◈ Homepage — http://bayviewboatclub.org/Skip to Content Home The Club Racing Boating Education Members Only About the club We are a legacy, all volunteer San Francisco Boat Club, incorporated in 1963, deeply rooted in the community. We offer boating education, seasonal racing and the annual renowned Plastic Classic regatta started in the early 1980’s. Members and guests are welcome; we have fun, enjoy live music & sea stories. Read more View fullsize Racing We host competitive races April - October for all classes of boats. Race entry is encouraged from sailors around the Bay! Check out our racing calendar and details Boating education Our boating education programs are run by members and volunteers to ensure that sailors can have fun and stay safe while learning the basics of boating. We hold programs for youth and adult woman. Learn more about our programs The membership The club is centered around boating and the Bay. Members come from around the Bay Area and bring a commitment to volunteering at the club and in our programs. Learn more about membership Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us Your Name First Name (required) Last Name (required) Your Email (required) Message (required) Who is this message for? 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All classes of vintage fiberglass sailboats designed twenty five years or longer are invited to compete. Learn more and register COMMODORE’S CUP Our season opener kicks off our Spring racing. Download Notice of Race Complete Racing Registration & Pay Online Download Registration Form Download Sailing Instructions MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS The only beer can race series on San Francisco Bay! Join us on Mondays, April through October - check the race calendar for details. Download Notice of Race Complete Racing Registration & Pay Online Download Registration Form Download Sailing Instructions ‘ROUND THE ROCK A summer classic at the BVBC; a 10-mile pursuit style race. Start at the club, sail around “The Rock” in either direction, and finish back at the club. Download Notice of Race Complete Racing Registration & Pay Online Download Registration Form Download Sailing Instructions CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Finalists from the Monday Night Madness season are invited to the season ending race for the Champion of Champions Trophy. VANGUARD 15 REGATTA We support the Vanguard 15 Fleet 53 in San Francisco Bay which is an active and competitive dinghy fleet based at Treasure Island Sailing Center (TISC) with over 30 boats racing year around! Racing Resources Uncle Al’s Rules of Racing | Speed & Smarts Racing Newslette r | More Boating Resources RACING CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS Commodore’s Cup Saturday, May 16, 2026 Start Time:13:00 | End Time:17:00 Monday Night Madness Spring #1 Monday, April 27, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Spring #2 Monday, May 11, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Spring #3 Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day) Start Time:13:00 | End Time:18:00 Monday Night Madness Spring #4 Monday, June 8, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Spring #5 Monday, June 22, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Sp. Make-up Monday, July 6, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Plastic Classic Regatta Saturday, July 11, 2026 Start Time:13:00 | End Time:18:00 Monday Night Madness Fall #1 Monday, July 27, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Fall #2 Monday, August 10, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 ‘Round the Rock Saturday, August 15, 2026 Start Time:13:00 | End Time:17:00 Monday Night Madness Fall #3 Monday, August 24, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Fall #4 Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor Day) Start Time:13:00 | End Time:17:00 Monday Night Madness Fall #5 Monday, September 21, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:17:00 Monday Night Madness Fall Make-up Monday, October 5, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Champion of Champions Saturday, October 17, 2026 Start Time:13:00 | End Time:17:00 Download the racing calendar Interested in racing? Drop us a line Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us General 4 — Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In Committed to getting more water enthusiasts out on the SF bay Our beginners boating education program includes Women on the Water and Youth Sailing – offering introductory skills and confidence building for sailing and water activities on the San Francisco Bay. Youth Sailing : September 12 - 13, 2026 and October 24 - 25, 2026 Women on the