december 10 happy hour 2026:
sailors vs. scientists who will be master of the sea?
It’s the ultimate clash of the tides—where practical seamanship collides with marine AI while tacking ’round ROVs (remote-operated vehicles). Calling all blue tech startups, climate innovators, mariners, coastal advocates and ocean lovers: join us at december happy hour 2026 for a raucous evening of high-seas networking, refreshing drinks and tasty pub fare, capped by a single-elimination trivia showdown.
$15 until Dec. 2; $20 thereafter
Register as a team of three (3): assemble your crew and raise the mainsail. Sailor and scientist squads wanted! $25 for 3 people.
Register and find a team or just come for the fun: we’ll do our best to pair you with other guests if you are Davy Jonesin’ to compete. $15 / $20 for 1 person.
As always, there will be ample time for networking with fellow guests before and after the steeplechase. You don’t need to be a sailor or a scientist to attend or compete.
december 10 happy hour 2026
trivia showdown categories
- Tactical Seamanship & Regatta Chaos: wind angles, right-of-way panic, swearing at 30-degree heels and tactics when the wind quits
- Oceanography & Seabed Mysteries: bathymetric mapping, current anomalies and charting the unseen depths
- ROVs & Autonomous Subsea Hardware: payload, deep-sea telemetry, tangled tethers and battery hacks to outlasts the dive
- Weather & Meteorology: atmospheric pressure, wind patterns, squall tracking and forecast excuses 101
- Maritime History: name that classic yacht, sea legend or tradition
who can participate?
The December happy hour 2026 is open to all ocean lovers, from weekend sailors and competitive racers to marine scientists, engineers and community members.
do I need to be a sailor or scientist?
No. Trivia questions span a broad mix of practical ocean knowledge and deep-sea science so all participants have a chance.
how can I compete?
Register as a team of three ($25) or sign up solo ($15–$20) and we’ll pair you with a crew on-site to claim your bragging rights.
trivia showdown categories
- Tactical Seamanship & Regatta Chaos: wind angles, right-of-way panic, swearing at 30-degree heels and tactics when the wind quits
- Oceanography & Seabed Mysteries: bathymetric mapping, current anomalies, and charting the unseen depths
- ROVs & Autonomous Subsea Hardware: payload, deep-sea telemetry, tangled tethers and battery hacks to outlasts the dive
- Weather & Meteorology: atmospheric pressure, wind patterns, squall tracking and forecast excuses 101
- Maritime History: name that classic yacht, sea legend or tradition
who can participate?
The December happy hour 2026 is open to all ocean lovers, from weekend sailors and competitive racers to marine scientists, engineers and community members.
do I need to be a sailor or scientist?
No. Questions span a broad mix of practical ocean knowledge and deep-sea science so all participants have a chance to win.
how can I compete?
Register as a team or join a crew on-site to claim your bragging rights.
event specs
date
Ocean tech events happen on the second thursday of the month
time
Happy hour events run from 5:30pm to 8pm. Approximation of timing:
5:30 – 6:30pm networking, drinks, meal purchase
6:30 – 6:50pm welcome
6:50 – 7:40pm speaker(s)
7:40pm return to networking
The club may stay open later on some nights
venue
899 Second Street
second floor
San Francisco, 94107
Building is north of sf giants stadium
bar
Full bar
Credit cards only
menu
Affordable a la carte dinner options available at most events
Credit cards only
arrive
muni: n-judah to 2nd & king
caltrain: 4th & king station, 10 min walk
ferry: from alameda/oakland, vallejo, larkspur
parking: street metered and pay lots nearby
San Francisco Blue Economy Education & Networking
SF Blue Tech hosts San Francisco’s premier monthly climate and ocean technology networking forum. Held on the second Thursday of most months at South Beach Yacht Club, our happy hour meetups bring together marine entrepreneurs, ocean scientists, climate investors and civic leaders to collaborate in an authentic, pitch-free environment.
Who Attends SF Blue Tech Events?
Our gatherings connect cross-disciplinary professionals across the northern California marine ecosystem, including experts in:
- ocean and blue tech startups
- robotics, submersibles
- sailing, port and shipping trades
- ocean science education and research
- ocean, coastal, estuary verticals
- mariculture, fisheries, seaweed, oysters
- marine carbon dioxide removal
- non-profit and youth groups
- philanthropy and investment
- media, government, civic leadership
What to Expect at Our Monthly Happy Hour
Join us from 5:30pm to 8:00pm for an engaging evening designed to build real connections:
- industry speakers
- relaxed waterfront venue, loft-style harbor views, no-host bar, meal options
- pitch-free zone with zero-pressure networking, no selling or solicitations
Visiting SF Bay Area and work in blue tech, climate tech or the ocean economy?
We invite you to join us.
899 2nd street
second level
san francisco, ca 94107
event venue
Located mid-city in the heart of san francisco’s emerging blue economy zone, and established in 1988, South Beach yacht Club is home to more than 500 mariner members–making it the second largest in the city. A 501(c)(4) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, the club is dedicated to promoting social welfare, civic betterment and community advocacy.
SF Blue Tech is indebted to organizations that recognize the importance of local waterways and coastlines, and who also act. We are grateful to the board of directors and members of south beach yacht club for permitting us to host events here.
- year-round racing program
- reciprocal yacht club privileges
- harbor parking lot access
- youth sailing
event details & faqs
- registration info
- what's included?
- where is the event?
- who attends?
- what is the refund policy?
- what does "pitch-free" mean?
Pre-registration is required for all events to help us manage venue capacity and catering. Please secure your spot online in advance via the event registration link.
Events are hosted at the South Beach Yacht Club (899 Second Street, San Francisco, second level), aside Oracle Park (SF Giants stadium). The club is easily accessible via MUNI, Caltrain, local ferries and Bay Wheels bikeshare. There is ample street meter parking and pay lots nearby.
Our gatherings attract a diverse crowd, including marine and ocean tech startups, ocean science educators, coastal and estuary professionals, investors, researchers, students and educators, civic leaders and maritime enthusiasts. Guests from the Port of San Francisco office are regular attendees, as are international business travelers.
SF Blue Tech happy hour events are non-refundable, except under extra-ordinary circumstances.
To ensure a comfortable and collaborative environment, we ask all guests to respect our policy against active product and service pitching, selling and self-promotion. This allows for genuine, pressure-free networking.