At H&S we're focused on being a resource for all your yachting needs. We've compiled information on upcoming events, travel destinations, maintenance tips and much more. Our goal is to provide you with useful and helpful information so that you'll be able to maximize your yachting experience without worry or hassle. Check out our new Cruising Corner column for stories from our customers that are "living the dream" of cruising to foreign destinations.. There is some hot tips in the Maintenance Tips section or take a look at past and current newsletters in the Newsletter Archives. Want to know about what events are coming up? Check out Upcoming Events! Find your next cruising hotspot on our Destinations page.

On this page:

• Mark your calendars! 2009 Summer Rendezvous at Catalina

• SBR Boating Education

• NauticEd Sailing Education

• April 2009 Service Specials

---

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

WHO: ALL POWERBOAT AND SAILBOAT CLIENTS OF H&S

WHAT: 2009 H&S RENDEZVOUS

WHERE: TWO HARBORS, CATALINA ISLAND

WHEN: JULY 30 - AUGUST 2, 2009

Click here for more information and photos from last year

Click here for the signup form (.pdf file)

---

Looking for deals? Click the orange button!

---

ENHANCE YOUR BOATING EXPERIENCE

Check the links below to visit companies we know provide additional boating experience for those looking to increase their boating skills.

Seaforth Boating and Education Center

Part of being a boater and enjoying your boat is learning more about your boat and how to handle it in many different scenarios. From navigation and rules of the sea to cruising the local islands and tying knots, there are a host of great classes available from our friends at Seaforth Boat Rental Boating Education and Training Center located on Mission Bay in San Diego.

Visit www.seaforthsailingclub.com and click on the classes tab for upcoming classes. Our clinics have been very popular, so I encourage that anyone interested in the class to pre-register in order to guarantee their spot. Each are held at the center at 1641 Quivira Rd San Diego, CA 92109. Cost is $15 for most classes and if you have questions or want to be on an email list for monthly updates contact Danielle Williams (619) 223-1681 or danielle@SBRboating.com. These classes are also available online via Blue Sky News.

Private Yacht Instruction is also available.

NauticEd - Online Sailing Instruction

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED ONLINE SAILING SCHOOL
Learn to sail with our online sailing lessons

NauticEd is the world's most advanced online, e-learning, sailing and boating instruction resource. Sailors, from novice to advanced, can learn key boating and sailing techniques online about boat handling, boat safety, latest equipment technology and general learn to sail tips compiled from years of sailing experience by our experienced faculty of professional sailors, boating industry experts and tenured university educators. NauticEd is an online sailing school backed up by practical hands on sailing schools.

---

SAVE BIG ON THESE SERVICE SPECIALS

A limited time offer!

	Headsail Maintenance Special We travel to your boat, lower the headsail, clean and lube the headsail furling mechanism, inspect the headsail and reinstall the headsail. Upon completion of the work, a written summary of work completed and any recommendations will be provided. List Price: $250 H&S Sale Price: $180 SAVE $70 Immediately! Email us or call us toll free 888-850-8702.
	Winch Maintenance Special We travel to your boat and clean and lube the winch(es), including disassembly, cleaning, lubrication and reassembly and functions check. This is for both manual and electric winches. Upon completion of the work, a written summary of work completed and any recommendations will be provided. List Price: Up to $120 per winch H&S Special: $85 per winch SAVE $35 per winch Immediately!
	Systems Check - Power or Sail Our certified technician will complete a 30pt inspection which includes: Plumbing, Bilges, Engine Room, Mechanical, and Electrical. We will also provide a written report detailing what we found. Here is the 30pt check list 1. Engine Hour Reading for Port and Starboard, and Genset 2. Fuel Tank, Water Tank and Holding Tank readings 3. Power cord condition, cord end fittings & receptacles 4. Operate major AC appliances: H2O heater, cabin heat, refrigerators, chargers. 5. Operate AC generator & confirm proper output. 6. Check through hull valves for leaks, free operation & corrosion, check hoses & clamps 7. Open & service in-line strainers, check for leaks, remote bilge & sump pumps & filters. 8. Automatic Bilge Pumps-confirm operation of float switches. 10.Manual Bilge Pumps-confirm operation and strainer installed at pick up, handle secured? 11. Sump Pump-confirm operation, strainer cleaned & installed, float switch operation? 12. Fresh Water Pressure System-confirm operation of pump & all related fixtures. 13. Head operation-confirm operation, check for leaks, lube as needed. 14. Y-Valves-confirm operation, lube as needed, handle restrained per USCG? 15. Holding Tanks-check for leaks & odors, deck pump out cap free, tank empty? Flush with clean water. 16. Macerator: confirm operation, leaks or odor, momentary switch at pump 17. Bilges clean/free of debris 18. Oil Sorbs in place 19. Rust in engine compartment 20. Clean engine room 21. Steering-check  22. Steering-Hydraulic, check fluid level in reservoir 23. Engine controls-proper adjustment smooth operation. 24. Engine Exhaust System double clamped, hoses checked. 25. Engine Hoses No Leaks 26. Sea Strainer checked; service strainer & O-rings 27. Stuffing Box-check hose, double clamp if needed, is there adjustment left or does it require repacking? 28. Corrosion on adjacent surfaces? 29. Spray deflector needed? 30. Windshield wipers & motor List Price: $360 H&S Sale Price $255 INSTANT SAVINGS: $105 Email us or call us toll free 888-850-8702.

Please give our Service Dept. a call if you have any questions. We can be reached Toll Free at 888-850-8702, Monday - Friday, 8am - pm PST

 

Let us know the topics you would like to read about and send us an email from our Contact Us page! Happy Boating from the team at H&S Yacht Sales!