A private yacht experience for only $45, departs 3 times a day including two drinks: Beer, Wine, Soda or Water.
Published: September, 2015
Every Day 12:30PM/2:00PM/4:30PM – 90-minute SF Bay Sail - San Francisco Sailing Company, Pier 39 Marina, San Francisco, 415-378-4887, www.sailsf.com
A private yacht experience for only $45, departs 3 times a day including two drinks: Beer, Wine, Soda or Water. Call (415) 378-4887 or go online to
www.sailsf.com and book immediately. We sail by Alcatraz on every trip toward Angel Island, into Richardson Bay, parallel to the Golden Gate Bridge and along the City Front.
Every Thurs Beer Can Races from Pier 39 - San Francisco Sailing Company, Pier 39 Marina, San Francisco, 415-378-4887, www.sailsf.com
Live race review and and meet up after the race at The City Yacht Club. To join the races contact the San Francisco Sailing School & Club 415-259-9801 or go to www.SailingLessonsSF.com
Every Sat/Sun 10AM - Noon – Golden Gate Champagne Sail - San Francisco Sailing Company, Pier 39 Marina, San Francisco, 415-378-4887, www.sailsf.com
We depart from Pier 39, go straight to the Golden Gate Bridge and sail down through the entire central Bay past Alcatraz and toward the Oakland Bay Bridge. Enjoy the best panoramic views of the SF City front, Sausalito and Angel Island. Only $60 per person including two drinks: Champagne, Mimosa, Beer, Wine, Soda or Water. Call or book online: (415) 378-4887, www.sailsf.com.
Sept 11 6:15PM - 10:30PM - Friday Night in McCovey Cove - Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, 415-331-0444, schoonerfredab.com
Kick off your weekend cheering on the World Champion San Francisco Giants aboard the Freda B! $99 per person.
Sept 12 6:30PM – 8PM – Croatia Flotilla Planning Party – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Come learn more about our upcoming Croatia Flotilla! Bring any club or charter questions you might have and our instructors and staff will be happy to answer. Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks! Free.
Sept 13 7AM– 7PM – Sail to the Farallones – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
You’ll be met by the cheery crew aboard Seaward (a beautiful 82’ classic schooner) with a continental breakfast to get you going. The waters will typically be at their calmest as we head out through the Gate towards the Farallon Islands (25 miles offshore). We’ll spend a few hours circling the islands, observing the wildlife and then enjoy a warm and filling lunch onboard. Clam chowder anyone? We turn home in the afternoon with the hopes of a stiff westerly breeze on our backs to sail us under the Golden Gate. Retail: $295, Members: $221.25.
Sept 14 - 16 Radar Observer / Refresher - 3 day Renewal Course - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020 www.MaritimeInstitute.com
This three (3) day course is for a renewal of the Unlimited Radar Observer endorsement. The course is recommended for candidates that have not done radar plots for a long period of time. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
Sept 14 - 18 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.
Sept 18 6PM - 8:30PM – Sunset Sail – Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, 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. $55 per Passenger.
Sept 19 10AM – 3PM – Marin Islands Kayak Tour - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Join Outback Adventures friendly and experienced guides for this exciting trip out to East and West Marin Islands. Located about an hour’s paddle from our Larkspur headquarters, this federally protected marine sanctuary is home to a plethora of resident and migratory bird species, including the largest egret and heron rookery in the San Francisco Bay area. Due to the protected status of the islands, we will observe the wildlife while leisurely paddling along the horeline. Before heading back, we will have lunch on a beautiful and rare sandy beach near the Richmond-San Rafael bridge. Cost is $70 per person.
Sept 19 6:30PM – 8PM – Belize Flotilla Planning Party – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Come learn more about our upcoming Belize Flotilla! Bring any club or charter questions you might have and our instructors and staff will be happy to answer. Belize is one of the few remaining unspoiled destinations on Earth. It’s incredible Mesoamerican reef stretches approximately 350 nautical miles from the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula down along the Belizean coast. Join us at our next planning party to learn more about how you can be a part of this flotilla experience. Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks! Free.
Sept 20 10AM - 12:30PM – Family Adventure Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, 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 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 San Francisco Bay ecology. It is a great sail for families, though everyone is invited! Tickets: Adults $55, Youth (ages 6-12) $25, Children (under 6) free.
Sept 20 10AM- 12:30PM - Intro to Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Have you ever wanted to walk on water? Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is probably the closest you’ll get. This fast growing activity can be done on flat water, the open ocean, rivers, and of course in the surf! This class will introduce you to the exciting sport of stand up paddleboarding and will inspire you to start paddling on your own. You will learn proper SUP paddling strokes, develop good balance, learn where and how to stand, learn board maneuvering skills, reboarding techniques, and safety concerns. This class will give you a full body workout and of course you’ll get plenty of paddling time. Cost is $60 per person.
Sept 23 Radar Recertification 1 Day - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020 www.MaritimeInstitute.com
This course is a renewal test for the Unlimited Radar Observer renewal for the advanced mariner that does radar plotting on a regular basis. Testing on the first and second triangles and practical plotting on the radar scope (2 tests each) Approximately four (4) hours. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
Sept 25 6:30PM – 11:30PM - Rock the Boat: AC/DC in McCovey Cove- Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, 415-331-0444, schoonerfredab.com
Sail to McCovey Cove for a concert listening party on the deck of Freda B. Join our crew for this once in a lifetime opportunity hear AC/DC from the water! $75 per person
Sept 26 6AM - 9PM - Full Moon Kayak Tour - 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. The atmosphere is peaceful and calming, yet spectacular. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the moon’s silvery light reflecting off the water’s surface. Bring your friends and family to this warm welcoming event. Cost is $60 per person.
Sept 27 10AM - 12:30PM – Family Adventure Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, 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 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 San Francisco Bay ecology. It is a great sail for families, though everyone is invited! Tickets: Adults $55, Youth (ages 6-12) $25, Children (under 6) free.
Sept 27 5:45PM - 8:30PM - Harvest Moon Sail- Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, 415-331-0444, schoonerfredab.com
Sail the San Francisco Bay for the beautiful 2015 Harvest Full “Super” moon. Enjoy the sunset and the super-moonrise from the deck of the schooner Freda B. There will also be a lunar eclipse that will be visible while we are underway, making for a night you won’t forget! $99 per person.
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