Chartering

Sail the San Francisco Bay

The San Francisco Bay offers some of the greatest sailing conditions in the world. We are blessed with steady winds spring, summer and fall. Winter sailing is generally more variable. In the South Bay generally the winds are light in the morning and start to pick up around 1:00 pm. The windiest part of the day is between 2:00 and 6:00 pm. We are located in the Redwood City Marina, about 20 miles south of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Our marina is central for sailors located in the South Bay, East Bay, and Peninsula.

Charter Boats

In order to charter from Spinnaker Sailing, you must be a club member and hold the appropriate certification. If you don’t meet these requirements, we would be happy to organize a skippered charter or you are welcome to join us on one of our group sails.
To view boat descriptions and rates, make a selection from our boats below.

The Fine Print

Charter Times:
Full Day: 9:00am to 1/2 hour before sunset
Sunset : 4:00pm to 1/2 hour before sunset.
Weekend : Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

Night Boarding:
$2.50 per foot (for early departure)
For those chartering overnight, Spinnaker Sailing does not provide bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Please bring your own pillow and sleeping bag or bedding, towels, and toiletries as needed. Charterers wanting to cook aboard, must bring their own cooking and eating utensils and supplies.

Skipper Fees:
$110.00 per hour. Need to include one extra hour added for set up and break down.

Spinnaker Rental
Merit 25 – $50.00 day

Security Deposit:
$2000 for hull & machinery value and general liability

Competence:
All bareboat skippers must hold the appropriate sailing certification and prove proficiency prior to chartering the first time.

Charter Policies – All members chartering must abide to Club Charter Policies.

Competence Test Fee:
Refer to Private Instruction Rate Sheet for hourly cost. Varies according to boat size. 2 hr. minimum


Reservation Deposit:
Full payment is required to confirm reservation. 100% refundable if cancellation made at least 7 days in advance. May reschedule up to 72 hours prior or due to bad weather without penalty. Payment is non-refundable if cancelled less than 72 hr. prior unless due to bad weather.


Cleaning Charge:
$3.00 per foot (if not done by charterer)
$65.00 pump out fee (if not done by charterer)


Rescue Fee:
$175.00 per hour, 2 hr. minimum (if necessary)


Fueling Service Charge:
(Included in Rate)
$40/day for boats up to 30ft.
$60/day for boats over 30ft.
Charterer responsible for any needed extra fuel when chartering multiple days.


Discounts: (May not be combined)
10% – 2 or more consecutive charter days or
15% – 5 or more consecutive charter days and during winter season (11/15 – 2/28).
*Rates subject to change without notice.