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We stayed at Schoonmakers last year. We'll be in Sausalito May 5 and 6. Should we try to reserve Schoonmakers again or is there a better marina in Richardson bay?. Thanks in advance.
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Sausalito Marina choice?
- Thread starter Monterey10
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Nope, I'm still working, so I can't get out on the water enough to warrant a yacht club
membership.
membership.
There is no better spot than Schoonmakers's, I'd try to get a reservation.
I'd also look into yacht club membership. Many clubs are very economical and you get a lot of benefits from shared knowledge, to reciprocal privileges to new friendships. The type of cruising that you do lends itself to yacht club membership. One of the clubs I belong to costs ~$1,800 to initially join and $420 per year in fees. As a member, I have partial ownership of a brick and mortar facility and docks, an economical place to eat and drink and all of the other benefits of yacht club membership. I have made some great friends and learned a lot about cruising and boat handling from them. There are many clubs that have a lower fee structure too. The other club I belong to is a cruising club and there is no buy in, the annual fee is $180. Both clubs are members of PICYA and offer similar benefits with the exception of facilities.
I'd also look into yacht club membership. Many clubs are very economical and you get a lot of benefits from shared knowledge, to reciprocal privileges to new friendships. The type of cruising that you do lends itself to yacht club membership. One of the clubs I belong to costs ~$1,800 to initially join and $420 per year in fees. As a member, I have partial ownership of a brick and mortar facility and docks, an economical place to eat and drink and all of the other benefits of yacht club membership. I have made some great friends and learned a lot about cruising and boat handling from them. There are many clubs that have a lower fee structure too. The other club I belong to is a cruising club and there is no buy in, the annual fee is $180. Both clubs are members of PICYA and offer similar benefits with the exception of facilities.
I agree with Dave about yacht clubs. Those in the SF Bay and Monterey areas are probably more expensive, but if you check out the south bay or further up towards the delta, you'll find that the prices are more reasonable. Most of the members at the San Joaquin Yacht Club have full time jobs and are still able to contribute to the organization through various activities. Most activities are centered around weekends.
I am one of the youngest members at the yacht club we joined last year. Most of the members still work and a few are retired. But I think it was well worth the money spent. We have a paid staff at our club so there arent as many things to volunteer for as at other clubs.The reciprocal benefits are one of the main reasons we joined. As it turns out we have made a lot of great friends and have a good time boating with them as well as doing other thing not related to the yacht club.
Dave,
I am sure we are. I think I saw your name in the club roster. You should come check out the club house since it has been redone. Its really nice inside. I guess that they are thinking about putting a bocce ball court as well. Not 100% sure on that though.
I am sure we are. I think I saw your name in the club roster. You should come check out the club house since it has been redone. Its really nice inside. I guess that they are thinking about putting a bocce ball court as well. Not 100% sure on that though.