San Jose boat events

About Boating Safety Course

Saturday, Jun 22 8:00a

This beginner all-day boating class, taught by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states...

Introductory Stand Up Paddleboarding (Ages 8+)

Saturday, May 25 11:15a

Shoreline Lake Aquatic Center, Mountain View

Have you ever wanted to learn to walk on water? See people standing up on huge "surfboards" and think it looks fun? It is! Easy to learn the basics, and great core workout! Improve and increase you...

Berry Picking Basket

Sunday, Jun 23 10:00a

Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont

Tule was used by California Natives for various utilitarian items, like mats, boats, houses, and baskets...

Kayaking Family

Sunday, Jun 23 11:00a

Quarry Lakes, Fremont

This course offers instruction in basic paddling techniques, equipment, and safety in calm protected waters from experienced instructors while touring the lake in kayaks...

Basic Sailing: Level I (Ages 14+)

Saturday, May 25 9:00a

Shoreline Lake Aquatic Center, Mountain View

Discover the dream and prepare to “sail away” in your own Capri dinghy, a 14’ long sloop! We’ll teach you all the basics to get you out on the water, safely maneuvering your sailboat around the lak...

Paper Toys Galore

Saturday, Jul 13 10:00a

Mcc Room 5, Milpitas

Want to learn how to make practical and fun things out of paper? If so, this class is made for you! We'll be making items such as secret shirt letters, Monkey races, floating sale boats, paper pom-...

Advanced Sailing: Level III (Ages 14+)

Saturday, May 25 1:30p

Shoreline Lake Aquatic Center, Mountain View

This is the class that completes the triangle of you, the boat, and the wind. Here, you will finely tune your sails for optimal harnessing of the wind and gain a lot of sail theory...

Intermediate Windsurfing: Level II (Ages 14+)

Saturday, Jun 1 1:30p

Shoreline Lake Aquatic Center, Mountain View

Take your skills from the introductory level and begin to improve your comfort with the equipment, tacking, jibing, and balance...

Impressionists on the Water - Docent Lecture

Monday, Aug 19 7:00p

Foster City Library, Foster City

This lecture reveals more than 80 paintings by Impressionists on display at the Legion of Honor from June 1 through October 13, coinciding with San Francisco's hosting of the America's Cup this sum...

Intermediate Sailing: Level II (Ages 14+)

Saturday, Jun 8 1:30p

Shoreline Lake Aquatic Center, Mountain View

Earn an internationally recognized US Sailing certification and improve your skills on the water! Our certified coaches will refine your boat-handling, teach you capsize recovery techniques, work w...

Hula Hoop Fitness Class

Saturday, May 25 2:00p

Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos

Hula hooping is no longer just child s play; it has evolved into a fun form of fitness! Join us for a low impact yet energizing class using adult-size hoops...

Moon Blooms

Friday, Jun 21 5:30p

Calero County Park & Reservior, San Jose

Take a moderate 3-mile hike to see soap root in bloom. This evening bloomer s exquisite white flowers attract hummingbirds and a variety of insects to aid in pollination...

Intermediate Windsurfing: Level III

Saturday, Jun 8 1:30p

Shoreline Lake Aquatic Center, Mountain View

Ready to get into the harness and footstraps?! Want to learn to sail in bigger breeze? Ready for beachstarting? This course will show you how! You’ll also learn about advanced equipment selection a...

Basic Kayaking: Level I (Ages 13+)

Saturday, Jun 1 9:00a

Shoreline Lake Aquatic Center, Mountain View

Do you dream of exploring pristine rivers or shooting thrilling rapids? Have you wished to join those kayak-surfers on the waves of Santa Cruz? Our knowledgeable and experienced staff of instructor...