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America's Cup Day Sailing Adventure on San Francisco Bay

America's Cup Day Sailing Adventure on San Francisco Bay

Overview

Welcome aboard for a thrilling 2.5 hour sailing adventure aboard USA 76, an International America’s Cup Class racing yacht that challenged in 2003 for sporting’s oldest active trophy, the America’s Cup. Feel the adrenaline as the yacht powers up and we sail towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Public trips are conducted multiple days a week, year round, departing from PIER 39 in San Francisco.

City: San Francisco

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $181.99

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $181.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Waterproof pants and warm jackets on board if needed

US Coast Guard Licensed Captain plus professional crew

Bottled water & energy snacks

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. Visit ACsailingSF online to view the real-time status of each trip.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

What To Expect

Golden Gate Bridge

We will sail under the Golden Gate Bridge weather permitting.

Alcatraz Island

We will sail past Alcatraz Island with views of the Warden's residence, cell blocks, and historical graffiti from the Occupation of Alcatraz.

Sausalito

When the winds are good on the north side of the Bay we will do a flyby of the Sausalito waterfront.

Angel Island State Park

Angel Island is a dominant feature of the Bay and we will have good views of the southern shore of the island.

Crissy Field

Crissy Field is usually buzzing with activity and it serves as a launch point for some of the best windsurfers and kiteboarders in the world.

Ferry Building Marketplace

The iconic Ferry Building is just as beautiful from the water as it is from land.

San Francisco Bay Bridge

If weather conditions at the Golden Gate Bridge are unfavorable, we often find the Bay Bridge and South Bay beyond has great sailing.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (76)

Finnicky1

Sep 2020

What an EPIC day. Our 3 crew, Sean, John, and Peter were professional, safe and approachable. They provided us a fantastic sail on San Francisco Bay. The crew encouraged everyone to take a turn steering or grinding the winches to raise and lower the sails. We sailed out into the bay, around Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge. I will be talking about this experience for years to come!

G38Frances

Aug 2020

Booked this with two adult children visiting California. We've all sailed in MN and Lake Superior and were excited to be able to ride along AND help operate this former America's Cup race boat. Crew Jon, Sean and Trumpton were excellent communicators providing instructions, encouraging involvement, as well as providing the history of this boat and its role in the 2003 America's Cup and for training. With Covid, we had a limited crew/participants, but we felt this was advantageous for everyone to jump in and get a chance to sample different duties. So glad we joined in with a perfectly sunny day in the San Francisco Bay and winds around 15 knots, getting the boat moving around 11 knots. We highly recommend this whether you're a sailor or not!

Richard A

Aug 2020

Fast boat, exciting sail, great crew. Go do it now. You need to be somewhat adventurous and able to stand at angles when the boat heels over. It is like being able to test drive a ferrari on a track!