Thursday, Oct 2, 2025 10:30 - 14:30

Sail on Bear with June Jordan HS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina

Description: Sail on Golden Bear with students from June Jordan High School

(Created by Les S)

1 of 7 slots is available.

Friday, Oct 3, 2025 18:00 - 21:45

cancelled: NIGHT OVERBOARD PRACTICE (Benjamin Walters)

Location: Berkeley Marina

Description: OUR NIGHT OVERBOARD PRACTICE...only sign up if you have done a day overboard practice. Bring your dinner, light for your life vest and be ready for the toughest certification we have. Chase boat will be on hand.

(Created by Lee S)

3 of 6 slots are available.

Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 09:00 - 15:30

Alameda Juvenile Hall sail (Benjamin Walters)

Location: Berkeley Marina

Description: Our second "try out" sail with the fully incarcerated students at Juvenile Hall...the first went very well and if this one succeeds as the first, then a regular program with the same students will be instituted. First one in California. Mentor Mentee method. Pizza and drinks at end of sail.

(Created by Lee S)

2 of 8 slots are available.

Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 10:30 - 14:30

Sail on Bear with Mission HS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina

Description: Sail on Bear with Mission High School. Exciting opportunity to see the Blue Angels unless it is too foggy.

(Created by Les S)

3 of 7 slots are available.

Friday, Oct 10, 2025 08:45 - 15:30

Alameda County Probation-Sweeney (Benjamin Walters, Aleta)

Location: Berkeley Marina

Description: Our marine maintenance class for the students. Filter change, oil change, rigging check, first aid and emergency gear check. Then a short sail to celebrate. Both Aleta and Benjamin.

(Created by Lee S)

11 of 14 slots are available.

Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 18:00 - 20:00

Monthly Board Meeting

Location: 48 Gold Street, 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA 94133

Description: We are ALWAYS done by 8 PM. If you cannot make it in, we have a Zoom conference space you can use to be telepresent.You must register in order to access the meeting via Zoom. A registration button is in the event details on the volunteer.bluewaterfoundation.org site when you are logged in. Use it to register. Registration will generate connection details which are good for subsequent meetings.

(Created by David M)

Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 10:30 - 14:30

Sail on Bear with Lawton MS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina

Description: Sail on Golden Bear with students from Lawton Middle School.

(Created by Les S)

5 of 7 slots are available.

Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 10:00 - 12:00

First Aid/ CPR/ AED Training

Location: Berkeley Yacht Club

Description: CPR/First Aid training required for certification. Free to BWF volunteers. PLEASE NOTE: This certification will be blended learning, meaning that the video and "lecture" portion will be done online at your own time and only the skills portion will be done in-person. You will be sent a link from ARC American Red Cross (email may be addressed from Salesforce) Online portion must be complete before skills session. Contact Les 415-497-6637 or problems with Red Cross link contact Travis 415-335-9652.

(Created by Les S)

6 of 12 slots are available.

Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 - 15:00

Imperial Council Bake Sale Fundraiser

Location: Corner of 18th and Castro, San Francisco

Description: The Imperial Council of San Francisco is having a fundraiser for Blue Water which will have cakes on sale from two premier bakers (Kahnfections and Cake Coquette) from the Bay Area. There will also be a live DJ, dancing. All are invited to attend and raise money for Blue Water Foundation by buying these great desserts. This organization has raised money for our programs in the past and this is one more example of their generosity. Show up and show your support. We're going to have a great time!!!

(Created by Lee S)

Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 10:30 - 14:30

Sail on Bear with Washington HS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina

Description: Sail on Golden Bear with students from George Washington High School.

(Created by Les S)

4 of 7 slots are available.

Friday, Oct 24, 2025 18:00 - 22:00

Alameda County Probation-Sweeney (Benjamin Walters, Aleta)

Location: Berkeley Marina

Description: Our night sail with the students. Meet at boat at six, dinner on the dock, then sail to the lights. May take Aleta as well.

(Created by Lee S)

11 of 13 slots are available.

Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 10:30 - 14:30

Sail on Bear with Paul Revere MS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina

Description: Sail on Golden Bear with students from Paul Revere Middle School.

(Created by Les S)

2 of 7 slots are available.

Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 18:00 - 22:00

Volunteer Appreciation Party: "Anchors & Attitude"

Location: 1 Seawall Way, Berkeley CA

Description: We’re setting sail on gratitude! Join us at the Berkeley Yacht Club as we celebrate the incredible volunteers who make Blue Water Foundation’s mission possible. Our Anchors & Attitude Volunteer Appreciation Party blends nautical vibes with a splash of drag glam for a one-of-a-kind evening. Expect good food, great company, laughter, and plenty of sparkle as we honor the heart and soul of our community - YOU, OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS. 🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!!! (https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/anchors-and-attitude-blue-water-foundation-volunteer-appreciation-party) If you are interested in volunteering email Kimberly@BlueWaterFoundation.org to sign up.

(Created by Kimberly C)

Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 10:30 - 14:30

Sail on Bear with Lincoln HS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina

Description: Sail on Golden Bear with students from Lincoln High School.

(Created by Les S)

6 of 7 slots are available.

Friday, Nov 7, 2025 08:00 - 16:00

Alameda County Probation-Sweeney (Benjamin Walters)

Location: Berkeley Marina

Description: Weather permitting, we sail to Angel Island with dinghy and go ashore. Show up early to get the inflatable ready to go.

(Created by Lee S)

6 of 7 slots are available.

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 18:00 - 20:00

Monthly Board Meeting

Location: 48 Gold Street, 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA 94133

Description: We are ALWAYS done by 8 PM. If you cannot make it in, we have a Zoom conference space you can use to be telepresent.You must register in order to access the meeting via Zoom. A registration button is in the event details on the volunteer.bluewaterfoundation.org site when you are logged in. Use it to register. Registration will generate connection details which are good for subsequent meetings.

(Created by David M)

Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 09:30 - 15:30

Marin & Sonoma CASA Sail (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina

Description: We’re excited to announce a sail with Marin & Sonoma CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocates). This is their first sail with us and it's going to be AMAZING!!! Their foster parents may join as well, making it an always memorable day on the Bay with truly remarkable kids.

(Created by Kimberly C)

3 of 6 slots are available.

Friday, Nov 21, 2025 10:00 - 15:30

Alameda County Probation-Sweeney (Benjamin Walters, Aleta)

Location: Berkeley Marina

Description: Graduation of the class for Sweeney. Handing out certificates, kayak rides, inflatable, pot luck lunch, then short sails. Important for these students...invite any you can to attend, an audience matters for them. Even if can't sail, come for the ceremony.

(Created by Lee S)

13 of 14 slots are available.