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San Francisco Bay Sailing: Adventure on America's Cup Day with USA 76 Yacht
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95 Ratings
San Francisco
Experience the thrill of sailing on an America's Cup racing yacht in San Francisco Bay. Join us on USA 76 for a 2.5-hour adventure towards the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Golden Gate Bridge - We will sail under the Golden Gate Bridge weather permitting.
- 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.
What's Included
- Waterproof pants and warm jackets provided
- US Coast Guard Licensed Captain and professional crew
- Complimentary bottled water and energy snacks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (recommended 15%
Additional Information
Embark on an exciting 2.5-hour sailing journey on USA 76, a contender in the 2003 International America’s Cup Class yacht race - the longest standing trophy in sports, the America’s Cup. Experience the rush as the yacht takes off towards the Golden Gate Bridge. We hold public tours several times a week, throughout the year, setting sail from PIER 39 in San Francisco.
- 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.
Location
Pier 39
Departure Point: PIER 39, Gate B
Address: Beach Street & The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
Directions: Gate B is located at PIER 39, behind the Aquarium of the Bay.
Dates: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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569jacobj
Jun 1, 2024
Super sailing experience - Absolutely fantastic experience, very accommodating crew and delicious sailing trip with the most beautiful view. Best experience in San Francisco!
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David_m
Mar 12, 2024
Thrilling sail around SF Bay - A real racing boat (in it's day) - it was fun and exciting. Once sail was up and boat got up to speed, it was full tilt and really gave me the feel of moving fast and the effort rquired to keep it going. I volunteered to work the "coffee grinders" to help tighten/loosen sails, while others steered or took up lines. Beautiful views of SF, but the real thrill was feeling the power of the wind in the sails, including boat tilting 25 degrees plus. Appr 2.5 hours on the water. Full disclosure, no bathrooms on board. My girlfriend loved it too!
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Mddah02
Oct 28, 2023
Authentic sailing experience in a thoroughbred racing yacht - I have sailed for many years and most 'tourist' sailing attractions are a tour round the harbour in a catamaran with the headsail up to create the right impression. This is NOT. This is a fully rigged America's Cup racing boat with the original mast and a big mainsail. You get to work the coffee grinder winches and steer and it is amazing. Or you can sit and joy a unique experience. The crew really know what they are doing and are friendly and informative. There is nothing to compare with the feeling of power while steering a boat like this to windward. Highly recommended for everyone from experienced sailors to non-sailors. . Dont miss it.
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Roy
Oct 26, 2023
Fantastic experience - Fantastic. Highly recommend. Great crew. Friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Take sunscreen and no bathroom on board.
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Catriona_r
Sep 24, 2023
Phenomenal experience! - Had the most fantastic morning with the crew and other guests! The crew ensured we all participated, provided plenty of laughter and at times were photographers! The yacht itself was gorgeous and Peter provided an excellent talk about it and it’s competing history.
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Heydon_h
Sep 17, 2023
AC sailing - what a blast! - What an incredible experience. Crew were knowledgeable and friendly. Got to crank and steer. Sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge was a huge highlight.
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Elizabethsailfanista
Aug 27, 2023
Fast and fun! - This was an awesome sailing experience for my husband and I. We knew to bundle up as the wind on a sailboat here can be very, very cold. It can also get wet, so we were prepared for that, but that did not happen. I was impressed that the crew had extra fleece-lined jackets aboard for people who didn’t bring anything. The skipper and crew were also exceedingly knowledgeable, friendly, and able to give clear, concise directions without making you feel they were talking down. I would guess that, including me and my hubby, more than half of our group were experienced sailors. It was really fun to work the boat on some of the tacks and jibes, and even more fun to get going fast and feel the 76 pick up speed under sail. Definitely worth it!
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Susan_c
Jun 19, 2023
Father’s Day Dream! - We loved every minute! Beautiful day, plenty of air and knowledgeable crew! Highly recommended as a bucket list experience!
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Karol_r
Jun 4, 2023
Amazing experience - You were part of the crew. They let you steer and assist. Plus got to see several whales. It was cold but worth it
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Genevieve_f
May 30, 2023
Must Do When in San Fran! - Great sail on a typical San Fran morning. Crew, boat and experience were brilliant. Thank you and hopefully be back on the next trip!
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