WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES APRIL 2011

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: April 1, 2011

Every Saturday            12:30PM – 2:30PM & 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 Wednesday      6PM – 8PM - Wednesday Night 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!  On April 6th this sail is on the Seaward, an 82’ schooner, followed by a free BBQ and April 13th will be a “Women’s Only” boat! Cost is $40.

 

April 2&3     9AM – 4PM - Crew Course - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com

A great pleasure in sailing comes from the ability to participate.  Crew with understanding and confidence!  With the techniques you learn in this course you will instantly be helpful to any skipper.  Cost is $495 and reservations are required

 

April 3      9:30AM – 12:30PM - Sunday Morning Sail – Call of the Sea, Sausalito, (800) 401-7835, www.callofthesea.org

Help the crew raise sails and steer the boat, or just sit back and enjoy the view! Morning winds are typically light so we often get to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a great sail for families. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks or picnic lunches. Adult $45 / Youth (ages 6 – 12) $25 / Child (Under 6) Free.

 

April 9    9AM – 5PM - Motoring Clinic - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net

For Basic Cruising certified skippers and above (or equivalent qualifications). Taught onboard one of our sailboats up to 34’. Learn to use all the factors such as wind, rudder and prop walk, that can make or break a successful docking. Cost: Member $222/NonMember $295. Please call to                  reserve space.

 

April 10         9AM – 6PM - Chowder Charter Share - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net

Enjoy a day of sailing then head back to the clubhouse for some yummy chowder! You will be expected to participate in sailing so bring your sailing hat! Cost: Members $80/Non Members $135. Please call to reserve space.

 

April 14-17     9AM – 6PM - Boat Show Rides & Seminars - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net

Join Club Nautique and Discover Sailing at the Strictly Sail boat show in Jack London Square. We will be offering on the water seminars and free boat rides. Visit www.strictlysailpacific.com for more details. 

 

April 15         5PM – 10PM - Full Moon Charter Share - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net

Climb aboard a 36’ - 41’ boat with fellow sailors and head out for an evening cruise under the light of the silvery moon! Bring your sweetie, some warm clothes and a snack to share. Participation in sailing is recommended. Cost: Members $75/Non Members $100. Please call to reserve space.

 

April 16         9AM – 2PM - 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. Cost is $85 and includes equipment.

 

April 16       6:30PM – 9:30PM - Full Moon 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. 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. Cost is $65 and includes equipment with an additional 10% Friend and Family Discount when booked as a group of 3 or more.

 

April 22         6PM – 8:30PM - Sunset Sail – Call of the Sea, Sausalito, (800) 401-7835, www.callofthesea.org

Watch the sunset from the deck of our 82’ schooner, Seaward. This is a relaxing way to end the week! Complimentary wine and cheese, soft drinks and snacks included. Don’t forget your sweater. Cost is $45 per passenger.

 

April 23         4PM – 6PM - Spring Fling BBQ & Sail on the Schooner Seaward – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com

Plan ahead for your Spring Fling day and make your reservation aboard the Schooner Seaward for a 3-hour sail on the Bay. Then come back in time for a hearty BBQ and fun with all your OCSC friends. Cost is $37.50 for member & $50.00 for non-members.

 

April 23         6:15PM – 8:45PM – Sunset Kayaking Tour in Marin, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com

We’ll paddle out from our private beach during sunset hours when the water and wind are typically calmest and create optimal conditions for a relaxing paddle. Along the way we’ll observe shorebirds coming in to roost and hopefully a few Harbor Seals swimming about and feeding. We will head back just before the last vibrant beams of light hide behind Mount Tamalpais. Cost is $55 and includes equipment with an additional 10% Friend and Family Discount when booked as a group of 3 or more.

 

April 24         9:30AM – 12:30PM – Sunday Morning Sail – Call of the Sea, Sausalito, (800) 401-7835, www.callofthesea.org

Help the crew raise sails and steer the boat, or just sit back and enjoy the view! Morning winds are typically light so we often get to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a great sail for families. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks or  picnic lunches. Adult $45 / Youth

                     (ages 6 – 12) $25 / Child (Under 6) Free.

 

April 30         11AM - 5PM – Open House - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net

Come in and take a look around. Get a feel for our club, check out our boats and see what we have to offer. Free sailboat rides on a first come first served basis. Everyone welcome!

 

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