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.

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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 916-872-3403

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Live overboard practice on Benjamin Walters...required for crew certification, a great skill to master, will do five to eight splash downs. Bring lunch. We start a bit later since CPR at the nearby yacht club is scheduled for that AM.

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Our first sail with the new class of Sweeney students. Six classes and gradtuation, try to sign up for at least two so the students get to know you. This first class is introduction and basics, out on the water asap. Next class if live overboard drill.

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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.

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Another sail with the enthusiastic students coming all the way from Grass Valley. NOTE: Earlier start and end time.

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Second class with these students and we go for overboard drill, live. It cements the class together as a crew and is usually one of their favorite classes. Also basics of sailing reviewed.

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Our second sail with the incarcerated students at Alameda Juvenile Hall. First time this is being tried in California. 2-3 students at first, four POs....if it works, start of a new program.

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Open to volunteers ready to demonstrate their skills as Crew or Second Captain on Golden Bear. This is your opportunity to get signed off on boat skills and become certified. This sail will include COB training and recovery. Bring your lunch.

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We’re excited to announce a dual-sail for SF CASA and Marin CASA! (CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocates—works with foster children, and we’ve had the pleasure of sailing with them before. Their foster parents often join as well, making it an always memorable day on the Bay with truly remarkable kids.)

For this sail, we’ll need the Aleta crew to meet at the Berkeley Marina at 8am to allow for a 1.5 hour leeway for prep and travel across the Bay.

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Our third class with these students. We set courses to follow and if wind right, fly the gennaker. Review of basics as well.

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Blue Water Foundation is pumped to be part of the Women’s Sailing Seminar happening September 27 & 28, 2025, at the Island Yacht Club! This fantastic event welcomes women sailors of all levels to jump in, get hands-on sailing experience, dive into engaging workshops, and connect with an inspiring community on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just curious, it’s the perfect chance to sharpen your skills, learn something new, and have a blast doing it. We’re excited to share this with our volunteers—don’t miss out! Check it out at www.womenssailingseminar.com

Contact Kimberly at kimberly@bluewaterfoundation.org if you plan on attending. It will be great to see you!

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The Barrios Trust is a great supporter of Blue Water and this is our thank you sail for their board. No students. Lunch on board.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!!!

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