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• January, 2016
Non-Race Dec. 30-Feb. 15 — The tall ship Lady Washington is in San Diego through 1/4; Long Beach, 1/6-1/13; Ventura 1/16-2/8; and Oxnard 2/10-2/15. The tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain is in San Diego through 1/4; Oceanside, 1/6-1/12; Ventura 1/16-2/8; and Oxnard 2/10-2/15. Info, (800) 200-5239 or www.historicalseaport.org. Jan. 2 — Chantey Sing aboard the ferryboat Eureka, Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, 8 p.m.-midnight. Bring a mug for hot cider. Free, but RSVP to Peter, (415) 561-7171. Jan. 2-30 — Sailing in Access Dinghies, 10 a.m., every Saturday with BAADS at South Beach Harbor in San Francisco. Free. Info, (415) 281-0212 or www.baads.org. Jan. 3, Feb. 7 — Maritime Crafts for Kids, Hyde Street Pier entrance, San Francisco, 1-2 p.m. For kids ages 5-10. Free. Info, (415) 447-5000 or www.nps.gov/safr. Jan. 3-31 — Veterans' Sail, 10 a.m., and Keelboat Sail, noon, every Sunday with BAADS at South Beach Harbor in San Francisco. Free. Info, (415) 281-0212 or www.baads.org. Jan. 6-27 — Wednesday Yachting Luncheon Series, StFYC, 12-2 p.m. Lunch and a dynamic speaker each week for about $25. All YCs' members welcome. Info, www.stfyc.com. Jan. 6, 27 — Can I Really Cruise My Beneteau from San Francisco to Norway? Passage Nautical, Jack London Square, Oakland, 7-10 p.m. Presented by Judy & Torben Benstsen. Info, www.passagenautical.com/events or (510) 236-2633. Jan. 6-27 — San Diego's South Bay Sea Scouts meet aboard the schooner Bill of Rights at Chula Vista Marina on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Sea Scouts is for guys & gals ages 1320. John, (619) 852-7811 or mossfish@gmail.com. Jan. 10 — Open House & Dock Walks, Brickyard Cove Marina, Point Richmond, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, (510) 236-1933 or info@bycmarina.com. Jan. 13 — Singlehanded TransPac Seminar: Emergency Rudders & Other Mechanics, Oakland YC Regatta Room, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome; free. SSS, www.sfbaysss.org. Jan. 13-17 — Portland Boat Show, Portland Expo Center. $10; kids under 13 free. Info, www.otshows.com/pbs. Jan. 14 — Club Nautique's Winter Seminar Series kicks off with author Sally-Christine Rodgers on Convergence: A Voyage Through French Polynesia, Sausalito, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Members free; non-members $20, including appetizers and beverages. RSVP required, (415) 332-8001. Jan. 14 — Single Sailors Association monthly meeting, Ballena Bay YC, Alameda. Social hour, 6:30 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m.; meeting, 7:30. Info, www.singlesailors.org. Jan. 15-18 — Progressive Insurance San Francisco Boat Show, Pier 48 & McCovey Cove. Info, www.sfboatshow.com. Jan. 16 — Alan Olson will show scenes from the new film We Built a Ship at Berkeley YC, 7 p.m. $15 includes dinner. Info, www.berkeleyyc.org. Jan. 21 — Wallace J. Nichols speaks about Blue Mind, Corinthian YC, Tiburon. Info/RSVP, (415) 435-4771. Jan. 21-24 — San Diego Sunroad Marina Boat Show. Adults $12; cash only. Info, www.bigbayboatshow.com. Jan. 23 — Watermakers Seminar, Richmond YC, 10 a.m. Presented by Bill Edinger. Free. Info, www.pacificcup.org. Jan. 23 — Pacific Offshore Academy #3, Richmond YC,1 p.m. $30. Social event follows. Info, www.pacificcup.org. Jan. 23 — Full moon on a Saturday. Jan. 23-24 — Monterey Whalefest, Old Fisherman's Wharf, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, www.montereywharf.com. Jan. 28 — Marine surveyor Randy Sharp presents Electrical Systems on Boats at Club Nautique, Alameda, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Members free; non-members $20, including appetizers
