GENERAL INFORMATION

KONOCTI BAY SAILING CLUB was founded in 1988. The first set of By-Laws was adopted in January of 1989. Its primary purpose is to promote, foster and encourage sailing on Clear Lake. This booklet outlines the Club's facilities and activities available to meet these ends. Once your membership is approved, you will receive a membership package. Your membership package should include a copy of the By-Laws (please read), a Membership Identification Card (to be replaced yearly), an Activity Schedule, and a Membership Roster.

CLUB ACTIVITIES:

RACING: A racing schedule should be included in your membership package. The Club supports two fleets. The unballasted fleet, primarily scows, race under the Portsmouth handicap. The keelboats use PHRF handicap figured on the national average. There are Summer and Fall Series running from May to November, plus several individual races scheduled for the year. If you desire to race but don't have a boat, skippers are always looking for crew.

CRUISING: The cruising schedule is intermingled with the racing schedule included in your membership package. Various cruises are scheduled throughout the warmer months so as not to conflict with the racing schedule. They include overnighters, brunch, dinner and moonlight cruises, and fun races.

SOCIAL GATHERINGS: Various dinners and social events are held throughout the year, ranging from events such as a pizza or chili cook-off, to awards dinners and special occassions such as Octoberfest Also post race picnics and gatherings are popular.

The KONOCTI CUP

The club's major activity of the year is hosting the Konocti Cup and Half a Cup. This event occurs during the last full weekend of April. An awards brunch is held on Sunday at the Konocti Harbor Inn. Usually some forty to fifty boats from all areas of Northern California participate.

NEWSLETTER: The Club publishes a monthly newsletter. Contents include reminders of up-coming events, introduction of new members and race results. Any additional input from members regarding sailing experiences, tips, activities, etc. is welcome. Contact the editors or any Board Member.

THANKS FOR JOINING US AND HAPPY SAILING!!