Every 12PM – 2PM or 2:30PM - 4:30PM - Introduction to Sailing Course, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Saturday 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 $40.
Published: July, 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 $40.
Every Saturday 10am – 12pm - Pick Up and Paddle Saturdays, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu
Bring your friends and family on this accessible and affordable kayaking tour of Mission Creek, located near AT&T Park. Includes sit-on-top kayaking gear, and instruction. Cost is $35
July 4 7:30PM – 10:30PM - OCSC’s 4th of July Seaward Sail – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Join us on the 82’ Schooner Seaward for the 4th of July. 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
July 5 5PM – 9PM - Big Boat Motoring Clinic, Club Nautique, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
For the more experienced skipper. Taught onboard one of our larger sailboats. Take this clinic to get the tools you need to feel more confident motoring in any situation. Learn to use all the factors such as prop walk, current and wind, that can make or break a successful docking. We’ll help you gain the skills and confidence you need to drive larger boats. Reservations required. Members: $244/Non-Members: $325
July 5 7:15PM – 10:15PM - 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.
July 5 7:30PM – 10:30PM - Moonlight Kayaking, California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square, 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 equipment, and guides.
July 10 5PM – 9PM - Beer Can Racing, Club Nautique, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Join us every other Friday evening for fun, competitive sailing onboard a Colgate 26 as we take part in the Ballena Bay YC beer can races. Afterwards slide up to the yacht club bar to re-live each exciting minute and critique yourselves (and the other racers!) in a tack-by-tack race analysis from our onboard Club Nautique Tactician-du-jour. Reservations required. Members: $35/Non-Members: $47
July 11 9AM – 3PM - Tule Elk Tour, Blue Waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com
Often the shorter tours are not enough when there is so much to see on Tomales Bay! Paddle through the tide channels amid the majestic scenery and remote beaches of the northern part of the Bay. As we paddle along we will discover the diversity of life which inhabits the Bay and its shores: Tule elk, harbor seals, bat-rays, hawks, waterfowl, sea stars and other intertidal life. $98 per person.
July 11 9AM – 11AM - Introduction to Stand Up Paddling, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu
Try this exciting new sport right here in San Francisco. With easy access from Muni and Cal-train, the calm waters of Mission Creek and McCovey cove are a perfect starting ground. Class includes board, paddle, wetsuit, and instruction. $90
July 11 10AM – 2PM - Kayak Basics, California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square, 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. This class emphasizes basic water safety, but saves capsize recovery practice for a future class. Includes coupon for future rental, good for 2 hours!
July 11 6PM – 10PM - Saturday Night Sail, Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, Richmond, 510-232-7999, www.tradewindssailing.com
Join us for an evening sail on the bay. Navigate at night and enjoy the romance of the bay after dark. $30 (Free for club members).
July 12 10AM – 2PM - Bay Cruising Workshop, Club Nautique, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Let us show you our favorite spots and some that few people know about. We love sailing and powerboating and we can’t wait to pass that enthusiasm on to you. You can’t help but get hooked when there are so many fun things to do! Reservations required. Members: FREE/Non-Members: $75
July 15 7PM – 9PM - July 15 - Gordon Robinson’s Exciting Images, 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.
July 17 4PM – 6PM - Free Monthly BBQ – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
BBQs are a good opportunity for anyone who is interested in getting into sailing to learn more about OCSC and all that we have to offer. Free.
July 18 9AM – 3PM - Drakes Estero, Drakes Bay Oyster Farm, Blue Waters Kayaking, 415-669-2600, www.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 such as osprey, geese, white pelicans, loons, grebes, shorebirds. Cost: $98/person.
July 18 10AM – 3PM - Tomales Bay Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Experience one 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.
July 19 7AM – Noon - Monterey Scuba Diving, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-754-8180, www.adtscuba.com
This is a great time to dive! The weather is beautiful and so is the sea. The kelp canopy is waiting for you along with all the small sealife it harbors. The Humpbacks are back and showing off. Drop beneath the waves to enjoy the psychological rush of color and life. 2-tank dive, $90, Nitrox available upon request, snacks and refreshments included. Call today to reserve your space.
July 19 9AM – 5PM - Radar Clinic, Club Nautique, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Learn to utilize this powerful tool. With an emphasis on radar and an understanding of GPS, this class will help you understand how to steer yourself safely out of the fog! Taught while underway on board a new model vessel. Reservations required. Members: $282/Non-Members: $375
July 24 5PM – 9PM - Beer Can Racing, Club Nautique, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Join us every other Friday evening for fun, competitive sailing onboard a Col gate 26 as we take part in the Ballena Bay YC beer can races. Afterwards slide up to the yacht club bar to re-live each exciting minute and critique yourselves (and the other racers!) in a tack-by-tack race analysis from our onboard Club Nautique Tactician-du-jour. Reservations required. Members: $35/Non-Members: $47
July 25 8:45AM – 4PM - Beginning Sea Kayaking, California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Your ticket to the wonderful world of sea kayaking! Enjoy a day on the Oak land Estuary learning how to paddle a sea kayak with our expert instructors. Be prepared to get wet! Graduates of this class are qualified to rent closed-deck sea kayaks and participate in more advanced classes and trips. $99 includes boat, wet suit and paddling gear, and free coupon for a future rental!
July 25 9AM – 3PM - Tule Elk Tour, Blue Waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com
Often the shorter tours are not enough when there is so much to see on Tomales Bay! Paddle through the tide channels amid the majestic scenery and remote beaches of the northern part of the Bay. As we paddle along we will discover the diversity of life which inhabits the Bay and its shores: Tule elk, harbor seals, bat-rays, hawks, waterfowl, sea stars and other intertidal life. $98 per person.
July 25 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. Bring the family and friends out and have a look!
July 25 6PM – 10PM - Crew Social, Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, Richmond, 510-232-7999, www.tradewindssailing.com
Meet people to sail with! Potluck appetizers, 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!
July 26 Call for times – Corte Madera Marsh Afternoon Paddle, Outback Adven tures, 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.
July 28 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-mem bers. Ask about our new Mate’s Membership if you’d like to attend all of our club events without spending the extra cash.
