Nonrace

Jan. 27-Feb. 5 — Seattle Boat Show Indoors + Afloat at CenturyLink Field & Event Center and South Lake Union. The largest boat show on the West Coast. Visit www.seattleboat show.com for more info.

Feb. 1-29 — Wednesday Yachting Luncheon Series at St. Francis YC, 12-2 p.m. Enjoy lunch and a dynamic speaker each Wednesday for about $20. All YCs' members welcome. More info under the 'Events' tab at www.stfyc.com.

Feb. 2, 1901 — Passenger ship Rio de Janeiro struck Mile Rock off San Francisco's Golden Gate and sank, taking 128 of the 209 lives aboard with her.

Feb. 2 — Club Nautique's Winter Seminar Series continues with 'Racing Tactics, Tips & Tricks' by Kame Richards in Alameda, 6-8 p.m. Seminars run at the same time at alternating locations (A=Alameda, S=Sausalito). $10 members/$15 non-members. 2/16: An Evening with Jim DeWitt (S); 3/1: 'Overboard Recovery' by Joe Brandt (A); 3/15: 'Onboard Cooking with Caribbean Style' by Master Chef Chuck Dell'Ario. Info, (510) 865-4700 or www.clubnautique.net.

Feb. 4 — 23rd Annual Women's Sailing Convention at Bahia Corinthian YC in Corona del Mar, $175. Info, www.scya.org.

Feb. 4 & 5 — Baja Ha-Ha Assistant Poobah 'Banjo Andy' Turpin will present Baja Ha-Ha and Pacific Puddle Jump seminars back-to-back on both days at the Seattle Boat Show. See www.seattleboatshow.com for times.

Feb. 5 — Chinese Whispers: Golden Gate, a storytelling project highlighting folk memories about the maritime aspects of Chinese immigrants on the Bay. Held on Eureka at SF Maritime National Historical Park's Hyde St. Pier, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, www.chinese-whispers.org.

Feb. 5-26 — Free sailing at Pier 40 every Sunday courtesy of BAADS. Info, (415) 281-0212 or www.baads.org.

Feb. 7 — Adventure Ocean Quest film at the Bay Model in Sausalito, 6-7 p.m. German filmmakers explore the mysteries of our oceans. Donations welcome. Info, (415) 332-3871.

Feb. 7 — Sail under a full moon on a Tuesday night.

Feb. 9 — Single sailors of all skill levels are invited to the Single Sailors Association monthly meeting at Ballena Bay YC, 7:30 p.m. Info, www.singlesailors.org or (510) 239-7245.

Feb. 9 — The America's Cup & the U.S. Coast Guard presentation at Encinal YC, 7 p.m. Learn about the racing areas, safety zone restrictions and more. Free. Info, .

Feb. 10-22 — Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain kick off their Northern California tour in Oakland with tours, educational programs, and Adventure sails. 2/24-3/7: Redwood City; 3/9-19: San Francisco; 3/21-4/2: Sausalito; 4/4-9: Bodega Bay; 4/12-18: Eureka; 4/20-30: Crescent City. See www.historicalseaport.org for a full schedule.

Feb. 11 — North U. Trim Tour is a one-day course teaching the latest in sail trim. The first seminar is in Marina del Rey at Del Rey YC. All seminars run 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 2/25: San Francisco; 3/25: Anacortes, WA; 3/31: Seattle, WA (Cruising & Seamanship Seminar); 3/31: Vancouver, BC; 4/1: Seattle, WA; 4/1: Vancouver, BC (Cruising & Seamanship); 4/21: Coos Bay, OR. $85-115. Info, www.northu.com.

Feb. 11 — US Sailing Race Management seminar at Encinal YC. Limited space. $50 for US Sailing members, $90 for others. Info, (510) 459-5566 or .

Feb. 12 — The final installment of 'So You Wanna Crew on a Sailboat' seminar series at San Jose West Marine, 1-2 p.m. Info, (408) 246-1147.

