This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost $40.
Published: November, 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 a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost $40.
November 4 6PM - 8PM - Cruising South America, Club Nautique - Sailing School 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Winter Wednesday Seminar Series presented by field experts. Seminars are informational and highlight various aspects of the boating lifestyle. Cruising South America - Presented by Joe Brandt, Club Nautique Instructor who cruised Central America for four years. Reservations required. Free
November 7 9AM - 3PM - Drakes Estero Paddle, 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.
November 7 11AM – 3PM – 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.
November 8 7 AM - 12 PM - Scuba in Monterey, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-754-8180 www.adtscuba.com
Fall/Winter is the best diving season for Northern California. The Viz has increased and warm, southern currents make our waters warmer! So now is the time to get on the Escapade and DIVE. The majestic kelp forest is full of life. At depth, marvel at the brilliant colors of stars, corals, sponges and more. It is also the time the Orcas and Humpbacks are moving along the coast. 2 tank dive, cost is $90, refreshments on board. Nitrox available upon request.
November 15 9AM - 5PM - Radar & GPS Clinic, Club Nautique - Sailing School, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
This on the water clinic will introduce you to the proper use of radar. Among other things, you will learn how discern buoys from vessels, track vessels to determine whether you are on a collision course, and navigate with radar using one, two and three bearing fixes. Reservations required. Cost: Members $282/Non-Members $375
November 18 6PM - 8PM - Cooking Onboard, Club Nautique - Sailing School 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Winter Wednesday Seminar Series presented by field experts. Seminars are informational and highlight various aspects of the boating lifestyle. Cooking Onboard – Presented by Lynn Orloff Jones, Author Can to Pan Cookery. Reservations required. Cost: $15 for menu items. Samples provided.
November 18 7PM – 9PM – Gil Zeimer, Images from Kosrae, Micronesia, 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 (except December) 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 for more information: (415) 717-3224
November 19 7PM - 9PM - Warm Water Sea Kayaking classes, Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
This 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 fee includes pool use, all kayak gear, wet suit, and free kayak rental coupon for future use! Classes take place on Thursday evening, (11/19, 7PM-9PM), and two days later on a Saturday morning, (11/21, 9AM-1PM). Cost: $119
November 21 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.
November 22 10AM - 2PM - Kayak Basics, Oakland Estuary, Jack London Square, 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. This class emphasizes water safety, but saves capsize recovery practice for the Beginning Sea Kayaking class. Includes coupon for future rental, good for 2 hours! Cost: $59
November 22 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.
November 29 9AM - 1PM - Tomales Bay/Giacomini Wetlands Tour, Blue Waters Kayaking, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com
In celebration of the Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project, Blue Waters is now offering a new tour through the beautiful wetlands at the south end of Tomales Bay. This open space’s character is changing daily as non-native grasses wither away under the onslaught of saltwater, while pickleweed and marsh plants take over. Ducks (sometimes thousands) dot newly created tidal ponds and bald eagles and marsh hawks soar over egrets and herons wading in slow motion. Cost $88.
