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We're an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to bringing the joys & challenges of sailing to San Francisco Bay Area underserved youth.
A video overview of the program
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A video overview of the program
Tuesday, September 9, 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Thursday, September 11, 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Friday, September 12, 8:45AM to 3:30PM
Saturday, September 13, 9:30AM to 4:00PM
Wednesday, September 17, 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Saturday, September 20, 9:30AM to 3:30PM
One of our programs involves working with the Alameda County Probation Department and youths currently at Camp Sweeney, a facility in San Leandro in which convicted youths are given the… more
We’re celebrating our amazing volunteers with an unforgettable evening at Berkeley Yacht Club on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, 6–10 PM.
A training sail on the vessel Benjamin Walters, with long time volunteers training a new generation of sailors who will soon be taking kids out on sails.
Join us for an unforgettable Lady Sailors Happy Hour on Saturday, March 8th, from 5 PM to 9 PM at the South Beach Yacht Club in San Francisco!
Actual crew overboard drills are part of our certification process. We are perhaps the only organization on San Francisco Bay to go to this extent to make sure our students and volunteer crew are… more
I've got to tell you, sailing with BWF is such a big deal. I could go on forever about the impact it has on their lives, but also the impact on school culture and the fact that their principal is spending time with them doing something so special as well. It facilitates a relationship that I can get to their hearts and help them heal. I'm pretty much like the dad for 180 kids who do not have any role models or an adult they can trust. You guys open doors to changing lives. Thanks for the opportunity for me to help my kids.