March 8 8:30AM - 3:30PM - Introduction to Sea Kayaking, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu Enjoy the beautiful Bay. Learn the skills and gain the confidence to begin paddling on your own in a single kayak. Price includes professional instruction, wetsuit, paddle jacket, and all kayaking equipment. Cost $110.
Published: March, 2008
March 8 10AM - 3PM, Bair Island - Corkscrew Slough Sea Kayak Trip, California Canoe & Kayak, Redwood City, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Explore a paddler’s paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! Launching from the public boat ramp at Redwood Creek in Redwood City, we cruise arround Bair Island via Corkscrew Slough. This is a fun day of easy paddling in a spectacular, calm-water wonderland right in our own backyard! $89 includes kayaks, all equipment, and guides.
March 9 7AM – 12PM - Monterey Dive, Advanced Diving Technolodgies, 925-754-8180, www.adtscuba.com
The weather is shaping up and the winter storms have calmed. Join us for diving the majestic kelp forest and enjoying all the beauty Monterey beneath the waves offers. 2-tank dive, $85 aboard the Escapade. Nitrox available upon request. Snacks and refreshments included. So don’t miss the fun! Call today.
March 15 4PM - 6PM - Free BBQ!, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Join us for a free BBQ, refreshments and great company. OCSC’s free monthly BBQ is an OCSC tradition, and everyone is invited! BBQs are also a good opportunity for anyone who is interested in getting into sailing to learn more about OCSC and all that we have to offer. We offer tours of our fleet and facilities and we’ll be happy to sit down with you and answer all your questions from how to get started with sailing lessons to scheduling and chartering sailboats from us.
March 19 7PM – 9PM – Marcus Perreau Monterey Barge and Other Deep Dives, 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 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.
March 21 7PM - 10PM - Moonlight Kayaking - Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com.
The water is calm and glassy on the Oakland Estuary and the city lights add to the ambiance. We enjoy a leisurely pace as the sun sets and the moon rises, illuminating a delightful evening. Moonlight paddling is enchanting! $49 includes kayaks, all equipment, guides.
March 22 10AM - 2PM, Heavy Weather Tactics, Club Nautique - Sail & Powerboating School, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Learn tactics to save your life on board a boat in heavy weather conditions. We’ll be firing flares and deploying life rafts. Cost $45 for members/ $60 non-members. Reservations Req. Call for more information.
March 22 6PM -9PM, Sausalito Moonlight Paddle, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu
Moonlight, the Bay, and a chance to share the experience with new friends and old- join us and enjoy the panoramic views of San Francisco, Angel Island and Alcatraz. Price includes guides and all necessary kayak equipment. Beginners are welcome. $65
March 22 7PM - PM - Cruising Destinations Seminar, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-8200, www.ocscsailing.com
Greater San Francisco Bay offers a wide variety of cruising opportunities for sailors who are in the know. You too can become an insider by attending this seminar. Popular and challenging destinations -- restaurants, nature preserves, maritime museums, night clubs and secluded coves -- are all just a sail away. Discover the well-kept secrets of Bay cruising. Free for Members, $15 retail. Call to make your reservation.
March 23 7AM – 12PM – Monterey Dive, Advanced Diving Technolodgies, 925-754-8180, www.adtscuba.com
The sun is out and the days are getting warmer. What better way to spend the Easter Morning! It is time to go diving. Get on aboard the Escapade for the best cold water diving around. Take in the rainbow of colors the sea life offers; catch a glimpse of a humpback whale or dolphins. Now is the time to take the plunge. Nitrox available upon request. Snacks and refreshments included. Join us for the 2-tank dive, only $85.
March 26 6PM – 8PM - Moonlight Sail, OCSC Sailing Berkeley, 510-843-8200, www.ocscsailing.com
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. Its a great time to get to know other like-minded sailors. $30 for members, $40 retail. Call to make your reservation.
March 29 11AM - 5PM, Sausalito Open House, Club Nautique - Sail & Powerboating School, 415-332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
Everyone is welcome. Come join us at our Sausalito location for a fun filled day of FREE Sailboat Rides, view our fleet, enjoy some food and beverage, learn about sailing and powerboating lessons, seminars and more. FREE! Everyone welcome! Call for more information.
March 29 12PM – 2PM - Introduction to Sailing, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510.843.8200, www.ocscsailing.com
Considering getting into the sport of sailing? OCSC’s Intro to Sailing is a great first step! This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Two hours on beautiful San Francisco Bay will help you to determine if you want to make sailing a bigger part of your life. Learn some basic sailing concepts and get a real feel for the wind in your sails. $30 for members, $40 retail. Space is limited. Call to make your reservation.
March 30 10AM - 2PM - Kayak Basics class, Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Are you ready to try kayaking? Maximize your fun on the water! 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. $59, includes kayaks, all equipment, and instruction. Participants receive a coupon for future kayak rental, good for 2 hour rental!
