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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, October 14, 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Thursday, October 16, 10:30AM to 2:30PM
Saturday, October 18, 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Saturday, October 18, 12:00PM to 3:00PM
Thursday, October 23, 10:30AM to 2:30PM
Friday, October 24, 6:00PM to 10:00PM
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
Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know that I am retiring from my position as Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. One of the highlights of my 30 year career in probation has been the partnership with the Blue Water Foundation. Your commitment to providing exposure to sailing on the SF Bay to youth in the juvenile justice system is unprecedented and amazing for San Francisco and Bay Area youth! Thank you for believing in us and our kids!