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: June, 2012
Every Saturday 9:30AM – 11:30AM, 12PM - 2PM & 2:30PM - 4:30PM - Introduction to Sailing Course
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 Sails & Chili Social - 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 from 8-10 pm. Don’t miss this great opportunity for a mid-week break! Cost is $40.
June 2 7PM – 10PM - 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.
June 2 7:30PM – 10:30 PM - Moonlight Kayaking, Jack London Square, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Moonlight paddling is enchanting! The water is calm and glassy on the Oakland Estuary and the city lights add to the ambiance. We enjoy a leisurely pace as the sun sets and the moon rises, illuminating a delightful evening. Cost is $49.
June 3 10AM – 12:30 PM - Family Adventure Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
Climb aboard the classic schooner Seaward and see San Francisco from the water! 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! Light snacks and beverages 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".
June 15 6PM – 8:30PM - Sunset Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
Climb aboard the classic schooner Seaward and see San Francisco from the water! You can sit back and enjoy an unmatched view of the city front and local landmarks, or get involved in the sailing with our professional crew. With complimentary wine, cheese, and other refreshments, what better ways is there to end the week? Cost is $45 for adults. To register, visit www.callofthesea.org and click on "Public Sails".
June 16 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.
June 16 10AM – 5PM - Angel Island Hike & Sail - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
Motor over to Angel Island in the morning. Enjoy a rigorous hike around Angel Island. Sail back to Sausalito in the afternoon. Cost: Members $75/Non Members $100. Please call to reserve space.
June 16 & 30 7PM – 9:30PM - 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.
June 17 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.
June 17 9AM – 5PM - Anchoring Clinic - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
If you’ve got questions about anchoring or your technique is a little rusty, we’ve got you covered in this one day on-the-water clinic. Intended for Basic Cruising or equivalently skilled students. Cost: Members $282/Non Members $375. Please call to reserve space.
June 22 6PM – 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
Climb aboard the classic schooner Seaward and see San Francisco from the water! You can sit back and enjoy an unmatched view of the city front and local landmarks, or get involved in the sailing with our professional crew. With complimentary wine, cheese, and other refreshments, what better ways is there to end the week? Cost is $45 for adults. To register, visit www.callofthesea.org and click on "Public Sails".
June 23 Noon – 6PM - Summer Saistice with Sunsail, Sunsail Charters, Sausalito, 800-797-5907, www.sunsail.com
Come join the Bay Area’s newest Yacht Charter company at the Encinal Yacht Club in Alameda as we celebrate the Summer Sailstice (see page 19). Our new boats will be available for quick rides out on the Bay at the Summer Sailstice event so come out and climb aboard a new Sunsail First 40!
June 23 2PM – 6PM - Summer Sailstice Sail, Party & BBQ - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
The Summer Sailstice (see page 19) was created in 2000 and has since blossomed into a world-wide event that now attracts thousands of sailors from across the globe. We think an international holiday to celebrate sailing is a pretty good reason to party, so we’ll be rising to the occasion here at the club! 3 hour sail on the 82 foot Schooner Seaward $75/person from 2pm-5pm. Free Party Open to Everyone: 4pm - 6pm. BBQ, drinks, music and great people!
June 23 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Oakland Sunset Kayaking, Jack London Square, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
At sunset the water often turns glassy and calm on the Oakland Estuary, and twilight adds to the unique ambiance. We’ll enjoy a leisurely paddling pace as the sun goes down, setting the stage for a beautiful evening on the water. Weather depending, we’ll paddle towards the mouth of the Oakland Estuary, or towards Alameda Island, taking in the quaint sights of this nautical community. Cost is $49
June 29 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Beginning Sea Kayaking, Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Enjoy a weekday on the Oakland Estuary learning how to paddle a sea kayak with our expert instructors. Graduates of this class are qualified to rent closed-deck sea kayaks and participate in more advanced classes and trips. Be prepared to get wet! Includes boat, wet suit and paddling gear, and free coupon for a future rental. Cost: $89.
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