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Free Sailing + Canoe Day at Sea Scout Open House (SF)

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but must RSVP
Sea Scout Base | 3500 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco

Event Details

SF Sea Scouts

Join us for our fall open house! We’ll open our doors to all interested youth on September 19th from 11-3. Kids ages 5-13 can experience paddling with our cub scout pack or Maritime explorer club, and youth ages 13+ can try sailing with Corsair and Viking! More info on our programs below. Drop in between 11-3pm and plan to spend at least 30 minutes if you’d like to try sailing. We are located at 3500 Van Ness Ave.

The Maritime Association is also hosting Festival of Sea in Aquatic Park, so stay for live music and activities for the whole family!

We have programs for all ages!

  • Cub Scout Pack 25: K-5th Grade
  • Makani Maritime Explorers: 6th-8th Grade
  • Sea Scouts: High School & College

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free, but must RSVP
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Outdoors
Venue: Sea Scout Base
Address: 3500 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco

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