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I-36 Next Events:

Race: Big Daddy Sunday, March 8, hosted by Richmond YC
Info and registration at https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/29328
See it on the Race Schedule




Spring Meeting		 Spring Meeting at Encinal YC 2/28/26
We had five Islanders tied up at the Encinal docks: Blondie, Kevin Cerini, Luna Sea, Dan Knox, Kapai, Rick Egan, Windcatcher, Dan Throop, and Zenith, Anthony Taylor. It was great to see so many Islanders all together. Spring Meeting 2/28/26


3 BR Fiasco		 3 Bridge Fiasco 1-31-26
We got lucky with a nice day for the five great Islanders - Bella Luna, Cassiopeia, Kapai, Luna Sea and WindCatcher - that participated in this year's Three Bridge Fiasco race on January 31st. The race is divided into Double Handed and Single Handed sections, and further broken down by Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker entries. Luna Sea entered as DH Spinnaker, with Bella Luna, Cassiopeis and Kapai in DH Non-Spinnaker, and superstar Dan Throop entering WindCatcher in the SH - Non-Spinnaker group. With good winds for the first time in nearly 10 years (!), most of the fleet finished, and Kapai and Luna Sea each took 3rd in their sections. Follow the link to see starting, finishing and elapsed times, plus stories from Kapai and Luna Sea and some pics. 3 Bridge Fiasco 1/31/26


Fall Meeting		 Fall Meeting at Richmond YC 11/8/25
A perfect, warm and blue-sky sunny Saturday set the stage for our 2025 Fall Meeting and Winners Dinner at Richmond Yacht Club. Twelve Islander 36s were represented by 24 people for the meeting, and 20 adjourned to the Hotel Mac in Pt. Richmond for dinner. Luna Sea, Kapai and Zenith, under new owners Anthony and Joanne Taylor graced the Richmond docks to show off for the world. Season trophy winners were Luna Sea, Ormand Cup; Kapai, Hammond Trophy; Windwalker, Nationals Regatta; WindCatcher, Cruising Award; Rob Blenderman, White Horses, Bill Higdon Racing/Cruising Award; Bryce Egan, Kapai, Perpetual Crew Award; Kerry Scott, Cali, Schneider Trophy; Rick Egan on the Commodore's Plaque, and Honorary Membership to Rick Van Mell, Vanishing Animal. Fall Meeting 11/8/25


Nationals Regatta		 Nationals Regatta at GGYC 10/4/25
Great Day! Great Fun! Perfect weather greeted the three early arriving Islander 36s at Golden Gate Yacht Club for our annual Nationals Regatta. Four more arrived to make for 7 I-36s on the starting line, plus an additional 6 skippers represented their boats either by crewing on other boats, or running the race from the Race Deck. That gave us a total of 34 folks representing 13 Islanders. Even though GGYC General Manager Bob Mulhern was sidelined by a fall and hip replacement, his son Sean carried on the wonderful, and very much appreciated, support GGYC has given the I 36 Association over the years. The results were as spectacular as the weather was perfect. Follow the link to learn the results. Nationals Regatta & 94 Pics.


Tranquility		 Fall 2025 Newsletter
Packed full of Dave and Cara's adventure and wisdom, this issue is not to be missed. Lots of pictures,good advice for maintenance, and just plain wonderful Islander 36 information. Fall 2025 Newsletter (27 MB).

Remember Our Maintenance Section:
Though it's right there in the middle of our Menu, don't overlook our Maintenance section with over 70 links to ideas and fixes. Maintenance Section.

Changing email address? Moving? Other member information changing? Use the Member Info Update form to speed the changes directly to our Treasurer, Membership Chairman, Newsletter Editor and List Administrator. Thanks! When you see another Islander around your marina or cruising waters, point them to our home page, and the convenient New Member Application form.

In addition to the wealth of information on our Maintenance and Clothing menus above, visit our Archived pages for lots of memories, cruise stories and other great Islander moments.

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    • October 16-18: China Camp/Mcnears Beach Anchor Out (No Pictures)
    • Nationals Regatta 10/3/20.
    • September 19th Coyote Point Rally Cancelled - COVID-19.
    • Labor Day Rally 9/5/20.
    • August 1-11: Delta Cruise Cancelled - COVID-19.
    • July 18: Plastic Classic Race Cancelled - COVID-19.
    • Summer Sailstice Rally 6/20/20.
    • July 3-5: July 4th Benicia and Ruby Party - Cancelled - COVID-19.
    • June 29: Pacific Cup Start & I-36 support Escort - Cancelled - COVID-19.
    • June 19-21: Jack London Square - I-36 PacCup Racers Dinner Cancelled - COVID-19.
    • May 22-25: Napa Valley YC Cruise - Memorial Day Cancelled - COVID-19.
    • May 2-3: Treasure Island YC Cruise - Cinco de Mayo Party Cancelled - COVID-19.
    • April 17-19: Boat Show Marina Bay - Cancelled - COVID-19.
    • March 21: Rites of Spring Race - Cancelled - COVID-19.
    • Spring Meeting 3/14 - Cancelled by COVID-19
    • Islander 36 - Living the Life at 50.
    • Three Bridge Fiasco 1/25/20.
    • I-36 Survey.
    • 'Round Alameda 1/1/20.
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Here's How to send your boat's picture:

We would like pictures under full sail, that are clear and crisp, and most often show the whole boat, but, hey, if you like the picture, the rest of our members probably will too. They don't have to be any special size or type.

They can be attached to an e-mail. Just highlight and copy the block of text below, click "Send Email to I-36 Webmaster", paste the text into the message area, fill in your data, then attach your picture file and send it!

Boat Name:
Owner:
Home Port:
Sailing Waters:

Send Email to I-36 Webmaster

You can also snail mail them to:

Rick Van Mell, I-36 Webmaster
1629 Begen Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94040

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