Challenge #1
Challenge #1 – $10k Fund for New Sails New Sails Challenge Your club is in need of purchasing new sails. We have 5 sets of sails: Victory Jib Victory Mains Ensign Jibs Ensign Mains Ensign Spinnakers 5 sets of sails for a total of 16 sailboats would cost approx $50k so obviously we cant do […]
Successful AGM!!
Annual General Meeting August 2023 Sucessful AGM On the first Monday in August, Convair Sailing Club held an online Annual General Meeting. The AGM was well attended by club members, and provides an opportunity to learn more about your club and ask questions. Topics presented were: how to get involved and participate in racing and […]
Club Fun Sails
Come and join Club Fun Sail Events Sunday July 16th 12:00pm Club Social Fun Sail07/16/2023: 12pm – 3pm sailingMeet at the blue key boxBy request we’re going to try something different => Afterwards gather on the Deli-deck, 3pm – 5pm, visit and get to know fellow members,order your own burger/beverage from the Deli (no host) Tuesday July 25th 5:00pm Club Social […]
Invitation! AGM
Annual General Meeting All Club members are invited to the Annual General Meeting of Convair Sailing Club on August 7th, 2023 at 7pm via ZOOM Hear what’s going on and participate and get involved! check your email for the club ZOOM link (please test your camera microphone and ZOOM connection in advance)
Tuesday Club Fun Sail
Fellow Convair Sailing Club members enjoyed a fun and relaxing evening sailing in perfect weather on beautiful San Diego bay. The wind and the water solves all the world’s problems and the fresh air and sunshine invigorates your being. Where can you have so much fun for $4.50 per person? (90 min x $15 ph […]
On The Water Instructors needed
On The Water Instructors needed This year we have had a tremendous growth and influx of new student members joining the club! We are in need of Victory instructors to do On-the-Water instruction. We provide orientation for instructors on what do to and guidelines and checklist on how to do it. Please sign up to […]
Can you help your club with …?
Convair Sailing Club – help needed We have the following activities on the BoD that NEED A CHAMPION to take responsibility and drive. 1) Newsletter Communication Editor – Daniel Sisson is sadly stepping down.Solicit blog articles and photo input. Review, edit prepare for publishing. Link to website. 2) Email member follow up communicationWelcome email to […]
See ya on the water
We are sorry to see one of our loyal long time members move out of state …. John Hutcheson: “We are moving to North Carolina in about 8 weeks so I will not be sailing again or renewing my membership. I have been a member of CSC since 1988 or 35 years and thoroughly enjoyed […]
Safety First
Small Children Sink QuicklyHarry Smith Many adults underestimate the danger small children are exposed to on docks and in boats. Children (and non-swimmers) can disappear quickly in the murky waters of San Diego Bay if they should fall from boats or docks. For that reason, Club and Marina rules require that children under the age […]
2023 Opening Day
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 with a couple of introductory sails to see if you enjoy this and think this is for you before you spend money to join a club and pay for sailing […]
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 components. Don’t underestimate the hard work and these improvements are a significant amount of work and can take a long time. The amount of time and work needed at a level […]
What is sailing terminology?
Here are some basic sailing terms and techniques: Aft: the front third of the vessel, towards the front of the vessel Back Stay: Steel cable running from the stern (back) of the boat to the top end of the mast to hold and support the mast in place Boom: The horizontal spar that extends aft […]
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 with a couple of introductory sails to see if you enjoy this and think this is for you before you spend money to join a club and pay for sailing […]
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 when you want to take out friends and family you need a little more cockpit space. Convair Sailing Club owns and maintain a fleet of six (6) Pearsons Ensigns. They […]
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 water getting more crowded with summer, it’s important to remember some rules of the road. Determining who has right of way on the Bay (or any other body of water, […]
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 2022 contest. Get published in our newsletter and on our website! Closing date is 03/15/2023 Photos should be taken and dated in 2022 and relate to Convair Sailing Club. Email […]
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 Sailors” (post Covid 19) that get together for a fun sail every week on Thursdays at noon. Alec Leondis (bottom right) aslo led the Super Slooper program for many years. Thank […]
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 610. Sailboat Victory 610 was parked at Sandy’s home on the trailer while the work was performed. Environmental protection measures were implemented by placing a plastic tarp under the […]
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 album ‘Atlantic Crossing’ in 1975 – see discography on Rod Stewart (born 1945) offical website. The song reached #1 in UK and #2 on USA billboards. According to Wikipedia: “Stewart […]
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 four-passenger, rear engine automobile with a detachable wing and 190 horse power Lycoming aircraft engine. The prototype flew for the first time on November 15, 1947. On Nov. 18, the […]