On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Mission Bay Aquatic Center is hosting Safe Boating Day, which is one of our favorite days of the year and one of the most important. The highlight of the day will be our Used Equipment Sale (happening from 9am-12pm) and deeply discounted classes, kicking off National Safe Boating Week. We will also have boating safety resources and materials available throughout the day.
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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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Gift experiences instead of things this year
Choose a fun and unique gift that is sure to make everyone happy while creating unforgettable memories. Instead of things, try gifting experiences this holiday season. We’ve come up with the ultimate MBAC experiences that are sure to be at the top of everyone’s list. With our online gift certificates that you’re able to print, you can do all your shopping from the comfort of your home.
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Wake For Warriors event shares the shred with wounded vets
On Sept. 11, 2001, Lance Corporal Sarah Rudder was attending a ceremony at the Pentagon. Suddenly, she felt a tremor that resembled an earthquake and saw smoke and flames billowing into the air from an airliner that had just crashed into the hallowed building. Without hesitation, Sarah and her fellow Marines ran into the fray and began to help in any way they could.
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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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MBAC Summer Job Fair – Friday, April 12, 2024
Join us at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center for our Summer Job Fair Friday, April 12th from 1:00 – 4:30pm! MBAC employees learn valuable skills in customer service and watersports instruction while working in a fun, energetic, positive environment with like-minded teammates who have a passion for teaching and watersports. At the job fair you’ll have the opportunity to meet with staff representatives from the various MBAC departments including watersports instructors, camp counselors, dockmasters, maintenance, and office assistants. There are currently several summer and year-round job openings. ON-SITE same day interviews are available for qualified candidates! Priority consideration is given to current SDSU and UCSD students. You can also visit mbaquaticcenter.com/jobs to view a list of our current open position.
Meet us in the MBAC patio and learn more about joining our team!

