Do you dream of sailing in the San Francisco Bay but don’t have enough sailing experience? Would you like to brush up on your sailing skills in a laid back, friendly environment? Stop by and visit the Bay Area’s newest fleet & sailing school in beautiful Sausalito.
Published: February, 2013
Anytime Charter the Bay – Sunsail in Sausalito, 800-797-5907, www.sunsail.com
Do you dream of sailing in the San Francisco Bay but don’t have enough sailing experience? Would you like to brush up on your sailing skills in a laid back, friendly environment? Stop by and visit the Bay Area’s newest fleet & sailing school in beautiful Sausalito. Sunsail offers ASA sailing courses for all levels of experience, Corporate Events as well as Bareboat Yacht Charters and Racing options. Sunsail’s First 40 fleet boats are award winning, brand new & heated! Call or drop by today and see for yourself! See our ad on Page 11.
February 7 7PM – 9PM - Seminar Series/Pac Cup - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, 415-332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
Adventures in the Pac Cup! What is it like to race from San Francisco to Hawaii? Hear all about the process from outfitting the boat to decisions by a first time navigator. The squalls, the dead calms, the flying fish and the first sight of land after two weeks at sea. Get a glimpse inside the process. Cost: Members $10/Non-Members $15 - Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served at 6:30 for socializing. Please call to reserve space.
February 10 10AM – 3PM - 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 per person for 5 hour tour.
February 11-15 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. See our ad on page 10.
February 16 4PM – 6PM - OCSC’s Monthly Free BBQ! - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Come share good times and great food! Whether you are visiting or just finished sailing, this is a great opportunity to get to know the members and staff of OCSC. Cost is free!
February 16 4:30PM – 7PM - 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 per person for 2.5 hours.
February 16 7PM – 9PM - How to Buy a Boat! Presented by Bill Kinney - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Get the nuts and bolts information about the real cost of boat ownership and the mechanics of how the boat buying process works. Cost is free!
February 20 6PM – 8PM - Moonlight Sailing! Enjoy a relaxing night on the Bay! - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Set sail on one of our larger yachts skippered by a professional OCSC skipper, followed by chowder, chili, chips & salsa, and beverages from 8 – 9:30 PM in our club room. Cost is $60 Retail, $45 Members.
February 21 7PM – 9PM - Seminar Series/Canal du Midi - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, 415-332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
Cruising the Canal du Midi - Sample the slower pace of canal life that allows you to fully enjoy villages drenched in history, while delighting in regional gastronomic delights paired with world famous Languedoc wine. Cost: Members $10/Non-Members$15 - Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served at 6:30 for socializing. Please call to reserve space.
February 23 7PM – 9PM – Local Flotilla Planning Party - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Come and learn about overnights to local SF destinations. Sunny skies, warm breezes, interesting and new marinas are just around the corner…of Point Pinole that is. Come for snacks and drinks and learn about the Delta and beyond. Cost is free!
February 24 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. Cost is $60 per person for 2.5 hours.
February 28 7PM – 9PM - Seminar Series/Boat Power - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, 415-332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
You and your electrical panel - Understand what’s going on behind all those switches. Understand power conservation and battery charging. Get better insight into what keeps the power coming and what to do if it goes out! Cost: Members $10/Non-Members$15 - Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Doors open at 6:30 for socializing. Please call to reserve space.
Waterfront Adventures is an advertising sponsored section for activities on or around the water in the Bay Area. If you are interested in having your events or activities listed in this section contact Joel Williams at joel@baycrossings.com.