Water : November 7 - 8, 2026 Women on the Water Adult women are welcome to learn sailing basics. Participants solo on Day 1! Open to all. Learn more Youth Sailing Boating safety, racing, survival techniques and sailing are covered in our youth sailing programs. Open to all. Learn more Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us Gallery 3 — Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In Women on the Water: A program for adult women Next Women on the Water event is November 7-8, 2026! Register Here (Coming Soon) Our program, sponsored by the Bay View Boat Club and the Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club is run like a club for women to participate in a variety of water activities to encompass all levels of interest. The events will include small boat sailing, lessons, training and other on-the-water areas where interest is shown, i.e. kayaking, power boat operating, and paddle boarding. Participants will build upon skills with classroom time as well as plenty of time on the water. We’ll review nautical terminology, handling sheets and sails when tacking and jibing. You’ll learn basic sail shape when wind direction and strength changes, boat rigging and knots, i.e., figure eight, bowline, square knots, round turn, half hitches and clove hitch. FAQs How long will the classes be? Each class is from 10 AM - 3 PM at the facilities of either the Mariposa Hunter’s Point Yacht Club (MHPYC) or the Bay View Boat Club (BVBC). Do I need any paperwork? Please complete payment and all course paper work before you arrive to the class. At the beginning of each program day, we will set aside a small amount of time at arrival to collect paperwork and enrollment fees for participants What is the cost The cost for the course is $70. If you use Paypal (preferred) we pass through a $3.50 processing fee. If you prefer to pay by check, please deliver a check to the club ahead of the class. Include a memo that it is for Women on the Water Slide 1 Slide 1 (current slide) Slide 2 Slide 2 (current slide) Slide 3 Slide 3 (current slide) Slide 4 Slide 4 (current slide) Slide 5 Slide 5 (current slide) Slide 6 Slide 6 (current slide) Slide 7 Slide 7 (current slide) Slide 8 Slide 8 (current slide) Slide 9 Slide 9 (current slide) Slide 10 Slide 10 (current slide) Slide 11 Slide 11 (current slide) Slide 12 Slide 12 (current slide) Slide 13 Slide 13 (current slide) Slide 14 Slide 14 (current slide) Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us Gallery 3 — Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In 41st Annual Plastic Classic Regatta July 11, 2026 Join us for the Bay View Boat Club event of the year! Our annual PC Regatta is the legendary, can't miss racing event of the year on the Bay. In it's 41st year,all classes of vintage fiberglass sailboats designed twenty five years or later are invited to compete. Regatta Registration & Information 2026 Notice of Race Schedule, rules & eligibility info here. Download Notice of Race 2026 Race Entry Download and complete your race entry form here. Download Race Entry Form Sailing Instructions Sailing instructions including rules, eligibility, handicaps, and more. Download Sailing Instructions 40TH ANNUAL PLASTIC CLASSIC REGATTA RESULTS HERE Plastic Classic Photo Gallery Slide 1 Slide 1 (current slide) Slide 2 Slide 2 (current slide) Slide 3 Slide 3 (current slide) Slide 4 Slide 4 (current slide) Slide 5 Slide 5 (current slide) Slide 6 Slide 6 (current slide) Slide 7 Slide 7 (current slide) Slide 8 Slide 8 (current slide) Slide 9 Slide 9 (current slide) Slide 10 Slide 10 (current slide) Slide 11 Slide 11 (current slide) Slide 12 Slide 12 (current slide) Slide 13 Slide 13 (current slide) Slide 14 Slide 14 (current slide) Slide 15 Slide 15 (current slide) Slide 16 Slide 16 (current slide) Slide 17 Slide 17 (current slide) Slide 18 Slide 18 (current slide) Slide 19 Slide 19 (current slide) Slide 20 Slide 20 (current slide) Slide 21 Slide 21 (current slide) Slide 22 Slide 22 (current slide) Slide 23 Slide 23 (current slide) Slide 24 Slide 24 (current slide) Slide 25 Slide 25 (current slide) Slide 26 Slide 26 (current slide) Slide 27 Slide 27 (current slide) Slide 28 Slide 28 (current slide) Slide 29 Slide 29 (current slide) Slide 30 Slide 30 (current slide) Slide 31 Slide 31 (current slide) Slide 32 Slide 32 (current slide) Slide 33 Slide 33 (current slide) Slide 34 Slide 34 (current slide) Slide 35 Slide 35 (current slide) Slide 36 Slide 36 (current slide) Slide 37 Slide 37 (current slide) Slide 38 Slide 38 (current slide) Slide 39 Slide 39 (current slide) Slide 40 Slide 40 (current slide) Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us Gallery 3 — Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In