Singlehanded Sailing Society

Bringing solo sailors together since 1977

2025 SHTP!

SingleHanded TransPacific Yacht Race discussions, planning & seminars are under way now — Click here for more!

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August 14, 2025

  • Meeting: Competitors for SSS/YRA Drakes Bay Races

    August 14, 2025  19:00 - 21:00
     Oakland Yacht Club, 1101 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501, USA
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    In Person Meeting for SSS and YRA Drakes Bay Races
    YRA racers are welcome to attend


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August 16, 2025
August 17, 2025

Recent News

SHTP #3 – Rigging and Sails

Jan 16, 2018

The Singlehanded Sailing Society invites you to its Rigging and Sails seminar at 
Island Yacht Club at 
7:30 pm, Wednesday, January 17, 2018. 
Guest speakers are Ryan Nelson of Rogue Rigging and 
Dominic Marchal of Marchal Sailmakers. It is Free! Bring your friends, too, but if you’d rather attend remotely, please register for the webinar at: 
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/144003426004643586

REMINDER: SHTP Power and Communications Seminar on Dec 13

Nov 15, 2017

SHTP SEMINARS

All meetings/seminars start at 7:30 PM. Membership in SSS is not needed, no fee. Come and learn about gear, techniques, and meet race veterans.

Seminars

  • November 15, 2017 Introduction and Emergency Rudders
  • December 13, 2017 Power and Communications
  • January 17, 2018 Rigging and sails
  • February 21, 2018 Return Trip & Shipping Logistics
  • March TBD Cruise-In
  • April 18, 2018 Provisioning & Medical Considerations
  • May 16, 2018 Weather Routing and Race Strategy

WEBCAST INFO FOR THE NOVEMBER SEMINAR