Name: Beginner Sailing September 5/6
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-06
Location: San Diego

About the Event

Two-day adult sailing classes are offered most weekends from 9 am to 4 pm at Fiddler's Cove Marina. Classes are open to all eligible MWR patrons and sponsored guests. Minimum age requirement is 16 years or older with a parent or guardian.

Class fees per person vary by military affiliation and rank. Dependent fees are calculated at the sponsoring active duty or retiree rate. Pre-registration is required as classes can fill up quickly.

Registration includes boat rental, instruction, and textbooks. Students per boat will be kept to the minimum amount possible in order to maximize learning potential and will range from one to four. Number of students per boat is dependent on the boat size, sailing conditions and the skills being developed in the class. On completion of the course, participants receive a Navy Sailing Qualification Card.

A valid California Boater Card and/or a course completion certificate is required before attending the first class. This is a free California Safety class required for all boat owners 16 years and older. California Boater Cards and/or course completion certificates will be checked at the start of the first class. A free online course is offered through https://www.boatus.org/california/. Once the course is complete and an application has been filled out through California State Parks then a card will be sent in the mail to your address. A digital card will be emailed at the completion of the course and is a valid representation of a California Boater Card for this course.

Once you sign-up please stop by Fiddlers Cove Marina boathouse to pick up your study materials. Some preliminary reading will be given before the start of the course.

Please note: closed-toe shoes are required aboard all Navy MWR boats. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats are strongly recommended. The class will be held rain or shine, so please dress accordingly for weather conditions.

Races Offered

DoD Employees

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — DoD Employees

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$275.00

E1 - E6

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — E1 - E6

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$200.00

E7 and Above

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — E7 and Above

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$250.00

Retirees / Veterans

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — Retirees / Veterans

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$275.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in San Diego.

thermostat Temperature

17.9° / 24.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.9° / 24.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 13m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:32

nightlight Sunset

18:53

About San Diego

Learn more about the host city, San Diego.

San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, next to the Mexican border. It is the eighth-most populous city in the U.S. and second-most populous city in California with a population of over 1.4 million, while the San Diego area with over 3.3 million residents is the 18th-largest metropolitan area in the country. San Diego is the county seat of San Diego County. It is known for its mild Mediterranean climate, extensive beaches and parks, long association with the United States Navy, and recent emergence as a wireless, electronics, healthcare, and biotechnology development center.