Sailing Lessons: Just Outside the Golden Gate Bridge

March 3, 2007

“We had a great day of sailing lessons. We just recently completed our Basic Keelboat (BKB) class in Mexico and wanted to come out and experience San Francisco sailing. Ursula had the helm from the moment we left the dock and all the way out under the bridge. We sailed out past the Golden Gate Bridge to experience some waves created by a strong ebb current and opposing westerly winds. The Captain calls these waves the "Big, Green Square Ones", and it was a great ride. Flying Tiger cut through the waves at 6+ knots with a single reefed main. Ursula sailed out through the big waves and back to the bridge. I took my turn and we did the same loop. We’re fast learners and the Captain and crew really had a lot of experience to share. I think we learned a lot. Sailing San Francisco Bay is a great thrill.”


Richard

June 2024 – Golden Gate Ashes

By Kirk Millar • June 26, 2024
In early June we spread ashes from our boat Bay Wolf just past the Golden Gate Bridge. It was a lovely morning, peaceful, quiet with a few dolphins and a light breeze. We scattered roses and rang our ships bell as the ashes spread into the sea. Thank you for trusting us with this important ceremony. Capt Kirk and crew.

The Surprising Gift of Clear Skies

By Kirk Millar • July 18, 2023
It was a beautiful, Thursday evening in mid-July on the San Francisco Bay. Our guests who were visiting from Kansas City, along with their 2 grandchildren from Colorado, prepared for their summer evening sail, hoping to witness the breathtaking beauty of the Bay Area at sunset. Little did they know, they were about to be treated to a surprise that would make their experience all the more incredible—a rare, fog-free evening on the bay!

Supporting Future Service Dogs with Canine Companions

By Kirk Millar • July 10, 2023
Come sailing with us and part of your charter will be donated to Canine Companions!

Angel Island Picnic

June 27, 2023
Welcome to Angel Island. We had another wonderful trip from San Francisco for an Angel Island picnic and history walk. Two boats with 30 passengers.  We started from San Francisco at 10 am and motor-sailed out to the Golden Gate Bridge. Under the bridge we got to see the Marin headlands and the Point Bonita Lighthouse. We got to howl under the bride - and hear our echo. Everyone got a hand at steering the boat as we went over to the calmer area near Angel Island. We saw LOTS of harbor seal sleeping on the docks at the island - they did not seem to care that we were visiting. Great picnic lunch with more sandwiches, snacks, desserts and drinks than could be eaten. Some of the group decided to hike around the island on the fire road (2 1/2 hour hike). Others decided to go on the more leisurely Angel Island history walk with Captain Kirk. Great views of Tiburon, Belvedere, the entire San Francisco bay entrance and the Golden Gate Bridge. Discussion about the history of San Francisco Bay, the Gold Rush, Civil war, building of the bridges, the end of the ferry services up to modern maritime traffic. Sailing back to San Francisco at the end of the day it was windy along the "slot". A few brave souls got some salt water spray on the front of the boat. The sun was out with a few puffy clouds and just a hint of fog. A perfect day.

Sailin' Savvy

By Heather • September 23, 2021
Step it up a notch. Put on your finest sailing garb and take a cruise in the bay! Our guests today looked pretty dapper, picnicking and watching the world go by under their jazzy straw hats. These hep-cats started the morning in Alameda, our newest home for Osprey. It was a calm, quiet morning, and as with fall sailing, the day turned out to be warm and pleasant. No more wild gusty winds like in the summer - September is the start of the best season to enjoy the SF Bay.
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