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SAN FRANCISCO TEXT: KRISTIE McLEAN SWIM AT THE DOLPHIN CLUB Established in 1877, the San Francisco Dolphin Club is a non profit organ ization cate ring to the diverse population of the Bay Area, where you can swim and row to your heart's content. The club is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday [$6.50 per dayJ on alternate days of the month from the South End Club [www.south- end.org, 415-776-73721. Become a member and you can participate in Twilight Swims, potluck barbecues and active challenges such as the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. To become a member, attend the monthly board meeting [6:30 PM every third Wednesday of the month) and write a check for $240 to cover six month's dues, a re fundable key deposit and a nonrefundable initiation fee. For information, 415-441-9329 or www.dolphinclub .org . FRISBEE GOLF Discgolf aka "frolf" is a low-cost, year-round sport. The San Francisco Disc Golf Club, a nonprofit organ ization founded in 1997, brings together fun-minded folk and lobbys for permanent disc golf courses in the Bay Area. To further the aim , SFDGC encourages paid membership to its organization at $5 per person for a lifetime membership. A deluxe $20 lifetime membership entitles a personal biography listed on the website, a free club disc and additional discounts on other club mer- chandise. While playing frolf, be sure to bring alcohol swabs if you are allergic to poison oak, and use brightly colored discs as darker shades tend to get lost easily amongst the trees. For additional information check out www.sfdiscgolf.com/about/index.html or email infolasfdiscgolf.com. To find the closest course to you check the Professional Disc Golf Association website at www.pdga.com. For information on starting you r own club or for general resource info rmation browse th rough www.coredcs.com/-platypus/resource.ht m. HIKING AT BIG BASIN REDWOOD STATE PARK Big Basin's 18,000 acres was established in 1902 as California's first state park. You'll fi nd camping and over 80 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. The day use fee is $3 per car or $35 for an annual pass. Campsites can be reserved up to seven months in advance by calling 800-444-PARK or 800-874-TENT. Fall offers warm days and cold nights. Be prepared for occasional storms or ra in, with temperatu res ranging from 60 to 75 degrees daily and 30 to mid 50s at night. Note that due to overhanging trees and branches GPS units do not always work suc- cessfully. Carry a compass, adequate clot hing and a trail map available either from the park headquarters or from the Mountain Parks Foundation at 831-335-31 74. Big Basin State Park is open daily all year from 6 AM to 10 PM. For information co ntact 831-338-8860 or www.big- basin.org. TANDEM SKYDIVE. MONTEREY Ready for a rush? Skydive Monterey Bay in Mari na, less than an hour south of San Jose, offers tandem jumps, accelerated freefall and static line train ing as well as a scenic venue for experienced skydivers above beautifu l Monterey Bay. First time jumpers participate in a preparatory 20-minute class before being harnessed to a USPA certified tandem master. Jumps range from 11,000 to 18,000 feet, and have between 45 and 60 seconds of freefa ll. Tandem prices are $199. All equ ipment meets or surpasses Federal Aviation requirements and is packed by ce rtified parachute ri ggers. Safety is of paramount importance, and owners and AFF instructors Mike Eakins and Jess Rodriguez have over 12,000 jumps between them. Weather is generally balmy with temperatures in the 70s and 80s during the day and 40s and 50s at night. Winter is the most popular season so plan your trip soon or reserve early. Contact 888-229-5867 or email skydivelambay.net for further information. The web address is www.skydivemontereybay.com. GLIDING IN MIDDLETOWN Located in the foo th ills of the Mayacamus Mountains, in the Northern California Coastal Range, Crazy Creek Soaring offers both standard and aerobatic glider flights ranging from 15 to 40 minutes. The area nestles wit hin 600 acres of privately owned ranch, and camping and RV access is available. Hiking, picn icking, and off- road biking are all possi ble in the surrou nding hills. Choose from a single fl ight with basic to advanced instruction. Call 707-987 -9112 or email CrazyCrklaj ps.net. Costs are $110 for a one-person, 15-20 minute fligh t or $150 for two people. For more information, log onto www.crazycreekgliders.com. BUNGEE JUMPING Founded in 1989 by Glenn Bruno, Bungee Experience leads monthly jumps from bridges in northern Californ ia. Glenn and his team have su pervised over 35,000 jumps from hot-air balloons, bridges, cranes and towers and have opera ted in ten states, as well as Mexico and Greece. Due to th eir first-class equ ipment and impeccable attention to detail, Bungee Experience has maintained a perfect safety record. Bridge heights generally range from 140 to 180 feet. Cost per person is $50 for one jump or $90 for two. For additional information and schedules check out the website, www.californiabungee.com, email, bungeemasterlalanset.com or call 408-996- 1206. 75