A program for Bay Area youths ages 8-15 Upcoming Youth Sailing Weekends: September 12-13, 2026 October 24-25, 2026 Register Here (Coming Soon) Learn to sail We partner with the Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club to deliver our youth sailing program with instruction led by dedicated member volunteers. The lessons take place inside the cove between Pier 50 and Pier 54 where the water is protected and calm. This area of the port is roughly 15 acres in size, and is well protected from the conditions of the San Francisco bay. Close monitoring, instruction and guidance are provided on the water by a Sailing Instructor riding on safety boats. The kids are constantly close at hand, and are encouraged to not sail if they feel uneasy about it. The motto is “if in doubt, don’t go out”. This saying is stressed over and over again during the preliminary, on-shore “chalk talks” where we discuss safety and seamanship. The classes emphasize safety conscious FUN sailing, considering weather, tides, traffic, etc. at all times. Besides learning general seamanship, like knots and equipment care, students learn boat nomenclature, rigging, boat handling, proper upwind sailing, tacking, downwind sailing, jibing, boat handling, teamwork and sportsmanship. Course Requirements Age range is 8-15 Students will be required to perform the “Swim Test” by swimming 75 yards plus life jacket practice. Some assistance from parents would be appreciated during the lessons. Sign up early, it is a first come first serve protocol. Registration The fee is $78 for the weekend. This includes the use of a Bay View Boat Club and Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club sailboat Upon official enrollment of your child in the program, we will email you a confirmation along with a “what to bring to class” list. We’d be happy to answer any questions you have prior to class start date We would greatly appreciate it if you would email us back to confirm your child and/or family member will be attending the class Feel free to forward this information to friends and family members who would be interested Contact us with any questions you have Bring the completed paperwork to the first class Interested? Drop us a line. Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us General 4 — Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In Committed to getting more water enthusiasts out on the SF bay Our beginners boating education program includes Women on the Water and Youth Sailing – offering introductory skills and confidence building for sailing and water activities on the San Francisco Bay. Youth Sailing : September 12 - 13, 2026 and October 24 - 25, 2026 Women on the Water : November 7 - 8, 2026 Women on the Water Adult women are welcome to learn sailing basics. Participants solo on Day 1! Open to all. Learn more Youth Sailing Boating safety, racing, survival techniques and sailing are covered in our youth sailing programs. Open to all. Learn more Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us General 2 — Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In Visit by foot, bike, public transport, car or boat The club is at 489 Terry Francois Blvd, San Francisco. We are located on the waterfront in Mission Bay between Oracle Park and the Chase Center. Please check event calendars for both venues as you plan your visit. Parking and driving can be challenging when games and events are scheduled. Oracle Park Events Schedule | Chase Center Events Schedule 2026 SF Giants Schedule | 2026 Valkyries Schedule Come see for yourself why we are known as one of the most down-to-earth clubs in the Bay Area and share the BVBC good life with us! Visiting as a guest of a member Members are welcome to bring a limited number of guests to the club. All guests must sign in and wear a guest badge with their host member’s name. Host members must be present to host guests. Guests may not bring pets to the club. Visiting as a reciprocal member Card-carrying members of other yacht and boat clubs are welcome to visit. Reciprocal visitors must sign in and wear a guest badge noting their affiliated club name Link to club calendar —> (coming soon) Visiting for BVBC sponsored or private events The club hosts private and member-sponsored events. Guests attending private functions must sign in as guests and wear a guest badge with the event’s sponsor’s name on it. Guests at private events must abide by all club rules. Dogs or other pets are not permitted during club sponsored or private events. Please note the following: Admission to BVBC at Board’s discretion. Children under 18 years old must be closely supervised by an adult. Clubhouse is a smoke free environment. Getting to the Club Parking