Thank You for Your Patience & Important Updates for the Season

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our members and guests for your understanding and patience during our late-season opening. We recognize this delay has caused an inconvenience, and we truly appreciate your continued support.

As we move forward into a great season ahead, we’d also like to inform you of a few important updates regarding our aquatics offerings this season. 

As of April 23rd, 2025, our marina operation has not fully opened. During this period, limited class offerings can be reserved; however, equipment rentals and the full service catalog are currently unavailable.

We are currently finalizing our summer hours and days of operation. The schedule will be shared soon. Updates regarding our full season opening will be shared on our Equipment Rental and Program and Service Update pages.

As part of our commitment to creating a better experience for everyone, we are updating our class policies. Starting this year, all classes will need to meet a minimum number of participants at least 72 hours before they begin. If a class doesn’t reach that number, it may be canceled. This approach helps us ensure a high-quality experience for all participants and allows our team to plan effectively.

We look forward to a fantastic season with you on the water!

First Sail

Always wanted to try sailing? Never knew how, or are you a little anxious about it? Come sail with our amazing instructors. This short class will give you an idea of what it’s like to sail on the San Francisco Bay. It’s a lot of fun, easy, and you’ll love it!

Price: Student – $15 / Non-Student – $30 – Each participant must sign up individually.
**The course fee is non-refundable less than 24 hours prior to the first class meeting.

Dates Time Action
Saturday, April 26th 10:00am – 12:00 pm CANCELLED
Saturday, April 26th 12:30pm – 2:30pm CANCELLED
Sunday, April 27th 10:00am – 12:00 pm CANCELLED
Sunday, April 27th 12:30pm – 2:30pm CANCELLED

 

Sailing Level 1 Basic Course

This is our signature sailing program. You’ll go from having never set foot in a boat to being able to sail confidently in the South Sailing Basin. It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s unbelievably rewarding.

There are no prerequisites for this Level 1 Basic Sailing class.

  • This course consists of eight class meetings. Due to the depth of the content covered in this course, participants are required to attend all class sessions. 
  • Please do not enroll if you are unable to commit to attending all class sessions.
    • This course includes classes on graduation weekend. Please do not enroll if you are participating or attending graduation or commencement events that overlap with this course.
  • Class time varies weekly for this course.

Price: Student – $55 / Non-Student – $250** – Each participant must sign up individually.
**The course fee is non-refundable less than 24 hours prior to the first class meeting.

Dates Days Time Action

5/10 – 5/11

5/17 – 5/18

5/24 – 5/25

5/31 – 6/1

SAT/SUN

SAT/SUN

SAT/SUN

SAT/SUN

8:30am – 2:30pm

12:00pm – 5:00pm

9:00am – 2:00pm

2:00pm – 5:00pm

  CANCELLED

 

Sailing Level 2 Offerings

Our Sailing Level 2 offerings are only open to those who know how to sail, either through participation in one of our Level 1 courses or by completing a check-out sail at the Marina. Instructor approval is required to participate in Level 2 offerings.

Our Level 2 Venture Sailing sessions are only for participants of both our Venture Intro Clinic and the Venture Skills Days. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at adventures@berkeley.edu.

Sailing Level 2: Returning Sailors Skills Day

Graduates of our Level 1 Basic Zest Sailing and Level 2 intro to RS Venture – join with fellow sailors to sharpen your skills while enjoying sailing in a group. Skills Day sessions offer more structured opportunities to advance than independent practice during Open Sail alone. This casual season opener session will include a brief Q&A as well as dockside and on the water coaching aimed at refreshing your skills in time for some great Spring sailing. Come on down to continue building your sailing skills and confidence while having some fun.

These events are only open to those who know how to sail, either through our classes or a check out sail at the Marina.

Price: Students $30 / Non-Students $55** – each participant must sign up or waitlist individually

**The course fee is non-refundable less than 24 hours prior to the first class meeting.

Dates Day Time Action
SUMMER 2025

SAT

   To be Announced

*Only qualified sailors who have completed the Venture Intro Clinic and the Venture Skills Days (or an equivalent check-out) may sign up for Venture Sailing, with instructor approval. 

 

Sailing Level 2: Sunset Social Sailing

Come for a sunset sail! Join other sailors to set out in the early evening and ride the wind back to the dock in the setting sun. Share the water and the sunset social scene with adventurers from our other water-sports. After we return and put our boats and gear away, bring something to share with your sailor friends; we’ll supply the hot cocoa!

This event is only open to those who know how to sail, either through our classes or a check out sail at the Marina.

Price: Student – $30** / Non-Student – $55 – each participant must sign up individually.

**The course fee is non-refundable less than 24 hours prior to the first class meeting.

Dates Days Time Action
SUMMER 2025 SAT 5:00pm – 9:00pm To be Announced

*Only qualified sailors who have completed the Venture Intro Clinic and the Venture Skills Days (or an equivalent check-out) may sign up for Venture Sailing, with instructor approval. 

 

Sailing Level 2: Zest Racing Clinic

The Intro to Racing Clinic provides sailors with a first step into the exciting world of sailboat racing! This one-day course will feature both a classroom session and several rounds of racing. Participants will learn about the starting line, race tactics, wind awareness, rules of the road, and more! 

This course is only open to people who know how to sail, either through our classes or a check out sail at the Marina.

Price: Students $30/ Non-Students $55** – each participant must sign up or waitlist individually

**The course fee is non-refundable less than 24 hours prior to the first class meeting.

Dates Time Action
Saturday, April 26th 12:30pm – 3:30pm REGISTER
Sunday, April 27th 12:30pm – 3:30pm CANCELLED

 

Sailing Class Notes

Looking for a free way to adventure at the UC Aquatic Center, or one that works for your schedule? Check out our equipment rentals.