Published: November, 2018
November 4 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 by famous 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
November 10 6PM – 12AM – 75th Anniversary Celebration – SS Jeremiah O’Brien, Pier 45 in San Francisco, (415) 544-0100, www.ssjeremiahobrien.org
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of two great World War II museum vessels– the USS Pampanito, and the SS Jeremiah O’Brien. Get taken back to an authentic 1943 USO party. You’ll see singers, swing dancers, period attire and contests for kissing and costume. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served throughout the evening, topped off with a big birthday cake. General admission tickets are $75. For more information and tickets, visit maritime.org
November 11 11AM – 1:30PM – Veteran’s Day Cruise – USS Potomac, 540 Water Street, Oakland, (510) 627-1215, www.usspotomac.org
A two and 1/2 hour cruise on San Francisco Bay featuring the Alameda Naval Station, USS Hornet, SS Jeremiah O’Brien and the submarine USS Pampanito. Complimentary coffee, tea and water will be available. $35-$55
November 14 Deck License Renewal Course 1 Day – Maritime Institute, Alameda, 888-262-8020 www.MaritimeInstitute.com
This 8 hour course provides mariners an opportunity to renew their U.S. Coast Guard Deck license (up to 200 Ton only) by satisfactorily completing the one day classroom presentation and end of course examination. No sea-time is required. Certificates will be awarded to those candidates who complete an open-book examination with a score of at least 90%.
November 23 12:15PM – 3PM – Après Thanksgiving Lunch Sail aboard Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Step aboard in Sausalito and extend your Thanksgiving holiday with a tasty lunch on San Francisco Bay! A lunch spread of Seafood Peddler clam chowder, crudités and fruit is included in the ticket price, alongside an on-deck cash bar. Tickets $69.
November 23 4PM – 6:30PM – November Full Moon Sail aboard Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Underway for a leisurely evening sail, 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 the moonrise! Tickets $65.
November 24 9:45AM – 12:30PM – San Francisco Bay History Sail aboard Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Shanghai your friends and step back into time! This unique sail offers the stories of the people, the water and the land that have made San Francisco Bay what it is today. Tickets $69.
November 28 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.
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