WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES December 2017

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: December, 2017

 

December 9   11AM – 1PM - Intro 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 on the water and take a tour of our fleet and facilities. We’ll answer all your questions about lessons and membership. Retail: $99, Member: $75

 

December 9   5:15PM – 8:30PM - Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade - Schooner Freda B, 415-331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com

Come aboard the classic schooner Freda B for Sausalito’s Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks Show! There’s nothing quite like being on the water for this event, parading alongside multitudes of festive boats. Grab your tickets early, because this is the parade’s 30th anniversary, and it sells out every year!  $129 per person.

 

December 9   6:30PM – 9PM - Antarctica Planning Party – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com

Antarctica is said to be the coldest, driest and windiest place on earth, but this immense wilderness is also a fabulous and virtually pristine paradise chock-full of wildlife with an incomparable scenery of mountains, snow and ice. It is a privilege to visit this awe- inspiring continent and to experience the special magic that has lured explorers, adventurers and scientists for more than two centuries and – most recently – world travelers. Join us for our Antarctica planning party to explain the details and answer questions from anyone interested in going with us. Please RSVP at (510)843-4200. Cost is free.

 

December 16 7PM – 9:00PM - Knot Tying Seminar– OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to become comfortable with the many knots that are utilized for sailing and allow you the chance to have all your knot-related questions answered. Retail: $20, Member: free

 

December 17 11AM – 1PM - Intro 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 on the water and take a tour of our fleet and facilities. We’ll answer all your questions about lessons and membership. Retail: $99, Member: $75

 

December 26 11:45AM – 2:30PM - Boxing Day Sail on the San Francisco Bay - Schooner Freda B, 415-331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com

Enjoy sailing on Boxing Day! Board in Sausalito and see the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Skyline, Angel Island, Alcatraz and beyond from the deck of the gorgeous schooner Freda B. Lunch is included in the ticket price! $75 per person.

 

December 30 8:15AM – 11AM - Birding on the Bay - Schooner Freda B, 415-331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com

Come explore the wildlife-rich shoreline of the San Francisco Bay aboard the Schooner Freda B! On this refreshing morning sail, we’ll board in Sausalito and cruise to the most promising areas for bird activity. Special pricing for children and birding groups!  $75 per person.

 

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