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Refund Policy Update – Effective August 1, 2025
RecWell program registrations are subject to an updated refund policy. Please review the policy prior to registering for programs. If you have any questions, please email RecWell@berkeley.edu 

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 a taste of what it’s like to sail on the San Francisco Bay. It’s a lot of fun, easy, and you’re going to love it. There are no prerequisites for this introductory sailing program.

Price: Student – $30 / Non-Student – $60 – Each participant must sign up individually.

Date Day Time Action

Spring 2026

 

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Sailing Level 1-A Basic Course

This is the first half of our signature sailing program. It includes all the basics of sailing, from how boats work to getting your feet very very wet. It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s unbelievably rewarding. 

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

  • This course consists of four class meetings. Due to the depth of the content covered in this course, participants are required to attend all class sessions. 
  • Please enroll only if you are able to attend all class sessions.

Price: Student – $200 / Non-Student – $350 – Each participant must sign up individually.

Dates Days Time Action

9/27, 9/28, 10/4, 10/5

 

SAT/SUN

9:00am – 1:00pm

IN PROGRESS

Sailing Level 1-B Basic Course

This is the second half of our signature sailing program. You’ll go from having wet feet to being able to sail independently in the South Sailing Basin as a participant in our other programs or supervised during open boating hours. It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s unbelievably rewarding. 

  • Sailing Level 1-A (or equivalent) is required for this class.
  • This course consists of four class meetings. Due to the depth of content covered in this course, participants are required to attend all class sessions.
  • Please enroll only if you are able to attend all class sessions.

Price: Student – $200 / Non-Student – $350 – Each participant must sign up individually.

Dates Days Time Action

SPRING 2026

 

 

 

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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.

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 – $60 – each participant must sign up individually.

Dates Day Time Action

COMING SOON

 

 

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*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: Skills and Drills Days

Come sharpen your skills in these group practice sessions with coaching from our team of instructors. Whether you’re improving your Level 1-A skills in preparation for joining a Level 1-B class or have already completed 1-B and are seeking opportunities to practice, improve and advance, these sessions are designed to support your growth as a sailor. Join other sailors for this fun opportunity to build confidence and level-up your abilities.

This event is only open to those with sailing experience. Participants must have completed either Level 1-A Basic Sailing, Level 1-B Basic Sailing or a private check out at the Marina.

Price: Student – $40 / Non-Student – $75 – Each participant must sign up individually.

Dates Day Time Action

COMING SOON

 

 

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*Only qualified sailors who have completed the Venture Intro Clinic and Venture Skills Days or an equivalent check-out may sign up for Venture Sailing. Instructor approval is required.

 

Sailing Class Notes

Program Registration Policies