WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES May 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: May, 2011 

Every Saturday   9:30AM – 11:30AM, 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 May 4th this sail is on the Seaward, an 82’ schooner, followed by a free BBQ and May 11th will be a “Women’s Only” boat! Cost is $40.

 

May 6   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.

 

May 7   3PM – 6PM – Annual Benefit for Youth Sailing - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, (800) 401-7835, www.callofthesea.org

Come enjoy a great party and help support our hands-on sailing programs for underserved youth.  Festivities include live music by the Bob Hill Band, an oyster roast, other great food & drinks, dockside tours of the schooner Seaward, live & silent auctions, kids’ activities, and more!  Call of the Sea is a non-profit organization that uses hands-on learning and the challenges of sailing a tall ship to transform the lives of Bay Area youth.  For tickets and information call (415) 331-3214 or visit www.CalloftheSea.org.

 

May 8   9AM – 6PM - Chowder Charter - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net

Join other fun sailors for an exciting day of sailing on the bay, then head back to the clubhouse for some nice warm chowder and relaxing with your crew mates and other club members. Reservations required. Cost is $135 or $80 for members.

 

May 8   9:30AM – 12:30PM – Sunday Morning Sail (Mother’s Day) - 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 ring their own snacks or picnic lunches. Adult $45 / Youth (ages 6 – 12) $25 / Child (Under 6) Free.

 

May 8   2PM – 4:30PM - Stand up Paddle Boarding, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Come join Outback Adventures and learn why Stand Up Paddle Boarding is one of the fastest growing paddle sports in the industry.  Learn paddle technique and get an opportunity to try many different kinds of board we will practice the skills in the protected waters of the Corte Madera Creek, no experience necessary. ($60 per person 2.5 hrs class)

 

May 14   6:30PM – 9PM - 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.

 

May 15   9AM – 2PM - Tomales Bay tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Come experience on of the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour! Wildlife abounds in this spectacular setting, one of the largest protected bays and coastal area in California.  Half way through our paddling tour we will stop on a secluded beach only accessible by small watercraft and eat lunch.

 

May 15   2PM – 5PM - American Armed Forces Regatta - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net

As a way to show appreciation and gratitude to the members of the U.S. Military, Club Nautique is hosting the American Armed Forces Regatta. All five branches will compete to win bragging rights and the American Armed Forces Cup! Come out and support your favorite team! Shoreline viewing or charter a boat and get out on the water to support our troops! 

 

May 21   4PM – 6PM - Monthly FREE BBQ – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com 
Come sail with us on an Introduction to sailing outing and then partake in our monthly Saturday BBQ.  Take a tour of our school, meet club members and make new friends!

 

May 22   9AM – 6PM - Chowder Charter - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net

Join other fun sailors for an exciting day of sailing on the bay, then head back to the clubhouse for some nice warm chowder and relaxing with your crew mates and other club members. Reservations required. Cost is $135 or $80 for members.

 

May 27   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.

 

May 29   9AM – 6PM - Women’s Sail/Hike to Angel Island - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com 
Come sail with us on J/24’s to Angel Island. Plan on eating lunch on island, hiking and exploring. All levels welcome. Cost is $125 or $95 for members.

 

May 29   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.