC to …

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Sailing Celebrities

There are many famous people that are well known as sailing celebrities. Can you name a few? Bob Seger Well know music artist Bob Seger, …

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Convair Sailing Club website is now ADA compliant

Of the approx 8 billion people on earth, more than 1 billion is considered to be living with  a physical disability. More than 1 million …

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