Catamaran Carnivale , Saturday April 7 from 11 to 5!
Join the Team at West Coast Multihulls for an incredible day on the docks and on the water! Experience what it's like to sail a big cruising catamaran, a super fast trimaran or just stroll the docks and check out some of the amazing listings currently available. WAY MORE FUN AND INFORMATIVE THAN A BOAT SHOW!
On site seminars on the following topics:
1) The Boat Buying Process: Ins and outs of purchasing the right boat for what you really want to do.
2) Cruising to Catalina and BEYOND!
3) Boat partnerships: Does it make sense for your lifestyle and budget?
We will also have a finance person on site to answer any questions about boat loans and how they work.
Hot dogs and beer on the grass outside the office, with giveaways every hour!
Corsair Performance Clinic - Part Deux
The first was a huge success, so our own Mat Bryant has put together another two days of classroom and on-the-water training for a wide range of Corsair sailors - Join us to elevate your Corsair experience and get the most out of these amazing boats.
Dates: May 18 and 19, 2012
Email Mat for more info >
Spring is in The Air - It's Selling Season
Boats Are Selling! Now is the time to get your ducks in a row and make the plunge. We have all dreamed of sailing off to warm tropical places and never coming back, or at least exploring the local SoCal waters. There's no better time than now to find the right boat to make that a reality.
Whether it's a new or pre-owned cat or tri, WCM will help match the perfect boat to your needs and budget. Call or come by today and let us show you around some of our current listings or let us walk you through one of the many new lines that we offer at WCM.
Email Kurt for details >
Featured brokerage boat listings > (click through the YachtWorld link for even more listings)
West Coast Sailing School Honored
They seem like good guys... now we know. WCM was honored last week with ASA's Outstanding Sailing Schools of the Year Award, recognizing the instructional sailing programs offered by WCM as one of the Top Schools for 2011.
Lance Botthoff and Roy Adcock were recognized as ASA Outstanding Sailing Instructors of the Year for 2011. The award is given annually by the American Sailing Association (ASA), the governing body for sailing schools. Awards are based on surveys completed by graduating students.
ASA has over 300 sailing schools worldwide and more than 2,000 certified instructors. These awards are given only to those who excel in the quality of standards and personal care given to each student. Our facility is ranked among ASA's very best. Our unique program, developed with over 60 combined years of cruising experience, is what sets up apart from all others. Come see for yourself. West Coast Sailing School >
Spring Charter and School Specials

For Charterers
Our days are getting longer and the temperature is heating up. West Coast Multihulls Charters is gearing up for an exciting Springtime Sailing Celebration. Now through April 15, when you book a bareboat or skippered charter you and a guest will receive a FREE midweek skippered evening sail this summer, compliments of Seven Seas and San Diego Sailing Catamarans (our social sailing meetup group).
For Sailing Students
West Coast Multihull Sailing Schools is offering a FREE ASA log book when enrolling in the Complete Sailing Course. Out of town students are offered FREE live-aboard accommodations during their classes. Limited space available, and on a first come, first serve basis.
Contact Bobbi for more info >
Test Your Knowledge - Win a Free Evening Sail!
Email your answers to Bobbi@charter-catamaran.com before June 1st to be entered to win a Free Evening Sail for two:
1) Rope put aboard a sailboat is called what?
2) The rigging which keeps the mast vertical against side forces, is called what?
3) A heading of one eight zero will take you which direction? (NSEW)
4) If you lose forward motion from being in the no sail zone, you are where?
5) If someone asks you, "How much does she draw?" They want to know your boat's what?
6) One of your Instructors (Bobbi) tells you, "The rabbit comes out of the hole, around the tree and back into the hole." What is he talking about?
7) In the sailing adventure, "Captain Ron", our hero states that, "Diesels love their oil like a sailor loves his rum." When the boat owner, Martin Harvey, asks Captain Ron "why is that?" Captain Ron replies what?
A) "They're both used for lubrication."
B) "Nobody knows."
C) "The average viscosity rating of the rum keeps the internal temperature of the sailor at or below it's recommended operating limits."
D) Rum is an inexpensive substitute for oil in foreign ports of call."
8) A catboat is a sailboat with what?
9) If you're sailing at night on a starboard tack and see a single red light off your starboard bow, what should you do?
10) Fletcher Christian and the crew of what ship, created mutiny against Captain Bligh?
Email Your Answers to Bobbi > |