WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES JANUARY 2007

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This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Two hours on beautiful San Francisco Bay will help you to determine if you want to make sailing a bigger part of your life. For just $40, you can join one of OCSC’s instructors and be part of a six-person crew aboard one of our larger boats. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

Navigating your kayak by moonlight is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the moon’s silvery light reflecting off the water’s surface. Bring your friends and family to this warm welcoming event. $65 per person.

Often the shorter tours are not enough when there is so much to see on Tomales Bay! Paddle through the tide channels amid the majestic scenery and remote beaches of the northern part of the Bay. As we paddle along, we will discover the diversity of life which inhabits the Bay and its shores: tule elk, harbor seals, bat-rays, hawks, waterfowl, sea stars and other intertidal life. $98 per person.

Bring a friend for 2-for-1 kayak tour of Tomales Bay. Enjoy local baked pastries, glorious Tomales Bay. Molly’s Oyster Bar will be open when we return from our paddle. $68 for two people.

January 7 9:45AM - 4:30PM — Sea Kayaking II class, Half Moon Bay, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com

In this inspiring class we work extensively on boat lean and edging your kayak for ultimate control and maneuverability. We review rescues, introduce basic navigation techniques, fine tune the forward stroke and learn some new strokes. This class is the stepping stone to surf zone skills and beyond. $99 per person, includes equipment and instruction.

Let’s pack our kayaks and take a real kayaking adventure to Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. Specifically timed for optimal and safe paddling conditions, this trip is appropriate for beginner and intermediate paddlers in good physical condition. $85 per person.

This is the season to dive the third best dive destination on the planet. Between the rush of cold water and psychological rush of color and life, your dive is spent in a state of sensory overload! Experience the expansive kelp forest leading to structure carpeted with purple stars, plumose anemones, vividly colored nudibranches and more. Frolic with the harbor seals and the otters. Don’t miss the fun aboard the DV Escapade. 2-tank dives, refreshments on board and Nitrox upon request.

Help keep our local beaches clean! Just show up at Ocean Beach at the end of Lincoln Way and we’ll provide gloves, bags and instructions. Rain cancels this event.

We invite divers of all skill levels to join us the third Wednesday of each month at The Seafood Peddler Restaurant (upstairs) in San Rafael for our featured presentation. We offer guest speakers discussing all aspects of diving using multi-media video presentations. Stay active in your scuba/freediving community. For information, contact Alberta: 415-453-9556, marinscubaclubmembership@yahoo.com

January 19 12PM - 4PM — Tide Rips Clinic, San Francisco Bay, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com

Playing in tide rips is fun, wild, and a great way to improve your rough water skills. This half-day clinic is designed as a practice session for students that want to hone paddling skills in the amazing tide rip off Yellow Bluff Point near the Golden Gate bridge. At Yellow Bluff, we can safely practice eddy turns, ferry gliding, and surfing in the rip. Dates and start times are chosen to take advantage of optimal tidal conditions. $99 per person, includes equipment and instruction.

Join us in search of gray whales and other marine mammals just offshore from historic Monterey with our professional naturalist, Greg Meyer. The whales are present in large numbers in Monterey Bay in early winter as they migrate to Mexico. In addition to gray whales, we cruise the Bay’s waters in search of other residents such as sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions and sea birds. $109 per person, includes equipment and guides.

Explore the wetlands along Corte Madera Marsh while taking in the views of Mount Tamalpais and the San Francisco Bay. We paddle out in stable double sea kayaks while keeping our eyes open for the curious harbor seals that gather nearby. $70 per person.

Cap off a great day of sailing with a free BBQ, refreshments and great company. OCSC’s free monthly BBQ is an OCSC tradition, and everyone is invited! Whether you are new to sailing or an old sea dog, come join us and enjoy the afternoon!

Set sail aboard one of our larger yachts skippered by a professional OCSC skipper and enjoy an relaxing night out on the Bay. You can soak in the beauty of the twinkling city lights while not lifting a finger; or pitch in and take the helm. Following the sail we will serve chili, chips, salsa, snacks, and beverages. A great time to get to know other like-minded sailors. $30 for members, $40 retail.