We have a membership program that fits your need...

We love sailing! For us, Tradewinds is not just a business, it's a chance to share the joy of sailing with others, and make new friends.

Our Sailing Club offers several membership options on the San Francisco Bay and Folsom. We believe that you will not find a better program or better prices anywhere else on The Bay.

After reviewing our programs below, be sure to review our answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

Fleet Membership Program

Set cost, Unlimited Sailing!

This program is perfect for students practicing their skills and other frequent sailors. As a Fleet member, you pay one low monthly fee -- NO MATTER HOW OFTEN you sail during the month. You can sail boats on the San Francisco Bay or Folsom Lake. This program is a Tradewinds exclusive. No other club comes close.

Our membership has 5 Fleet levels:

• Fleet 25 - boats 22-25 feet
• Fleet 29 - boats 26-29 feet
• Fleet 33 - boats 30-33 feet
• Fleet 38 - boats 34-38 feet
• Fleet 50 - boats over 39 feet

Members can sail boats for which they are qualified, outside of their Fleet by paying 50% or 75% of that boat's daily rate (see the Associate program for daily rates.)

The Fleet membership level requires an annual contract. Members can upgrade to the next higher Fleet level by paying the new Fleet monthly rate for the remainder of their membership contract.

As you can see, for less than what most boat owners pay for slip rent, you can use a fleet of boats without the additional cost of boat ownership. The more you sail, the better the deal.
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Associate (Daily Rate) Membership Program

You only pay when you sail

This program is ideal for members who are trying out sailing or who only sail occasionally. Associate members pay a low daily rate each time they use a boat. You can sail boats on the San Francisco Bay or Folsom Lake. Our rates are the best value in the Bay Area, typically 20%-40% below the competition.

Associate members can sail any day of the week and pay the boat's daily rate.
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