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April 2008 Latitude 37◦46.73 North – Longitude 122◦15.13 West Harbormaster’s Corner Meet our new maintenance grounds keeper…Ricardo Gonzalez. Ricardo will be here part time to help out around the marina to make sure that we keep things sparkling for our tenants and guests. A San Francisco native, Ricardo is comes to us with a wealth of experiences ranging from auto body repair and painting to insuring our local newspapers are delivered on time. So if you see him be sure to introduce yourself since he’s still getting to know everyone.     Summer Sailstice Sign up and join the celebration! June 21/22 with mark the 8th annual Summer Sailstice which is an opportunity for all sailors near and far to join the merriment and participate in this global celebration. Here’s what the founder has to say: “Notice to Berthers – All sailboats will be required to go sailing June 21/22 or, ok, not required but certainly encouraged! Celebrate the eighth annual Summer Sailstice with sailors worldwide on the weekend of June 21/22 - the longest sailing weekend days of the year.  Begun in 2001, Summer Sailstice was created as a holiday just for sailors to be celebrated wherever you sail in the Northern Hemisphere.  To participate sailors need to simply sign up at www.summersailstice.com and then go sailing on the weekend of June 21/22.  The website allows you to post your sailing plans, invite others or see what other sailors are doing in your area. By signing up you're also eligible to win prizes donated by Sailtime, The Moorings, Hunter Marine, West Marine, Hobie, Offshore Saiing, Sunsail and many of your favorite marine businesses.  Prizes include a one-week BVI charter with the Moorings, a Hobie Kayak, a sail at one of Sailtime's 30 bases and over 300 other prizes.  Sign up early and plan to get together with friends and family to celebrate life under sail.”   For more information email john@summersailstice.com or visit http://www.summersailstice.com   Calendar of Events May 3. – Cal Sailing Team Auction and Gala @ UC Berkeley. A Fundraiser to help maintain the fleet. www.calsailing.org for more info May 4. – People Paddle for AIDS, Fundraiser @ South Beach Harbor. www.peoplepaddle.com for more info May 5. – Provisioning Seminar for the Singlehanded TransPac @ Spinnaker YC in San Leandro Info @ www.sfbaysss.org May 10. – KFOG KaBoom Concert and fireworks show off piers 30/32. Details @ www.kfog.com May 17. – Coyote Point Yacht Club Swap Meet. Starts @ 8am call 650-347-6730 or swapmeet@cpyc.com   Opening Day on the Bay Opening Day on the Bay is on Sunday April 29th and starts @ 12pm. This is the official start of the Northern California boating season and features over 200 boats all decorated and parading across San Francisco Bay. This year’s theme is “Mother Goose and friends visit San Francisco Bay”. Any one can participate as long as they register first. For more info contact: www.picya.org or call 925-323-7282. If you don’t want to go out in your own boat you can clime aboard the “Floating White House” the Presidential Yacht Potomac for $80/ person. The 3 1/2 hour tour includes a box lunch and soft drinks. It’s kind of pricy but don’t worry proceeds benefit the Potomac’s educational programs and a portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. Space is limited on the Potomac which is located at Jack London so call today and purchase your tickets ahead of time. 510-627-1215 or www.usspotomac.org.   Strictly Sail Boat Show Strictly Sail Pacific is all sail, all the time. Whether you're a veteran cruiser, championship-level racer, or simply getting started in the sport, set your waypoint for the Bay Area's Jack London Square, April 16-20, 2008. The West Coast’s only “all-sail” boat show has become a must do event for all sailors. Tickets are available online @ www.strictlysail.com Power Boat Show We have discount coupons available here in the marina office for the Pacific Powerboat Show with will be held at Jack London Square. The show will start April 24th through April 27th, weekdays from 12pm to 6pm and 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Come and get you coupon today!   Office Hours: 9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: 911 NON EMERGENCY POLICE ASSISTANCE:                         (510) 337-8340 A.P.D                         (510) 337-2100 A.F.D U.S.C.G 24 Hour Local #: (510) 437-3073 Grand Marina Security: (415) 499-5777

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