Every Saturday 12PM – 2PM or 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.
Published: May, 2009
Every Saturday 12PM – 2PM or 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.
Every Wed. 6PM – 10PM - Wednesday Night Sail - OCSC Sailing , Berkeley , 510-843-4200 , www.ocscsailing.com
This two-hour skippered charter is a great way to see the Bay and enjoy the sunset from the water. The sailing is followed by a social with chili, clam chowder and refreshments in our Clubroom overlooking the Bay. Cost is $40.
May 2 11AM – 3PM - Open House, Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, Richmond, 510-232-7999, www.tradewindssailing.com
Open to the public at our new facility. Invite your friends and come on out for Bar-B-Q hot dogs and snacks. There will be new & used boats here from Passage Yachts. Bring the family and friends out and have a look!
May 2 11AM – 5PM - Free Sailboat Rides & Open Houes, Club Nautique, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Come in and enjoy the fun! Find out about San Francisco Bay’s premier sailing school and yacht charter company. Take a free sailboat ride (with a suggested donation to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society) and enjoy the free BBQ. All are welcome.
May 3 10AM – 12PM - Ocean Beach Cleanup, Surfrider Association (SF Chapter), Ocean Beach at Traval Street, www.sfsurfrider.org
Help keep our local beaches clean! Just show up at Ocean Beach at the end of Traval Street and we’ll provide gloves, bags and instructions. Rain cancels this event.
May 8 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.
May 9 10AM – 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.
May 9 6PM – 10PM - Saturday Night Sail, Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, Richmond, 510-232-7999, www.tradewindssailing.com
Join Tradewinds for an evening sail on the bay. Navigate at night and enjoy the romance of the bay after dark. Cost is $30 (Free for club members).
May 9 7PM – 11PM - OCSC’s KaBoom Seaward Sail – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Join us on the 82’ Schooner Seaward for the KFOG KaBoom festival. Avoid the crowds in the City and get the best seat in the house for the fireworks show... the Bay! Cost Members: $71.25 Non-Members: $95
May 9 7PM – 10PM - Full Moon Paddle, Sea Trek Kayaking Center, Sausalito, 415-332-8494, www.seatrek.com
A short introductory session prepares you for a leisurely paddle into the sunset watching harbor seals at play as we explore Sausalito’s eclectic floating homes community with the silhouette of Mt. Tamalpais in the distance. As the moon rises over Angel Island we’ll enjoy the sparkling San Francisco skyline, and the silvery moonlight in the wake of our kayaks. Beginners welcome. $75.
May 9 7:30PM – 10:30PM - Moonlight Kayaking: Jack London Square, California Canoe & Kayak, Oakland, 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 and guides.
May 10 7AM – Noon - Monterey Diving, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-754-8180, www.adtscuba.com
The summer diving season is in full swing. It’s time to get out there and Dive! Float through the beautiful kelp forest, look closely for all the small invertebrate life among all the brilliant colors. Then topside watch for whales and dolphins. It is all here. Join us. 2 tank dive $90. Nitrox available upon request.
May 10 9AM – 2PM - Mother’s Day Brunch Paddle, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, outdoors.ucsf.edu
Spend Mother’s Day kayaking the eastern shores of San Francisco. After touring Mission Creek and the waterfront we’ll dock kayaks at a classic SF restaurant, the Ramp, for Brunch. Kayaks, gear, guides, and Brunch are all included. $79
May 16 9AM – 5PM - Radar & GPS Clinic, Club Nautique, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Introduction to the proper use of radar. Learn the various functions of the radar and how to apply them onboard a 39’ powerboat. Learn to discern buoys from vessels, track vessels to determine whether you are on a collision course, and navigate with radar using bearing fixes. Reservations required. Members: $282/Non-Members: $375.
May 16 9AM – 3PM - Angel Island Crossing, Sea Trek Kayaking Center, Sausalito, 415-332-8494, www.seatrek.com
A great adventure paddling from Sausalito over to Angel Island where we’ll have a lunch break, short hike and enjoy fabulous views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Beginners with a physically active lifestyle welcome. $85.
May 16 12:30PM – 2:30PM - Giants Game Paddle, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, outdoors.ucsf.edu
Be part of a world famous San Francisco tradition-experience a Giants home game by kayak! Kayaks, gear, and guides included. $40
May 16 6PM – 10PM - Crew Social, Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, Richmond, 510-232-7999, www.tradewindssailing.com
Meet people to sail with! Potluck hors d’voeurs, bring your favorite appetizer and meet and socialize with Tradewinds Members. Bring business cards to exchange or use the blank ones we provide in the office. Bring a new friend and introduce them to the sailing lifestyle!
May 20 7PM – 9PM - Jennifer Stock Cordell Banks Marine Sanctuary, 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 Flatiron on 724 B Street 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.
May 24 10AM – 2PM - Kayak Basics, Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Are you ready to try kayaking? This half-day class (4 hours) 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. This class emphasizes basic water safety, but saves capsize recovery practice for a later session. Class fee includes coupon for future kayak rental, good for 2 hours! $59 includes all gear and instruction.
May 24 10AM – 12PM - Ocean Beach Cleanup, Surfrider Association (SF Chapter), Ocean Beach at Stairway 17, www.sfsurfrider.org
Help keep our local beaches clean! Just show up at Ocean Beach at Stairway 17 directly across from the Beach Chalet restaurant at 1000 Great Highway and we’ll provide gloves, bags and instructions. Rain cancels this event.
May 24 12:30PM – 4:30PM - 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.
May 24-25 Angel Island Overnight Kayak/Camp Trip, Sea Trek Kayaking Center, Sausalito, 415-332-8494, www.seatrek.com
Don’t miss this. We’ve reserved the kayak campsite on the Island for this fun overnight trip. This trip is suitable for beginners who lead a physically active lifestyle. Beginners will be in double kayaks and those who have taken advanced classes and rough water rescues may elect to paddle a single. We’ll paddle to the Island, then take an afternoon hike before settling in for drinks and dinner. A short post dinner hike takes us up to an overlook with incredible views of the Golden Gate and the city night lights. The following morning after a leisurely breakfast we pack up and head back to Sea Trek. $140
May 25 8:45AM – 4PM - Beginning Sea Kayaking, Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Enjoy Memorial Day on the Oakland Estuary learning how to paddle a sea kayak with our expert instructors! Graduates of this class are qualified to rent closed-deck sea kayaks and participate in more advanced classes and trips. Be prepared to get wet! Cost is $89 and includes kayak, wet suit and paddling gear, and free coupon for a future rental.
May 26 10AM – 4PM - Ladies Sail, Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, Richmond, 510-232-7999, www.tradewindssailing.com
Join us for our ladies sail. Free for sailing club members, $30 for non-members. Ask about our new Mate’s Membership if you’d like to attend all of our club events without spending the extra cash.
May 31 10AM – 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.
