Published: January, 2013
Anytime Charter the Bay – Sunsail in Sausalito, (800) 797-5907, www.sunsail.com
Do you dream of sailing in the San Francisco Bay but don’t have enough sailing experience? Would you like to brush up on your sailing skills in a laid back, friendly environment? Stop by and visit the Bay Area’s newest fleet & sailing school in beautiful Sausalito. Sunsail offers ASA sailing courses for all levels of experience, Corporate Events as well as Bareboat Yacht Charters and Racing options. Sunsail’s First 40 fleet boats are award winning, brand new & heated! Call or drop by today and see for yourself! See our ad on Page 14.
January 3 7PM – 9PM – Seminar Series – Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Heavy Weather Preparation Devices and Skills Presented by Club Nautique Offshore Passage Making instructor and professional delivery captain, Arnstein Mustad of Mustad Marine. Learn about several different tools that you can deploy for handling heavy weather. Cost: Members $10/NonMembers$15 – Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres served. Please call to reserve space.
January 5 6PM – 10PM – Night Sailing Course! – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Learn to safely and confidently sail after the sun goes down. Our 4 hour night sailing course covers all of the skills needed to sail during the "other" half of the day. Expand your sailing opportunities into the night! Cost is $71.25 member, $95 retail
January 12 9AM – 1PM – Corte Madera Marsh Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Come explore the wetlands along Corte Madera Marsh while taking in the views of Mount Tampalpais and the San Francisco Bay. We will paddle out in stable double sea kayaks while keeping our eyes open for the curious harbor seals that gather nearby. If conditions permit, we may take an optional side trip past the infamous San Quentin Prison, then stop for lunch on a nice sandy beach with incredible views. ($70 per person)
January Captain OUPV (6-Pack/100GT) Maritime Institute, San Rafael and Monterey, 888-262-8020 www.MaritimeInstitute.com
14-25 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. See our ad on Page 9.
January 17 7PM – 9PM – Seminar Series – Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net
South Pacific isn’t just a play – it’s a magical cruising ground. Join world traveler, Rod Witel. to learn about sailing in Tahiti. Cost: Members $10/NonMembers$15 – Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres served. Please call to reserve space.
January 18 7PM – 9PM – Bob Johnson Presents – Cruising the South Pacific – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com
Bob is a current OCSC Instructor cruising the west coast of the Americas and the central Pacific on his Tayana 37! Come hear stories of close encounters with a sleeping whale and more!! Cost: FREE
January 19 3:15PM – 5:45PM – Sunset Paddle, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Navigating your kayak by starlight is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. This unique kayak tour allows for a grand view of the sun setting behind Mt Tam. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the sunset reflecting off the water’s surface. ($55 per person)
January 19 6PM – 8PM – Harley Earl Presents – Cruising the South Pacific, Tonga and Fiji! – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200,
Harley Earl is another OCSC Instructor that just returned from cruising the South Pacific on his Deerfoot 63 with is family and kids. He’ll talk about short handed passage making, cruising with small children and more! Cost: FREE
January 26 9AM – 2PM – Tomales Bay Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com
Come experience on of the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour! Wildlife abounds in this spectacular setting, one of the largest protected bays and coastal area in California. Half way through our paddling tour we will stop on a secluded beach only accessible by small water craft and eat lunch. ($85 per person)
January 26 7PM – 9PM – Bay Area Weather Seminar with Capt. Ray Wichmann – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200,
You probably know about San Francisco’s famous sea breeze, but do you know what causes it? How about tule fog? Learn all about the complex weather of SF Bay in this informative talk. Free for OCSC members, $20 retail.
January 31 7PM – 9PM – Seminar Series – Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net
Join Kame Richards, owner of Pineapple Sails and avid bay racer as he shares his thoughts and feelings about sail trim. Kame is a wealth of knowledge on the topic and very entertaining to boot. This is a don’t miss. Cost: Members $10/NonMembers$15 – Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres served. Please call to reserve space.
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