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.
Published: March, 2012
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.
March 1 7PM – 8/9PM - Seminar Series - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Presented by Joe Brandt, Person in the Water Rescue Tactics. Learn everything you’ll want to know about rescuing a person who’s fallen off of your boat. Cost: Members $10/Non Members $15 Complimentary beverages served. Please call to reserve space.
March 5-9 Radar Observer / Unlimited Course - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com
This five (5) day course provides training to mariners who wish to obtain a USCG endorsement as a Radar Observer (Unlimited). A Radar Observer endorsement is required for all ocean routes; all towing vessel greater than 26 feet with the exception of commercial assistance towing operations; and all licenses with tonnage limitations over 200 GT.
March 7 6PM – 8PM - Moonlight 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! Cost is $40.
March 10 11AM – 3PM - Corte Madera Marsh Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Come explore the wetlands along Corte Madera Marsh while taking in the views of Mount Tampalpais and the San Francisco Bay. We will paddle out in stable double sea kayaks while keeping our eyes open for the curious harbor seals that gather nearby. If conditions permit, we may take an optional side trip past the infamous San Quentin Prison, then stop for lunch on a nice sandy beach with incredible views.
March 15 7PM - 8/9PM - Seminar Series - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
Presented by Chuck Dell’Ario, Cooking Aboard - Caribbean Style. A Master Chef and an avid sailor, Chuck shares some secrets to yummy on-the-boat cooking. Cost: Members $10/Non Members $15 Complimentary beverages served. Please call to reserve space.
March 17 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.
March 17 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!
March 17 6:30PM – 9PM - Turkey Planning Party - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Sail with Anthony, founder and CEO of OCSC in magical Turkey. Come for wine and cheese and learn more about this amazing sailing destination.
March 18 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.
March 24 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.
March 24 5:30PM – 8PM - 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.
March 26-30 Able Seaman Course - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com
The Able Seaman is an excellent starting point for one wishing to transition into the merchant marines. It will give you an opportunity to see what is out there and how much further you may wish to proceed. Maritime Institute’s one-week Able Seaman course is a real value. You can test with us right at the conclusion of the course instead of having to test with the USCG at a Regional Exam Center; the course includes Marlinspike Seamanship as a bonus (a $150.00 value)
March 31 4PM – 7 PM - Fundraiser for Call of the Sea’s Youth Sailing Scholarships - Hosted by OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
Are you interested in sailing, outdoor education, or programs that enrich the lives of underserved youth in the Bay Area? This is a chance to have fun while supporting these causes. Come check out the Bay Area’s premier sailing school, enjoy food and beverages, and outbid your friends for silent auction items. Learn about the remarkable educational programs for all ages offered by the nonprofit Call of the Sea and how you can get involved! Proceeds will benefit teens from KIPP Academy and Boys & Girls Clubs to participate in enriching summer sailing programs.
