WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 2007

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.

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.

This one-day clinic will help you build your confidence in and around the docks on a 31’ sailboat. We’ll review pulling in and out of slips, parallel docking, use of spring lines, backing into a slip, and more. Cost $222 for members/ $295 non-members. Reservations Req. Call for more information.

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.

Join us for an exploration by sea kayak of Bair Island and Corkscrew Slough! 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! Price includes guides and all kayaking equipment. Cost $100. Call for more info, or book your reservation on line. 

During this 4-hour seminar we will discuss how to avoid heavy weather, recognize its signs and ways to minimize negative effects on the boat and the crew. We’ll also discuss techniques of deploying and using heavy weather equipment. Seminar includes extensive hand out, slides and lecture. Cost $45 members/ $60 non-members. Reservations req. Call for more information.

This one-day introductory course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to begin paddling on your own is a single kayak. Price includes professional instruction, wetsuit, paddle jacket, and all kayaking equipment. Cost $110. Call for more information.

Come learn to sail the historic Scow Schooner, Alma, by becoming a member of the nonprofit Golden Gate Tall Ships Society. We will board at the Hyde Street Pier at 12:30PM. Reservations are necessary, go to www.ggtss.org or call (415) 331-1009. One membership for one year is $40 (we also offer family rates).

Ready to try kayaking? This half-day 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. This class emphasizes basic water safety, but saves capsize recovery practice for the Beginning Sea Kayaking class. Includes coupon for future rental, good for 2 hours! Cost $59 Call for more info, or book your reservation on line. 

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.

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!

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. Cost $65.

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.

This one day clinic is designed to introduce you to the proper use of radar with a emphasis on GPS. On board a 40’ motorboat you will learn how to navigate with radar and get a basic understanding of this powerful navigational tool. Course includes text: Radar for Mariners. Cost $282 for members/ $325 non-members. Reservations required. Call for more information.

November 24 Noon - 4PM - Tide Rips Clinic, San Francisco Bay, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com

Playing in a tide rip is fun, wild, and a great way to improve your rough water kayaking skills. This half-day clinic is designed as a practice session for paddlers wanting to hone their 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. Price includes guides and all kayaking equipment. Cost $99 Call for more info, or book your reservation on line. 

November 24 4PM - 7PM - 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.

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.