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!
Published: March, 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 14.
March 2 4PM – 6:30PM - 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. ($55 per person, 2.5 hrs)
March 3 9AM – 5PM - Radar/GPS Clinic - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Learn to operate the powerful tool that can help steer you safely out of the fog! Taught on board a sailboat for hands on training. Cost: Members $282/Non-Members $375. Please call to reserve space.
March 4 - 8 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 tons. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
March 6 7PM – 9PM – Sail Trim with Kame Richards - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Want to sail faster from point A to B? Want to sail faster than that cruiser next to you? Want to know how to shape your sails in 5 knots of wind, or 25? Whether you cruise or race, you can get more out of your sails with trim tips from someone who actually makes them! Cost: $25 Retail, Members FREE
March 9 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. $60 per person for 2.5 hrs class.
March 14 7PM – 9PM - Seminar Series/Sea Birds - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
Karen Carlson of NOAA’s Sea Bird Protection Network will train us about the diverse populations of birds, mammals and sea life that share our beautiful California coastal territory! Cost: Members $10/Non-Members $15. Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres served. Please call to reserve space.
March 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: FREE
March 23 7PM – 9PM - SF Bay Wildlife Seminar/Flora & Fauna - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Wildlife guru and photographer Bill Kinney will tell you about the creatures you may encounter this season if you regularly cruise the bay. Cost: FREE
March 24 9AM – 2PM - Tomales Bay Tour - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Come experience one 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. Halfway through our paddling tour we will stop on a secluded beach only accessible by small water craft and eat lunch. $85 per person for 5 hour cruise.
March 27 6PM – 8PM - Moonlight Sailing - 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. There will also be an all-women boat on this sail skippered by OCSC’s Alicia Witham! Cost: $60 Retail, $45 Members
March 30 10AM – 4PM - Tour the Bay - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Jump aboard our Mini Trawler and get a tour of the marinas and anchorages around the Bay! Visit waterfront restaurants and destinations! Cost: Members $170/Non-Members $225 + shared cost of fuel. 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.
