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.
Our annual sail with the enthusiastic students coming all the way from Grass Valley. Contact is Marty Mathiesen (530) 272-2635 x. 300.
San Francisco Marina
Our first sail with the students of Camp Sweeney. Learning the basics on the water. Mentor Mentee method. Bring dinner.
Berkeley Marina
Our graduation sail with the students. There is a ceremony in which they receive their certificates, some VIPS, family and friends of the students, pot luck if pandemic allows, tandem sail with Aleta and the inflatable having rides for the students. A truly moving experience...your mentee will want you to meet his family.
Berkeley Marina
Our second class. Mentor Mentee method. This time we provide soup and bread for dinner. Bring your own if this does not work for you. A bit of class room work then out on the water to apply it.
Berkeley Marina
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. Once six people sign up 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.
Our graduation ceremony and tandem sail with the Camp Sweeney students. They invite friends and families and show what they have learned. Pot luck food and drink, inflatable rides, and certificates handed out. This matters to the students and their families. If you have been on the past sails, try to be there. Great fun and very moving.
Berkeley Marina
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.
Sail with youth connected to the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe whose family members are in rehabilitation treatment. Sail may include stop at Angel Island.
San Francisco Marina
Our night sail with the students of Camp Sweeney, often their favorite sail. Dinner provided and make sure your floatation device has a light on it. Show up at five, back before ten.
Berkeley Marina
Sail with youth connected to the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe whose family members are in rehabilitation treatment. Sail may include stop at Angel Island.
San Francisco Marina