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Monthly Board Meeting

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Tuesday, February 11, 6:00PM to 8:00PM

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 on Bear with Bessie Carmichael MS (Golden Bear)

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Thursday, February 13, 10:30AM to 2:30PM

Sail on Golden Bear with students from Bessie Carmichael Middle School.

San Francisco Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°48'25.0"N 122°26'27.6"W

Camp Sweeney Class Sail (Benjamin Walters)

Friday, February 14, 8:30AM to 1:30PM

Overboard live practice with the students. One of their favorite challenges.

Berkeley Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°51'57.3"N 122°19'02.6"W

Certification Sail (Golden Bear)

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Saturday, February 15, 9:00AM to 2:00PM

Certification of skills for Crew and Second Captain, including COB.

San Francisco Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°48'25.0"N 122°26'27.6"W

Sail on Bear with Presidio MS (Golden Bear)

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Thursday, February 20, 10:30AM to 2:30PM

Sail on Golden Bear with students from Presidio Middle School.

San Francisco Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°48'25.0"N 122°26'27.6"W

Sail on Bear with Willie Brown MS (Golden Bear)

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Thursday, February 27, 10:30AM to 2:30PM

Sail on Golden Bear with students from Willie Brown Middle School.

San Francisco Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°48'25.0"N 122°26'27.6"W

Camp Sweeney Class Sail (Aleta, Benjamin Walters)

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Friday, February 28, 8:30AM to 3:30PM

Both boats going out...for Students, mostly on Aleta as they learn the basic differences in lines from Benjamin and the different feel of the boat. Hand, reef, steer. Introduction to charting. Knots on way back. Project Rebound interns should join us.

Berkeley Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°51'57.3"N 122°19'02.6"W

Monthly Board Meeting

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Tuesday, March 4, 6:00PM to 8:00PM

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.


Project Rebound Sail (Golden Bear)

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Saturday, March 8, 9:00AM to 3:00PM

Project Rebound is a college based program seeking to integrate inmates back into society. This sail is for the internees and staff of the Program and may be the first of several such sails.

San Francisco Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°48'25.0"N 122°26'27.6"W

Lady Sailors Happy Hour

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Saturday, March 8, 5:00PM to 9:00PM

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!

This special evening is exclusively for women, celebrating lady sailors and kicking off International Women’s Month with great company, music, and community.

Enjoy a no-host bar, food for purchase, and a lively atmosphere dedicated to connection, camaraderie, and sailing—

This event is also a fundraiser for Blue Water Foundation, with a $10 tax-deductible donation for entry. Meet Shannon Kastner, President of Blue Water Foundation, and learn how you can support its mission.

Space is limited, so get your ticket now!

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/the-lady-sailors-happy-hour

📍 Location: South Beach Yacht Club
899 - 2nd Street, San Francisco
🚗 Parking: Street parking available across from Oracle Park

Come raise a glass, meet fellow lady sailors, and celebrate us! ⛵💙


Sail on Bear with Wallenberg HS (Golden Bear)

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Thursday, March 13, 10:30AM to 2:30PM

Sail on Golden Bear with students from Wallenberg High School.

San Francisco Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°48'25.0"N 122°26'27.6"W

Camp Sweeney Class Sail (Benjamin Walters, Aleta)

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Friday, March 14, 8:30AM to 3:30PM

Our hands on maintenance class for the students with both boats. Everything from checking the rigging, replacing some running rigging, checking fuel and oil filters, etc. etc. Good way to learn basic maintenance for mentors as well as mentees. All materials needed supplied.

Berkeley Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°51'57.3"N 122°19'02.6"W

Sail on Bear with Visitacion Valley MS (Golden Bear)

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Thursday, March 20, 10:30AM to 2:30PM

Sail on Golden Bear with students from Visitacion Valley Middle School.

San Francisco Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°48'25.0"N 122°26'27.6"W

Benjamin Walters Certification Sail (Benjamin Walters)

Saturday, March 22, 9:30AM to 3:15PM

A full day of certification except for overboard drill which may or may not happen...goal is to move all up the certification ladder and perhaps certify some new captains. Bring your lunch and we go rain or shine. Will include training on safety systems and knots...

Berkeley Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°51'57.3"N 122°19'02.6"W

First Aid / CPR / AED training

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Saturday, March 22, 10:00AM to 12:00PM

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

Find on Google Map: Berkeley Yacht Club

Sail on Bear with Academy SF @ McAteer (Golden Bear)

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Thursday, March 27, 10:30AM to 2:30PM

Sail on Golden Bear with high school students from Academy SF.

San Francisco Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°48'25.0"N 122°26'27.6"W

Camp Sweeney Class Sail (Benjamin Walters, Aleta)

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Friday, March 28, 5:30PM to 10:00PM

Our night sail with the students, often both boats going out. Heading to the City Front to show the kids. Often, their favorite sail. Dinner as we sail to City. Make sure you have a light on your life vest.

Berkeley Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°51'57.3"N 122°19'02.6"W

First Aid / CPR / AED training

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Saturday, March 29, 10:00AM to 12:00PM

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

Find on Google Map: Berkeley Yacht Club

Certification Sail (Aleta)

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Saturday, March 29, 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Certification sail on Aleta

Berkeley Marina
Find on Google Map: 37°51'52.6"N 122°18'50.6"W