Location!.....Location!....Location!

In Real Estate they say "Location is Everything".....and the same can be said for learning to sail. If you do not have the right conditions to learn, it can be a long and arduous process.

The "Richmond Riviera"

Marina Bay

Marina Bay is a modern facility with wide concrete docks, surrounded by new homes and waterview condos. There are several grassy areas and parks with barbeques surrounding the marina, with walking paths throughout.

Marina Bay enjoys the same great weather as Brickyard Cove, plus it has a larger protected basin. 

Our sailing area is protected by Tiburon and Angel Island, so we usually have sunny weather, smooth water and steady breezes. Some clubs try to say being located in windier, colder and foggier parts of the bay is a good idea. We think "the slot" may be a nice place to visit, but we wouldn't want to begin sailing there.

Our beginner's area is quiet enough for the juniors of Richmond Yacht Club to sail on. We can, therefore, put our beginners on the water AFTER ONLY 3 DAYS OF INSTRUCTION.

Folsom Lake

Folsom Lake Marina, which is one of the largest inland marinas in California, is located in Browns Ravine at Folsom Lake State Recreational Area. It is the only Marina on Folsom Lake and is open year round. The whole Browns Ravine area is operated by a concessionaire for the State Park System.

Located within its snack bar area, the marina also has both a small bait and tackle shop and a marine supply store. It offers most the items required by law to keep both you and your boat safe and legal.

The Marina is located at the south end of the lake and has an earth filled breakwater protecting it from the main lake. The Hobie Cove ramp is a low water ramp that goes into operation when the lake elevation drops to elevation 435'. It also is a four lane paved ramp with two courtesy docks.

Picnic tables and Bar-B-Qs are located throughout the Browns Ravine area. Fires are only allowed in the designated fire areas. Swimming and sun bathing in the Hobie Cove area of Browns Ravine is a popular sport. It should be noted that there no life guards on duty at Browns Ravine.

Though the Browns Ravine is operated by a concessionaire, it is still part of the State Park and all State Park fees apply. State Annual Passes are sold at the marina office, both during the week and on weekends.

Read about one of our member's experience sailing on Folsom Lake...

Historical Sites in and Around the San Francisco Bay

What is Winehaven? the Ford Plant? Southhampton Shoal? Our instructor Lance Batten has put together a very cool interactive webpage that shows you these locations on the Bay and more.