Every Wed. 6PM – 8PM - Wednesday Night Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Set sail aboard one of our larger yachts skippered by a professional OCSC skipper and enjoy a relaxing sunset out on the Bay. You can soak in the beauty of the evening 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.
Published: July, 2008
July 5 10AM – 2PM - Kayak Basics Class, Oakland Estuary - California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Are you ready to try kayaking? Maximize your fun on the water! This 4 hour course allows you to paddle a few different types of kayaks, including Touring Kayaks (f or 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 a future class. Includes coupon for future rental, good for 2 hours! Cost: $59 Reservation required. Call for more info, or sign up online!
July 12 9AM – 3PM - Drakes Estero, Drakes Bay Oyster Farm - PRNS, Blue Waters Kayaking, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com
Drake’s Estero is one of the most stunning places to paddle on the California coast, offering incredible opportunities for wildlife viewing. We’ll glide through the eelgrass and kelp beds of this scenic estuary, home to harbor seals, bat rays, leopard sharks and many birds species such as osprey, geese, white pelicans, loons, grebes, shorebirds. Cost: $98/person.
July 13 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 our own backyard! Cost: $89 Reservation required. Call for more info, or sign up online!
July 16 7PM – 9PM - California Marine Life Protection Act & Dry Tortugas Dive, 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.
July 18 7:30PM – 10:30PM - Moonlight Kayaking: Jack London Sq./Oakland Estuary - California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Moonlight paddling is enchanting! 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. Cost: $49 Reservation required. Call for more info, or sign up online!
July 18 7:30PM – 10:30PM - 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. This unique kayak tour allows for a grand view of the moon rising into the night’s sky. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the moon’s silvery light reflecting off the water’s surface.
July 19 4PM – 6 PM - OCSC’s Free Monthly BBQ – all invited! OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
A free BBQ & drinks and a fun crowd. This is a great way to check out our Club and meet some of our sailors.
July 20 9AM – 1PM, Tule Elk North Bay, Miller Park Boat Ramp -Tomales Bay, Blue Waters Kayaking, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com
The area around Hog Island is rich in wildlife and scenic beauty. Over 500 Tule Elk inhabit the northern part of the peninsula, and can be seen from the kayaks. We will paddle through the tide channels to the remote beaches of the Penninsula. Cost: $88/person
July 26 7AM – 12PM - Monterey Bay Diving, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-754-8180, www.adtscuba.com
The diving season is in full swing and the Humpbacks and Orcas are about as well. Join us for diving the majestic kelp forest and take in all the colorful marine life. 2-tank dive, $85. Nitrox available upon request. Call us today.
July 26 9AM – 2PM - Tomales Bay Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Experience one of the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour. Wildlife abounds in this spectacular setting. One of the largest protected bay and coastal areas in California, this kayaker’s paradise is a short distance from San Francisco and the Bay Area.
July 26 9:30AM – 4PM - Discover Sailing, Club Nautique - Sail & Powerboating School, Sausalito, 415-332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
A day on the Bay onboard a cruising sailboat of 30’ to 32’ with a professional skipper. Participants may take as active or passive a role as they prefer, though we’ll encourage everyone to take a turn at the helm. $135 per person, including lunch and soft drinks.
July 27 9AM - 5PM - Women on the Water, Club Nautique - Sail & Powerboating School, 415-332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
Enjoy a day with good female sailors with a professional (female) skipper on board. Cost $95 for members/ $125 non-members. Reservations Req. Call for more information.
