Considering getting into the sport of sailing? Two hours on beautiful San Francisco Bay will help you to determine if you want to make sailing a bigger part of your life.
Published: July, 2016
July 10 11:00 AM – 1PM – Introduction to Sailing– OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Considering getting into the sport of sailing? Two hours on beautiful San Francisco Bay will help you to determine if you want to make sailing a bigger part of your life. You will join one of OCSC’s instructors and be part of a six-person crew aboard one of our larger boats. Learn some basic sailing concepts and get a real feel for the wind in your sails. Come join us for on the water and take a tour of our fleet and facilities. We’ll answer all your questions about lessons and membership. Cost is $75 retail and $56.25 for members.
July 11-22 Captain OUPV (6-Pack/100GT) Course - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com
Why settle for just an OUPV license when our USCG approved Captain’s 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.
July 12 Assistance Towing Endorsement Course - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com
This four hour USCG approved course meets the written examination requirement to receive an Assistance Towing endorsement on your OUPV 6-Pack or Master’s License. This endorsement is required if you will be engaged in towing a disabled vessel for payment. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
July 17 8AM – 10:30AM - Sunday Morning Ecology Sail - Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the Marin Headlands. Learn about Sea Birds, Wildlife and the Marine Eco System in the area. This Guided tour is available most Sundays through July and August. For tickets call 415-331-0444 or visit www.schoonerfredab.com. $75 per person.
July 17 10AM - 12:30PM - Family Adventure Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, CA 415-331-3214
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 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!
July 17 10 & 11:30AM, 1:30 & 3PM - Fun Sail & Power Rides on the Estuary, Jack London Square, (510) 864-3000, www.PassageNautical.com
One hour estuary and bay excursions on our Beneteau 22 sailboat and Barracuda 9 powerboat. $15 per person. Space limited!
July 19 7PM – 9:30PM - Full Moon Sail - Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, (415) 331-0444, http://www.schoonerfredab.com
See the sunset and the full moon rise over San Francisco Bay. This once a month sail is destined to sell out. Cash bar for California wines, craft beers and premium nonalcoholic beverages. For tickets call 415-331-0444 or visit www.schoonerfredab.com. $79 per person.
July 20 5:30PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night Sail on the Bay – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
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 with old friends or new ones to break up the work week 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. Cost is $75 retail and $56.25 for members.
July 23-24 9AM - 4PM - ASA Basic Keelboat 101 Certification Session I at Jack London Square, (510) 864-3000, www.PassageNautical.com
July 23 12 – 5PM – Marin Islands Kayak Tour - Outback Adventures, San Rafael, 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 San Rafael location, 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 shoreline. 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.
July 24 7PM - 9:30PM - Sunset Kayak Tour - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
We’ll paddle out from our private beach and towards the shoreline of the Corte Madera Ecological Reserve. During sunset hours, the water and wind are typically calmest and create optimal conditions for a relaxing paddle. Along the way we’ll observe shorebirds coming in to roost and hopefully a few Harbor Seals swimming about and feeding. We will head back just before the last vibrant beams of light hide behind Mount Tamalpais. Price: $55
July 25 6PM – 10:30PM - Monday sail to McCovey Cove - Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Catch sunset, the Bay Lights and a few innings of the SF Giants game from the water on this special sail to McCovey Cove. Cash bar for California wines, craft beers and premium nonalcoholic beverages. For tickets call 415-331-0444 or visit www.schoonerfredab.com. $99 per person.
July 27 Radar Recertification 1 Day Course - 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 hours. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
July 29 7:30PM – 10:30PM - 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.
July 30 11:00 AM – 1PM – Introduction to Sailing– OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Considering getting into the sport of sailing? Two hours on beautiful San Francisco Bay will help you to determine if you want to make sailing a bigger part of your life. You will join one of OCSC’s instructors and be part of a six-person crew aboard one of our larger boats. Learn some basic sailing concepts and get a real feel for the wind in your sails. Come join us for on the water and take a tour of our fleet and facilities. We’ll answer all your questions about lessons and membership. Cost is $75 retail and $56.25 for members.
July 31 10 & 11:30AM, 1:30 & 3PM - Fun Sail & Power Rides on the Estuary, Jack London Square, (510) 864-3000, www.PassageNautical.com
One hour estuary and bay excursions on our Beneteau 22 sailboat and Barracuda 9 powerboat. $15 per person. Space limited!
