US Sailing Award Winning Facility
A plastic, wooden, or metal reinforcement at the head of the mainsail. It prevents the cringle (grommet) that the halyard attaches to from damaging the sail.
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Listed below are a few websites that several members of our staff check prior to each class.
Weather Underground - Forecast / Current Conditions for Ventura, CA
National Weather Service - Forecast / Current Conditions for Ventura, CA
Sailflow - Forecast / Current Conditions for Ventura, CA
Windfinder - Forecast / Current Conditions for Ventura, CA
SCCOOS Swell Height - CDIP Analysis / Forecast for Swell Height in Southern CA
Proficient sailors must understand how weather works, and how it affects sailing. Below are a few links to some excellent explanations about weather and weather patterns.
National Weather Service - Online School for Weather
University of Illinois - Online Guide to Meterology