Ever wonder about those dazzling sails buzzing around on the Bay? The Cal Sailing Club monthly Open House/Introductory Sail gives you a chance to find out! Cost: zero. Fun: limitless.

The Cal Sailing Club (CSC) offers sailing to the public aboard our fleet of keelboats (large and stable) and dinghies (fast and zippy, but kinda tippy) ten times a year. Whether you are new at sailing or an “old salt,” you can enjoy a spectacular voyage within sight of the University of California, the Bay Bridge, San Francisco, and the Golden Gate!

CSC is an independent, non-profit cooperative; our popular Open Houses are a great way to get a free sail of around ½ hour in one of the most beautiful settings on the planet -- and to learn about boat and waterfront safety, Bay ecology, and the fun of non-motorized watercraft.

Dates for 2025 Open Houses

• Sunday May 18

•  Sunday June 29 coincides with the Pride Celebration

•  Sunday July 27

•  Sunday August 24

•  Sunday September 28

•  Sunday October 26

Almost all Open Houses are held from 1-3 pm Sunday afternoons (and sometimes on Saturday to coincide with other activities at the Marina). Sign up in front of the club house between 1-2:30. 

Children must be at least 5 years of age and accompanied by an adult. We recommend that first timers, small children and not-so-agile adults sail in our larger keelboats.