Calendar
Calendar listings are for marine-related events that are either free or don't cost much to attend. Email event listings here.
See the complete 2019 racing calendar here. The print calendar is available at select Bay Area distribution points.
May 1 — Dockwalker volunteer training, Red Cross, San Jose, 7:30-9 p.m. Info, www.dbw.parks.ca.gov.
May 1-5 — Tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will be in Coos Bay, OR. Info/tickets, (800) 200-5239 or www.historicalseaport.org.
May 1-29 — Wednesday Yachting Luncheon Series, StFYC, 11:45-1:30 p.m. Lunch and a dynamic speaker each week for about $25. All YCs’ members welcome. Info, www.stfyc.com.
May 2 — Mischief, Merchants & Mayhem: Tales from San Francisco's Historic Waterfront, Corinthian YC, Tiburon, 7 p.m. With Lee Bruno. Free, but RSVP to speakers@cyc.org.
May 3, 1866 — The clipper ship Hornet caught fire and burned in the Pacific Ocean. The crew took to the open longboat, and, in one of the greatest small-craft voyages of all time, sailed and rowed to Hawaii, 4,000 miles away.
May 4 — Nautical Swap Meet, Owl Harbor, Isleton, 8 a.m.-noon. Free entry & space. Info, (916) 777-6055 or www.owlharbor.com.
May 4 — Dockwalker volunteer training, DRYC, Marina del Rey, 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Info, www.dbw.parks.ca.gov.
May 4, June 1 — Chantey Sing aboard Eureka, Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, 8-10 p.m. Dress warmly and bring a mug for hot cider. Free, but RSVP to Peter, (415) 561-7171.
May 4-25 — Small Boat Sailing, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday with BAADS at South Beach Harbor in San Francisco. Free. Info, (415) 281-0212 or www.baads.org.
May 5 — New speaker series at Bay View Boat Club debuts with Joel Selvin, rock critic for the Chronicle. San Francisco, 1 p.m., following brunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Info, www.bvbc.org.
May 5-26 — Keelboat Sail, noon-4 p.m., every Sunday with BAADS at South Beach Harbor in San Francisco. Free. Info, (415) 281-0212 or www.baads.org.
May 6 — Monday night jazz with Randy Craig, BVBC, San Francisco, 7:30 p.m. Members of reciprocal YCs welcome. No cover. Info, www.bvbc.org.
May 7 — Aquatic Invasive Species Workshop, Mott Training Center, Pacific Grove, 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Free. Register by 5/3. Info, www.dbw.parks.ca.gov.
May 9 — Dockwalker volunteer training, Stockton YC, 6-8 p.m. Info, www.dbw.parks.ca.gov.
May 9, June 13 — Single Sailors Association meeting and dinner, Ballena Bay YC, Alameda, 6:30 p.m. Guests welcome. Info, www.singlesailors.org.
May 11 — RV & Boat Swap Meet, Delta Bay Marina, Isleton, 8 a.m.-noon. Free admission, no charge to sellers. Boating, camping, water-sports related items welcome. Info, www.deltabay.org or (916) 777-4153.
May 11 — Safe Boating Week Kickoff, Alameda Community Sailing Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Boat rides, guest speakers from USCG, lifejacket giveaway. Info, www.sailalameda.org.
May 11 — Dockwalker volunteer training, Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro, 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Info, www.dbw.parks.ca.gov.
May 12 — Mother's Day.
May 13 — Dockwalker volunteer training, Solano Water Agency, Vacaville, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Info, www.dbw.parks.ca.gov.
Apr. 6 — Open House, Cal Sailing Club, Berkeley, 1-4 p.m. Free introductory sailboat rides in keelboats and dinghies. Coincides with the Berkeley Bay Festival. Info, www.cal-sailing.org.
May 18 — Nautical Swap Meet, West Marine, Santa Cruz, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Info, (831) 476-1800.
May 18 — Water Safety Fair, USCG Station Golden Gate, Sausalito, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Boat & helo tours, SUP safety, knot tying. Meet Oscar the CG dog. Free. Info, (415) 332-1577.
May 18 — Delta Doo Dah Kickoff & Cruising Seminar, Richmond YC, 6-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, www.deltadoodah.com.
May 18 — Full moon on a Saturday.
May 18-24 — National Safe Boating Week. Info, www.safeboatingcampaign.com.
May 19 — Tales at the Boat Shop, Gig Harbor Boat Shop, WA, 2 p.m. Free. Pre-register at (253) 857-9344 or info@gigharborboatshop.org.
May 19, June 16 — Open House, Cal Sailing Club, Berkeley, 1-4 p.m. Free intro sailboat rides in keelboats and dinghies. Info, www.cal-sailing.org.
May 26 — Marine Flare Collection, Alameda County, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Must live or berth in Alameda County; by appointment only. For time and location, call (800) 606-6606 or email hhw@acgov.org.
May 27 — Memorial Day.
June 1 — Take the Helm Women's Sailing Conference, Corinthian YC, Marblehead, MA. Featured speaker will be Haley Lhamon of Seattle from the winning team in 2018's R2AK. Info, www.womensailing.org.
June 7-9 — US Sailing Adaptive Instructor Workshop, Richmond YC. $350-$420. Info, www.ussailing.org/education/adult/adaptive-sailing/instructor-workshop.
June 8 — RV & Boat Maintenance Event, Delta Bay Marina, Isleton, noon-4 p.m. Free lunch, noon-1 p.m. Classes/workshops, live demos, vendors and displays. Free admission. Info, www.deltabay.org or (916) 777-4153.
June 8-9 — Women's Sailing Seminar, Corinthian YC, Tiburon. Classroom and on-the-water instruction; hands-on learning; female instructors. $300. Info, https://race.cyc.org/wss.
June 15-16 — San Diego Wooden Boat Festival, Koehler Kraft. Info, www.koehlerkraft.com/woodenboatfestival.
June 16 — Father's Day.
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Please send your calendar items by the 10th of the month to calendar@latitude38.com