WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 2007

Every 10AM - 4PM - 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: October, 2007 

October 6 10AM - 3PM, Bair Island - Corkscrew Slough, Redwood City, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com 

Join us for an exploration by sea kayak of Bair Island and Corkscrew Slough! Launching from the public boat ramp on Redwood Creek 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 your own backyard! Includes kayak, all gear, and guides. Cost $100. Call to reserve or book online. 

Are you ready to try kayaking? This 4 hour class allows you to paddle a few different types of kayaks, including Touring Kayaks (for open water), Recreational Kayaks, and Sit-on-Tops. Learn the basic strokes and the difference between boat types. We emphasize basic water safety, but save capsize recovery practice for a later session. Includes kayak and all gear, instruction, and coupon for future rental, good for 2 hours! Cost $59. Call to reserve or book online. 

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.

Now is the time to be diving!  The Viz’ is great and the sun is out.  This time of year we see the jellies returning along with the Sunfish. It is truly incredible. The whales and dolphins have been sighted every weekend. Dive the DV Escapade for 2-tank dives, refreshments and more. Nitrox available. Call today for details.

Come join us for an opportunity to get on the helm and compete against other women skippers in an environment that is dedicated to promoting sailing and sail education for women. This is a one-day, three race event that donates all proceeds to the Tall Ship Semester for Girls, an accredited educational program open to young women in grades 10-12 that ties academics to sail training through a semester at sea. For more information contact G. Ward at 415-381-5475.

The most harrowing and expensive moments of sailing are when approaching or leaving a dock or mooring. Especially if you’re in a crowded anchorage or marina with little room to maneuver. We help you build your confidence in and around the docks. We show you how to confidently dock a boat in crosswinds and adverse currents, review pulling in and out of slips, parallel docking, use of spring lines, backing into a slip, and more. Cost $244 for members/ $325 non-members.

We invite divers of all skill levels to join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month 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.

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!

This one-day course introduces you to the finer details of the forward stroke. Brent Reitz, world class racer and 6-time National Wildwater Champion, discusses stroke mechanics, body posture, boat dynamics, and more. We video and critique your stroke during the class! Most of the day is spent on the water practicing strokes. It’s not pure strength, but good technique that’s important! Includes kayak, all gear, coaching and videography. Cost: $159. Call to reserve or book online. 

Go sailing outside the gate with a Coast Guard licensed Club Nautique instructor aboard. Board one of our offshore equipped boats in Richmond and head out the Gate. The goal is to get around the San Francisco Sea Buoy, 11 miles west of Mile Rock. Sometimes we make it, sometimes we don’t. Either way it’s a great sail. A PFD and a arness with tether are mandatory so make sure you bring them with you. Cost $145 for members/ $195 non-members. Call for more information.

Experience one the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour. Colorful sea stars slide beneath your kayak as majestic Tule Elk roam the hillsides. $85 including equipment.

October 21 5PM – 8PM - Sausalito Starlight Paddle, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu

Starlight, the Bay, and a chance to share the experience with new friends and old. Plan to meet at Dunphy Park in Sausalito. We’ll talk safety, paddle onto the bay, and share a snack. $65

Set sail aboard one of our larger yachts skippered by a professional OCSC skipper and enjoy a 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. Call to make your reservation.

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.

This one day clinic is designed to introduce you to the use of radar with a emphasis on GPS. Taught aboard our 40ft. Mainship trawler to apply theories through practical experience. You will learn how to discern buoys from vessels, track vessels to determine whether you are on a collision course, and navigate with radar using one, two and three bearing fixes. Course includes text: Radar for Mariners. Cost $282 for members/ $325 non-members. Call for more information.