Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Bay! 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: $60 Retail, $45 Members
Published: May, 2013
Every Wednesday 6PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night Sailing - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Bay! 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: $60 Retail, $45 Members
May 4 6:30PM – 9PM – 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 2.5 hour tour)
May 5 10AM – 2PM – Kayak Basics - California Canoe & Kayak, Oakland Estuary, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Are you ready to try kayaking? Maximize your fun on the water! This 4 hour class emphasizes basic water safety using recreational kayaks. You will learn the basic paddle strokes and fundamental kayak maneuvers in a calm water setting. Class fee includes kayak, paddling gear, and a coupon for 50% off a future kayak rental (one hour)! Cost: $59
May 9 7PM – 9PM – Kame Richards on SF Bay Tides and Currents - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Ever wonder what that brown frothy water means near Angel Island or TI? Come to hear the leading expert on San Francisco Bay tides and currents. You never look at the Bay in the same way again! Cost: Free for OCSC Members, $25 Retail.
May 10 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! Take in an unmatched view of the city front as you sail by famous San Francisco sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. You can sit back and enjoy the view, or get involved in sailing the schooner with the help of our professional crew. Complimentary wine, cheese, and light
refreshments will be served. A relaxing way to end the week! Cost is $50 per passenger.
May 15 6PM – 8PM – Women’s Wednesday Night Sail! - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Join the all-women’s Wednesday Night Sail boat skippered by OCSC GM Alicia Witham. Followed by chowder, chili, chips & salsa, and beverages back on shore in our club room. Cost: $45 OCSC Members, $60 Retail.
May 19 9:30AM – 2:30PM – 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. 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)
May 24 6PM – 8:30PM – Full Moon Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
Watch the full or nearly full moon rise from the deck of our 82’ schooner, Seaward, as you take in the sights of San Francisco Bay. There isn’t a more beautiful way to enjoy a moonlit evening. Complimentary wine, cheese, and light refreshments will be served. Take advantage of this special opportunity that only happens a few times per year - and don’t forget your sweater! Cost is $50 per passenger.
May 24 6:30PM – 9:30PM – Moonlight Kayaking at 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: $49
May 25 9AM – 11AM – Outboard Motor Operation 101 - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Is your outboard motor a mystery to you? Do you shy away from using the dinghy when you’re on a bareboat vacation? Come and learn the ins-and-outs of outboard motor operation. Cost: Free for OCSC Members, $25 Retail.
May 25 11:30AM – 2PM – 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 hour class)
May 26 9:00AM – Noon – Stand Up Paddleboarding 101 - California Canoe & Kayak, Oakland Estuary, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Give Stand Up Paddling a try in our introductory SUP class. 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 will get you started, and you’ll be cruising in style in no time. Our SUP boards are great for novices – and great for rentals, too, once you’ve completed the class. Cost: $60
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