Community Perks
At UCSC Community Boating Center, being apart of our community is about more than just boats.
We offer opportunities for learning, racing, and connecting with fellow sailors.
Everyone is welcome to join!
Ask to join our Google Group. Here you can reach out to other community members to organize events, find crew, or a boat to sail on!
Santa Cruz Women Sailing
Monday Night Women’s Sailing
The UCSC Boating Club offers a unique opportunity for women of all ages and backgrounds to sail together every Monday evening. This group has been active for over 10 years and provides a great environment to improve skills, have fun, and practice for the keelboat checkout test to become certified skippers.
Organizational Guidelines:
- Eligibility: Open to UCSC boating club members and their guests. Members have first priority; guests are welcome as space allows.
- Boat Capacity: Each boat requires a minimum of three sailors (one checked-out skipper and at least two experienced crew) and can hold a maximum of six.
- Reservations: The organizing skipper sends an invitation via a shared calendar event before Sunday evening. Please reserve your spot by 2:00 PM on Monday. Spots are first-come, first-served. Confirmation emails are sent by 3:00 PM; please confirm your spot before heading to the dock.
- Schedule: During Daylight Savings, meet at the UCSC dock at 4:45 PM to depart by 5:00 PM and return by 6:45 PM. Times are adjusted earlier during the winter to ensure a return before dark.
- Safety: Before departure, skippers meet to discuss conditions (wind, swell, harbor sounding) and ensure boats are balanced with experienced crew.
Contact Information:
To join the mailing list, email: ucsc-women-community-sailing+owner@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe, email: ucsc-women-community-sailing+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
The UCSC boating program enjoys a close and valued partnership with Santa Cruz Women’s Sailing (SCWS), an independent 501(c)3 non-profit which was founded by sailors who first connected through the UC Santa Cruz Monday night women’s sailing program. SCWS is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to creating accessible, supportive sailing opportunities for women of all experience levels.
To learn more about SCWS and get involved, check out our website at
Regattas & Races
Exciting events for sailors of all levels! Join us for friendly competition on the water, connect with fellow boating enthusiasts, and celebrate the joy of sailing.
Our events are open to members and non-members alike. Regattas are held on the last Saturday of every month, followed by a potluck and prizes. Don’t miss the fun, camaraderie, and thrill of the race!
Student Sail
Take your sailing to the next level! Our Sailing Team is for UCSC students and run by UCSC students who are passionate about sailing, competition, and teamwork.
Team members participate in training sessions, practice races, and local regattas, building skills, confidence, and friendships on the water.
UCSC Sailing Team
UCSC Student Sail is a student-run organization that makes sailing accessible, affordable, and fun for the UC Santa Cruz community. We offer hands-on sailing opportunities, lessons for all experience levels, and a welcoming space to learn, explore, and spend time on the water. Whether you’re brand new to sailing or already know your way around a boat, Student Sail is all about building skills, confidence, and community on the bay