Metered parking is available on the streets around the club and in the adjacent parking lot. Parking is extremely challenging when there are events at the Chase Center or Oracle park. Muni & BART Muni KT Line trains provide service to/from downtown San Francisco and Embarcadero BART Station. The UCSF/Chase Center (16th Street) K Ingleside/T Third and S Shuttle stop is located on 3rd Street. Muni Route 15 serves as a connection to Montgomery St BART. This stop is located on 3rd and Warriors Way. Bart: Take BART to the Embarcadero Station or 16th St Mission Station. Muni service connects from Bart to Chase Center from these stations through rail (Embarcadero to KT line). Ferry Ferry service to Pier 48 will begin in mid-late October 2022. Other ferry options are available from the San Francisco Ferry Building (connect to Muni KT from Embarcadero and Folsom St Station). Cal Train The 4th & King CalTrain stop is a 15 minute walk to the club. Walking directions from CalTrain. Biking Bike lanes are common in Mission Bay and public bike racks are available in front of the club. Boat In & Dock Policy The club is tucked between Pier 52 and Pier 54, behind the wooden dilapidated railroad ferry slip. Our GPS coordinates are: 37° 46' 16.09", -122° 23' 9.55" Docking during events at Chase Center and Oracle Park is available for member vessels only. See our Docking Rules. Dock space is limited. All vessels must display their club burgee. Boat anchorage is available between Pier 50 and Pier 54 near the wooden ferry slip in 12-20 feet of water. Dinghy lock available at the club year round. Large dock at the club is removed every year November - April. For reciprocal information or to organize a cruise in, please complete the form below. Organize a cruise-in to the club Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In Slide 1 Slide 1 (current slide) About the club We are a legacy, all volunteer San Francisco Boat Club, incorporated in 1963, deeply rooted in the community. We offer boating education, seasonal racing and the annual renowned Plastic Classic regatta started in the early 1980’s. Members and guests are welcome; we have fun, enjoy live music & sea stories. Read more View fullsize Racing We host competitive races April - October for all classes of boats. Race entry is encouraged from sailors around the Bay! Check out our racing calendar and details Boating education Our boating education programs are run by members and volunteers to ensure that sailors can have fun and stay safe while learning the basics of boating. We hold programs for youth and adult woman. Learn more about our programs The membership The club is centered around boating and the Bay. Members come from around the Bay Area and bring a commitment to volunteering at the club and in our programs. Learn more about membership Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us General 4 — Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In Honoring Maritime Heritage, Tradition and Camaraderie The value of membership Pride in a down to earth all-volunteer club Reciprocity with other yacht/boat clubs Access to club properties (San Francisco, Bradford Island) Join a committee or run for the board of directors Attend events and activities Enjoy camaraderie Anchor in the cove Use of club dock Give back to the community by supporting local non-profit organizations Enjoy regular live music Join our boating education programs for women and youth Wharf rats program offering special activities and events for our community of children Participate in a number of challenging racing opportunities available April - October Members support the BVBC by: Maintaining our property Utilizing carpentry skills Gardening Lending budget and finance expertise Participating in our boating education programs Lending IT skills where needed Utilizing your marketing and publicity skills Helping prepare and serve meals Participating in work parties Bartending Supporting racing committee activities Already a member? Visit our member site! If you are interested in joining our club, you must have two current member sponsors and boating experience. If you have boating experience, but you don’t know any members, contact us (form below). Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us Gallery 3 — Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In America True Animated KNOTS   this cool site contains step-by-step animations of how to tie all kinds of knots Arques School of Traditional Boatbuilding Atlantic Yachting Association   Sailing school and charters, based at the 79th Street Boat Basin, Manhattan, New York City San Francisco Bay Sailing & Boating Lessons Club nautique offers sailing lessons and boating lessons in San Francisco Bay. JWorld Sailing  JWorld - Sailing, Team Building & Yacht Charters Specialists" - Sailing school offers learn to sail lessons and instruction. Provides corporate team building exercises and activities and Sunsail yacht and bareboat charters including Tortola BVI. SailingUSA   sailing lessons and information    Marketplace - Products, Services, Directories: Used Boats for Sale   Boats.com makes it easy with boat model listings form over 375 boat builders and used boat listings from boat dealers and yacht brokers worldwide, all available through one simple search Champion Trailers DISCOUNT MARINE ELECTRONICS   Salty's Marine offers marine electronics at deeply discounted prices. Don Robertson's Marine Marketplace  Toronto site with many useful links Dotan Maritime Industries Ltd.  Manufacturers and dealers of high-quality rudders for dinghies and catamarans, including the 'kick-up rudder - pretty cool - have a look at their site Island Boat Lettering   Vinyl Boat LetteringBoat Names, Hail Ports, Registration & Graphics. Minneys Yacht Surplus   Huge warehouse of ever-changing and fairly well cataloged used parts and gear - Located in So. California. NewGlass2  No rubbing, No buffing, No compounding. NewGlass2 makes your boat shine with space age acrylic copolymers. Protect your fiberglass, metals and plastics from the sun while enjoying an extraordinary shine! Ed. note: I tried it and it's really great stuff! Speedy Signs - Boat lettering, boat graphics, or boat registration numbers for your boat, yacht, jet Ski, or personal watercraft. Wooden Ship Models   the biggest selection of ship models available anywhere, classified by quality range. Remote Control Boats  - A pretty neat site that offers model hobbyists remote controlled boats in many configurations in addition to cars, trucks, helos, planes, toys, etc.    Boating/Charters Around the World - including California: Bermuda 4U   a new comprehensive guide to the island of Bermuda packed with useful information for persons arriving by yacht or interested in yachting including arriving by yacht, chartering yachts, yacht clubs and sailing events. California Coastline  The site contains photographs that you can lookup by lat/long, various lighthouses, caption phrase, or photograph number. From the photograph you can proceed north or south along our coast one frame at a time - or jump ten frames at a time. Delta Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Sailing Adventures   Private sailboat charters from Kauai to Maui, Molokai, Lahaina, Big Island and the "unknown" Islands of Hawaii. Marinas Directory   Nationwide directory of marinas and other boat services. Ruby Sailing  - SF bay sails from The Ramp. Book a sail for yourself or for a party. SF Boat Support  - offers party charters,whale watching, scatterings at sea and water safety for large events. Sailing,swimming and movie support. The 90 Day Yacht Club Guide to Ensenada   The 90 Day Yacht Club is the common term given to those who choose to take an offshore delivery of their newly purchased yacht and spend more than 90 days in another country. This performance of compliance with the State of California Law relieves the new owner's responsibility to pay the State sales tax on the purchase. Whether you are intending to join the Club or are just visiting Ensenada for a weekend adventure, this book will enhance the experience and help you realize a safe and happy journey.     Information for Racers: International Sailing Federation   Includes on-line race rules Yacht Racing Association of San Francisco   Race results, good photos. Also all forms and master race calendar. Seminars are also listed. And, of course, photos of the 2002 Awards event at the BVBC     Bay Conditions and Weather Sites: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration NOAA Bouy Reports for Most of California NOAA Government Weather Forcast for the Bay Area Pacific Waverider for the Bay Area   Current surf and wave conditions Tide Lines   Online Realtime Tides Program    Other Useful and Interesting Stuff: Burgees   Lists of best burgees, oldest American yacht clubs, Yacht clubs, maritime museums - hasn't been updated in years, and the Bay View isn't in the "best" list, but kind of fun Daily International Vessel Casualties and Pirate Reports   Just what it sounds like - plus shipwreck, disappearances, and piracy reports going back the the early 1700's. As an extra added feature, you can also listen to "Strangers on my Flight", a rather clever takeoff of Sinatra's "Strangers in the Night" which appeared after the 9/11 highjackings. Pretty eclectic, to say the least. The webmaster seems to be undecided on whether the plural of "loss" is spelled "losses" or "looses", probably why the site features "Vessel Casualities", thereby eliminating the confusion in spelling, at least on the home page. The Glacier Society Uniting Polar Interests Around the Globe   The Glacier Society is a non-profit 501-(c)3 Educational Foundation based in Bridgeport, Conn., dedicated to uniting polar interests around the globe through restoration and operation of the USS/USCGC Glacier, the largest icebreaker of her time. Once restored, the Glacier will return to public service as a fully operational platform for scientific and environmental education and research. Latitude 38   On-line, slimmed down version of the monthly magazine. There is an on-line store for Latitude Logowear that always comes through with the quickest and most personalized delivery. If they make a mistake, it's yours, and they'll stay after 5 PM on a Friday to ship out the correct item. The Log   The other local boating publication Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association   Members, Yachting Yearbook info, seminars, etc. Sailing News with a European Emphasis San Francisco Hang Gliding Seawaves Magazine U.S. Sailing Association   The governing body of sailing. BVBC is a member group. Vessel Assist,   Captain Philip Delano, 925 382 4422 (24 hour cell);  >925 684 2183 home/office); 925 684 2184 (fax) offers 24 hour salvage, towing and dive services. The web link will get you many useful information pages such as maintanance topics, 'how-to's, weather, etc. in addition to towing information YachtForums   YachtForums is an online discussion forum dedicated to yacht owners and enthusiasts. They have thousands of pictures and hundreds of articles. Registration is free     Club Links: Aeolian Yacht Club  - at the very Southern tip of Alameda Island Andreas Cove Yacht Club  - Andreas Cove Yacht Club in the Delta - closest sailing club to Bradford Island. Ballena Bay Yacht Club Bay General 4 — Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In We offer a range of racing opportunities for all PLASTIC CLASSIC REGATTA Our annual PC Regatta is the legendary, can't miss racing event of the year on the Bay. All classes of vintage fiberglass sailboats designed twenty five years or longer are invited to compete. Learn more and register COMMODORE’S CUP Our season opener kicks off our Spring racing. Download Notice of Race Complete Racing Registration & Pay Online Download Registration Form Download Sailing Instructions MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS The only beer can race series on San Francisco Bay! Join us on Mondays, April through October - check the race calendar for details. Download Notice of Race Complete Racing Registration & Pay Online Download Registration Form Download Sailing Instructions ‘ROUND THE ROCK A summer classic at the BVBC; a 10-mile pursuit style race. Start at the club, sail around “The Rock” in either direction, and finish back at the club. Download Notice of Race Complete Racing Registration & Pay Online Download Registration Form Download Sailing Instructions CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Finalists from the Monday Night Madness season are invited to the season ending race for the Champion of Champions Trophy. VANGUARD 15 REGATTA We support the Vanguard 15 Fleet 53 in San Francisco Bay which is an active and competitive dinghy fleet based at Treasure Island Sailing Center (TISC) with over 30 boats racing year around! Racing Resources Uncle Al’s Rules of Racing | Speed & Smarts Racing Newslette r | More Boating Resources RACING CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS Commodore’s Cup Saturday, May 16, 2026 Start Time:13:00 | End Time:17:00 Monday Night Madness Spring #1 Monday, April 27, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Spring #2 Monday, May 11, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Spring #3 Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day) Start Time:13:00 | End Time:18:00 Monday Night Madness Spring #4 Monday, June 8, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Spring #5 Monday, June 22, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Sp. Make-up Monday, July 6, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Plastic Classic Regatta Saturday, July 11, 2026 Start Time:13:00 | End Time:18:00 Monday Night Madness Fall #1 Monday, July 27, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Fall #2 Monday, August 10, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 ‘Round the Rock Saturday, August 15, 2026 Start Time:13:00 | End Time:17:00 Monday Night Madness Fall #3 Monday, August 24, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Monday Night Madness Fall #4 Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor