WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES

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.

Published: July, 2018

 

July 9-20     Captain OUPV (6-Pack/100GT) Course - Maritime Institute, Alameda, CA, 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 15 1PM – 5PM - Battle of the Bay Sail to McCovey Cove - Schooner Freda B, 415-331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com

Board in Sausalito, sail across the San Francisco Bay, and anchor outside AT&T Park to experience a SF Giants vs. Oakland A’s game from the deck of the Schooner Freda B. Grab your tickets early, because these are some of the best games of the season! $69 per person.

 

July 18 6PM – 8PM - Wednesday Night Sail – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com

Leave your mid-week blues at the dock and join us for a twilight sail on San Francisco Bay and watch the sunset behind the Golden Gate. This event is every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, join an OCSC instructor aboard one of our boats for a 2-hour sail, no experience necessary! We provide the gear! After the sail join us in our clubroom for chili, clam chowder, and drinks and mingle with sailors alike. Each Skippered boat takes up to 6 passengers. Please call to reserve a spot today! Retail: $99 Member: $75

 

July 21 4PM – 6PM - OCSC BBQ – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com

Summer is here and OCSC BBQ’s are the place to be! Stop by OCSC to join us for our monthly BBQ. Grab a hotdog, hamburger, or veggie burger and learn about being an OCSC member or look into taking sailing classes with us. New to sailing? A club manager would be happy to take you on a tour and give you the rundown, or sit back and meet our amazing instructing staff! Call OCSC with any questions & to RSVP, we look forward to seeing you! Free event to all.

 

July 21     7PM – 9PM – Bay Area Weather Seminar with Capt. Ray – 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 storm, how to predict Santa Ana conditions on the Bay, and other useful weather information. Retail: $35 Member: free

 

July 25 Radar Recertification 1 Day - 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

 

July 27     7PM – 9:30PM - July Full Moon Sail - Schooner Freda B, 415-331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com

Step aboard the Schooner Freda B for a distinctive once-a-month sail in honor of the full moon. Take in views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and Angel Islands, all while experiencing the magic of the sunset and moonrise. $69 per person

 

July 29     7:15PM – 9:30PM - Sunday Sunset Sail - Schooner Freda B, 415-331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com

Step aboard in Sausalito and see the Bay’s most iconic sights from the deck of a meticulously maintained tall-ship. This weekly sail is a great way to liven up your weekend, a perfect mix of luxury and adventure! $69 per person.

 

Waterfront Adventures is an advertising sponsored section for activities on or around the water in the Bay Area. If you are interested in having your events or activities listed in this section contact Joel Williams at joel@baycrossings.com.