Welcome

  • An opportunity for all Bay Area youth to
    experience the wonder of sailing!
  • Volunteers making a difference
    We're an all volunteer organization!
  • Sailing on SF Bay and beyond
    offering an experience of a lifetime!
  • On the water since 1992
    25,000 youths have sailed with us!

We're an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to bringing the joys & challenges of sailing to San Francisco Bay Area underserved youth.

 

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On the Calendar

Monthly Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 12, 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Sail with Play Marin (Golden Bear)

Thursday, August 14, 10:30AM to 2:30PM

First Aid/ CPR/ AED Training

Saturday, August 30, 9:30AM to 11:30AM

First Aid / CPR / AED Training

Saturday, August 30, 10:00AM to 12:00PM

OVERBOARD PRACTICE BENJAMIN WALTERS (Benjamin Walters)

Saturday, August 30, 11:30AM to 5:00PM

Monthly Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 9, 6:00PM to 8:00PM

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Blue Water Blog

Sailing with Camp Sweeney

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

training sail

Training a new generation of BWF volunteers

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.

Lady Sailors event poster

Lady Sailors Happy Hour at the South Beach Yacht Club

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!

Crew overboard drill

Live crew overboard drills

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

BWF Party

Volunteer Appreciation Party Photos

Want photos from our 2024 Volunteer Appreciation party? They're available for download at … more

BWF Founder Reflects on Impact of BWF

BWF founder Lee Stimmel was awarded the 2017 Threads of Hope award by Diablo Magazine. This video, produced for the magazine, does a great job showing the program's impact on the youths involved,… more

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A Testimonial

A Testimonial

I wanted to send a quick note to once again express my deep appreciation for the invitation extended by the Blue Water Foundation to the representatives from the San Francisco Superior Court, our justice partners, and community based organizations to experience the wonder opportunity Blue Water provides to our justice involved youth. Having the opportunity to meet you experienced volunteers and enjoy the San Francisco Bay while engaging in team building exercises and activities is something that I hope all of our youth have an opportunity to experience. On behalf of Judge Flores and myself - thank you! We look forward to continuing to assist your organization in its collaboration with the Juvenile Probation Department.

Hon. Monica F. Wiley

San Francisco Superior Court Judge

 

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