WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 2008

Labor Day 10AM – 6PM - Used & Demo Boat Sale, California Canoe & Kayak, Half Moon Bay, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Weekend California Canoe & Kayak’s biggest sale of the year! Get a great deal on a well maintained used or demo boat or take advantage of sale prices on new boats and gear.

Published: September, 2008 

Every Wed. 6PM – 8PM - Wednesday Night Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocsc.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.  Please call to make your reservation.

Let the leaders in coastal and offshore passagemaking take you out the gate! With a licensed skipper on board, enjoy a leisurely sail from our Sausalito location out into the open ocean. Get a glimpse of the beautiful Northern California coast on board one of our beautiful sailing vessels. Alameda location. Reservations required. Members: $145/NonMembers: $195

Join us on this scenic paddle and enjoy sunlit views of Angel Island, Mount Tamalpais, and the San Francisco cityscape as we spend the evening paddling along the

charming Sausalito waterfront. Price includes kayaking equipment and professional guides. $65 includes equipment.

Over 400 species of birds have been recorded here in the Point Reyes area, making it one of the bird watching havens in the country. Fall and winter are great times to bird watch from a kayak in Tomales Bay.Coast: $98/person

September 15 6:45PM – 9:45PM - 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. $65 includes equipment.

Let us introduce you into the world of sailing. Join us for a sailing adventure on the San Francisco Bay. This is the perfect opportunity to see if sailing is in your blood. Sausalito location. Reservations required. Lunch included. Members: $145/NonMembers: $195. PLUS! You’ll receive a $100 coupon good towards our 34’ Skipper’s package/Sailing lessons.

During this full day adventure, you’ll work with your team to learn how to sail a traditional ship (Seaward, a beautiful 82’ classic schooner) and take her on a voyage beyond the Golden Gate to the Farallones Islands. This is a rich, experiential learning opportunity for any SF Bay sailor and a unique way to gain an appreciation of what Coast Passage making is like. This is a great adventure even for the inexperienced! $245 retail, 25% discount for Members! Call for reservations!

September 21 7AM – 12PM, Monterey Diving, Advanced Diving Technologies  925-754-8180 www.adtscuba.com

It is time for the Fall Season diving!  The viz is great, the seas have calmed and diving is at its best!  Watch for Jellies and Mola Mola as you admire the kelp forest. Keep a watchful eye for the whales and dolphins too!  2 tank dive $90.   Doubles divers welcome.  Nitrox available.  Don’t miss out, sign up today.

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. $85 includes equipment.

September 21 9AM – 3PM, Drakes Estero, Drakes Bay Oyster Farm - PRNS, Blue Waters Kayaking, 415-669-2600, info@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. Cost: $98/person.

  Paddling your kayak on the open water as the last rays of sun drop behind Mt Tam is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. This unique kayak tour allows for a grand view of the sun setting and on occasion the moon rising into the evening sky. We’ll paddle leisurely while admiring the twilight reflecting off the water’s surface.

September 27 9AM – 4PM - Angel Island Paddle, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu

Paddle from Sausalito to Angel Island to experience one of the Bay Area’s most beloved destinations. Previous kayaking experience is required, all necessary kayaking gear is included. $110

Kayaking is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the natural setting of the lovely coastside region of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. Get up close and personal with harbor seals, marine birds and our resident sea otter! $49 includes equipment and guides.