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Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 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. All meetings are conducted solely via Zoom.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, Jan 15, 2026 10:30 - 14:30

Sail on Bear with Bessie Carmichael MS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina
Description: Sail on Golden Bear with students from Bessie Carmichael Middle School.
(Created by Les S)
0 of 7 slots are available.

Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 09:00 - 15:30

Alameda Juvenile Hall sail (Benjamin Walters)

Location: Berkeley Marina
Description: Due to an earlier cancellation of a sail due to weather, this will be our live overboard drill with Lee going into the water. Always a great experience for our students. The cancelled sail will be made up on February 21.
(Created by Lee S)
0 of 9 slots are available.

Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 10:00 - 15:00

Crew Overboard Training (Aleta)

Location: Berkeley Marina
Description: We will be focusing this sail for the sole purpose of getting our volunteers signed off with COB. Time permitting, we can work on other skills.
(Created by Scott B)
0 of 10 slots are available.

Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 10:30 - 14:30

Sail on Bear with Ida B Wells HS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina
Description: Sail with the students from Ida B Wells High School.
(Created by Les S)
0 of 7 slots are available.

Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 16:00 - 21:30

Alameda Juvenile Hall sail (Benjamin Walters)

Location: Berkeley Marina
Description: Our night sail with the students, always a favorite. We meet a bit early to confirm lights on life vests are fully charged and to discuss night procedures. Have a light on your life vest. We eat at dock, pizza, then go out into the night.
(Created by Lee S)
0 of 7 slots are available.

Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 18:00 - 22:00

(NIGHT SAIL) All Lady Sailor Sail – Alameda County Juvenile Hall (Aleta)

Location: Berkeley Marina
Description: Join our All Lady Crew as we welcome young women from Alameda County Juvenile Hall aboard for a powerful day on the Bay. This new program shows these girls that there is life after incarceration and that the water is meant to be embraced, not feared. Led entirely by women, the sail highlights strength, confidence, and sisterhood, inspiring hope and new beginnings. Certified crew and female volunteers are encouraged to sign up and be part of this meaningful experience.
(Created by Kimberly C)
2 of 6 slots are available.

Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 10:30 - 14:30

Sail on Bear with Denman MS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina
Description: Sail with students from John Denman Middle School.
(Created by Les S)
3 of 7 slots are available.

Friday, Feb 6, 2026 10:30 - 16:30

All Lady Sailor Sail – Alameda County Juvenile Hall (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina
Description: Join our All Lady Crew as we welcome young women from Alameda County Juvenile Hall aboard for a powerful day on the Bay. This new program shows these girls that there is life after incarceration and that the water is meant to be embraced, not feared. Led entirely by women, the sail highlights strength, confidence, and sisterhood, inspiring hope and new beginnings. Certified crew and female volunteers are encouraged to sign up and be part of this meaningful experience.
(Created by Kimberly C)
2 of 6 slots are available.

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 09:00 - 17:30

Alameda Juvenile Hall sail (Benjamin Walters, Aleta)

Location: Berkeley Marina
Description: Sixth sail with this cohort. Sail to Aquatic Park if winds and tides allow and anchor, teaching the students that skill. If winds not right, anchor at Angel Island. Lunch while anchored. Use of compass and GPS and radar. If sufficient crew and POs, use both Aleta and Benjamin. If not, just Benjamin.
(Created by Lee S)
9 of 15 slots are available.

Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 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. All meetings are conducted solely via Zoom.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, Feb 12, 2026 10:30 - 14:30

Sail on Bear with June Jordan HS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina
Description: Sail with students from June Jordan High School.
(Created by Les S)
2 of 7 slots are available.

Friday, Feb 13, 2026 09:30 - 15:30

All Lady Sailor Sail – Alameda County Juvenile Hall (Aleta)

Location: Berkeley Marina
Description: Join our All Lady Crew as we welcome young women from Alameda County Juvenile Hall aboard for a powerful day on the Bay. This new program shows these girls that there is life after incarceration and that the water is meant to be embraced, not feared. Led entirely by women, the sail highlights strength, confidence, and sisterhood, inspiring hope and new beginnings. Certified crew and female volunteers are encouraged to sign up and be part of this meaningful experience.
(Created by Kimberly C)
3 of 6 slots are available.

Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 09:00 - 15:00

Alameda Juvenile Hall sail (Aleta)

Location: Berkeley Marina
Description: Seventh sail for this cohort, this time on Aleta leaving from Dock K. Teach the students the differences between Aleta and Benjamin.
(Created by Lee S)
4 of 7 slots are available.

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 10:30 - 14:30

Sail on Bear with Willie Brown MS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina
Description: Sail on Golden Bear with students from Willie Brown Middle School.
(Created by Les S)
2 of 7 slots are available.

Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 08:15 - 15:15

Alameda Juvenile Hall sail (Benjamin Walters)

Location: Berkeley Marina
Description: Our make up sail for the sail cancelled due to weather. This will be genniker work if wind is light, stay sail work if heavy weather, anchoring at Aquatic Park if in between.
(Created by Lee S)
5 of 8 slots are available.

Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 09:30 - 15:30

All Lady Sailor Sail – Alameda County Juvenile Hall (Aleta)

Location: Berkeley Marina
Description: Join our All Lady Crew as we welcome young women from Alameda County Juvenile Hall aboard for a powerful day on the Bay. This new program shows these girls that there is life after incarceration and that the water is meant to be embraced, not feared. Led entirely by women, the sail highlights strength, confidence, and sisterhood, inspiring hope and new beginnings. Certified crew and female volunteers are encouraged to sign up and be part of this meaningful experience.
(Created by Kimberly C)
4 of 6 slots are available.

Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 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)
3 of 12 slots are available.

Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 10:30 - 16:00

Sail on Bear with Makani Boating Club (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina
Description: Makani is a co-ed junior boating club for ages 11-13 affiliated with the San Francisco Sea Scouts. This will be a split sail with the first group sailing from 11;00 - 13;00 and the second group going out 13;30 - 15;30.
(Created by Les S)
6 of 7 slots are available.

Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Alameda Juvenile Hall sail (Benjamin Walters, Aleta)

Location: Berkeley Marina
Description: Graduation day for both the girls and boy cohorts. Certificates awarded, kyak races, Chief and perhaps some judges may attend along with families. After pot luck lunch and ceremony, take the boats out and let the students show their families what they have learned. Always a very moving experience.
(Created by Lee S)
9 of 17 slots are available.

Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 11:00 - 15:00

Sail on Bear with Wallenberg HS (Golden Bear)

Location: San Francisco Marina
Description: Sail on Golden Bear with students from Wallenberg High School. NOTE: Later start and end time.
(Created by Les S)
1 of 7 slots is available.

Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 10:00 - 15:30

Benjamin Walters Certification Sail (Benjamin Walters)

Location: Berkeley Marina
Description: This will be a live overboard drill on Benjamin Walters...needed for certification. An hour of working the boat, then a volunteer goes into the water for live practice. Berkeley Marina dock O.
(Created by Lee S)
11 of 12 slots are available.

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026 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. All meetings are conducted solely via Zoom.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)