Santa Barbara Sailing
Center's General Amenities & Guidelines

Charter Boat Amenities:  In addition to standard safety gear, instrumentation, etc., SBSC outfits each charter boat with a toolbox, first-aid kit, and an "Orientation Manual". The galley is stocked with basic flatware, dishes, pots & pans.  SBSC provides 1 new roll of toilet paper and 1 new roll of paper towels.

When preparing for your trip we strongly recommend you also include in your personal provisions:

• Charts and navigation tools. (SBSC can supply for a fee. Reservations must be made 7 days prior to Charter start date.)
• Extra paper towels, toilet paper, facial tissue, & sponges
• Rags/Towels (To keep interior floors & cockpit clean of sand and salt.)
• Trash bags (For trash & dirty laundry)
• Dish towels
• Plastic wrap and/or zip lock baggies (For leftovers)
• Tupperware Containers (For leftovers)
• Clothes pins (To dry towels and clothing on lifelines)
• Basic condiments
• Coleman Camping Propane & Aluminum foil for the BBQ. NO BRICKETTES OR COALS. PROPANE ONLY.
• Matches or lighter to light stove.
• Bedding & Pillows (SBSC can supply for a fee.  Reservations must be made 7 days prior to Charter start date.)
• Towels (SBSC can supply for a fee.  Reservations must be made 7 days prior to Charter start date.)
• Motion sickness remedies

Landing Permits: If you wish to go ashore on Santa Cruz Island, you must have a landing permit.  Download application for permit on the SBSC website: "Links".

Navigation tools & charts: #18720(Available for purchase at SBSC)

RENT our Safety Packet:  Safety Packet includes 2 local charts, navigation tools, Cruising Guide, & 1 safety harness. $35.00

Cruising Guide: (We recommend Brian Fagan's "Cruising Guide to Central and Southern California".  Available at SBSC or on SBSC website: "Ship's Store".)  OR

RENT an outboard.  Please contact us.Restrictions:Animals are not allowed on any SBSC yachts.

Fuel Charges: SBSC charges $7.00 per engine hour for fuel. If you sail beyond Santa Cruz Island, additional charges may be applied.

Do not tow SBSC inflatable/dinghy.  SBSC Dinghies are to be lashed on deck while under way & are to be lashed on deck while at overnight anchorages.If policy violation is witnessed, charterer is charged $500.00 fee.

On Channel #16, Please Hail "Sailing Center" One Hour Before Return at oil rigs off Santa Barbara coast for docking instructions Yachts vacated after the appropriate Return Time/Dockside Check-Out time will be assessed additional charges.

DO NOT stow fuel cans and outboards below or in any enclosed locker.  Ask for assistance if you plan on bringing fuel and/or an outboard.

DO NOT use metal coolers or metal storage containers of any kind.  Plastic is much kinder to the wood and fiberglass boat materials.

If you plan to SCUBA, we require that each diver sign a waiver prior to departure.

Directions: to the Santa Barbara Sailing Center can be found on the Sailing Center's website: www.sbsail.com, click on the "Directions" link found at the bottom of the left-hand navigation bar.

Parking: If your charter is less than 3 days, SBSC will validate your parking ticket and you will pay $3.00/day upon exit.  If your charter is 3 days or more, SBSC will provide you with an Extended Parking Form to be faxed to the Waterfront Parking Department. You will pay $3.00/day upon exit.