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.
Published: November, 2012
November 3 9AM – 2PM - Tomales Bay Kayak 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. ($85 per person, 5 hour tour)
November 4 10AM – 3PM - Discover Sailing - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Get a taste of what it’s like to sail the San Francisco Bay! On a beautiful new sailboat with a Coast Guard Licensed Captain on board. Enjoy a full day sail with lunch included. Cost: $135
November 5-16 8AM – 5PM - Captain’s License Course - Maritime Institute, Alameda, 888-262-8020, www.maritimeinstitute.com
This ten day USCG approved course provides training to mariners who wish to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard license up to a Master 100 gross ton. Cost $1250, Please call to reserve a space. See our advertisement on page 12.
November 7 6PM – 8PM - Moonlight Sailing - Enjoy a Relaxing night on the Bay! - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Set sail aboard one of our larger yachts skippered by a professional OCSC skipper, followed by chowder, chili, chips & salsa, and
beverages back on shore in our club room. Cost is $30 member, $40 retail.
November 10 9AM – 11:30AM - 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 10 9AM – 12PM & 1PM - 4PM – Girl Scouts "In the Wind" Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
For Girl Scouts and their families: 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 the boat 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. To register, visit www.callofthesea.org and click on "Public Sails."
November 10 6:30PM – 9PM - Leeward Islands Flotilla Planning Party! - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Come and learn about our March 2013 Leeward Islands Flotilla! Meet the trip leader, Rich Jepsen, and also potential crewmates. Wine and cheese always served! Cost is free
November 10-11 9AM – 5PM - Spinnaker Sailing - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Learn how to fly a symmetrical spinnaker. Two-day class. Basic Cruising or equivalent sailing skills required. This is fun stuff! Cost Members: $372/NonMembers $495
November 11 10AM – 12:30PM - 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."
November 17 9AM – 12PM & 1PM - 4PM – Girl Scouts "In the Wind" Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
For Girl Scouts and their families: 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 the boat 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. To register, visit www.callofthesea.org and click on "Public Sails."
November 17 9AM – 5PM - Big Boat Motoring Clinic - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
For Bareboat Cruising level certified skippers and above (or equivalent qualifications). Taught onboard one of our larger sailboats up to 41’. Learn to use all the factors such as wind, rudder and prop walk, that can make or break a successful docking. Cost: Member $244/NonMember $375. Please call to reserve space.
November 17 3:15PM – 5:45PM - 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. ($55 per person 2.5hr tour)
November 17 4PM – 6PM - OCSC Monthly Free BBQ! - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Our monthly BBQ is an OCSC tradition, and everyone is invited! This is a great opportunity to learn more about sailing opportunities at OCSC! Cost is free
November 17 7PM – 9PM - Bay Area Wildlife Seminar! - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Join us for a seasonal two-hour evening lecture that introduces some of the aquatic creatures that call the Bay their home. Cost is free for members, $20 retail.
November 24 9AM – 11:30AM - 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)
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