Introduction: We welcome all people of all ages with an interest in sailing whether boat owner or not. Each of us started out not knowing a fig about boats and sailing. Everyone has to start somewhere. Why not start with us? On this site you'll find information about us, and our activities, along with descriptions of our events.

What's New:

--> It's coming...the August Weeklong Cruise! The dates are August 14 -21, 2010. Check out the Fleet Calendar page for details. Please send an email to our Cruise Director to let him know if you plan to attend.

--> It WAS a to be a HOT ONE, folks!! Everyone missed a fantastic time on the Moonlight Cruise. Terri Musto celebrated her birthday a day early (we won't say how many). We had four boats participate and had great winds both ways. Check out the photos.

-->Burgees are available. Fleet 8's supply of burgess has been replenished. The cost is $20.

--> The JULY edition of the Fleet Log is out - with new stories and other stuff.  If you missed your copy, be sure to contact the Fleet Secretary for a copy. If you haven't yet renewed your membership, you weren't sent the Fleet Log.

--> Why join Fleet-8?  Click Here to see the Top 10 Reasons why Fleet-8 is a great club regardless of what boat you have.

Useful Links
We weren't going to have a "links" section as there are so many other places to find useful links online.  However, these are particularly useful and important as items of safety and education that we think it worthwhile having them here.
RAFTING INSTRUCTIONS Click Here to read/print.	Resurrected after may years lost in the Wood archives, we're re-issuing Rafting Procedures and Etiquette, courtesy of Capt. Wood of "WoodWind."
	Are you up on VHF radio stuff?  Planning on buying a new radio?  Want to be ready for "Rescue 21?" What about DSC, MMSI?  Or just want to brush up on radio technique?   This web site will bring you up to date, or provide initial training for newer/younger boaters.  Click Here
BoatUS Foundation	The final report of a study co-sponsored by West Marine and Modern Sailing Academy to investigate the issues, techniques, and problems of Crew Overboard (COB).  Involved were: US Naval Academy, USCG, others.  You need to read this and consider how prepared you and your crew are to effect a COB recovery.  Click Here
floatplancentral Official Site of the Float Plan	What is a float plan? It may just save your life. And here is the definitive web site for making a float plan, and how to use it, including an Adobe PDF form you can fill on-line and print or e-mail to your follow-ups.  Click Here

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