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: March, 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.
March 3 6PM – 8PM - Cruising the Delta, 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 the Delta – Presented by Bill Wells of the Bay and Delta Yachtsman. Reservations required. Free!
March 6 10AM – 3PM - Boat Survey/Purchasing Seminars, Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, 510-232-7999 www.tradewindssailing.com
From 10AM to 1PM Randy Sharpe will be presenting the ins and outs of boat surveys. Learn about the things surveyors are looking at, what’s important to insurance companies and why, and what items you can check yourself when boat shopping. This is a great presentation for anyone considering doing some boat shopping! From 1PM to 3PM Jim Tull from Passage Yachts will present the options for buying a boat. As a yacht broker, he will answer questions about the boats themselves, financing options, tax options, and charter opportunities. If you are thinking of buying a boat at some time in the future, you don’t want to miss this. One or both seminars are $20/Members, $30/Non-members.
March 6 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 just $40.
March 13 10AM – 3PM - Bair Island - Corkscrew Slough Kayak trip, California Canoe & Kayak, Redwood City, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Cruise through a paddler’s paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within a national wildlife refuge. This is a fun day of easy paddling in a spectacular, calm-water wonderland right in our own backyard! $89, includes kayak, guides, and all gear.
March 14 10AM – 2:30PM - 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.
March 17 6PM – 8PM - Mystery of the Tides, 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. Mystery of the Tides – Presented by Joe Brandt, Club Nautique instructor. Reservations required. Cost: Free!
March 17 7PM – 9PM - Virginia Bria: Images from Dominica and Fiji, 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 for more information: (415) 717-3224
March 20 9AM – 11:30AM - Introduction to Stand up Paddling, UCSF Outdoor Programs, Mission Bay, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu
Try your hand at Stand Up Paddling in the San Francisco Bay! A great introduction to this growing sport; the class covers water safety, self-launching, paddling techniques, self-rescue, and endurance. We’ll also discuss future paddling opportunities. Cost of $85 includes board, paddle, wetsuit and instruction.
March 20 10AM – 2PM - Pillar Point Kayak tour, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Kayaking is a great way to enjoy the natural setting of the lovely coastside region of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. Get up close and personal with harbor seals, marine birds and other wildlife. No previous experience necessary for double kayaks. $49, includes kayak, guides and all gear.
March 20 6:30PM – 9:30PM – 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 sky. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the moon’s silvery light reflecting off the water’s surface.
March 21 8:30AM – 12:30PM - Scuba Diving in Monterey, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-754-8180, www.adtscuba.com
Now is the time to go diving. The days are longer and warmer and we have a later start time. So join us for diving the beautiful kelp forest and all the wonderful marine life. Come visit a special site with the giant Pacific Octopus. 2 tank dive $90. Twin cylinders welcome and Nitrox available.
March 27 10AM – 2PM - Kayak Basics, Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square, 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 future session. $59, includes kayak, all gear, and a coupon for future kayak rental.
March 29 6PM – 9PM - Sausalito Moonlight Paddle, UCSF Outdoor Programs, Sausalito, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu
Join us on this three-hour moonlight paddle adventure and witness panoramic views of San Francisco, Angel Island, Treasure Island, and Alcatraz as you kayak Richardson Bay. We’ll outfit you with accessories to keep you comfortable and teach you the skills required to paddle safely. Cost is $65.
