Deeply discounted classes highlight Safe Boating Day activities on May 18

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, Mission Bay Aquatic Center will be celebrating Safe Boating Day with several activities designed to kick off National Safe Boating Week. Most boating deaths are preventable — in 2022, 85% of people who drowned in fatal boating accidents weren’t wearing a life jacket. The National Safe Boating Week campaign highlights the importance of responsible boating and water safety ahead of the busy summer season.

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Celebrate Boating Safety Day on Sunday, May 19

In collaboration with the National Safe Boating Council – National Safe Boating Week, we are celebrating Boating Safety Day on Sunday, May 19, 2024, with no-cost sailing safety courses*, paddling safety courses*, safe powerboat handling courses*, and a used equipment sale*. This event is sponsored by a grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways.

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Celebrate Coastal Clean Up Day at MBAC with STEM Explorations!

The Mission Bay Aquatic Center invites students between the ages of 6-17 to take part in a special STEM Explorations- The Ocean, Clean Water and YOU event in honor of Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21st from 9:00am to 11:30am. This program provides a unique opportunity for students to explore human’s important relationship with the ocean through hands-on, interactive activities that inspire stewardship and empower students to facilitate real change in their community.  

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