Feb. 13-20 — Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser Rendezvous. A great excuse to get your trailer sailer on the water, plus you'll sail under the London Bridge! Info, www.sailhavasu.com.

Feb. 14 — Whether it's Krug Clos d’Ambonnay or Cook's, a bottle of bubbly, a box of truffles, and a dozen roses make the cabin of nearly any boat romantic for your Valentine.

Feb. 15 — Islands of San Francisco Bay slide show by photographer James Martin at Corinthian YC, 7 p.m. Free. Call Modern Sailing at (415) 331-8250 or CYC at (415) 435-4771 for info.

Feb. 18 — Singlehanded TransPac race seminar #5 is actually a cruise-in at Encinal YC. Tour race vets' boats and bring your own boat for show and tell. For more about the race or future seminars, go to www.sfbaysss.org.

Feb. 25 — Celebrate the re-opening of the Bay Model after two years of construction at a gala! A new roof, 2,500 solar panels, structural work and a remodel make this Bay Area icon a must-see. Call for times. Info, (415) 332-3871.

Feb. 25-26 — US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar in Seattle. The two-day event meets requirements for offshore racers, and is perfect for all offshore sailors. Great timing for those sailing in the Singlehanded TransPac, Pacific Cup or Vic-Maui this summer. $150 per person ($250 for couples). Info, .

Feb. 26 — Cal Sailing Club's free introductory sail at Berkeley Marina, 1-4 p.m. Info, www.cal-sailing.org.

Feb. 28 — The North Sails/Easom Rigging Lecture Series continues with Eric Goetz from custom race boat builder Goetz Custom Boats at South Beach YC, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, www.southbeachyc.org or .

Feb. 29 — Take the Leap Day off to go sailing!

February, 1982 — It Was Thirty Years ago from the Sightings piece 'mile rock to look like candy cane': The Coast Guard has decided that the Mile Rock light structure looks kind of bland in plain old white. They'll freshen it up this spring with some orange stripes.

We'd written the Coast Guard suggesting a pastoral scene. Perhaps a mural with cows, fruit trees, and a large vegetable garden would be appreciated by those coming in after many days at sea. Apparently the Coast Guard didn't think much of our idea.

Mar. 3 — Sail a Small Boat Day. Free rides in a variety of different small sailboats at Richmond YC, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wear something warm and waterproof, and bring a PFD and change of clothes. Info at www.richmondyc.org.

Mar. 7 — In-the-water liferaft training class by Sal's Inflatables, 3:30-5 p.m. at Golden Gate YC, just before the Crew List Party. $39. Reservations and info, (510) 522-1824.

Mar. 7 — Latitude 38's Spring Crew List Party at Golden Gate YC, 6-9 p.m. It's early in the season so you can set up your crew sooner. $5 for anyone 25 and under (with ID)! Only $7 for the rest of us. See www.latitude38.com for details.

Mar. 8 — OYRA Season Kick-Off Party & Skippers Meeting at Berkeley YC, 7 p.m. Info, www.yra.org.

Mar. 8-11 — San Francisco Ocean Film Festival celebrates the sea with films that increase awareness. $12 per program or $85 for a Film Program Pass. Info, www.oceanfilmfest.org.

Mar. 10-Apr. 29 — The 3rd Annual Cruisers Rally to El Salvador starts in Mexico and meanders 'rally style' to Bahia del Sol in El Salvador. No entry fee and no whining! Info, elsalvadorrally.blogspot.com.

Apr. 12-15 — Strictly Sail Pacific at Jack London Square. Info, www.strictlysailpacific.com.

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Race

Highlighted events are advertised in the Northern California Sailing Calendar.

Feb. 4 — Double Up & Back. CPYC, www.cpyc.com.

Feb. 4 — Perry Cup/Midwinter. MPYC, www.mpyc.org.

Feb. 11-12 — Londerville Cup, HMBYC, www.hmbyc.org.

Feb. 25 — Island YC's Sadie Hawkins Race on the Estuary. Woman skipper, full crew. Chowder challenge afterward. Info, .

