Have you ever dreamed of sailing in SE Asia? Come for hors d’oeuvres and drinks, meet like-minded sailors interested in international sailing adventures and learn all about our 2014 Flotilla to Phuket, Thailand!! Cost: OCSC Members Free, Non-Members Free.
Published: September, 2013
September 14 6:30PM – 9PM – 2014 Thailand Flotilla Planning Party - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Have you ever dreamed of sailing in SE Asia? Come for hors d’oeuvres and drinks, meet like-minded sailors interested in international sailing adventures and learn all about our 2014 Flotilla to Phuket, Thailand!! Cost: OCSC Members Free, Non-Members Free.
September 15 9AM – Noon – Stand Up Paddlboarding 101 - California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square, 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: $79.
September 15 10AM – 12:30PM – Family Adventure Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
Climb aboard the classic schooner Seaward and take in an unmatched view of the city front as you sail by famous sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. Sit back and enjoy the view, or get involved with sailing the schooner with the help of our professional crew. Complimentary coffee, tea, juices, and light snacks will be served. This sail will include optional learning stations in seamanship and Bay ecology. It is a great sail for families, though everyone is invited! Adults $50/ Youth (ages 6-12) $25 / Children (under 6) Free.
September 15 6PM – 9PM – 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. Cost:$65 per person 3 hour tour.
September 20 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: $50Per Passenger.
September 20 6:30PM – 9:30PM – Oakland Sunset Kayak Trip - California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square, 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 twilight adds to the unique ambiance. We’ll enjoy a leisurely paddling pace as the sun goes down, setting the stage for a beautiful evening on the water. 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.
September 21 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. Cost: $85 per person 5 hour tour.
September 21 4PM – 9PM – Monthly BBQ and 2014 Croatia Flotilla Planning Party!!! - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
OCSC is heading back to the Med! Come and meet OCSC Instructors, Members and friends, enjoy food and drinks and stay to learn about our 2014 flotilla to Croatia. Cost: OCSC Members Free, Non-Members Free.
September 21 7PM – 9PM – Bay Area Weather Seminar with Capt. Ray Wichmann - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
You probably know about San Francisco’s famous sea breeze, but do you know what causes it? How about tule fog? Learn all about the complex weather of SF Bay in this informative talk. Cost: OCSC Members Free, Non-Members $25.00.
September 22 9:30AM - Noon – 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:$60 per person 2.5 hour class.
September 27 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: $50Per Passenger.
September 28 10AM – 2PM – Kayak Basics, Oakland Estuary - California Canoe & Kayak, Jack London Square, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com
Are you ready to try kayaking? This 4 hour class (10AM - 2PM) 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 a future kayak rental (one hour)! Cost: $59.
September 28 5PM – 7PM – History and Restoration of the Schooner Eros by Bill & Grace Bodle - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, 28 www.ocscsailing.com
Featured in the current Sept/Oct issue of WoodenBoat Magazine, The Schooner Eros is a 100+ foot, meticulously restored masterpiece, originally built for British royalty! Come to hear her story from the owners themselves, Bill and Grace Bodle. Cost: OCSC Members Free, Non-Members Free.
September 29 10AM – 12:30PM – Family Adventure Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org
Climb aboard the classic schooner Seaward and take in an unmatched view of the city front as you sail by famous sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. Sit back and enjoy the view, or get involved with sailing the schooner with the help of our professional crew. Complimentary coffee, tea, juices, and light snacks will be served. This sail will include optional learning stations in seamanship and Bay ecology. It is a great sail for families, though everyone is invited! Adults $50/ Youth (ages 6-12) $25 / Children (under 6) Free.
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