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San Francisco Bay Sailing: Adventure on America's Cup Day with USA 76 Yacht
4.9
101 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.
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:
24 hours
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.
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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.
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- 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
- 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%
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(101 Ratings)
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James_r
Sep 30, 2024
Fantastic Birthday Idea - All 15 of us were able to steer the ship during our trip. Everyone had a chance to raise the sails if they wanted to. Crewmen were great and gave us a brief overview of the American Cup ship. We highly recommend this cruise.
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Bloc05
Sep 16, 2024
Early sail Saturday morning - The crew was excellent views were spectacular and unfortunately as a tourist, I am still thrilled to cruise under the Golden Gate bridge
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Mike_d
Aug 12, 2024
A Must Do while in the Bay area - As lifelong sailors, we enjoyed our time on this well-maintained and expertly crewed vessel. The opportunity to experience hands on participation is a memory we will share for a lifetime. Thank you
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931justust
Jun 30, 2024
A real Birthday Adventure - This was a terrific Sailing Adventure. The whole crew was very friendly and informative. My husband and me helped to sail and we were able to steer the boat under the Golden Gate Bridge! We highly recommend this trip with this gorgeous Sailboat! It was the Birthday gift for my husband 😍
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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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718jerryn
Sep 22, 2024
Do Not Buy Ticket Early - I was in San Francisco the weekend of Sept. 13-15th and booked a ride on the America’s Cup boat 76 through ACSailing. It was to be one of the highlights of my trip, I am a big fan of the America’s Cup. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. I woke up that morning to a “small craft advisory” and only 9 people booked for the ride (8 is the minimum). This gave me concern but the company sent nothing out to cancel the ride. Upon arrival our numbers grew to 13, but when we reached the boat the captain informed us that “due to the weather” we would only be using the jib, no mainsail. This initially seemed reasonable but after we got out onto the water it was clear that the weather had nothing to do with not using the mainsail–that decision was more likely due to the fact the captain only had 2 crew members instead of the normal 4 and neither crew member was very experienced. While we were sailing this 90 ft. boat with just a jib, a large sailing regatta was occuring with boats much smaller but all with both a full main (not reefed) and jib, even flying a spinnaker downwind under the same “small craft advisory”. To make matters worse, I reached out to the company the next day and never received any type of response, my email was ignored. While I am sure that this experience for many is exhilarating, that would most likely include the use of the mainsail. My suggestion is to hold off on booking this ride until you are sure of the weather and likely guest count. Maybe this way you can get a full crew and the full experience, but understand the company is not going to respond to any concerns you may have...my guess is they don’t count on repeat customers!
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