WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES December 2007

Every Sat/Sun 10AM - 4PM - Basic Keelboat 1, Spinnaker Sailing, San Francisco, 415-543-7333, www.spinnaker-sailing.com 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: December, 2007 

December 1 9AM - 4PM – Beginning Sea Kayaking: Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak. 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com

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. Be prepared to get wet! Graduates of this class are qualified to rent closed-deck sea kayaks and participate in more advanced classes and trips. Includes boat, wet suit and paddling gear, and free coupon for a future rental! No previous kayaking experience is required, Gift Certificates available. Cost is $99. Call for more info, or book online.

We launch from our beach at Schoonmaker Pt. in Sausalito and paddle in doubles across Raccoon Straits to Angel Is.  We’ll have time for a leisurely lunch and some exploration before returning to Sausalito. $85 includes equipment.

December 1 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.

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.

December 2 10AM - 4PM – Eagles of lake San Antonio Kayaking Trip, California Canoe & Kayak. 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com

Nestled within the Coast Range of southern Monterey County, Lake San Antonio is home to one of the largest wintering populations of bald eagles in California. The picturesque lake also provides habitat to golden eagles, white pelicans, deer and bobcats. This gentle trip on flat water is a perfect blend of paddling, wildlife Viewing and wonderful scenery. Out trip leader is naturalist and kayak guide par excellence, Greg Meyer. Cost is $109, call for more info or book online.

The seminar is led by Club Nautique member and Coastal Passage Making Graduate John Carroll, Emeritus Professor of Atmospheric Science, UC Davis. He understands the concerns of serious boaters because he is one. Cost $64 for members/ $85 non-members. Reservations Req. Call for more information.

If you are a tech diver, here is an opportunity for you. Sign up for the Technical Dive aboard the DV Escapade. This is offering depths of 130-150’ to one of the most pristine dive site in Carmel. Diver prerequisites: experience in twin cylinders on HE, mild deco, triox or trimix and sling bottles. Scooters welcome. The vessel passage is $100 and lunch is provided on the boat. Call today.  

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. Be prepared to get wet! Graduates of this class are qualified to rent closed-deck sea kayaks and participate in more advanced classes and trips. Includes boat, wet suit and paddling gear, and free coupon for a future rental! No previous kayaking experience is required, Gift Certificates available. Cost is $99. Call for more info, or book online.

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.

December 9 9AM - 5PM, Radar/GPS Clinic, Club Nautique - Sail & Powerboating School and Charters, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net

This seminar provides an overview of our award winning Coastal Passagemaking program we review the objectives, provide study material and allow participants to discuss the program. Details about how to prepare for voyages and discuss the student objectives. Cost $125 non-members. Reservations req. Call for more information.

We meet at Ft. Baker and paddle with the ebb out the Gate.  It is always awe inspiring to paddle under the Bridge. The trip is timed so that when it is time to return we have the flood helping propel us back into the Bay. $75 includes 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.

Paddle stable, efficient doubles in Richardson Bay as the sun sets on Mt. Tam. and the moon rises over Angel Island. $75 includes equipment.

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.

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.

December 31  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.