WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 2008

Published: October, 2008 

October 5 9AM – 5PM - Leukemia Cup Regatta, Club Nautique, Sailing School, 800-559-CLUB, www.clubnautique.net

Climb on board a beautiful sailboat and participate in a regatta to raise funds for The Leukemia Lymphoma Society. You get the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve
donated to a great cause plus you get to experience the thrill of sailboat racing in a relaxed environment. Contact Mike Johnson for more information. $350 minimum donation (100% goes to charity).

October 5 10AM – 12PM - Mission Creek Morning Paddle, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu

Join us on a beginner kayaking adventure located close to home in the brand new Mission Creek Park. Easily accessible by Muni this paddle is perfect for families and those interested in exploring the sport of kayaking. All necessary kayaking gear is included. $49

Help keep our local beaches clean! Just show up at Ocean Beach at the end of Taraval Street and we’ll provide gloves, bags and instructions. Rain cancels this event.

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. The atmosphere is peaceful and calming, yet spectacular. 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.

Celebrate Fleet Week aboard Seaward (a beautiful 82’ classic schooner) for a spectacular family event featuring an exhibition by the Navy’s Blue Angels, a parade of Navy ships and other exciting demonstrations. This day sail will provide spectacular views of all the days activities! $125 retail, 25% discount for Members! Please call to make your reservation!

Experience the tranquility and magic of sunset and moon rise on Tomales Bay. On this easy-paced tour we meander across the Bay to the Point Reyes National Seashore. Time seems to stand still when the full moon casts a mystical glow on the water and our kayaks glide home across the Bay as we follow the arc of the rising full moon. Bring a friend - this will be a tour to remember. Cost $78.Reservation req.

October 12 9AM – 12PM - Birding by Kayak, Blue Waters Kayaking, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com

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. Cost: $88. Reservation req.

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.

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!

Come enjoy a free BBQ at OCSC! We will be grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers.  The BBQ is a great way to meet people who are interested in sailing, learn about OCSC,and have a great time!  No reservations required.  See you on the 18th!

Fall is clearly here and we can tell by the marine life.  Join us to dive with the brown jellies and the Mola Molas.  The kelp forest is a wonderful as ever. Keep a watchful a eye for the whales and dolphins too. 2 tank dive $90. Doubles divers welcome. Nitrox available. Don’t miss the boat.  

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.

Join us on a beginner kayaking adventure located close to home in the brand new Mission Creek Park. Easily accessible by Muni this paddle is perfect for families and those interested in exploring the sport of kayaking. All necessary kayaking gear is included. $49

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 will paddle leisurely while admiring the twilight reflecting off the water’s surface.

Join other women sailors for a day on the bay on board a newer model sailing yacht. Hone your skills, enjoy the wisdom and patience of other women sailors in a non-threatening environment. $95/Members $125.

Help keep our local beaches clean! Just show up at Stairway 17 at North Ocean Beach and we’ll provide gloves, bags and instructions. Rain cancels this event.