Every 10AM - 4:30PM - Basic Keelboat 1, Spinnaker Sailing, San Francisco, 415-543-7333, www.spinnaker-sailing.com. Sat/Sun Come and experience the thrill of sailing on the San Francisco Bay with this introductory 12 hour, 2-day course that will familiarize you with all of the fundamental aspects of sailing on the bay. Call for Pricing.
Published: August, 2007
Every 6PM - 8PM - Wednesday Night Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Wed. Set sail aboard one of our larger yachts skippered by a professional OCSC skipper and enjoy a relaxing sunset out on the Bay. You can soak in the beauty of the evening while not lifting a finger; or pitch in and take the helm. Following the sail we will serve chili, chips, salsa, and beverages. A great time to get to know other like-minded sailors. $30 for members, $40 retail. Call to make your reservation.
August 4 & August 19 10AM - 3PM - Angel Island Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Let’s pack our kayaks and take a real kayaking adventure to Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. While paddling the majestic Bay, take in the spectacular views of San Francisco, Mt. Tamalpais, Mt. Diablo, and the East Bay areas. $85 including equipment.
August 5 9AM – 5PM - Poke Your Nose Out The Gate (PYNOTG), Club Nautique, Richmond 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Take a ride on a luxury sailboat out of the Golden Gate and into the open sea. With a professional skipper on board, this is an intimate way to experience one of the best places in the world to go sailing. Cost is $145 for Club Nautique Members and $195 fo Non Members. All are welcome. Lifejacket with tether required. Pack a lunch and dress in layers. Limited to 6 people per trip. Reservations are required.
August 5 10AM – 12PM – Ocean Beach Cleanup, Surfrider Association (SF Chapter), Ocean Beach at Lincoln, www.sfsurfrider.org
Help keep our local beaches clean! Just show up at Ocean Beach at the end of Lincoln St and we’ll provide gloves, bags and instructions.
August 5 & August 25 10AM - 3PM - Tomales Bay Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Experience one the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour. Colorful sea stars slide beneath your kayak as majestic Thule Elk roam the hillsides. $85 including equipment.
August 11 10AM - 3PM - Bair Island/Corkscrew Slough, California Canoe & Kayak, Redwood City, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Join us for an exploration by sea kayak of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refute at Bair Island. Launching from the public boat ramp in Redwood City, we cruise through a paddler’s paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within a national wildlife refuge. This is a fun day of easy paddling in a spectacular, calm-water wonderland right in our own backyard! Prerequisites: Beginning Sea Kayak (BSK or equivalent) for single kayak; novices may paddle in a double kayak with an experienced friend. $100, includes guides and equipment .
August 12 7AM – 12PM – Montery Diving, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-432-2111 www.adtscuba.com
The diving season is in full swing and get on board the Escapade for the fun. The viz has been 60 feet or more and the jelly fish have been running. It is a beautiful sight. Join us for 2-tank dives, refreshments and more. Nitrox available upon request, $85 for 2 tank dive.
August 12 8AM -10:30AM, Surfing Lessons, UCSF Outdoor Programs, Pacifica, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu
Always wanted to surf but never knew where to start? Then try your hand in this great beginner surfing class. Lessons are held at Linda Mar Beach, a mile long stretch in Pacifica that offers a perfect setting for beginners. Price includes surfboard, wetsuit, and instruction. Cost $89. Call for more information.
August 15 7PM – Dave Buller: Sharks: Stewards of the Reef, Marin Scuba Club, San Rafael, 415-453-9556, www.marinscuba.org
We invite divers of all skill levels to join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month 7pm at The Seafood Peddler Restaurant in San Rafael for a featured presentation. We offer guest speakers discussing all aspects of diving using multi-media video presentations. Contact Alberta: marinscubaclubmembership@yahoo.com.
August 17-19 - Sailboat Racing Clinic, Club Nautique, Richmond, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Whether you want to race not, this is one weekend of sailing you shouldn’t miss. This is the perfect vehicle for gaining an introduction to racing. For those of you with race experience, it can serve as an excellent refresher course. It’s not just about learning how to race. It’s about sailing safe, smart, and fast, and learning something about the rules that govern racers on the Bay. Members $507, non-members $675.
August 18 9AM – 4PM - Beginning Sea Kayaking, California Canoe & Kayak, Half Moon Bay, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Available most Saturdays and Sundays, this class is your ticket to the wonderful world of sea kayaking! Enjoy a day on the water learning how to paddle a sea kayak with our expert instructors. Graduates of this class are qualified to rent closed-deck sea kayaks and participate in more advanced classes and trips. $99, includes boat, wet suit and paddling gear, instruction, and free coupon for a future rental!
August 27 6PM - 9PM, Sausalito Moonlight Paddle, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu
Join us and enjoy the panoramic views from Richardson Bay as the sun sets behind Mount Tamalpais on this moonlight kayak adventure. Beginner friendly, all kayak equipment will be provided. Cost $65. Call for more information.
August 28 7PM - 10PM - Moonlight Paddle, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
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 including equipment.
