WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES December 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: December, 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.


December 3    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. ($60 per person 2.5 hrs class)


December       10AM – 1PM - Holiday Season Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
    3 & 4          Looking for something fun to do with family or friends this holiday season? Come aboard the classic schooner Seaward and see San Francisco from the water! Take in an unmatched view of the city skyline as you sail by famous San Francisco sites such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. You can sit back and enjoy the view, or get involved in sailing the ship with the help of our professional captain and crew. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. 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”.


December 4       3:30PM – 6PM - Sunset Paddle, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Navigating your kayak across tranquil waters as the sunsets behind Mt Tam is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. This unique kayak tour allows for a spectacular vantage point of the sun setting into the night’s sky. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the yellow and reds of the suns last light reflecting off the water’s surface.


December 4       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.


December 7       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.


December 10     5PM – 8PM - Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org

Looking for something fun to do with family or friends this holiday season? Sail on the lovely classic schooner, Seaward, for the
24th Annual Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks! This festive event will feature beautifully lit boats, fireworks, and            merriment on the historic waterfront. Beer, wine, and snacks will be served on the ship. Cost is $65 for adults. To register, visit
www.callofthesea.org and click on “Public Sails”.

December 11     10AM – 1PM - Holiday Season Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
Looking for something fun to do with family or friends this holiday season? Come aboard the classic schooner Seaward and see         San Francisco from the water! Take in an unmatched view of the city skyline as you sail by famous San Francisco sites such as the    Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. You can sit back and enjoy the view, or get involved in sailing the ship with the help    of our professional captain and crew. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. 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”.

December      10AM – 1PM – Holiday Season Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
  17 & 18       Looking for something fun to do with family or friends this holiday season? Come aboard the classic schooner Seaward and see San Francisco from the water! Take in an unmatched view of the city skyline as you sail by famous San Francisco sites such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. You can sit back and enjoy the view, or get involved in sailing the ship with the help of our professional captain and crew. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. 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”.

December 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 Free/Non Members $75. Please call to reserve space.

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