A social gathering to learn all the ins and outs of whipping and splicing rope with core OCSC instructor Capt. Ray Wichmann. Whipping is a binding of whipcord around the end of a line to prevent its natural tendency to fray.
Published: May, 2016
May 6 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 sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. You can sit back and enjoy the view, or get involved in sailing with the help of our professional crew. Complimentary wine, cheese, and light refreshments will be served. Adults $60, ages 6-12 $30, under 6 free.
May 6 7PM – 10PM - Bioluminescence Kayaking in Tomales Bay, Outback Adventures, (415) 461-2222 www.outbackadventures.com
This is something that most people only see in movies and never have the opportunity to observe in real life. On this tour you may see fish or seals leaving a trail of light everywhere they swim, or create one of your own in our stable double sea kayaks. The best times to observe the bioluminescence are certain moonless nights during the spring, summer, and fall. Price: $75.
May 7 10AM - 4PM - Lagoon 450 SporTop Launch Party, Passage Nautical, (510) 864-300, www.PassageNautical.com
Join us at our docks in Jack London Square for the West Coast debut of the brand new Lagoon 450 SporTop just delivered from France. Tour the boat and enjoy a variety of French champagnes and great company. The free event is limited to 36 guests; 2 per RSVP. Call or visit the events page on our website to reserve your spot.
May 8 1:15PM - 4PM - Mother’s Day Sail: Point Bonita Lighthouse, Schooner Freda B, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Set sail on aboard the schooner Freda B for a special tour out the Golden Gate Bridge along the Marin Headlands to Point Bonita Lighthouse this Mother’s Day afternoon! Complimentary Lighthouse menu, cash bar for beer/wine/nonalcoholic beverages. $65 per person.
May 13 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 sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. You can sit back and enjoy the view, or get involved in sailing with the help of our professional crew. Complimentary wine, cheese, and light refreshments will be served. Adults $60, ages 6-12 $30, under 6 free.
May 9AM - 4PM - ASA Basic Keelboat 101 Certification Session I, Passage Nautical, (510) 864-3000, www.PassageNautical.com
14-15 Learn to sail by summer! Join us for a weekend of classroom and on-the-water instruction on our Beneteau First 22 on the Oakland Estuary. $497.50 per person for the weekend; includes gourmet box lunch and drink. Session II will follow in June.
May 14 7PM – 9PM – Bay Area Weather Seminar – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Many are familiar with the westerly summer wind machine we have in the Bay. But do you know about central California’s microclimates? Do you know why Sacramento’s Tule fog is more dangerous than San Francisco summer fog? In this course, learn about the anatomy of a winter storm, how to predict Santa Ana conditions on the Bay, and other useful weather information. Seminar is free. Call to RSVP.
May 15 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 sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. You can sit back and enjoy the view, or get involved with sailing 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 SF Bay ecology. It is a great sail for families, though everyone is invited. Adults $60, ages 6-12 $30, under 6 free.
May 18 5:30PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night Social Sail – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
A mid-week rejuvenating twilight sail on San Francisco Bay. Every Wednesday night, members and non-members head out for two hours of sailing, either in chartered boats or with an instructor. Hit the water and watch the sun set behind the Golden Gate. Once you dock, join us in the club room for chili, chowder, and drinks. Each Skippered boat takes up to 6 passengers. No experience required. Retail $75, Member $56.25.
May 21 7PM - 9:30PM - Full Moon Sail: May Flower Moon, Schooner Freda B, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Join us for this distinctive once a month sail in honor of the full moon. Underway for a 2.5 hour leisurely sail, take in the views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and Angel Islands. Experience the magic of the sunset and the moonrise. Cash bar for beer/wine/nonalcoholic beverages. Tickets $59 per person.
May 22 9AM - 11:30AM - Class: Intro. to Stand Up Paddleboarding, Outback Adventures, (415) 461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
This is offered at all of our on the water locations. 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. Price: $60.
May 22 Noon – 5PM – Open House with Complimentary Sailboat Rides/BBQ/Live Music, Modern Sailing, 2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito, (415) 331-8250, www.modernsailing.com
Enjoy a complimentary sail at this fun event on either a catamaran or monohull boat. Music by the Sausalito Waterfront Pickers & BBQ lunch. Take a tour of the club and check out the new boats in the fleet. We will be offering a Learn to Sail Special. SeaTrek Kayak will also be there as well as sign-ups for the Matthew Turner Building A Tall Ship Tour. First come first served for the sailboat rides. Admission is free.
May 25 Radar Recertification - Maritime Institute, Alameda, (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.
May 28-29 10AM - 4PM - Welcome Aboard Weekend, Passage Nautical, (510) 864-300, www.PassageNautical.com
This is your best opportunity to see a great selection of both new and used boats and compare features and prices. Get all the info you need, from financing to maintenance, to make the very best decision for your boating lifestyle.
May 28 7PM – 9PM – Whipping and Splicing Seminar – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
A social gathering to learn all the ins and outs of whipping and splicing rope with core OCSC instructor Capt. Ray Wichmann. Whipping is a binding of whipcord around the end of a line to prevent its natural tendency to fray. Splicing is the process of joining to pieces of rope by weaving the strands of each into the other. Come learn these invaluable skills that will save you money and make you a more self-sufficient sailor! Cost: Retail:$20, Member: $15 includes take-home materials.
May 29 10AM – 3PM - Tomales Bay Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, (415) 461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Wildlife abounds in this spectacular setting. Colorful sea stars slide beneath your kayak as majestic Tule Elk roam the hillsides. One of the largest protected bay areas in California, this kayaker’s paradise is a short distance from San Francisco. Launching from Nick’s Cove, we paddle in stable double sea kayaks, past Hog Island, to the White Cliffs of Tomales Bay. We will then stop for lunch on a pristine beach, accessible only by small watercraft. Price: $85.
May 29 3:45PM – 7PM - Taste of the Bay Sail, Schooner Freda B, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Celebrate our California Coast and its seafood with a sail aboard Freda B for the inaugural «Taste of the Bay» sail and seafood tasting. Join us for a special menu featuring local, sustainable seafood. Each ticket includes sail, sustainable seafood sampling, wine tasting, non-alcoholic beverages and special talk on sustainability by author Maria Finn. Early bird tickets available for $95 per person.
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