Wednesday 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 Non-members, $45 Members
Published: July, 2013
Every 6PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night Sailing - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Wednesday 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 Non-members, $45 Members
July 4 7:30PM – 10:30PM – SF City Front Fireworks on the Schooner Seaward - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
View the SF fireworks from the best location on the Bay, and enjoy a view of the Bay Lights on your sail home! Cost: OCSC Members $93.75, Non-members $125.
July 5 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! Tickets: $50 per passenger
July 6 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 hour class)
July 7 9AM – 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 - great for rentals too, once you’ve completed the class. Cost: $60
July Captain OUPV (6-Pack/100GT) - Maritime Institute, San Rafael and Monterey, 888-262-8020 www.MaritimeInstitute.com
8-19 Why settle for just an OUPV license when our USCG approved Captains course meets the requirement for not only the OUPV/6- Pack License; but also - OUPV up to 100 GT - Master or Mate Near Coastal less than 100 GT – Master or Mate Inland less than 100 GT. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com. See our ad on page 10.
July 13 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. 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)
July 13 7PM – 9PM – Advanced Knot Tying Seminar - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Learn to tie more than just the bowline, cleat hitch and figure-8. In this seminar you’ll explore and learn to tie a variety of nautical knots. Cost: OCSC Members FREE, Non-Members $25
July 17 6PM – 8PM – Women’s Wednesday Night Sail! Skippered by OCSC GM Alicia Witham - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Join the all-women’s Wednesday Night Sail boat, followed by chowder, chili, chips & salsa, and beverages back on shore in our club room. Cost: OCSC Members $45, Non-Members $60
July 19 6:30PM – 9:30PM – Oakland Estuary Sunset Kayak Trip - 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 the sunset adds to the unique ambiance. We’ll enjoy a leisurely paddling pace, and 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: $39
July 20 7PM – 10PM – 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. ($65 per person 3 hour tour)
July 20 7:30PM – 10:30PM - Moonlight Kayaking, Jack London Square - California Canoe & Kayak, Oakland Estuary, 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
July 21 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 hour class)
July 27 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
July 28 9AM – 2PM – 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. ($85 per person 5 hour tour)
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.
