OCSC SAILING was an accredited

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Certification facility in Berkeley, California, located on

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. The name is an abbreviation for Olympic Circle Sailing Club, the Olympic Circle being a two nautical mile in diameter ring of racing buoys located directly outside the

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. (Note: There are several Olympic Circles around the country. They are used to conduct races as there are buoys at every 45 degrees on the circle, with one buoy at the center.)

History

Sailor Anthony Sandberg founded the club in 1979 on the Alameda Estuary. In 1980, Richard Jepsen joined Anthony as a partner in the business and they moved OCSC SAILING to the

to take advantage of sailing conditions where 25-30 knot winds are typical.

Sailing School

Class offerings ranged from beginning sailing to celestial navigation and ocean passage making. All instructors were US Coast Guard licensed and US Sailing certified, and time on the water was supplemented with classroom instruction. In addition to the sailing school there was a club membership program which offers special classes and discounts on charter boat rentals to more than 1,100 members. Club members also could choose from a variety of seminars, lectures, movies, social events and adventure travel vacations that focused on the communal nature of sailing.

Campus

OCSC SAILING occupied a six acre campus in the Berkeley Marina directly on San Francisco Bay. It comprised three docks with over 50 boats; a club room with views of the

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; classrooms; a pro shop; a gear rental service; and a professional service department. The company also offered team and consulting activities that use sailing to emphasize teamwork, communication, on-the-spot problem solving and leadership.

Yacht Management and Sales

OCSC SAILING maintains the largest fleet of charter yachts in a single location on the West Coast and runs its own fleet service department. Boat owners contracting with OCSC SAILING in the charter management program receive yacht care and services in addition to 50% of the charter fee when their boat is used.

Vacation Charters

OCSC SAILING also provides adventure travel programs to a variety of locations around the world. Many of the trips center on sailing and flotillas, while others are centered on land based activities such as trekking.

Giving Back

OCSC SAILING was an ongoing sponsor of sailing programs for disadvantaged youth in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and the East Bay. In addition, a percentage of net annual sales was donated to social causes and groups that preserve and restore the natural environment.

References

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External links

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