Day sailing
on Council big boats
Sail the day away on Galveston Bay, on one of San
Jacinto Council’s Big Boats. The Council has four sloops ranging
in size from 22- 27 foot and are captained by trained, experienced
and certified volunteers. Troops can sail on the Lois Goody, La
Haina, Snow White, or First Mate, depending on the size of your
group attending.
| Who: |
Girls with an American Red Cross Level IV swim
card and the Council’s Safe Boating Test card are eligible
to sail. |
| Where: |
Troops will meet at Pier 5 of the Watergate Yacht Club in
Kemah, 1500 Marina Bay Drive, Clear Lake Shores |
| When: |
March 19, March 26, April 16, April 30,
May 21; Sailing time begins at 9 a.m., so please be on time.
The boats return to the pier at approximately noon |
| Bring: |
Sunblock, hat/cap, bottled water, snacks, trash bags (please
take your trash with you). In addition, bring copies of swim
cards and Safe Boating Test cards with you on the day of your
sail. |
| Min/Max: |
4/varies |
| Cost: |
$30 per boat |
| Register: |
Use the Program Registration Form, also send copies of swim
card and Safe Boating Test card with registration. |
| Event Code: |
10-56-10-6240 |
| Deadline: |
Two weeks notice must be given for any cancellations or refunds.
Refunds or alternate dates may be arranged due to inclement
weather. |
| Contact: |
Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or sboyd@sjgs.org. |
| Note: |
PFD’s (personal flotation devices) are supplied on
the boats and girls are required to wear them. The boats generally
can accommodate 6-8 girls per boat, depending on the age level.
Troops should factor in the Boat Captain, First Mate, and troops
leader(s) when reserving the boats. |
Mariners are Racing Stars (MARS)
Mariners! Plan now to race your favorite
Sunfish with your fellow Mariners in the new Camp Casa Mare
MARS racing series. Races will be held at Casa Mare on Sunday
afternoons in April and May, 2005. Actual racing courses will
be set up and boats will be rigged for Sunfish Racing with the
colorful racing sails! Come with a crew (two girls) or by yourself,
but plan now to attend.
| Who: |
Mariners |
| Where: |
Camp Casa Mare |
| When: |
MARS 1, April 10, Sunday, 1:30-4:30
p.m. and
MARS 2, May 15, Sunday 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Min./Max.: |
6/20 |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Register: |
Use Program Registration form |
| Note: |
Mariners attending the weekend must
register for this event separately. They must also make
arrangements to do their KAPERS in advance. For those
Mariners attending the weekend, lunch is provided. |
| Contact: |
Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or sboyd@sjgs.org. |
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NOTE: Mariners
need service hours
Service
hours are earned when giving service to the GSSJC sailing
program. To obtain service hours, Mariners must perform service
at an event sponsored by the GSSJC sailing program. Service
hours may not be obtained on Mariner Weekends or for Mariner
special events. Service hours may be used immediately towards
ratings, or “banked” for future use. Check
with the Mariner Coordinator for information.
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