img9268Pacific Sail Expo, located at the foot of the Oakland Estuary in Jack London Square, is the biggest sailboat show on the West Coast. Pacific Sail Expo can connect you with in-water sailboat displays and demonstrations as well as exhibitors presenting all types of sailing products, accessories, and services. Seminars and workshops will keep you up to speed on the latest information in the sport.

When:
April 17-21, 2002
2pm to 7pm Wednesday
10am to 7pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10am to 5pm Sunday

Admission:
Wednesday - Friday - $12
Saturday - Sunday - $15
Any 2 Days - $25
All 5 Days - $35
Kids under 12 FREE with adult

Advance Tickets - Visit sailamerica.com or call (800) 817-SAIL

Wednesday - Friday - $9
Saturday - Sunday - $12
Any 2 Days - $20
All 5 Days - $30

Seminars throughout the show include:


  • Safety Seminar - Offshore

  • Props and Repowering

  • Best Cruising in North America

  • Facilities in the Sea of Cortez

  • Navigation Tips to Save Your Life

  • Preparing for your Fist Blue Water Passage

  • Documentation in Mexico

  • Marine Rader

  • AC Shore Power Systems

  • Basic Celestial Navigation

  • Comfortable Cruising for Couples

  • Personal Safety Gear

  • Shorthanded Sailing

  • Cruising in the South Pacific

  • At-Sea Weather

  • Sailing to and Cruising the Hawaiian Islands

  • Propellers and Propulson

  • Upgrading Your Cruising Boat

  • and much more...


Special events include:

Ronstan Skiff Zone: On display each day at the show for the first time will be a collection of the hottest skiffs on the water today - an Aussie-18, I-14, 49'er, 29'er, 24 1/2er and a Vector. These lithe boats are fast becoming popular with the adrenalin set so be sure to stop by and check them out. On-water demos will take place throughout the weekend and a special performance seminar will be given by World Champion I 14 and Aussie 18 sailors, Trevor Baylis, Mike Martin and Zach Berkowitz. All local guys, Trevor, Mike and Zach have made headlines in recent months with their first class victories on the international circuit. A quick glance at their sailing resumes confirms their places as the world's best!

Vintage America's Cup Yachts on Display: In celebration of America's Cup 2002-2003, now's your chance to come take an up-close and personal look at these beautiful vintage yachts. At 75 feet long, masts 110 ft (from deck) and 5,000 square feet of sail area, these are the largest racing sailboats on San Francisco Bay.

Family Weekend: New this year, a schedule of activities for kids on Saturday and Sunday, including beginner on-water sailing experiences for kids, knot tying & spinnaker packing lessons, Sunday Kids Sailing Regatta and more.

Directions, hotel and travel information and special discounts on tickets are available online at sailamerica.com/show_pacific.cfm.