WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 2009

Published: February, 2009 

Every 7PM - 9PM – Winter Wednesday Seminar Series, Club Nautique, Sailing School, 800-343-SAIL, www.clubnautique.net

Wednesday Learn some stuff and have some fun! Enjoy nautically themed seminars and entertainment along with other like minded sailor folks! Check out www.clubnautique.net/ winterwednesdays for the full scheduled of events. Seminars will run from November through March. Reservations required. Please call to reserve your seat today!

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. Cost is $30.

Wow, the weather is beautiful and it is prime for diving.  The whales are moving and the Mola Molas are about.  Join us to dive the kelp forest.  This is the time to dive aboard the DV Escapade.  2 tank dive $90.  Doubles divers welcome.   Nitrox available.  Call to day to reserve your space. Don’t miss the boat!

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. Great for couples families of friends. Enjoy dinner at one of the many local restaurants after the tour to compete your evening

Bring your sweetheart on a romantic afternoon sail and watch the sunset over Mount Tamalpais.  The Valentine Sail is a perfect way to start a romantic evening. Cost is $60 per person.

Take your Valentine on a romantic evening kayak ride! We’ll enjoy a leisurely pace, catch the sunset, and watch the city lights set the stage for an enchanting evening on the water. The Oakland Estuary is calm and protected, so you’ll stay warm and dry in our cozy tandem sea kayaks. No previous kayaking experience necessary! Only $59 with your Valentine! Includes guides, kayaks and all equipment.

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.

Learn the common things that go wrong on a boat and how to fix them with what’s in your sail bag. Learn the best items to always have in your sailbag to release your inner MacGyver! Members: $30/NonMembers: $40. Reservations required. Please call to reserve your seat today!

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. 

Come explore the wetlands along Corte Madera Marsh while taking in the views of Mount Tampalpais and the San Francisco Bay. We will paddle out in stable double sea kayaks while keeping our eyes open for the curious harbor seals that gather nearby. If conditions permit, we may take an optional side trip past the infamous San Quentin Prison, then stop for lunch on a nice sandy beach with incredible views.

February 22 10AM - 3PM – Bair Island/Corkscrew Slough Kayak Tour, Redwood City, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com

Cruise through a paddler’s paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This is a fun day of easy paddling in a spectacular, calm-water wonderland! $89 includes guides, kayaks and all equipment.

Our special cool-weather sea kayak class takes place in a warm, friendly, indoor pool (Richmond) for Part 1; in Part 2, 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 takes place on Thursday evening, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 28 (9AM-1PM). $119 class fee is for both sessions and includes pool use, all kayak gear, and free kayak rental coupon for future use!

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.