BAY AREA’S LEADING WATERSPORTS FACILITY RIGHT IN YOUR BACKYARD! SHORELINE LAKE Aquatic Center AND Café 2009 Kids ummer S ! Camps FUN OUTDOORS!! OPEN YEAR ROUND 7 DAYS A WEEK! AQUATIC SPORTS H WATERFRONT CAFÉ CANOEING H SAILING H TEAMBUILDING H ROWING ADULT CLASSES H PEDALBOATING H PICNIC H BIKING H RACING CORPORATE EVENTS H WINDSURFING H KAYAKING H KIDS AND TEENS CAMPS Website: www.shorelinelake.com 1 650-965-7474 E-mail: [email protected] Shoreline Aquatic Center – 2009 650-965-7474www.shorelinelake.com SILICON SHORES CORPORATION About the Facilities RACE SAILBOATS A WATERFRONT CAFÉ MASTER WINDSURFING LEARN TO KAYAK BICYCLE RENTAL KIDS CAMPS TEAMBUILDING COMPANY PICNIC MEETING ROOM AND SO MUCH MORE... • Kite flying area • Miles of walking trails • Boat ramp and beach launch • Kid’s play structure • Fully appointed boathouse/docks • Designated trailer spots • Grassy areas for picnicking • Showers and locker rooms • Administrative offices GIVE THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE! SILICON Gift cards are always available! SHORES CORPORATION 650-965-7474 2 www.shorelinelake.com Shoreline Aquatic Center – 2009 SILICON SHORES CORPORATION General Information Contents SHORELINE AQUATIC CENTER: A Well-Kept Secret Retail Shop 4 Shoreline Aquatic Center: A secluded lakeside less busy lake. Photographers move in to capture a recreational facility, in the heart of Silicon Valley, different mood. The families of Canadian Geese, Online Resources 4 which, during the height of the summer season, is case in point, no longer fly north for the winter. host to hundreds of enthusiastic young campers, who Equipment Rental 5 learn to sail, windsurf, kayak, canoe, and explore the DIRECTIONS/TRANSPORTATION nature trails around the park. Launching Info 5 You will find Shoreline Aquatic Center in Mountain But there’s so much more – every year Shoreline sees View, in the center of Silicon Valley, in Shoreline thousands of rental customers, who are introduced to Regional Park, nestled by Shoreline Lake. Kids/Teen Camps 6, 7 the art of boating, in a variety of different ways. Shoreline is easily accessible by car, bike, or public Some bring their families and friends, and make a transport. From 101, take the Shoreline Boulevard Special Events 7 day of it, picnicking in the park or relaxing at the exit and go northeast. You will pass through the park Lakeside Café. gates and enter the regional park. Just follow the Windsurfing 8 Some become students of sailing and/or windsurfing, signs to the Lakeside Café and Sailing Center along earn their certification, and the opportunity to go Shoreline Boulevard through the park until it ends in Kayaking 9 our parking lot. We are at the very end of Shoreline out independently on the lake using our state-of- the-art equipment. Boulevard past the golf course and Rengstorff House. Parking is free and there are designated Sailing 10 Still others hold events at the picturesque venue – spots for trailers and unloading of windsurfers. birthday parties, teambuilding activities, company Private Lessons 11 picnics and barbeques (please note: Catered functions For public transportation, we suggest a taxi or as the exception: we do not allow barbeques, tents, CalTrain to the San Antonio station. As of January Racing 11 or organized sports in Shoreline Park, as the park is 2009 the CalTrain fare from San Francisco is $6.00 a fragile ecosystem, and home to rare native fauna, for a one-way trip and $12.00 for a day pass. From including endangered Burrowing Owls.) San Antonio station, walk southwest on Pacchetti Catering 12 Way a few blocks to the bus station on California St. When the September winds begin to blow, a slight Catch the Santa Clara VTA Bus 40/L’avenida, $1.75 Registration 13 chill is palpable in the air, and the pelicans and egrets fare as of Jan 2009. Disembark at Charleston and of Shoreline reclaim the pier. It is easy to believe Amphitheatre Parkway. Walk south on Amphitheatre that many of the Bay Area’s residents are unaware Parkway towards the Shoreline Amphitheatre. Pass Teambuilding 14 of the 50 acre, saltwater, manmade lake in the center the soccer field on your left and look for the trail of Mountain View. that borders Permanente Creek. Follow this trail Lakeside Café 14 It would be a mistake, however, to assume that through the golf course to the Shoreline Golf Links summer is the only time Shoreline Lake sees activity. parking lot, and take the footbridge to your left. Equipment Sales 15 Shoreline Aquatic Center is open for business year- After passing the historic Rengstorff House, look round, and the lake is no less beautiful in the autumn for the Boathouse and Lakeside Café on the edge Gear Demos 15 and winter months. We still offer private sailing, of