Day) Start Time:13:00 | End Time:17:00 Monday Night Madness Fall #5 Monday, September 21, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:17:00 Monday Night Madness Fall Make-up Monday, October 5, 2026 Start Time:18:20 | End Time:21:00 Champion of Champions Saturday, October 17, 2026 Start Time:13:00 | End Time:17:00 Download the racing calendar Interested in racing? Drop us a line Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us About 1 — Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In Club History - 1963 to today Our adherence to the founders' declaration of purpose in the club's Articles of Incorporation, “in order to further and promote the boating activities of those interested...promote entertainments, lectures, social affairs, celebrations, exhibitions, games, regattas, and reviews, and amusements of any and all descriptions for the general enjoyment and instruction of the members,” has and continues to serve us. How it started "So, one evening, the boys were whooping it up in a tavern near Hunter's Point and the salty old sailor tending the bar was carefully scanning the joint. An opinion was formed, an idea spoken - to be juggled from mind to mind; To emerge in the form of a nebulous thought needing naught but space and time. It snowballed along from hand to hand, leaving impressions - taking form, Growing and swelling with accumulous thought - in the space of never, a club was born. In the tavern, a charter was placed on the wall to gather in members; "Come one, come all! The more the merrier!" came the joyful cry and the call was answered from far and wide." The club in 1942. The club building in 1942 in its original Bayview location. That is the first entry in the  Official Bay View Boat Club Log , which cites April 17th, 1961 as the date of the club's first meeting. Details of the early days of the Bay View are sketchy, at best, but there are a few things that those who remain among us from those times can agree on. Many thanks to Flip Allemand for much of the following information. The history of the Bay View is intertwined with that of the Hunter's Point boatyard, Allemand Brothers. In the late 1930's, a man named Joe Boesl who repaired rowboats and had a tavern in the Hunter's Point area approached John Allemand and his friend Woody and asked them to design and build a place for his boat repair business. The structure was raised on a site just adjacent to the tavern. A second story was built over the repair shop, in order to provide Boesl with on-site living quarters. This detail from a 1942 photo shows both structures. (Click on the photo to see the full picture which includes many happy boaters.) In 1946 John and Rene ('Flip') Allemand established Allemand Brothers Boatyard, using the tavern for their offices. The socializing that ensued among customers, friends and local boaters evolved into the birth of a boat club, originally the Hunter's Point Boat Club. As the years passed, the concept for what is now the Bay View Boat Club emerged. Informal meetings began to be held in the boat repair shop, or the Allemand Brothers office/lunch bar when the weather turned cold, as they had heat, something the Boesl establishment lacked. The Club in 1957 The club building and shrimp boats in 1957. When Joe Boesl died in 1957, the properties came under the ownership of Hoagy Holmes who became the first club Commodore. In 1962, Mr. Holmes gave or sold the house to the Bay View Boat Club. In the mid-sixties, the site where the two buildings stood was sold. The Allemand Brothers' office and lunchbar was moved 75 yards north. It seems that everyone thought the club's building was too good to abandon. Spearheaded by Mr. Claire Nabonne and at the urging of the then Commodore, Dave Del Carlo, when a new site was found, a work party loaded the building onto a series of rollers and guided the structure down the hill during high tide to a waiting barge in the bay. With the help of the tugboat,  G.B. Marshall , the building was towed to the present site of the Bay View Boat Club, and the membership followed.  There have been many improvements to the basic structure since then. Not surprisingly, one of the first additions was a large, efficient fireplace. Boesl's living quarters still survive on a smaller scale in the form of the office and race deck, although the rest of his space has been eliminated to accommodate a sky light in the main club area. The spirit of the original club survives. One of the signature features of our club is the annual "Plastic Classic" Regatta. This race will celebrate its fortieth year in 2025, and is legendary in the Bay Area boating community. The regatta is open to fiberglass boats of designs at least 25 years old, and has the distinction of having had Carol Doda, a plastic classic in her own right, present the trophies at its inaugural event. The Bay View has long-standing tradition of hospitality in the Bay Area community, as we blend boating with down-home food, live entertainment and local art. Our members have proven to be competitive in the Bay Area racing scene. Updated: 2023.  Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us General 2 — Bay View Boat Club 0 Skip to Content Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home The Club Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Racing Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Boating Education Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Members Only Sign In Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: The Club Back Visiting the Club The Membership Club History Folder: Racing Back Racing Plastic Classic Boating Resources Folder: Boating Education Back Boating Education Women on the Water Youth Sailing Folder: Members Only Back Sign In Visit by foot, bike, public transport, car or boat The club is at 489 Terry Francois Blvd, San Francisco. We are located on the waterfront in Mission Bay between Oracle Park and the Chase Center. Please check event calendars for both venues as you plan your visit. Parking and driving can be challenging when games and events are scheduled. Oracle Park Events Schedule | Chase Center Events Schedule 2026 SF Giants Schedule | 2026 Valkyries Schedule Come see for yourself why we are known as one of the most down-to-earth clubs in the Bay Area and share the BVBC good life with us! Visiting as a guest of a member Members are welcome to bring a limited number of guests to the club. All guests must sign in and wear a guest badge with their host member’s name. Host members must be present to host guests. Guests may not bring pets to the club. Visiting as a reciprocal member Card-carrying members of other yacht and boat clubs are welcome to visit. Reciprocal visitors must sign in and wear a guest badge noting their affiliated club name Link to club calendar —> (coming soon) Visiting for BVBC sponsored or private events The club hosts private and member-sponsored events. Guests attending private functions must sign in as guests and wear a guest badge with the event’s sponsor’s name on it. Guests at private events must abide by all club rules. Dogs or other pets are not permitted during club sponsored or private events. Please note the following: Admission to BVBC at Board’s discretion. Children under 18 years old must be closely supervised by an adult. Clubhouse is a smoke free environment. Getting to the Club Parking Metered parking is available on the streets around the club and in the adjacent parking lot. Parking is extremely challenging when there are events at the Chase Center or Oracle park. Muni & BART Muni KT Line trains provide service to/from downtown San Francisco and Embarcadero BART Station. The UCSF/Chase Center (16th Street) K Ingleside/T Third and S Shuttle stop is located on 3rd Street. Muni Route 15 serves as a connection to Montgomery St BART. This stop is located on 3rd and Warriors Way. Bart: Take BART to the Embarcadero Station or 16th St Mission Station. Muni service connects from Bart to Chase Center from these stations through rail (Embarcadero to KT line). Ferry Ferry service to Pier 48 will begin in mid-late October 2022. Other ferry options are available from the San Francisco Ferry Building (connect to Muni KT from Embarcadero and Folsom St Station). Cal Train The 4th & King CalTrain stop is a 15 minute walk to the club. Walking directions from CalTrain. Biking Bike lanes are common in Mission Bay and public bike racks are available in front of the club. Boat In & Dock Policy The club is tucked between Pier 52 and Pier 54, behind the wooden dilapidated railroad ferry slip. Our GPS coordinates are: 37° 46' 16.09", -122° 23' 9.55" Docking during events at Chase Center and Oracle Park is available for member vessels only. See our Docking Rules. Dock space is limited. All vessels must display their club burgee. Boat anchorage is available between Pier 50 and Pier 54 near the wooden ferry slip in 12-20 feet of water. Dinghy lock available at the club year round. Large dock at the club is removed every year November - April. For reciprocal information or to organize a cruise in, please complete the form below. Organize a cruise-in to the club Bay View Boat Club 489 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA 415.495.9500 CLUB HOURS: Monday - Wednesday: Open for special events only Thursday - Friday 5-8 Saturday 2-7 Sunday 12-5 Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm that we’re open! Get info on visiting Contact us