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Two Distinct Seasons
Sailing from Oton beach is divided into two distinct seasons, Amihan
and Habagat. The Amihan brings North-easterly offshore winds providing ideal conditions for cruising and racing. Habagat wind
blow onshore from the Southwest making more challenging sailing in rougher water.
Instruction (Boat School)
Beginners are welcome! Our instructional system is intended to allow students to learn at their
own pace, on whatever schedule is convenient. Sailboat lessons are offered every Sunday between 9am and noon. You may begin attending at any time, since lessons are taught
on an individual basis.
Boat school includes on-the-water lessons on a boat or board and shore side lectures as needed.
Reservations or advance notice are required before your visit so we can inform you what to bring for the sailing lessons.
We also offer advanced sailing clinics throughout the season.
Lectures (Shore School)
We hold weekly lectures on a variety of beginner and advanced sailing
topics - check our calendar to find out what subjects will be covered.
The lectures are given at 9:00 AM on Sunday
prior to actual sailing activities.
You may begin, since most lectures do not require previous knowledge.
Lectures are held monthly.
Racing
The club holds formal regattas during the sailing season, and informal
intra-club racing on Sunday mornings till sunset.
We also offer beginner and advanced racing clinics throughout the season,
mainly on Sunday.
We welcome people with all skill levels. You may begin for informal weekly
racing. No pre-registration is needed, just show up and rig a boat.
If you have never raced before, please come to the club any Sunday for
brief on-shore instruction.
Open Sailing
The club is open, weather permitting, everyday. The boats are available to all members on a first-come,
first-served basis, except during instruction and racing.
In order to ensure the safety of everyone using club facilities, we maintain a ratings system
for members. No boat may be sailed without a rated member aboard without explicit permission of a club skipper.
Ratings are a guide
to personal progress as well as a means of regulating the use of club boats. A crew, helm, or skipper rating represents an
elementary, intermediate, or advanced level of small-boat seamanship.
You can earn a rating by participating in the instruction program.
You can sail without a rating if you can convince a skipper that you have the appropriate skills.
Other Activities
Potluck picnics and barbecues, campouts at the club, evening parties, movie nights, trips to
the local bars and restaurants, and lots of fun!
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