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: August, 2012
Every Saturday 9:30AM – 11:30AM, 12PM - 2PM & 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 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.
August 3 7:30PM – 10:30PM - 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. Cost is $65.
August 6-10 Able Seamen 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. All those wishing to become upper level deck officers will be required to hold an AB ticket. The course also includes Marlinspike Seamanship as a bonus.
To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
August 11 9AM – 5PM - Big Boat Motoring Clinic - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Learn to use tools like current, wind and prop walk to maneuver your big boat like a champ! Bareboat level certification or experience required. Cost: Members $244/Non Members $325. Please call to reserve space.
August 11 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.
August 12 9:30AM – 2:30PM - 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. Cost is $85.
August 18 9AM – 5PM - Night Sailing Clinic - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
This clinic is designed to help orient you to night sailing and understanding San Francisco Bay after dark. It will help to expand the scope of your sailing abilities, and allow you to experience the exhilaration of sailing after dark. Cost: Members $109/Non Members $145. Please call to reserve space.
August 18 2PM – 5PM - 3-Hour Sail Aboard 82’ Schooner Seaward - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Make you reservation aboard the Schooner Seaward for a 3 hour sail on the bay and then come back for our monthly BBQ with burgers beer and more, till 6:00 p.m. Cost is $45 for member and $60 retail.
August 19 9AM – 1PM - Stand Up Paddleboarding 101; California Canoe & Kayak, Oakland, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
SUPing has become incredibly popular in a few short years because it’s so fun, easy, and another GREAT way to get on the water. (It’s good for you, too.) No previous paddling or surfing experience is necessary. This 3-hour session in the sheltered water of the Oakland Estuary (launching from our dock at Jack London Square) will get you started, and you’ll be cruising in style in no time. Cost is $60. Call to reserve or book online.
August 24 9AM – 4PM - Beginning Sea Kayaking, California Canoe & Kayak, Oakland, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Enjoy a Friday 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 is $89. Call to reserve or book online.
August 24 6:30PM – 9:00PM - 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. Cost is $55.
August 25 6:30PM – 9:30PM - Sunset Kayak Trip, Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Sunset kayaking is an enchanting experience. The water often turns glassy and calm on the Oakland Estuary late in the day, 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. You’ll stay warm and dry in our cozy double sea kayaks, too. Cost is $49. Call to reserve or book online.
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