Welcome to Mission Bay Aquatic Center
Welcome to Mission Bay Aquatic Center
Mission Bay Aquatic Center is one of the world's largest instructional waterfront facilities located in beautiful San Diego, California. Last year over 30,000 participants experienced surfing, sailing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, stand up paddling, waterskiing, kayaking, and windsurfing. Tens of thousands of people have learned to safely enjoy watersports at MBAC for over 50 years.
Mission Bay Aquatic Center is owned and operated by Associated Students of San Diego State University and UCSD Recreation and is open to the public. The aquatic center is home to The Watersports Camp, a youth day camp for kids ages 6-17 sponsored by the YMCA of San Diego County.
MBAC is recognized as a model for safe watersports education and operations and is the regional boating safety center for the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways. As a LEED Platinum Certified Facility the center is commited to fostering a culture of sustainability and protecting the marine environment.
Classes Starting Soon
| Start Date | Class | Times |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2025 | Advanced Sailing | 9:00AM-4:00PM |
| 8/16/2025 | Keelboat Sailing Level 2 | 9:00AM-4:00PM |
| 8/16/2025 | Windsurfing Level 1 | 9:00AM-12:00PM |
| 8/17/2025 | Introduction to Kayaking | 11:30AM-1:30PM |
| 8/17/2025 | Introduction to Stand Up Paddling | 9:00AM-11:00AM |
| 8/17/2025 | Spinnaker Clinic | 1:00PM-4:00PM |
| 8/17/2025 | Sea Kayaking Qualification | 9:00AM-12:30PM |
| 8/23/2025 | Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga | 9:00AM-11:00AM |
| 8/23/2025 | Introduction to Kayaking | 11:30AM-1:30PM |
| 8/23/2025 | Intermediate Stand Up Paddling | 9:00AM-11:00AM |
| 8/23/2025 | Introduction to Stand Up Paddling | 9:00AM-11:00AM |
| 8/23/2025 | Basic Sailing | 9:00AM-4:00PM |
| 8/23/2025 | Keelboat Sailing Level 1 | 9:00AM-4:00PM |
| 8/24/2025 | Moonlight Paddling | 7:00PM-9:00PM |
| 8/24/2025 | Moonlight Paddling | 7:00PM-9:00PM |
| 9/3/2025 | Sunrise Wakeboarding | 6:30AM-8:00AM |
| 9/4/2025 | Sunrise Wakeboarding | 6:30AM-8:00AM |
| 9/5/2025 | Early Bird Waterskiing | 6:30AM-8:00AM |
| 9/6/2025 | Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga | 9:00AM-11:00AM |
| 9/6/2025 | Windsurfing Level 2 Qualification | 1:00PM-4:00PM |
| 9/6/2025 | Hobie Cat Sailing | 9:00AM-4:00PM |
| 9/6/2025 | Keelboat Sailing Level 1 | 9:00AM-4:00PM |
| 9/6/2025 | Surfing-Four Session | 9:00AM-11:30AM |
| 9/6/2025 | Surfing-Four Session | 12:00PM-2:30PM |
