
On the water Sail GP Spectator Sail on San Francisco aboard Schooner Freda B. Modern meets tradition during this unique spectator experience. Enjoy on the water views of the eight-nation, championship finals including Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Great Britain , Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and USA racing one design foiling catamarans on San Francisco Bay. … Continue reading Sail GP Spectator Sail
Opening Day on the Bay is an annual celebration of the maritime community on the San Francisco Bay. Join us aboard the traditional Schooner Freda B for the festivities: blessing of the fleet, parade, and sail. Schooner Freda B is a sea kind 80′ gaff rigged coastal schooner, making her one of the San Francisco … Continue reading Opening Day on the Bay
Join us for a special afternoon expedition to celebrate Earth Day on San Francisco Bay! This sail will be focused on catching views of the local Bay and Pacific wildlife. Possible sightings include Pelicans, Seals, Harbor Porpoise, Cormorants, Gulls, Blue Herons, Egrets, Sea Lions, and Whales. Though we can never guarantee a sighting, this route … Continue reading Earth Day on San Francisco Bay
Howl at the Pink Full Moon! Sailing through spring! Come aboard the Schooner Freda B for our distinctive once-a-month sail in honor of the full moon on Wednesday, April 5th! This full moon heralded the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It’s significance as the start of Spring … Continue reading Sailing Through Spring!
Create a memory for your loved ones by sending them on a public sail aboard SCHOONER FREDA B. Tickets for the 2022 season are on sale now. Choose from a variety of sails throughout the year! Schooner Freda B is a sea kind 80′ gaff rigged coastal schooner, making her one of San Francisco Bay’s most comfortable … Continue reading Give the Gift of Sailing this Holiday Season!
Tall Ship Photography Sail Schooner Freda B and Brigantine Matthew Turner are sailing together this Thursday! Grab your camera and join us for a tandem photography sail from downtown Sausalito. Thursday May 20, 20212 – 5pm$125 per person Tickets Join us for our distinctive Full Moon Sails on San Francisco Bay. Set sail from downtown … Continue reading San Francisco Bay is waiting! Get yourself outdoors with Tall Ships, Sunsets, Full Moons and more…
Thursday April 22: Click here to purchase tickets Join us for a special all day expedition out the Golden Gate, along the Marin Headlands and into the open Pacific Ocean for a rare chance to see the Farallon Islands: home to one of the most diverse and thriving eco systems on the West Coast. Whales, … Continue reading Sail to the Farallons – Earth Day 2021
Last Sails of 2020! The end of the year is nigh and we are definitely looking forward to 2021,but before we go we have a few more sails for you! Private charters aboard our classic motor yacht Cimba (for up to 8 people) are always available as well. Links for Upcoming Freda B Ticketed Sails … Continue reading Small Business Saturday! December Sails and Gift Certificates
We have quite a few sweet ideas for you to enjoy the great outdoors this October… Cimba! The perfect boat for a small, private gathering! Eight guests or fewer, self-catering, enclosed cabin with 360° views, plus the Captain steers from fly-bridge, it’s the ideal scenario in the time of social distancing. Birthday, anniversary, proposal, micro-wedding, … Continue reading The Great Outdoors in October; Feast your Eyes on the Bay
SF Bay Photography Enthusiasts… this one’s for you! Thursday, October 8, 9am-12pm Welcome to autumn of the SF Bay! Join us for a Tall Ship Photography Sail from the deck of the Schooner Freda B. Grab your cameras for a long look at the much-anticipated brigantine Matthew Turner underway. All levels of shutterbugs are encouraged. … Continue reading Welcome to Autumn! Weekend Sunsets Sails, Private Charters & a Go Fund Me Update
Local Love this Labor Day Join us for Labor Day’s Heart of San Francisco Celebration! At 3:00 pm, a skywriting plane will draw a mile-high Heart above the Golden Gate Bridge. Monday, September 7th Large and small vessels, flying hearts and flowers, will sail the Bay. A live-streamed, audio-visual program will accompany the event and … Continue reading A Lovely Labor Day on the Bay
Local Fresh Air Adventures We are excited to report we’ve just completed two Full Moon Sails successfully with our new onboard social distancing and mask protocols aboard Freda B. Thank you to those who joined us on deck of the Schooner Freda B for the local adventures! We are committed to the safety of our … Continue reading Local Adventures + Private Charters + Go Fund Me Update
Welcome back! Thanks for standing by. We have been largely closed since mid-March in response to the pandemic. Since then we’ve been busy re-organizing, strategizing, securing PPE and training our crew to meet the (ever-changing) moment. Everyone at SF Bay Adventures and the Schooner Freda B has been hard at work adjusting our business to … Continue reading Go Fund Me + Return of Freda B!
SF Bay Adventures Maritime News Captain’s Log: March 118th (or at least it feels that way). It is only the 178th day of 2020 and yet it feels like we have all been in Sheltering in Place for much longer. On June 5th Marin County began allowing charter boats to operate with ten people or fewer, including … Continue reading Notes from Shore
An SF Bay sunset cruise is the ultimate Bay Area experience! See the most iconic sights from the very special vantage of the water. Famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Crissy Field, Fort Mason, the Bay Bridge, Mount Tamalpais, Angel Island and more are shown in their best light; the golden hour – all while enjoying an unforgettable sunset.
An SF Bay sunset cruise is the perfect way to liven up your weekend. It’s an ideal mix of luxury and adventure! Choose an intimate private charter for a San Francisco sunset cruise on the charming, all wood Grand Banks, Cimba. Or get a fun group together and come aboard a classic tall ship like the Schooner Freda B. Another wonderful way to get out on the Bay is always a Public sails!