The Bay Area Dragons offer FREE dragon boat lessons every Saturday at 10:30 am in Foster City. They provide the life jackets, paddles, boats, and expert coaching. A dragon boat is a 44 foot canoe that seats 20 paddlers. Their flyer describes the dragon boat racing as "one of the fastest growing sports in North America. It's sort of like rowing or … [Read more...]
Here's a new whitewater rafting deal for 2012, this time from Adventure Connection via Living Social: a day of Whitewater Rafting on the South Fork of the American River, or Two Nights of Camping, One Day of Whitewater Rafting, and One Day of Wine Tasting. This is a fun outing to do with friends or family, or just show up solo and meet new and … [Read more...]
Want to get your 8-17-year-olds away from the remote or video game? Sign them up for the Young Eagles program and let them take to the sky and man the joystick for free. The Young Eagles program, sponsored by the US Experimental Aircraft Association (EEA), invites youths interested in aviation to fly free on board a registered airplane flown by a … [Read more...]
Want to ride a Segway from San Francisco to Sausalito? So do I. We've all seen these things gliding around the city, so I had to find out how to score a ride on one at a discount. You'll find three deals for enjoying a Segway tour "on the cheap" in San Francisco, offered by three different tour companies. Check all three for available dates and … [Read more...]
It's not too late to grab half off tickets to the 2011 Ski and Snowboard Fest in Silicon Valley (November 12 - 13, 2011). This half off deal includes three free lift tickets, for Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge and China Peak along with 2-for-1 tickets to additional ski areas. " ... Ski and Snowboard Festival, two days of gear manufacturer booths, … [Read more...]
The San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival at Treasure Island (September 17 - 18, 2011) is the largest competitive dragon boat festival in the United States. The event hosts more than 110 dragon boat teams and 3,500 dragon boat paddlers from across North America who will race the 500 and 300 meter courses. The Festival also features … [Read more...]
San Francisco Sunday Streets is back, with several upcoming dates for 2011. This is an opportunity to just have fun with your family in a safe car-free environment. You can explore different SF neighborhoods and participate in a wide variety of activities -- most of them free, like free bike rentals, bike safety courses, bike maintenance programs, … [Read more...]
Half Moon Bay is a fun place for a kayak paddle because you can take it easy in Pillar Point Harbor, or venture out into rougher waters. To have this much fun for half off, take advantage of one of this weeks deals. You get your choice of a 2-hour single kayak, or a 1-hour double kayak rental for $20; or go all day in a double for $50. Kayaking … [Read more...]
Want to circle the city--by bicycle? I found this posting for a test ride of San Francisco's 49-Mile Scenic Bike Ride, planned for this weekend (Sunday, May 23, 2010) by David Baker + Partners, Architects. Riffing on the San Francisco Downtown Association's 1938 49-Mile Scenic Drive, the bike ride gives you a close up and personal peak at popular … [Read more...]
Riding a bike around the city is a great way to go green and get in shape. But it's a lot easier to venture out when you know what you're doing. Fortunately, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition offers free bike education classes to help more people become safe and confident urban cyclists. These two-part workshops, taught by licensed … [Read more...]
