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.
Published: July, 2017
July 8 7:30PM – 10:30PM - Full Moon Kayak Tours and Moonlight Paddles at Buck’s Launching, San Rafael, Outback Adventures, (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. Price: $65 with an additional 10% Friend and Family Discount when booked as a group of 3 or more.
July 9 10AM – 12:30PM - Family Adventure Sail, Call of the Sea (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 byfamous 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 $60/ Youth (ages 6-12) $30 / Children (under 6) free.
July 9 7PM – 10PM - July Full Moon Sail aboard Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Enjoy the sunset and full moon rise on the San Francisco Bay from the deck of a traditional sailboat. Napa/Sonoma Wines and California Craft Beers available for purchase on board. $69 per person.
July 10 – 21 Captain OUPV (6-Pack/100GT) Course - Maritime Institute, Alameda, (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 11 7:30PM – 10:30PM - Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour in Tomales Bay, Outback Adventures, (415) 461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Imagine paddling through glowing waters under a moonless, star-lit sky where every dip of your paddle creates a brilliant light show put on by tiny living organisms. Let our experienced guides show you this rare event and see for yourself this wonder of nature and why this tour consistently fills up. 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. Price: $75.
July 15 4PM – 6PM - Social Summer BBQ – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Cap off a great day of sailing with delicious food, refreshments and great company. OCSC’s summer member events are an OCSC tradition, and everyone is invited! We’re hosting a BBQ Party from 4pm-6pm and we would love to see you here. Plan on having great music, cold refreshments and good company. We also have volleyball, basketball, frisbee and lots more! These member events are also a good opportunity for anyone who is interested in getting into sailing to learn more about OCSC and all that we have to offer. We offer tours of our fleet and facilities and we’ll be happy to sit down with you and answer all your questions from how to get started with sailing lessons to scheduling and chartering sailboats from us. Cost is free.
July 19 6PM – 8PM - Wednesday Night Social Sail – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Leave your mid-week blues at the dock and come out for a rejuvenating, twilight sail on San Francisco Bay. Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 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, shed your foulies and join us in the club room for chili, chowder, and drinks. Each Skippered boat takes up to 6 passengers. No experience required to join in! Retail: $75 Member: $56.25.
July 21 7:30PM – 10:30PM - Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour in Tomales Bay, Outback Adventures, (415) 461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Imagine paddling through glowing waters under a moonless, star-lit sky where every dip of your paddle creates a brilliant light show put on by tiny living organisms. Let our experienced guides show you this rare event and see for yourself this wonder of nature and why this tour consistently fills up. 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. Price: $75.
July 22 10AM – 1PM - SUP Aloha Quickstart - California Canoe & Kayak, Oakland Estuary, (510) 893-7833, calkayak.com
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 and it’s good for you too. No previous paddling experience is necessary. This 3-hour session in sheltered water will get you Introduced to basic SUP skills and safety. Cost $79.00.
July 22 10AM – 2PM - Kayak Basics - California Canoe & Kayak, Oakland Estuary, (510) 893-7833, calkayak.com
Do you want to learn to paddle but are not sure where to start? The goal of this 4-hour class will introduce a few basic strokes that are fundamental to all types of kayaking. You will learn about different types of kayaks. This class focuses on flat water skills and safety for those who want to paddle recreational kayaks! Cost $79.00 No experience necessary.
June 22 7PM – 9PM - Bay Area Weather Seminar – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Many of you 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. Please call to reserve your spot. Retail: $25.00, Member: free.
July 23 8:15AM – 11AM - Bay Area History Sail aboard Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
This sail offers the stories of the people, the water, and the land that have made San Francisco Bay what it is today. Take a tour around the Bay’s most iconic sights, including Alcatraz and Fort Mason, to learn about the lawless history hidden under “The City by the Bay.” $65 per person.
July 29 10AM – 2PM - Kayak Basics - California Canoe & Kayak, Oakland Estuary, (510) 893-7833, calkayak.com
Do you want to learn to paddle but are not sure where to start? The goal of this 4-hour class will introduce a few basic strokes that are fundamental to all types of kayaking. You will learn about different types of kayaks. This class focuses on flat water skills and safety for those who want to paddle recreational kayaks! Cost $79.00 No experience necessary.
July 30 8:15AM – 11:00AM - Ecology Sail to the Marin Headlands aboard Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
This unique sail, boarding in Sausalito, will take you under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the Marin Headlands. This is a prime area for wildlife, since it’s only viewable from the water, and we’ll have a naturalist on-board to guide you through the whole experience. $65 per person.
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