WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES JANUARY 2008

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: January, 2008 

January 12 10AM - 2PM - Diesel Clinic, Club Nautique - Sail & Powerboating School, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net

This clinic will teach you tips and tricks to simple troubleshooting of your diesel engine. Perfect for those who want to better basic understand how Diesel engines work and what to do to keep them running. Cost $57 for members/ $75 non-members. Reservations required. Call for more information.

January 13 7AM – 12PM - Monterey Dive, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-432-2111, www.adtscuba.com

Get the new year started right, let’s do giving!  The storms are gone, the sun is out and the water is great.  Dive the majestic kelp forest, enjoy the colorful underwater sea life and catch a sighting of the humpbacks and dolphins.  2-tank dive, $85 aboard the Escapade.  So don’t miss the boat!

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.

January 18    6PM - 10PM - Night Sailing Clinic, Club Nautique - Sail & Powerboating School, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net

Join us for an evening out on the water and learn tips and tricks to keep you safe and warm and understand what to watch out for while sailing at night. Cost $109 for members/ $145 non-members. Reservations required. Call for more information.

A free BBQ & drinks with a fun crowd.  This is a great way to check out our Club and meet some of our sailors. Whether you are new to sailing or an old sea dog, come join us and enjoy the afternoon!

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.

Enjoy the MLK holiday on the Oakland Estuary 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. Be prepared to get wet! Includes kayak, wet suit and paddling gear, and free coupon for a future rental. Cost $89 Book online, or call for reservations. 

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.

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, and beverages. A great time to get to know other like-minded sailors. $30 for members, $40 retail.  Call to make your reservation.

This special two part cool-weather session takes place in a warm, friendly, indoor pool (Richmond) for Part 1; in Part 2 (Saturday, 1/26/08), we paddle on the sheltered waters of the Oakland Estuary. Graduates of this class are qualified to rent sea kayaks and participate in more advanced classes and trips. Class fee includes pool use, all kayak gear, wet suit, and free kayak rental coupon for future use! Cost $119 Book online, or call for reservations. 

Another technical dive aboard the DV Escapade.  This is offering depths of 150’ to one of the most prestine dive sites.  Diver prerequisites:  experience in twin cylinders on HE, mild deco, and sling bottles. Scotters welcome.  The dive is $100 and lunch is provided on the boat.  Call today.

This half-day class (4 hours) 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 our Beginning Sea Kayaking class. Includes coupon for future rental, good for 2 hours! Cost $59 Book online, or call for reservations. 

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.