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: August, 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
Every Sunday 9AM - Dusk – Charter Share, Club Nautique, Alameda/Sausalito, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Climb on board a beautiful new cruising yacht and go for a sail with some new sailing buddies. Share the cost and the duties. Intended for those know how to sail and are looking for an economical way to get out on the water and meet some new folks. Members: $80/Non-Members: $125
August 1 6:30PM – 9:30PM - 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. Cost is $75.
August 2 10AM – 3PM - Bair Island-Corkscrew Slough, California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
We 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 right in our own backyard! $89 includes all equipment, and guides.
August 6 7PM – 10PM - Full Moon Tour, 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. 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. Cost is $65.
August 7 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
August 8 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.
August 9 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. Cost $90.
August 9 10AM – 2PM - Bay Cruising Workshop, Club Nautique, Sausalito, 415-332-8001, 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
August 15 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.
August 15 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. Enjoy a secluded beach picnic half way through your pristine paddling tour! Cost is $85.
August 15 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 to all.
August 15 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).
August 16 7AM – Noon - Monterey Scuba Diving, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-754-8180, www.adtscuba.com
This is the summer to dive. Float through the majestic kelp forest, look closely for all the tiny invertebrate life hiding within. Enjoy all the brillant colors Monterey diving offers. Then topside watch for whales and dolphins. Recently we have seen a basking shark in the area. Join us today to get a glimpse. 2 tank dive $90, nitrox available upon request. Call us today.
August 19 7PM – 9PM - July 15 – Ft. Baker Coast Guard Search & Rescue, 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: arinscubaclubmembership@yahoo.com.
August 21 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
August 22 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.
August 22 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!
August 22 Noon – 4PM - Corte Madera Marsh Paddle, 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. Cost is $85.
August 22 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!
August 23 9:30AM – 1:30PM - Tomales Bay Trip, Sea Trek Kayaking Center, Sausalito, 415-332-8494, www.seatrek.com
Come paddle Tomales Bay on this casual half day tour. This beautiful 16 mile long estuary is full of wild life and provides for a serene setting. Seals, Blue Herons, sea stars, the occasional leopard shark and stunning views. Cost is $75.
August 25 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.
August 30 7AM – 7PM - Farrallones Adventure, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Turn a regular weekend day into an experience you’ll remember forever! Take a day sail out the Golden Gate to the Farrallones Islands aboard the beautiful 82’ schooner Seaward. Cost is $245.
August 30 8:45AM – 4PM - Beginning Sea Kayaking Class, 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 water 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 kay aks and participate in more advanced classes and trips. $99 Includes boat, wet suit and paddling gear, and free coupon for a future kayak rental!
August 30 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 pro tected bay and coastal areas in California; this kayaker’s paradise is a short distance from San Francisco and the Bay Area. Enjoy a secluded beach picnic half way through your pristine paddling tour! Cost is $85.
