Sailing

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Student pricing and access to our facilities will be enabled the following day by 7 a.m.. If you continue experiencing issues, please email RecWell@berkeley.edu for assistance.

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			Check Back for Updates

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

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			Check Back for Updates

Dates

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Time

Action

SPRING 2026

Check Back for Updates

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			Check Back for Updates

*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			Check Back for Updates

*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

Location: UC Aquatic Center in the Berkeley Marina
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Program Registration Policies

Program Refund Policy (Effective Aug. 1, 2025)
All program withdrawal requests must be submitted via email to RecWell@berkeley.edu or through the Action Request Form.
- Refund requests received more than 3 business days before the program start date will be approved, minus a 15% administrative fee deducted from the program registration fee.
- No refunds will be issued within 3 business days of the program start date or after the program has begun. This policy is applicable to participants who registered within the 3 business day window.
- Refunds are processed Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., excluding UC holidays. Requests submitted outside these hours will be reviewed the following business day.
  - Example: If your program starts on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday before 9 a.m., your refund request must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. the Tuesday before.
- Please note: Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and Wilderness First Responder (WFR) courses are offered in partnership with NOLS and are subject to the NOLS cancellation policy, which requires a minimum of 15 days’ notice for any changes or refunds. The Wilderness Medicine Course is also not eligible for RecWell’s standard refund or transfer policies, and it requires 15 days' notice for requests due to administrative processes with our external partner.
Transfers
Transfer requests must be submitted via email to RecWell@berkeley.edu or through the Action Request Form at least 3 business days before the program start date.

Please note: Some programs may be ineligible for transfer due to program age restrictions, certification requirements, waiver acceptance limitations, enrollment capacity, or other reasons. We recommend reviewing eligibility requirements before submitting a request.

Fee and Pricing Policies for Transfers
Transfers to a program of equal value will incur no additional fee. Transfers to a program of greater value require payment of the difference at the time of the transfer. Transfers to a program of lesser value are subject to a 15% processing fee for the any refund.

Late Transfers
Transfer requests submitted less than 3 business days before the program start date are not guaranteed and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Customer Service Supervisor, Program Manager, or their designee. Late transfers may be subject to a 15% processing fee, or approved only as account credit to be processed by the Customer Service Center staff for future enrollments. No transfers will be approved after the course has begun, except in the cases of skill level misplacement identified by the instructor.
Program Payment
For questions regarding enrollment or purchases, contact us at RecWell@berkeley.edu

Payment

Eligible customers may register for programs through our online platform or in person at the Customer Service Center. Full payment is required at the time of registration. Participants must accept the RecWell Waiver at the time of purchase to participate in RecWell programs and access RecWell facilities.

Enrolled participants who request to transfer a registration payment from the original payment method to another credit or debit card will be charged a 15% processing fee.

Price Adjustments
- Students: Each academic year, students must accept the RecWell Waiver in CalCentral before their student RecWell membership is imported into our system, typically within 1-2 days. Students may request one retroactive price adjustment per academic year if they paid the non-student rate before their membership imported. The request may be submitted up to 3 business days after the program start date. This applies to most programs, including Adventures offerings, as long as there were no separate student and non-student listings.
  - Note: Some Adventures programs have separate listings for student and non-student participants. If the student-rate listing is full and you register for the non-student offering instead, no refund or price adjustment will be offered. Please confirm your membership status before registering.
- Non-students: Please confirm your membership status before registering. The rate paid at the time of purchase is final and cannot be adjusted.
Class Minimums
All programs will need to meet a minimum number of participants at least 72 hours before they begin. If an offering does not 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.

If a class is canceled, we will update the website and notify affected patrons via email with options in advance of the program start date.
Waitlists
Most of our programs offer a waitlist option. When a program is full, click the registration link and follow the prompts to join the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, the Customer Service team will email the next person on the waitlist with a deadline to accept and pay. Openings not claimed by the deadline will be offered to the next person on the list.

Last-Minute Openings

If a program is scheduled to begin within 3 business days, the Customer Service team may reach out to everyone on the waitlist to gauge interest for a last-minute opening. The spot will be offered to the person closest to the top of the waitlist who responds and confirms interest by the stated deadline.
Attendance and Missed Classes
Please review program dates carefully before enrolling. Program fees are not prorated or adjusted for missed classes. Credits or make-up classes will not be provided for classes missed or non-attendance.

Full attendance is essential for participant success and may be required to complete the program or qualify for sequenced offerings (e.g., Sailing 1-A to Sailing 1-B). In some cases, tardiness or absences may pose a safety risk, as instructors are unable to provide individualized instruction for missed content in a group setting. For safety reasons, the Instructor and Program Manager reserve the right to remove participants from the program without a refund if attendance requirements are not met.