"The position near open water is crucial for instruction, club members say, as it gives new sailors room for error as they learn to depart and dock under sail without relying on a motor, a rare skill considered by the members to be an important hallmark of seamanship."
"Local officials are considering a city proposal that aims to alleviate the Berkeley Marina's financial issues, which include making space for larger private vessels and addressing slip fee revenue."
"Cal Sailing Club has taught docking and departing under sail from the end of J dock for over half a century, a practice that is not only about sailing but also about preserving a unique aspect of marine culture."
"Members of the club, supported by a city council member, feel they are on the verge of victory as they push back against the proposal to relocate their long-standing berths."
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