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Change of Watch and General Membership Meeting

America’s Boating Club® San Diego

(San Diego Sail and Power Squadron)

Cordially invites you to our Annual

Change of Watch and General Membership Meeting

Saturday, January 10th, 2026

6:00 – 9:00pm

At Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough St., San Diego, CA 92106

 All members and their guests are welcome!

Dress code appropriate for Change of Watch,  

Bridge and Executive Committee should wear Uniform A. 

 Purpose of the Meeting: To conduct an election of officers for the year 2026; to consider and vote upon the 2026-2027 Budget and Meeting Schedules proposed for adoption by the ABCSD-SDSPS Executive Committee; to hear reports of outgoing officers and committee chairs, and to accomplish such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Join us for no host cocktails by 6:00 PM. Dinner will be served at 6:30.The Business Meeting, including election and installation of officers will begin at 7:15.

Entrée choices:

Flat Iron Steak. Potato-Bacon hash, wilted spinach, Chimichurri– $46

Jidori Chicken Breast, Roasted carrot-ginger puree, Bok Choy, pea tendrils – $40

Grilled Cauliflower Steak (vegan), Quinoa, Basil pesto, tomato prosciutto– $25

Price includes meal, dessert, coffee, tea or water, service charge, and sales tax. Red & White Wine will be available for dinner through a generous donor. 

Checks to SDSPS or cash accepted upon arrival.

RSVP is required for dinner. Please reply with your MENU CHOICE as soon as possible, but No Later Than December 31st ! Reply to ptob8@aol.com or text 858-883-3735 to leave your menu choice(s) for each person. 

Walk-ins for the meeting are always welcome. There is no meal choice for walk ins. Meeting begins at 7:10 PM.

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Parade of lights

San Diego Boat Parade of Lights

America’s Boating Club® San Diego

Cordially invites you to

The 55th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

Sunday, 14 December 2025

1718 Shelter Island Drive

San Diego 92106

 

16:00 – 20:00

(4:00 – 8:00PM)

 

Contact Lt/C Pete Oberg:ptob8@aol.com, (858) 883-3735)

 

 

Bring your favorite side dish or dessert.

Join the other SDSPS members & Guests for an evening at the Parade of Lights.

Hot Dogs, hamburgers, condiments, and water will be provided.

Beer and wine will be allowed (BYOB) but NO GLASS BOTTLES!

Be sure to dress warm & bring chairs/blankets and a small table. Pre-Registration is Required.

Cost is $5 per person.

Just a day to hang out and enjoy the Parade.  Bring a potential new member.

Please RSVP your attendance and Potluck Item by December 12, 2025

to Peter Oberg ptob8@aol.com or text a message: 858 883-3735.

Burgers/Dogs served at 4pm, Parade starts at 5:30 pm

Location: East of Tunaman’s Memorial/West of Playground

Set Your GPS to: 1718 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92106

 

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America’s Boating Course ( Friday August 23 – Saturday August 24)

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Date:  Friday, August 23, 2024 – Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time: Friday, 6pm – 8:30pm: Saturday 8:30am – 5pm
Place:  Southwestern Yacht Club – Directions
Cost:  $40 members/$65 nonmembers
Registration:  Registration to be posted HERE
Contact:  Education Officer – seo@sdsps.org

This course is taught Friday night and all day Saturday and includes
safe boating practices and California boating laws.  Passing the test
will qualify you for the California Boater’s Card (required for all 60
years old and younger).

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Sailing Instructions: April 20, 2024

South Bay Family Sailing Series
(Relaxing/No stress/Sail Racing)

Sailing Instructions: April 20, 2024

When:  April 20, 2024
Where:  San Diego South Bay
Time:   12:00pm Local GPS Time Race

STARTING TIMES

  • Start race Q’s 11:45
  • First Warning 11:55-
  • Group 1: All boats 34’ in Length or smaller will start at Noon.
  • Grout 2: All boat larger than 34’ will start at 12:05

Please download and use the RaceQ’s application so you can track the fleet and replay the race.

