Learn some stuff and have some fun! Enjoy nautically themed seminars and entertainment along with other like minded sailor folks!
Published: March, 2009
Every Wednesday 7PM – 9PM - Winter Wednesday Seminar Series, Club Nautique, Sailing School, 800-343-SAIL, www.clubnautique.net
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!
Every Saturday 2:30PM - 4:30PM - Introduction to Sailing Course, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
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.
March 8 9AM – 1:30PM - Corte Madera Marsh, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
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.
March 8 10AM – 2PM Kayak Basics, 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 class 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. We emphasize basic water safety, but save capsize recovery practice for later. Includes coupon for future rental, good for 2 hours! $59
March 8 6PM – 9PM – 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.
March 10 6PM – 9PM - Moonlight Kayaking from Jack London Square, 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. $49, includes all gear, guides and instruction.
March 14 7PM – 9PM - Wildlife of San Francisco Bay Seminar – All Invited!, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Join OCSC for a two-hour evening lecture that introduces some of the aquatic creatures that call the Bay their home. Presented by OCSC instructor Bill Kinney, the lecture will focus individually on each of the four seasons and the ways local wildlife adapt to them. Cost $15.
March 15 7AM – NOON - Monterey Bay/Carmel Scuba Diving, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-754-8180 www.adtscuba.com
Experience some of the best diving on the planet. The sea is warmer and the sun is out. The winter viz is with us. Dive the magestic kelp forest and see all the colorful invertibrate life. The lumbering Humpbacks are following us and Riso Dolphins are riding the bow wake. Join us for a 2 tank dive; call to reserve you space. Nitorx available upon request. Don’t miss the fun.
March 15 9AM – 12PM - Beyond China Basin, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, outdoors.ucsf.edu
Head out into new territory! Join us as we leave the protected waters of Mission Creek and head north to explore the San Francisco waterfront by kayak. All necessary kayaking gear and guides are included. $69
March 15 9AM – 5PM - Poke Your Nose Out the Gate, Club Nautique, Sailing School, 800-343-SAIL, www.clubnautique.net
Go for a sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and out along the coast of Norhtern California. See what it’s like out in the ocean on board a modern cruising sailboat with a professional skipper onboard. $169/Members $225Non-Members. Reservations required. Please call to reserve your seat today!
March 15 10:30AM – 3PM - 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.
March 18 7PM – 9PM - Clark Miller & Virginia Bria with images from Fak-Fak, 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 4PM – 6 PM - OCSC’s Free Monthly BBQ – all invited! OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
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.
March 22 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 our local national wildlife refuge! We cruise through a paddler’s paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes. This is a fun day of easy paddling in a spectacular, calm-water wonderland right in your own backyard! $89 includes kayaks, gear and guides.
