Published: March, 2018
March 17 2PM — 5PM – Saint Patrick’s Day Sail – Schooner Freda B, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Set aboard Schooner Freda B boarding in downtown Sausalito. Come sail aboard a traditional gaff rigged tall ship and celebrate the sights and sounds of the San Francisco Bay! Don’t forget to wear your green! Cash Bar. $69 per person.
March 18 1:30PM — 5:30PM – Tall Ship Cannon Battle Spectator Sail – Schooner Freda B, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Fun for the whole family. Join the crew of Freda B to watch the cannon battle between Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain. Bring your earplugs! Cash bar. $59/$69 per person
March 19 – 30 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
March 20 Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement Course – Maritime Institute, Alameda, (888) 262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com
This Four (4) hour U. S. Coast Guard approved course meets the written examination requirement for a candidate holding a USCG Master or Mate license to obtain a Sailing or Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement. Course subjects include Rules of the Road, Parts of the sailing vessel & sail and Sailing terms and definitions. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
March 21 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: $99 Member: $75
March 24 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
March 31 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
March 31 6:30PM — 9PM – Blue Moon Sail – Schooner Freda B, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com
Catch the blue moon rise from the deck of a tall ship while sailing around the San Francisco Bay. Cash Bar. $69 per person
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