Saturday 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.
Published: November, 2011
Every 2:30PM – 4:30PM - Introduction to Sailing Course - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Saturday 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.
November 5 9AM – 12PM & 1PM – 4PM – Girl Scouts "In the Wind" Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
Learn the ways of the Bay by sailing on the beautiful tall ship Seaward. Become part of the crew as you set sails, steer, and navigate under the guidance of Seaward’s professional captain and crew! You’ll also participate in learning stations to build your knowledge of Bay ecology. Learn how to serve
San Francisco Bay by directly experiencing it! Earn our council’s own award: Girl Scouts Save the Bay’s "In the Wind" badge or interest project patch. Cost is $35 for scouts and chaperones. To register, visit www.callofthesea.org and click on "Public Sails."
November 5 3PM – 6PM - Open House! - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, 415-332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
Come check out our new Sausalito location. Share a glass of vino and a laugh. Learn about our award winning sailing school and check out our beautiful fleet. All are welcome. This is a Free event.
November 7-18 Captain OUPV (6-Pack/100GT) Maritime Institute, Club Nautique Alameda, 888-262-8020, www.maritimeInstitute.com
Why settle for just an OUPV license when our USCG approved Captain’s course meets the requirement for not only the OUPV/6-PACK License; but also - OUPV up to 100 GT - Master or Mate Near Coastal less than 100 GT - Master or Mate Inland less than 100 GT. Call for details!
November 11 9AM – 12PM & 1PM - 4PM – Girl Scouts "In the Wind" Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
Learn the ways of the Bay by sailing on the beautiful tall ship Seaward. Become part of the crew as you set sails, steer, and navigate under the guidance of Seaward’s professional captain and crew! You’ll also participate in learning stations to build your knowledge of Bay ecology. Learn how to serve San Francisco Bay by directly experiencing it! Earn our council’s own award: Girl Scouts Save the Bay’s "In the Wind" badge or interest project patch. Cost is $35 for scouts and chaperones. To register, visit www.callofthesea.org and click on "Public Sails".
November 12 9AM – 5PM - Big Boat Motoring Clinic - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Learn to use all aspects of tide, current, wind & propwalk to your advantage and become a pro at maneuvering larger boats. Cost: Members $244/Non Members $325. Please call to reserve space.
November 12 9:30AM – 12PM - 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. Cost is $60 per person.
November 12 9:30AM – 12:30 PM - Family Adventure Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
Help the crew raise the 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 sail will include optional learning stations in San Francisco Bay ecology and seamanship. It’s a great sail for families, though all are welcome! Cost is $45 for adults, $25 for youth 6-12, and children under 6 are free. To register, visit www.callofthesea.org and click on "Public Sails."
November 16 6PM – 8PM - Moonlight Sail! Plus Women’s Only Boat – 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.
November 19 10AM - 2PM - Bay Cruising Destination Workshop - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Learn about all the great places to go on the Bay from people who have "been there done that." Restaurants, golf courses and anchorages, we’ve got you covered. Cost: Members $56/Non Members $75. Please call to reserve space.
November 19 3:15PM – 5:45PM - Sunset Paddle, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Navigating your kayak by starlight is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. This unique kayak tour allows for a grand view of the sun setting behind Mt Tam. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the sunset reflecting off the water’s surface.
November 19 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!
November 20 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 water craft and eat lunch.
November 20 9:30am – 12:00am - 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)
November 26 7PM – 9PM - Knot Tying Seminar - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
This course is designed to be a supplement to the basic knot tying skills that are taught in the Basic Keelboat and Crew Courses. It will give you the opportunity to become comfortable with the many knots that are utilized for sailing and allow you the chance to have all your knot-related questions answered. $25 retail, free to members.