Shoreline Lake. The walk from the bus stop is windsurfing and kayaking classes, when the sailing less than a mile. Check bus times for weekday and season is over. The more intrepid boaters enjoy a weekend service. Paddle Days 15 Shoreline Map Office Operating Hours Fall/Winter October — March 10:00am to 4:00pm (rentals must be back by 5:00pm) Spring/Summer March — October 10:00am to 5:00pm (rentals must be back by 6:00pm) Summer Weekends May — September 10:00am to 6:30pm (rentals must be back by 7:30pm) We are open 7 days a week. We are closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve and Day. We have extended hours for July 4th. Silicon Shores Corp. – 2009 Issue No. 7 Designed By: Sprattmedia.com 7 Designed By: – 2009 Issue No. Corp. Silicon Shores 3 650-965-7474 Shoreline Aquatic Center – 2009 www.shorelinelake.com SILICON SHORES CORPORATION Retail Shop Our well-stocked, but intimate retail shop adjoining the boat rental office has something for everyone. Did you remember sunscreen? A camera? Snacks? Or maybe you were looking for something else altogether, such as a state-of-the-art lifejacket or a Gul wetsuit? We also stock aqua shoes in a range of sizes, including children’s. Perhaps you were after a fleece or a Shoreline t-shirt? Check that. Ditto for sunglasses and lanyards. We provide just about everything that you might need or have forgotten to bring for a day by the lake. For the eco-adventurer we also have bird-watching guides for the Shoreline area. A SAMPLE OF WHAT THE RETAIL SHOP OFFERS Shoreline memorabilia and gifts like cards, hats, and t-shirts Charts of local bird species Kids’ toys like kites and beach toys Binoculars Personal items such as tissues, aspirin, and first aid supplies Candy, energy bars, soda, water, and ice cream Tote bags, backpacks, purses, wallets Sunglasses and straps Wetsuits and booties Clothing including fleece vests and pullovers Windsurf harnesses Windsurfing and sailing accessories and repair supplies Lifejackets Sunscreen Staff Profile Online Resources Aleister Kline Since Aleister was Check out these web resources for Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Hiking, and a newborn, he has Birdwatching in the Bay Area and beyond. spent his life in and around boats USA Canoe/Kayak www.usack.org so it was only Paddling Events www.calkayak.com natural he find himself passing Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Festival www.asudoit.com/kayak_fest on his skills to Bay Area Hiker (includes birdwatching trails) www.bahiker.com young campers at US Sailing www.ussailing.org Shoreline. Aleister American Sailing Association www.asa.com believes “that the right way to learn is by doing and engaging yourself in the experience.” He US Windsurfing www.uswindsurfing.org likes competing in the San Francisco Bay, but Online Windsurfing Community www.iwindsurf.com also enjoys the peaceful aspects of sailing. His creative spirit can be seen in his interest in music and guitar making. Interested in future advertising opportunities in the Shoreline Newspaper? ADVERTISE Call our offices at WITH US 650-965-7474 650-965-7474 4 www.shorelinelake.com Shoreline Aquatic Center – 2009 SILICON SHORES CORPORATION Equipment Rental DOUBLE YOUR Weekday Weekend/Holiday H FUN H Equipment Hourly 1/2 Day Full Day Hourly 1/2 Day Full Day Get 2 hours for the price of 1 on equipment rentals Pedalboat $15 $38 $53 $17 $42 $59 for 14 days after you earn (Holds 4 ppl.) a certification in one of Rowboat $15 $38 $53 $17 $42 $59 our classes.* (Holds 2-3 ppl.) Canoe $15 $38 $53 $17 $42 $59 • Not to be used in (Holds 4 ppl.) combination with other discounts or prepaid cards Single Kayak $14 $35 $49 $17 $42 $53 SILICON (Holds 1) SHORES CORPORATION Enclosed Kayak $16 $39 $56 $19 $47 $59 (Holds 1) • PFD’s (lifejackets) are mandatory on the lake and are included with all rentals. Double Kayak $16 $39 $56 $19 $47 $59 (Holds 2 ppl.) • Certification required for all sailboat and windsurf rentals. We accept US Sailing, ASA, Standard $16 $40 $56 $19 $48 $67 yacht club, and lesson program cards or you Windsurfer may take a free written test. High • Rentals are for a minimum of 1 hour. Performance $20 $50 $70 $23 $60 $75 Time over an hour is pro-rated. Windsurfer Sailboat • Half day morning rentals start at 10am and $22 $55 $77 $24 $60 $84 (Holds 4 ppl.) must be returned by 2pm; Half day afternoon rentals start at 2pm and be returned by 6pm. Wetsuit $4 $8 $4 $8 • Deposit of credit card required for all rentals except pedalboats. PFD $3 $3 • All equipment must be returned to the site from (Lifejacket) which it was rented or a $25 fee will incur. Harness/Lines $4 $4 • A rescue fee of $25 will be charged to those vessels requiring a rescue (this includes assistance with capsizes).