Category — Courses and Seminars

We just got word from Jane Moon, Sales Manager at Hotel Shattuck Plaza, that they are running a special of $119/night (including breakfast) through the end of the year. This is a great option for anyone considering traveling to Berkeley to take a course at OCSC.

Here’s the info:

• Rates start at $119/night including a continental Grab & Go breakfast
• The above rate is also applicable for your friends & family
• This promotion is valid for guests checking-in between November 1, 2009 - December 30, 2009
• Reservations can be made in one of two ways

1.      From the link below, click on “Corporate Rates” and enter your corporate code https://reservations.ihotelier.com/istay.cfm?hotelid=17233

2.      Contact either Joe or Heather, M-F between 8am-5pm, for your reservation

Gar and Nicole scuba diving in Palau, Micronesia ©Nicole Duke

Thanks so much to Gar and Nicole for taking the time for this interview with us.  If you missed the previous posts, be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2.  Now back to our  cruising couple…

What has been your favorite experience since you’ve been out there?

[Gar]: Honestly, this is a tough one to try to pinpoint experiences, but three “places” have really stood out so far.  The first is the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia.  We had two of our best friends on for a month sailing around these beautiful atolls, snorkeling the passes, and just enjoying the peace and beauty of this part of the world.  When you get the opportunity to share such a magical place like this with best friends, it doesn’t get much better. [Read more →]

We’re so lucky to have Kame Richards back to give a great presentation on Tides and Currents in the Bay.   This is really an exceptional opportunity for any sailor.  Read the San Francisco Business Times article about Kame Richards here.