Racecourse #13

  • Buoy “R34” to port / “WR-32A” to starboard (starting line)
  • Buoy “A” to starboard.
  • Buoy “R26” to starboard.
  • Buoy “B” to port.
  • Buoy “R32” to starboard.
  • Buoy “C” to starboard.
  • Buoy “B” to starboard.
  • Buoy “R34” to starboard / “WR-32A” to port (finish line)
  • Course Distance 8.05nm

Please Monitor VHF Channel 68 for information, to report problems on the course. Report finish times to Dan Dreesen, SV Parlay via text or Email – dandreesen1@gmail.com or  619-884-6157 before end of day Sunday April 20, 2024

Yellow “Q” flag should be flown aft, where it can be best seen while racing.

“A” (N32 39.998 / W117 08.894) 60-inch Yellow Buoy W/ Red Brand marking “LALIZAS”

“B” (N32 39.024 / W117 08.531) 30-inch White Ball marked with Letter “B” in Black Letters

“C” (N32 640.13 / W117 13.438) 60-inch Yellow Buoy W/ Red Brand marking “LALIZAS”

Reference Navigation Charts for Location of the channel marks used for this race.

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General Membership Meeting – May 4, 2024

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The San Diego ABC Cordially invites you to our

General Membership Meeting

Saturday, May 4, 2024

At Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough St., San Diego, 92106

All members and their guests are invited to attend the General Membership Meeting, with no-host cocktails at 6 pm.

Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm.  The speaker will begin at 7:00 pm.

Our guest speaker will be Mr. Rich Wolf, a Docent at San Diego Maritime Museum.     He will present a 45-minute talk with pictures about HMS Surprise, a replica of the 18th century British Royal Navy frigate, HMS Rose, a “man-of-war” from the age of fighting sail.  The ship was featured in the film Master an Commander: The Far Side of World.  He will discuss the original HMS Rose, the replica ship, and Patrick O’Brian, author of the Master and Commander novels.

Invite a friend or someone who is interested in our mission and what we do!

If you are unable to attend dinner, PLEASE COME for our meeting and program at 7pm and enjoy dessert.  We want to share what’s happening in the Squadron.

 Entrée choices:   

      • Cobb Salad with chopped chicken, egg, bacon and tomato – $28
      • Baby Mixed Greens with Seared Tofu complement – $28
      • Caesar Salad with Grilled Salmon complement – $35
      • Grilled Herb Marinated Portabella Mushroom – $38

Price includes tax, service charge and dessert/coffee. 

Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.                                

RSVP is required for dinner.  Please reply with your MENU CHOICE by April 26, 2024 at AO@sdsps.org.  Walk-ins for the program speaker and meeting are always welcome.

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Results – Saturday March 16, 2024

Here are the Results

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Day at the Docks – Sunday, April 7, 2024

2024 Day At The Docks

Day at the Docks

Day at the Docks
San Diego Sportfishing Council
Sunday, April 7, 2024 – 9 am to 5 pm
Sportfishing Landings in Point Loma

A San Diego sportfishing tradition, The Port Of San Diego’s Day At The Docks is the West Coast’s largest public celebration of sportfishing. Signaling the official start of Southern California’s spring saltwater fishing season, Day At The Docks takes place on Sunday, April 7, 2024 against the colorful and dynamic backdrop of world renown sportfishing fleet on San Diego Bay. This annual event provides marine attractions for the whole family.

We have expanded our focus to include the area around us.  We invite you to discover and explore the many marine recreational opportunities on our waterfront, the restaurants and breweries in the area.  A bay side walkway provides access around the perimeter of America’s Cup Harbor from the commercial fleet docks and fish markets at  Driscoll’s Wharf on the north by restaurants and the sportfishing landings en route to Shelter Island on the south side.