Clubs provide a wonderful way to enjoy the Bay. Get in shape, try different boat types, meet new people, learn new skills, and join a community of people who love to be on the water. Whatever your interests, there is likely a community of people that match your interest. Connecting with a group of people is a good way to learn how to boat safely, build skills, and reduce impacts to wildlife and habitat.
Marin County
Greenbrae
Marin Rowing Association
- A non-profit organization dedicated to rowing
see website
Novato
Ohana Wa’a Outrigger Canoe Club
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
San Rafael
Marin Canoe and Kayak Club
- Canoeing and kayaking club
see website
He’e Nalu Outrigger Canoe Club
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
Sausalito
Open Water Rowing Center
- Rowing club
see website
Tamalpais Outrigger Canoe Club
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
Napa County
Napa (City)
Ohana Wa’a
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
San Francisco City/County
San Francisco
Bay Area Sea Kayakers
- A non-profit organization for Bay-Area kayakers
see website
Dolphin Club
- Nonprofit, public-access athletic organization offering swimming and boating
see website
Embarcadero Rowing Club
- A non-profit organization for whaleboat rowing
see website
San Francisco Outrigger Canoe Center
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
South End Rowing Club
- Rowing and athletic club
see website
San Mateo County
Foster City
Ho’okahi Pu’uwai Outrigger Canoe Club
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
(Mountain View)
Western Sea Kayakers
- Kayaking club
see website
Redwood City
Bair Island Aquatic Center
- A nonprofit organization offering paddling programs on human-powered water sports such as rowing, sculling, paddling, and dragon boating
see website
Palo Alto Rowing Club
- Rowing club for youth and adults
see website
Santa Clara County
Los Gatos
Pu Pu ‘O Hawai’i Outrigger Canoe Club
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
Mountain View
Western Sea Kayakers
- Kayaking club
see website
San Jose
Solano County
Benicia
Benicia Outriggers
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
Vallejo
Solano Rowing Club
- Whaleboat rowing club
see website
Straits of Mare Island Rowing Association
- Whaleboat rowing club
see website
Kayak and Bike Vallejo
- Kayak club
see website
Sonoma County
Petaluma
He’e Nalu Outrigger Canoe Club
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
Lokahi Outrigger Canoe Club
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
North Bay Rowing Club
- Rowing club
see website
Petaluma Paddlers
- Local canoe and sea kayak paddling group
see website
Petaluma Small Craft Center
- Encourages and supports access to the Petaluma River for human-powered watercraft
see website
Alameda County
Alameda (City)
Dragon Warriors
- Dragon boat club
see website
O Kalani Outrigger Canoe Center
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
Berkeley
Berkeley Paddling and Rowing Club
- Rowing and paddling club
see website
DragonMax
- Dragon boat club of Berkeley Racing Canoe Center
see website
Berkeley Racing Canoe Center
- Promotes international dragon boat competition and provides water access and educational opportunities
see website
Fremont
Kilohana Outrigger Canoe Club
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
Oakland
East Bay Rowing Club
- Rowing club
see website
Kelpies Oakland Rowing Club
- Whaleboat rowing club
see website
The North Bay Vikings
- Whaleboat rowing club
see website
Oakland Estuary Whaleboat Rowing Society
- Whaleboat rowing club
see website
Oakland Youth Rowing
- Rowing programs for youth and adults
see website
Oakland Strokes
- Rowing club for high school ages
see website
San Leandro
Kaimanu Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Club
- Outrigger canoe club
see website
Bay Area Wide
Bay Area Sea Kayakers
- Club dedicated to the safe enjoyment of the sport of sea kayaking.
see website
Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association
- Represents over 12 rowing clubs in the Bay Area.
see website
California Dragon Boat Association
- Nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the growth and development of dragon boating in the San Francisco Bay Area.
see website
Kayakers Alliance
- This Bay Area Meetup group organizes a mixture of events for kayakers of every skill level. Some events will launch from areas where rentals are available. Other trips for the more advanced paddlers who have their own equipment.
see website
San Francisco Boardsailing Association
- A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safety, providing education, ensuring access, and improving facilities for boardsailing.
see website
Traditional Small Craft Association
- A non-profit organization working to preserve and continue the living traditions, skills, lore, and legends surrounding working and pleasure watercraft whose origins predate the marine gasoline engine.
see website
Western Sea Kayakers
- Sea kayak club promoting safe, enjoyable sea kayaking.
see website