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his month, we salute the Bay Area's impressive fleet of Bay Area Crewed Charter Vessels and the dedicated professionals who run them. Turn to them when you want to book a sunset sail, corporate event, or something special on the water. Find our 'Guide to Bay Area Sailing Charter Companies' on our website, www.latitude38.com under 'Resources.'
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re you looking for the thrill and beauty of sailing without all of the work? Do you want to take your out-of-town friends for a spin on the Bay without the hassle of instructing your mates? Do you find your colleagues and family in need of the fresh air and freedom that only sailing can offer? The San Francisco Bay 'six-pack' charter fleet can offer all of that — and without the stress of boat ownership, maintenance, and post-cruise cleanup. Licensed by the Coast Guard, these boats are perfect for small groups looking to get out on the water, and allow you to be as hands-on (or -off) as you like. Hone your skills at the helm, trim the sails, or kick back with a cocktail and watch the Cityfront unfurl. As we write, these boats are sheltering in place just like the rest of us, but also just as eager as we are to cast off the docklines again. We spoke to Lauren Eisele, operator of the Hunter 44 Whimsea, who said she had to cancel scheduled charters for April and May but is now booking dates for June. When they return to the water, you can jump aboard and enjoy the services of a professional crew — though your participation
'Hasty Heart' is one of the largest and most elegant boats on the Bay
is usually welcomed. Also, some 'six-pack' charters are operated by schools offering US Sailing or ASA sailing certificates, so these vessels may also be available as bareboat charters. If you want to sail and skipper without owning your own boat, the Bay Area bareboat fleets could be the answer for you. There are many ways to sail the Bay,
BAY AREA BAREBOATS As the following list demonstrates, there is a wide variety of sail-it-yourself bareboats available for rent in the Greater Bay Area. Compiled here are listings from the area's principal companies (listed alphabetically). We've attempted to be as up-todate and comprehensive as possible. We regret any errors or omissions. SAILING SCHOOLS
Afterguard Sailing
Oakland & Treasure Island (510) 535-1954 www.afterguard.net 30' & UNDER Capri 14 (2) Ranger 22 Ranger 23 (5) J/24 Cal 25 (2) Catalina 25 Ranger 26 (3) Capri 30 31' - 35' Ericson 32 Seawind 1000 cat Targa 10.1 Ericson 34 Pearson 35 Hunter 35 Page 86 •
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Cal Sailing Club
Berkeley www.cal-sailing.org (membership required) Small Boats RS Quest (8) RS Venture (4) JY15 (10) Laser (2) RS 500 (2) RS 800 (1) UFO (1) 30' & Under Pearson Commander 26 (3) Merit 25 (2) J/80 (1)
Recreational equipment Range of windsurf boards (80) range of windsurf sails (120) SUPs (2) Kayaks (2) •••••••••••••••••
Club Nautique
Sausalito; Alameda (800) 343-SAIL www.clubnautique.net AL = Alameda SA = Sausalito SAIL 30' & UNDER Colgate 26 (7) AL, SA 31' - 35' 31 Hunter (1) SA Beneteau 31 (4) AL,SA Beneteau 34 ((4) AL,SA Jeanneau 34.9 (4) AL,SA Beneteau 35 (2) AL, SA 37' - 40' Beneteau 37 (1) AL Beneteau 38 (3) AL,SA Jeanneau 389 (3) AL,SA Beneteau 40 (1) SA
but nothing beats the ease of being able to step aboard a vessel that's ready to go. We encourage you to consider the six-pack fleet when you want to relax or take visitors for a cruise of the Bay's top sights. And, when a friend calls to ask how they can take their pals out sailing on the Bay, just send them this list and they'll be ready to go in no time. (Listings are in alphabetical order.)
OVER 40 Beneteau 41 (4) AL, SA Jeanneau 410 (1) SA Jeanneau 42 (2) AL Jeanneau 44 (1) SA Jeanneau 490 (1) SA Jeaneau 519 (1) SA POWER 31'-43' Jeanneau 31 (1) SA MainShip 32 (1) AL Jeanneau 35 (1) SA Jeanneau 37 (1) SA MainShip 43 (1) AL •••••••••••••••••
J/World
Alameda; San Diego Puerto Vallarta (510) 271-4780 (800) 910-1101 www.sailing-jworld.com 30' & UNDER 22' J/70 (2) 26' J/80 (10) 31' - 35' 35' J/105 (4) 36' - 40' 36' J/109 40' J/120 (2)
OVER 40' 41' J/124 Lagoon 42 Varianta 44 DK 46 Santa Cruz 50 Santa Cruz 52 52' J/160 •••••••••••••••••
Modern Sailing School & Club
Sausalito (800) 995-1668 www.modernsailing.com 30' & UNDER Catalina 30 (4) 31' - 35' Beneteau 310 Beneteau 31 Catalina 320 (3) Pearson 32 C&C 32 Jeanneau 349 Beneteau 35 36' - 40' Catalina 36 Beneteau 37 (2) Beneteau 38 Beneteau 38.1
