WORLD OF CHARTERING ger participation highly encouraged. • (650) 930-0740; www.sfbaysail.com Passage Nautical: Add some luxury to your fun! Experience the thrill of sailing the San Francisco Bay on one of our beautiful Beneteau sailing or power yachts or Lagoon catamarans. Whether you are an explorer at heart or are passionate about sailing - we create experiences that everyone can enjoy. Book your special event, bring your favorite food and beverages, and create lasting memories for years to come. Adventure awaits you on the San Francisco Bay. • Carries up to 12 guests • Departures available from Oakland, San Francisco or Pt. Richmond. • Available for private groups, special occasions and corporate events. • (510) 864-3000, (510) 236-2633; www.passagenautical.com/book-charter Privateer: The first of three Coast Guard certified Islander Freeport 41 cutters in our fleet, Privateer has teak decks, finely varnished trim and many bronze fittings. Come see her mysterious stained glass. • Certified for 28 passengers. • Berthed at San Francisco's Pier 39. • Daily 90-minute and 2-hour Bay sails (drinks included) and available for private charters, birthday parties, corporate events, teambuilding and any occasion. Book an Angel Island BBQ or a multi-boat regatta with sister ships Santa Maria and Journey for up to 64 or 100 passengers. • (415) 378-4887; www.sailsf.com Ruby: She started chartering in 1981 and proved her seaworthiness the next year by winning the Doublehanded Farallones Race. A veteran of cruises to Mexico, the Channel Islands and Delta, her skipper and crew have lots of party experience. • 28 passengers. • Berthed at The Ramp Café, SF. • Private parties and public sails. • (415) 272-0631; www.rubysailing.com Santa Maria: The second of three Coast Guard certified Islander Freeport 41 ketches in our fleet was built for Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner cartoonist Chuck Jones. A complete refit was done on her in 2006, with a wall-to-wall teak interior, and an original drawing of the Road Runner still hangs in the boat. • Certified for 36 passengers. • Berthed at Pier 39. • Daily 90-minute and 2-hour Bay sails (drinks included) and available for private charters, birthday parties, Page 108 •
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corporate events, team building and any occasion. Book an Angel Island BBQ or a multi-boat regatta with sister ships Privateer and Journey for 28, 36, and up to 100 passengers. • (415) 378-4887; www.sailsf.com Schooner Seaward: Owned by the nonprofit Call of the Sea. She sails during spring, summer and fall, with winter charters and individual berths available in Mexico. This lovely 82-ft staysail schooner’s primary function is Marine Environmental Education for students of all ages. We offer programs combining education, seamanship, marine environmental studies, and fun in the sun. • Carries up to 40 passengers on day trips; 12 for overnights. • Berthed at the Bay Model Pier in Sausalito. Free parking. • Available for youth educational day sails, scheduled (individually ticketed) public sails, overnights to Drakes Bay and the Farallones, private group charters, corporate events, and 'adventure sailing' in Mexico during the winter. • (415) 331-3214; www.callofthesea.org
afternoon and sunset cruises and threehour Emerald Bay charters. Available for private groups and company charters. • Daily departures from the Tahoe City Marina, North Lake Tahoe • (530) 583-6200; www.TahoeSail.com Team O'Neill: O'Neill Yacht Charters' brand-new, custom-built Morrelli & Melvin 65' catamaran is the ideal venue to experience the beauty and thrill of Monterey Bay for novices and seasoned sailors alike. • Carries up to 75 passengers. • Berthed at Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. • Public 1-hour, 1.5-hour and special event sails run April to October. Private charters available year-round. Afternoon and sunset sails, Local wine and beer tastings, and whale watching. • (831) 818-3645; www.oneillyachtcharters.com USA 76: 84-ft America's Cup IACC yacht that raced in the 2003 Louis Vuitton Cup in NZ. America’s Cup champion Brad Webb brought her to the Bay to share the thrills of pro racing in a rare, participatory experience. • Carries up to 20 passengers. • Berthed at Pier 39 in San Francisco. • Available for 2.5-hour ticketed sails and custom private events. • (415) 990-9992, (619) 630-6383; www.acsailingsf.com
'Tahoe Cruz'
Tahoe Cruz: This Santa Cruz 50 sails daily out of the Tahoe City Marina with Tahoe Sailing Charters, with captains Mike and Tyler, from May to October. Prevailing SW afternoon breezes make for ideal sailing conditions. • Certified for up to 30 passengers. • Specializes in affordable and scenic 2-hour cruises with complimentary refreshments. Also available for private parties, company charters and Emerald Bay luncheon sails. • Daily departures from Tahoe City Marina (home of Tahoe YC). • (530) 583-6200; www.TahoeSail.com Tahoe Dreamer: Enjoy a private charter aboard this 36ft. power catamaran. Cruising daily on three-hour tours of Emerald Bay from Tahoe City. Complimentary beer, wine, snacks and appetizers served on all charters. • Certified for up to 12 passengers. • Specializes in private scenic two-hour
'Yukon Jack'
Yukon Jack: Check out the adrenal thrill of blasting across the Bay on this ultralight Santa Cruz 50. A former ocean racer, she once sailed from San Francisco to Tahiti in an impressive 19 days, and still holds the race record. • Carries up to 25 passengers (most comfortable with 20 or fewer). • Berthed at South Beach Harbor, San Francisco. • Corporate offsites and our most popular Angel Island BBQ, Private group charters, weddings, celebrations. • (415) 543-7333; www.rendezvouscharters.com/charter/sailing-yacht/ yukon-jack
