What a great way to round out Winter 2012: a day of sailing on the San Francisco Bay. The winter months can provide some of the mildest days on the Bay and make for some very picturesque adventures under sunny skies. Kuani is looking for wind and she’s ready to strut her stuff. Come have fun and explore the Bay with us!
Please contact us for more details if you are interested in participating; we look forward to having you aboard. Cost is $80/person.
Join us for two days of sailing aboard Kuani and an overnight stay on the Bay. We’ll leave the destination up to you: do you want to roam the charming streets of Sausalito? Hike the trails on Angel Island? You decide; there’s so many wonderful places to visit and they’re that much more special when you arrive by boat! We’ll take care of all the details, including food, drink, and adventure!
Get a taste of the cruising life. Cost is $150/person. Please reserve your spot soon, as space is limited. Feel free to contact us with any questions or ideas you have.
Grabbing the sparklers and the sparkling wine, Ken and I gathered the crew for the midnight New Year’s Eve show at the end of the Berkeley pier. It was nearing 11:30 and though it had been a full day, the main event was just about to begin and Kuani’s crew was ready to move the celebration to the next phase: watching the San Francisco fireworks show from across the bay. We had just left Berkeley Yacht Club’s party, which was in full swing on the crowded dance floor overlooking the marina. This was the third New Year’s Eve trip Ken and I had made to Berkeley Marina, and it was turning out to be the liveliest, with a sizable contingent of Gold Country Yacht Club members present. Kuani had departed about 12 hours earlier from Alameda with a crew of five aboard on a search for Valhalla who had a two-hour head start on us. As we passed under the Bay Bridge, we hailed Valhalla and discovered she was crossing the slot near the Golden Gate Bridge. It was a picture perfect day on the Bay, with light to moderate winds, a few wispy clouds and mild temperatures. Our crew was in fine spirits and was delighted by the postcard views of San Francisco, Alcatraz and the occasional sea lion. We made a leisurely pass along the city and set off toward Angel Island. Tacking toward Berkeley, we spotted Valhalla in the distance, on course to meet us at the Berkeley Yacht Club, where we would raft up for the night at the guest dock. New Year’s Day dawned bright and cheery, and we watched as the Berkeley sailors set out on their Mystery Cruise. Our crew seemed in no hurry to depart, so we elected to have a leisurely morning at the dock, capped off with some Cirino’s Bloody Mary’s. If New Year’s Day is any indication about the upcoming year, it’s going to be a stellar one indeed.
What a great way to round out the first month of 2012: a day of sailing on the San Francisco Bay. The winter months can provide some of the mildest days on the Bay and make for some very picturesque adventures under sunny skies. Kuani is looking spiffy in her new dodger and she’s ready to strut her stuff. Come have fun and explore the Bay with us!
Please contact us for more details if you are interested in participating; we look forward to having you aboard.
MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL
On May 28 & 29 we will be offering special Day on the Bay cruises: $80/person, $120 for two. Bring a friend and save! If you have been waiting for one of our scenic tours of the Golden Gate and San Francisco city-front, this is your chance, so don’t delay, sign up today! This time of year brings exciting sailing weather, so come join us in a jaunt around the Bay.
GIANTS TAILGATING
On May 7th, Wing and Wing will be cheering for the World Champion San Francisco Giants as they take on the Colorado Rockies. We will sail from the ballpark out to the Golden Gate Bridge and back before firing up the BBQ for a tailgating party in South Beach Marina (adjacent to the park) and then heading to the baseball game. Watch here for pictures!
MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL
On May 28 & 29 we will be offering special Day on the Bay cruises: $80/person, $120 for two. Bring a friend and save! If you have been waiting for one of our scenic tours of the Golden Gate and San Francisco city-front, this is your chance, so don’t delay, sign up today! This time of year brings exciting sailing weather, so come join us in a jaunt around the Bay.
Valentine’s Weekend Cruise
If you are looking for a romantic get-away, grab your sweetheart and join us for a weekend of seaside exploration, fine dining and fun as we embark on a two-day Valentine’s cruise to Sausalito, February 12-13.
We’ll leave Marina Bay in Richmond on Saturday morning (2/12), head out across the Bay, pass by Angel Island through Raccoon Strait and tie up at Schoonmaker Marina in Sausalito. After a quick lunch on board, you’ll be free to set out on foot to explore the diverse sights of Sausalito, from Galilee Harbor with its eclectic houseboats to the informative and fascinating Bay Model. Or head downtown to window shop. Or stop by the Sausalito Cruising Club to enjoy a libation and some sea shanties. Or rent a sea kayak and explore Richardson Bay. It’s all up to you.
Enjoy a romantic dinner in town, take a moonlit stroll back to the boat and retire to your private stateroom for a cozy night’s sleep on the water.
After Sunday breakfast on board, we’ll pull up the dock lines, raise the sails, head out across “the slot” toward San Francisco, and run along the city front where you’ll have views of San Francisco that you can’t get anywhere else. We’ll round Alcatraz and set our sights on our home port to return by 4pm.
This will be one Valentine’s weekend to remember, so don’t miss the chance to make it YOUR memory.
The trip includes:
Two sailing days aboard “Kuani”, a Cascade 42-ft ketch with Captain Ken and First Mate Janis
Lunch/appetizers: Saturday and Sunday
Breakfast: Sunday
Drinks: Saturday and Sunday
Overnight stay aboard “Kuani” in Sausalito
The cost is $200/person ($400/couple) for this two-day cruise. We think you’ll agree this is a great value for a night’s stay in Sausalito with a lot of adventure included.
Like a restless pony, Kuani is tugging at her slip lines anxious to get back out and frolic on the Bay! Join us on January 29 as we hoist the sails and put her through her paces for a day of Bay sailing.
The fun starts at 10am when you meet us at the dock in Marina Bay, Richmond. We’ll head out for a tour of the central Bay where we’ll enjoy spectacular views of San Franscisco, Angel Island, Alcatraz, the bridges, Marin Headlands, Port of Oakland….Who knows? Maybe we’ll even spot some dolphins! After a full day of galloping about the Bay, we’ll return to Marina Bay by 4pm.
Bring a bag lunch and your beverage of choice (ice chest/refrigerator will be available on board). Remember to dress warm (pretend you’re going to the slopes!) and wear non-marking soled shoes. The cost is $80/person. Reserve your spot soon before it’s too late!
Welcome to 2011!
This year we hope to expand our charter schedule by offering bi-monthly sailing trips on the San Francisco Bay. Our first trip took place over New Years Eve, and included an overnight stay in Berkeley and a walk out to the end of the Berkeley Fishing Pier to watch the NYE fireworks display. A grand time was had by all who participated (crew included past participants and active crew as well). We’ll be posting our schedule as soon as it is finalized, but our next trip is gearing up as you read this!
Saturday, January 29th, join us for a day on the Bay! Kuani departs Richmond at 10:00 am and tour the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco city-front before returning to Richmond around 4:00 pm. Contact us for more details!
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