Files

Files

CSC instruction manuals, official documents, and reports

 

Written Test Study Materials


Operating Rules

Introductory Handbook for Windsurfing

This handbook gives new members all the information they need including windsurfing terminology, club rules, and basic technique.

Introductory Handbook for Sailing Boats

This basic handbook has all the information a CSC member needs to learn everything from sailing terminology to performing your first jibe.

 

Other Instruction Manuals

Keelboat Manual, version 1.1 (2012-04-12)

This is the first edition of our new manual for the club's keelboats, and it's a must-read for everyone who enjoys our Commanders, Merits, and Capri.

JY15 Guide

Step up to nimbleness on this great two person dinghy.

Windsurf Ratings Novice, Jr, J+, and Sr explained.

The 10-Step Guide to Windsurfing by Bill Prinzmetal

An online 10-step guide to windsurfing -- with four bonus steps!! -- by long time CSC member Bill Prinzmetal.

Water Starting

How to have an uplifting experience on that windsurf board, and avoid having to uphaul a big sail in big wind with big waves

Skiff Operation

Key points for skiffery, with a quiz to follow.

Maintenance Manuals

Windsurf Board Ding Repair

How to fix that ding, and in the process learn never to bang the dock or step on a board.

Motors and Motoring

A handy dandy little document about the club's motors, current as of April 2009, covering their use and care, extending to both the skiff motors (2 whalers, one sketchmobile) and the keelboat motors (on 2 Commanders, Pomodoro, and Meritorious).

 

Official Documents

Operating Rules

These rules cover ratings, sailing areas, and general operations

Bylaws

These cover officer duties, elections, and other official club procedures

Constitution

Purpose of the club and other fundamental structure.

Cash/Check/Authorize.net New Membership Application

This form is for new members (not renewing members) who are buying a membership with cash, check, or Authorize.net (manual credit card payment)--fill it out, printing very clearly, and turn it in at the club along with the money, check, or printed receipt from Authorize.net.  You don't need to fill out this form if you pay through the website membership software, which uses Paypal for credit card payment, or if you are renewing and paying at the clubhouse with cash, check, Authorize.net, or volunteer hours.

Liability Release

Medical Info Form

Required for youth memberships, sailboat rides for under 17.

City of Berkeley License (for use of yard and clubhouse area)

Agreement to rent, from 6/29/10 to 6/30/14

 

 

Official Reports

 Annual Report: Form 990 Filing to IRS and State of California

Like all IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit corporations, Cal Sailing Club sends in an informational return to the IRS and the State of California each year. 

Forms & Misc.

Cruise Report form, to be submitted by crusing skippers before the cruise commences

 

Inventory of CSC Boats and Motors

 

Additional information