Welcome to UCSC Community Boating Center!
UCSC Community Boating Center is a community-based boating program that connects students and community members with Monterey Bay through sailing and rowing. Our staff and experienced participants share their knowledge of equipment, skill development, and water safety to help others build confidence on the water. At its core, our program is about connection—bringing together people of all experience levels in a supportive environment to learn, grow, and enjoy time on the water.
We offer physical education courses for UCSC students and club memberships for Community Members, which provide access to our fleet during club hours, along with adult and youth classes and community events such as regattas.
Whether you are stepping onto a boat for the first time or building on past experience, we offer programs for all levels, including junior summer camps, adult community classes, and quarterly physical education courses for UCSC students.
Club Hours:
Friday: 4:00-7:00pm *
Saturday: 12:00-7:00pm
Sunday: 12:00-7:00pm
* Daylight Savings only
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Community Class Schedules
2026 Spring Schedule
Our Community Spring Schedule runs three two-week long sessions from April through June and is open to community members ages 17 and older.
Spring registration opens March 15 at 12:00 AM.
Session 1
April 20 - April 30
All classes run for 2 weeks
Session 2
May 4 - May 14
All classes run for 2 weeks
Session 3
May 18 -May 28
All classes run for 2 weeks
Weekday Evening Classes
Mon–Thur | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Beginning Dinghy
Advanced Dinghy
Racing Fundamentals
Beginner Keelboat
Intro to Bareboat Cruising
Morning Classes
Tue & Thur | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Advanced Keelboat
Weekend Classes
Sat & Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Powerboat handling
Weekday Evening Classes
Mon–Thur | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Intermediate Dinghy
Advanced Dinghy
Racing Fundamentals
Intermediate Keelboat
Intro to Bareboat Cruising
Morning Classes
Tues & Thur | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Advanced Keelboat
Weekend Classes
Sat & Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Powerboat handling
Weekday Evening Classes
Mon–Thur | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Beginning Dinghy
Advanced Dinghy
Racing Fundamentals
Beginner Keelboat
Intro to Bareboat Cruising
Morning Classes
Tues & Thur | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Advanced Keelboat
Weekend Classes
Sat & Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Powerboat handling
2026 Summer Schedule
Our Community Summer Schedule runs six two-week long sessions from June through August.
Adult Classes are for ages 17+
Super Junior and Junior Camps are offered exclusively during the summer June through July
.Junior Classes are for ages 11- 16
Super Junior classes are for 8 - 11
Summer registration opens March 15 at 12:00 AM.
Session 1
Monday – Thursday (2 Weeks)
Dates: June 8 – June 18
Morning Programs
Beginner Rowing
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Beginner Dinghy (Juniors)
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Afternoon & Evening Programs
Beginner Dinghy (Adults)
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Session 2
Monday – Thursday (2 Weeks)
Dates: June 22 – July 2
Morning Programs
Beginner Rowing
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Beginner Dinghy (Super Juniors)
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Intermediate Dinghy (Juniors)
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Afternoon & Evening Programs
Beginner Dinghy (Adults)
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Session 3
Monday – Thursday (2 Weeks)
Dates: July 6 – July 16
Morning Programs
Beginner Rowing
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Intermediate Dinghy (Juniors)
& Youth Keelboat (Placement Based on Experience)
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Advanced Dinghy (Juniors)
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Afternoon & Evening Programs
Intermediate Dinghy (Adults)
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Session 4
Schedule: Monday – Thursday (2 Weeks)
Dates: July 20 – July 30
Morning Programs
Beginner Rowing
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Beginner Dinghy (Super Juniors)
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Intermediate Dinghy (Juniors)
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Afternoon & Evening Programs
Beginner Dinghy (Adults)
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Session 5
Schedule: Monday – Thursday (2 Weeks)
Dates: August 3 – August 13
Morning Programs
Intermediate Rowing
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Afternoon & Evening Programs
Intermediate Dinghy & Advanced Keelboat (Adults)
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Intermediate Keelboat (Adults)
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Session 6
Schedule: Monday – Thursday (2 Weeks)
Dates: August 17 – August 27
Morning Programs
Intermediate Rowing
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Afternoon & Evening Programs
Advanced Keelboat (Adults)
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Cancelation Policy
Full refund: 31 or more days prior to the start of class
50% refund: 14–30 days prior to the start of class
No refund: Within 14 days of the class start
To enroll in a class, follow the instructions below. Scroll down!
Step 1: Log in or create an account by clicking here, or the link below.
Step 2: Once logged in, click Boating, then select Boating Programs.
Step 3: Choose the class you would like to enroll in.
Step 4: Follow the prompts to complete your registration and payment.
please note: The Boating Center no longer accepts cash payments on-site
Contact Us
Email:
ucscboat@ucsc.edu
Location:
FF Dock – Santa Cruz Harbor
790 Mariner Park Way
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Note: Look for the sign that says “UCSC Boating.”
