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: January, 2010
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.
January 6 6PM – 8PM - Yacht Design - Part I - In the water, Club Nautique - Sailing School 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Winter Wednesday Seminar Series. We help answer the question “What boat should I buy?” by explaining why boats are designed the way they are. Reservations required. FREE! Everyone Welcome.
January 9 10AM – 1PM - Advanced Sail Trim, Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, 510-232-7999, www.tradewindssailing.com
Join Tradewinds to discuss the finer points of sail trim. Ever wonder what a cunningham, backstay adjustment, or outhaul is for? Curious about terms like “sail twist?” This is the seminar for you! $20 for members / $30 for non-members.
January 10 9AM – 5PM - Anchoring Clinic, Club Nautique - Sailing School 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
For the more experienced boater looking to hone your anchoring skills. We’ll teach you double bow and bow and stern anchoring, how much scope and tools to make it all “set in”. Members: $282/Non-Members: $375
January 16 10AM – 2PM - 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.
January 17 10AM – 2PM - 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.
January 20 6PM – 8PM - Yacht Design - Part II - In the Air, Club Nautique - Sailing School 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Winter Wednesday Seminar Series presented by Kame Richards of Pineapple Sails and local sailing guru. Kame will explain the whys behind sail design. Reservations required. Free! Everyone welcome.
January 20 6PM – 10PM - Moonlight Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
This two-hour skippered charter is a great way to break up a long week. We’ll be sailing from 6 to 8 pm and follow that with a chili and chowder social. Don’t miss this great opportunity for a mid-week break! Cost is $40.
January 21 7PM – 9PM - Warm Water Sea Kayaking: 2-Sessions; California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
This special cool-weather sea kayak class takes place in a warm, friendly, indoor pool 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. Thursday evening session is in Richmond, followed by a Saturday session, (9AM-1PM). Class fee includes pool use, all kayak gear, wet suit, and free kayak rental coupon for future use! $119
January 23 4:30PM – 6:15PM - 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.
January 30 10AM – 1PM - Sail Repair and Kits Seminar, Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, 510-232-7999, www.tradewindssailing.com
Tradewinds will open up their sail repair kit and give you a peek! We’ll show you what you should take and how to use it to make minor sail repairs underway. We’ll also give some insight into how to tell if sails are nearing the end of their life or if they should be repaired. $20/members, $30/non-members.
January 30 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 the Beginning Sea Kayaking class. Includes coupon for future rental, good for 2 hours! $59
January 30 5:30PM – 8:30PM - 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. Novices may paddle in a double kayak with an experienced friend. $39
January 31 7AM – Noon - Scuba in Monterey, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-754-8180, www.adtscuba.com
Winter is the best diving season for Northern California. The jellyfish are still here. The whales are in the Bay. The kelp forest is as beautiful as ever. Enjoy the myriad of colors, unbelievable until you experience it. 2 tank dive $90, Twin cylinders welcome. Nitrox available. Sign up today!
January 31 10AM – 1PM - Richardson Bay Ecology Paddle, UCSF Outdoor Programs, Sausalito, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu
Discover the richness of Sausalito’s Richardson Bay, making it one of California’s most important bird estuaries. We’ll paddle the shore and catch glimpses of unique birds and waterfowl in migration season while observing the unique ecology of the bay’s northern region. $65 includes all equipment and guides.
