We’re excited to celebrate National Safe Boating Week with special discounted boating safety classes at Mission Bay Aquatic Center on Sunday, May 18, 2025. California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways recognizes this week as an opportunity to highlight the importance of responsible boating and water safety ahead of the busy summer season. From nighttime paddling and powerboat operation to keelboat sailing and wakesurfing, our safety-focused classes offer something for everyone looking to build skills and stay safe on the water. The classes below are open to all skill levels. Participants must be at least 14 years old and water-safe (able to swim 50 meters and tread water comfortably).
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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 Safe Boating on Sunday, April 24
In collaboration with the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways, we will be celebrating safe boating on Sunday, April 24th with no-cost paddling and sailing safety courses, a used equipment sale*, and a free lifejacket giveaway.
*Limited spots available. Sign up for a time while supplies last.
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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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Accessibility Update: Blind Wakeboarder Scott Leason to compete at Worlds
A core tenant of the culture at MBAC is to ensure access to watersports for all who wish to participate. For persons with disabilities or other limitations, enjoying watersports can seem like an impossibility. Our goal is to make the impossible possible.
Read More Kick off the summer boating season on May 19th at Safe Boating Day!
In collaboration with the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways, we will be celebrating National Safe Boating Day on Sunday, May 19th and we hope you will join us! We will have many fun activities happening throughout the day to make sure that this summer is a fun, and more importantly, safe experience on and around the water.
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