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San Francisco
Bay has been called the ultimate sailing coliseum by many
of the world greatest voyagers and sailors.
Surrounded
by picturesque landscapes and a striking city skyline, the Bay
boasts some of the best sailing conditions in the world. The
summertime breezes which visit the Central Basin almost daily from
April to October are world-renowned for their consistency, and the
winters are filled with crystal clear days and some spectacular
sailing opportunities.
The city of San Francisco is one of the truly great cities of the
world. With culinary delights at every turn, world class
shopping, international entertainment, and unique neighborhoods
gracing the rolling hills, there is something here for everyone.
San
Francisco is also the center of numerous outdoors activities,
including hiking, cycling, skiing, kayaking, surfing, windsurfing,
and - of course - sailing!
The Bay of San Francisco hosts a variety
of sailing conditions on a regular basis. From calm, perfect
for getting a hang of the sport, to the moderate breezes and chop of
the South Bay, on up to the wildness of "the slot" on a typical
summer day, you can generally find what you want, when you want it!
San Francisco is a hotbed of grand prix
level yacht racing. From America's cup yachts to one-design
dinghies, the Bay is the proving ground for many skippers.
Constantly
challenging, always a bit enigmatic, and regularly humbling, there
is nowhere in the world quite like it.
For cruisers and day-sailors, the Bay
boasts many wonderful destinations. The "Baja-ribbean" Belvedere and
Angel Island; Richardson Bay with the village of Sausalito and
backdrop of Mount Tamalpais; the infamous "Rock" of Alcatraz; the
broad reaches of the San Pablo Bay; the Napa and Petaluma Rivers
winding into wine country; the hot and humid channels of the Delta
waterways. You name it, it is here.
Outside
the Golden Gate lie wonderful cruising grounds capable of
challenging the most seasoned mariners. Both the costal community of
Santa Cruz and the sea-life saturated Monterey Bay are within easy
striking distance. Closer to home, we have Half Moon Bay. Farther
along are Morro Bay, the stunning Santa Barbara, and Channel Islands
Marine Sanctuary. We offer cruising courses which keep us
close to home, and courses which bring out our adventurous spirits,
heading all the way down the West Coast to our wintertime base in
Puerto Vallarta!
Whether
you want to cruise casually in flat water to a lunchtime
destination, or pursue some serious surfing on the afternoon
ebb-chop, San Francisco provides it all.
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