NEW! Individual spots now available! $350 per person.

Sail GP Finale - from the water.

Experience the thrill of watching the finale of the Sail GP series on the San Francisco Bay city front. Foiling catamarans race for the $1 million grand prize! Join us for this special day on March 26. We will head out for a Bay tour in the morning, then join the reserved viewing area to watch the racing, and then take in the beauty of this spectacular sailing venue as we sail leisurely back to the dock. Snacks and refreshments provided. $350 per person.

NEW! ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising

Shearwater is pleased to partner with Griffin Bay Adventures to offer ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising. Departing from San Francisco Bay, spend 3 days and 3 nights offshore honing your sailing skills. For those with the right prerequisites from ASA, 106 certification is available. Otherwise, previous sailing experience is required. April 8-10, 2022.

$1800 per person for 6 people. Call for details and booking information.

NEW! 1/2 Day on SF Bay

Hit the highlights of sailing on beautiful San Francisco Bay, heading out under the Golden Gate and down the SF city front. Or, enjoy a more mellow experience in the north or south bay. Half day trip, 4 hours, maximum of 6 guests. $900 for up to 6 people.

NEW! Full Day on SF Bay

We’ll spend a full day enjoying the best sailing San Francisco has to offer. Sail around Alcatraz, under the Golden Gate, through Raccoon Strait, stop for a bite in San Francisco, explore the Alameda Estuary, anchor in scenic McCovey Cove or Ayala Cove at Angel Island - the possibilities are endless! Full day trip, 8 hours, maximum of 6 guests. $1500 for up to 6 people.

NEW! Offshore Sailing from Monterey to San Francisco

SOLD OUT - please contact us if you would like to be added to the wait list.

Join us on March 23 as we sail from Monterey to San Francisco. Individual berths available for this 100 nautical mile trip, which will take 16-22 hours. Perfect for those looking to gain offshore experience. We will be teaching offshore sailing underway, from navigation to sail handling to helming to cooking at sea. Active participation encouraged! Prices are per person, maximum of 6. $250 per person.

NEW! Offshore Sailing from San Francisco to Monterey

SOLD OUT - please contact us if you would like to be added to the wait list.

We return from our visit to San Francisco, April 30, on the 100 mile (usually) downwind ride back to Monterey, which will take 16-22 hours. Perfect for those looking to gain offshore experience. We will be teaching offshore sailing underway, from navigation to sail handling to helming to cooking at sea. Active participation encouraged! Prices are per person, maximum of 6. $250 per person.

Sailing on Monterey Bay

A unique experience: Your very own private yacht charter with professional captain and crew on beautiful Monterey Bay. We will sail out on the Bay and along the shore toward Point Pinos and back: Two hour trip, maximum of 6 guests. $600 for up to 6 people.

1/2 Day on Monterey Bay

Enjoy cruising the Monterey Bay coastline, venture out toward the Monterey Canyon, and soak in the beauty all around. Maximum of 6 guests. $900 for up to 6 people.

Full Day Monterey Bay Tour

Spend a full day (8 hours) enjoying the wonder of Monterey Bay. Trips could take us to Santa Cruz and back, or down to Stillwater Cove for lunch and back. Look forward to seeing plenty of abundant wildlife in and outside of Monterey Bay. Maximum of 6 guests. $1500 for up to 6 people.

Wildlife Viewing Excursion

Half day on Monterey Bay in search of the magnificent animals that inhabit these waters. Pelagic sea birds, sea otters, sea lions, dolphins, sunfish, and larger creatures await. Maximum of 6 people. $900 for up to 6 people.

Sunset Cruise

The Central Coast is renowned for beautiful sunsets. We will sail in the evenings, adjusting our start time throughout the year based on the sunset. Maximum of 6 guests. 2 hours - $600. 3 hours - $750 for up to 6 people.

Spend the Night at Anchor

Ever want to know what it’s like to stay on a sailboat for a night? Board Atalanta in the evening and we’ll tour along the nearby shore and then anchor at Del Monte Beach for the night. Continental breakfast included. $1500 - Call for booking.