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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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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January & February 2021 class dates announced
Our January/February schedule is now posted and includes class and private lesson options that provide access to safe outdoor programming in compliance with physical distancing and safety guidelines. These offerings will get you outdoors for some much needed recreation wellness at a time when there are limited opportunities to do so.
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MBAC Offers New Instructional Clinics
This fall we are offering one-day instructional clinics to develop your skills in activities where you may already have experience. These clinics are open to the public for a fee, but are offered for free as a benefit to current paddling and sailing members.
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Choosing a Wakeboard or Wakesurfer
Whether it’s your first time riding or you are a seasoned pro, choosing the correct equipment is important to ensuring that you have a good time behind the boat.
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Surfing: Beginner mistakes when Popping Up
Perfecting your surfing pop up takes time and can get a little frustrating.
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