Feb. 25 — Singlehanded #1. SeqYC, www.sequoiayc.org.

Feb. 26 — Midwinter Champion of Champions. BYC, www.berkeleyyc.org.

Mar. 1-4 — Heineken Regatta, St. Maarten, West Indies. One of the world's great fun regattas — and some of the wildest parties. Info, www.heinekenregatta.com.

Mar. 3 — John Pitcher Memorial. CPYC, www.cpyc.com.

Mar. 3-4 — California Dreamin'. StFYC, www.stfyc.com.

Mar. 4 — Spring 1 & 2 PHRF. MPYC, www.mpyc.org.

Mar. 9 — Guadalupe Island Race, a biennial single- or doublehanded race from Marina del Rey that uses Baja's Guadalupe Island as a turning mark. Serves as a qualifier for this summer's Singlehanded TransPac. Info, www.pssala.com.

Mar. 10 — Mercury Series #1. EYC, www.encinal.org.

Mar. 10 — Spring Dinghy. StFYC, www.stfyc.com.

Mar. 10-11 — Big Daddy Regatta, a don't-miss Bay Area classic. RYC, (510) 237-2821 or www.richmondyc.org.

Mar. 17 — Get out of the Gate in the YRA-OYRA Lightship. StFYC, www.yra.org.

Mar. 24 — If you missed your first chance to get out of the Gate, join Island YC's Doublehanded Lightship. Proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy. Info, www.iyc.org.

Mar. 31 — If the Lightship is peanuts to you, don't miss BAMA's Doublehanded Farallones. Info, www.sfbama.org.

May 12 — If you prefer solitude, hit up the Singlehanded Farallones. SSS, www.sfbaysss.org.

June 30 — If that's not enough for you, test your mettle in the Singlehanded TransPac, a 2,120-mile slide from the Bay to Hawaii. SSS, www.singlehandedtranspac.com.

July 16 — And if you'd like to share the adventure with friends, the Pacific Cup is for you. Info, www.pacificcup.org.

BERKELEY YC — Midwinters: 2/11-12. Chowder Races: Sundays through March except when it conflicts with above. Bobbi, (925) 939-9885 or email.

CAL SAILING CLUB — Year-round Sunday morning dinghy races, intraclub only, typically in Laser Bahias and JY15s. Email for info.

CORINTHIAN YC — Midwinters: 2/18-19. Email Michael.

ENCINAL YC — Jack Frost Series: 2/25, 3/24. Email for info.

GOLDEN GATE YC — Manuel Fagundes Seaweed Soup Series: 2/4, 3/3. Gary, (916) 363-4566 or email.

HALF MOON BAY YC — Midwinters: 2/26, 3/18. Info, www.hmbyc.org.

ISLAND YC — Estuary Midwinters: 2/12, 3/11. John, (510) 521-2980 or email.

LAKE MERRITT SC — Robinson Memorial Midwinters: 2/11, 3/11. Vickie, (510) 236-8098.

OAKLAND YC — Sunday Brunch Series: 2/5, 2/19, 3/4. John, (510) 366-1476 or email.

REGATTAPRO — Midwinter: 2/11. Jeff, (415) 595-8364 or email.

RICHMOND YC — Small Boat Midwinters: 2/5, 3/4. Opti Midwinters: 2/4, 3/3. Email Bob.

SANTA CRUZ YC — Midwinters: 2/18, 3/17. Info, (831) 425-0690.

SAUSALITO YC — Sunday Midwinters: 2/5, 3/4. Dave Borton, (415) 302-7084 or email.

SEQUOIA YC — Winter Series: 2/11, 3/17. Redwood Cup: 2/5, 3/11. Info, www.sequoiayc.org.

SOUTH BEACH YC — Island Fever Midwinters: 2/18, 3/17. Info, www.southbeachyc.org.

TIBURON YC — Midwinters: 2/11, 3/10. Email Rob.

VALLEJO YC — Tiny Robbins Midwinters: 2/4. Info, www.vyc.org or (707) 643-1254.

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