2026 Dockwalker Trainings
Become a 2026 Partner Dockwalker by taking one of our FREE trainings!
In 2025 we are offering a hybrid model combining virtual and some in-person Dockwalker trainings. During the virtual trainings (through the Zoom video conferencing system) the instructor will be live and participants will be able to ask questions! A reminder to current Dockwalkers if you were trained 3 years ago it is time to get recertified. Please register for one of the following trainings:
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
While we offer virtual trainings, it is ideal for your to register based on where you're located as the training content is designed around these two regions.
(Click in the date hyperlinks below to register)
Saturday, March 14, 2026 ...................10 am to 12:45 pm – Virtual Training
Saturday, March 28, 2026 ................10 am to 12:45 pm – Virtual Training
Thursday, April 9, 2026 .................. 9 am to 11:45 am – Virtual Training
Saturday, April 18, 2026 .................. 10 am to 12:45 pm – In person-Training - Oakland Yacht Club 1101 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501 (Regatta Room)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 ................... 10 am to 12:45 pm – Virtual Training
Refresher Trainings
If you have been trained in the last three years, you have the option to register for a refresher training:
Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 10 am to 11:30 am – Virtual Training
Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm – Virtual Training
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
While we offer virtual trainings, it is ideal for your to register based on where you're located as the training content is designed around these two regions.
(Click in the date hyperlinks below to register)
Saturday, March 21, 2026................. 10 am to 12:45 pm – Virtual Training
Saturday, April 4, 2026................... 10 am to 12:45 pm – In person-Training - Silver Gate Yacht Club (2091 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106.)
Saturday, May 2, 2026.......................10 am to 12:45 pm – In person-Training Marina Del Rey Yacht Club (13900 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292-Puerto Vallarta Room First Floor).
Thursday, May 28th, 2026................10 am to 12:45 pm – Virtual Training
Refresher Trainings
If you have been trained in the last three years, you have the option to register for a refresher training:
Thursday, April 23, 2026.............. 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm – Virtual Training
Wednesday, May 27, 2026............ 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm – Virtual Training
How to Register
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Please select a training date and California region above, click in the training date, you will be directed to the registration site. Please provide the required registration information, then you will receive a registration email. Few days before the training date we will be sending you the disclaimer you need to complete and send back via email and an email reminder with the training files. If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact Vivian Matuk at vmatuk@coastal.ca.gov or (916) 764-0989.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THE VIRTUAL TRAININGS
A computer with internet access and a microphone or a telephone to call in. Please note you do not need a Zoom account or to download the system to attend a Zoom video conference meeting; once registered, you will receive a link to join the meeting along with instructions to join and a few additional files.