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Channel islands, marina del rey, redondo beach, newport beach, boats for charter.

Over 70 boats at six wonderful harbors are waiting for your sailing adventures

Sailing School

Marina Sailing offers a wide range of sailing instruction from beginning to advanced levels

Yacht Management

You can enjoy using your boat at your discretion while benefiting from our professional yacht management services

Corporate Events

Sailing is often a very team-oriented sport, and is a great tool for team building activities

Marina Sailing offers two seasons of racing with the Marina Cup in the spring and the Mosier Cup in the fall

Exotic Flotillas

Each year our members embark to exotic locations around the world to explore the best sailing locations including the Caribbean, Tahiti, Thailand, and more

Membership Benefits

When you join marina sailing, you are not just becoming a part of a sailing club; you are becoming a member of california’s largest and most experienced sailing charter and instruction company. we have much more to offer than just renting yachts:.

• Free sailing test
• ‍Free sailing and navigation classes
• ‍Discounted ASA Courses and Certifications
• ‍Professional and friendly staff
• ‍Access to over 70 beautiful sail and power yachts
• Low-cost charters on yachts 22 to 50 feet, including monohulls, catamarans, and powerboats
• Six beautiful fleet locations along the Southern California coast
• Racing program with two seasons, the Marina Cup in the spring, and Mosier Cup in the fall
• Parties and open-houses
• Fun sailing flotillas to Catalina and the Channel Islands
• Exotic sailing vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico, Tahiti, and more

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The latest in marina sailing, marina sailing covid-19 prevention.

• Enforcing social distancing in every aspect
• No one except Marina Sailing staff are permitted inside offices
• Paperwork is done either online or at a desk at office entrances
• ASA tests are administered outside with ample space
• Limiting vessel capacity to better facilitate social distancing, maximum six passengers.
• Requiring face coverings during all interaction with non-household members – such as Marina Sailing staff, at the dock etc.
• Requiring that the captain and crew of a charter vessel must be from the same household.
• Providing hand sanitizer, soap and paper towels on all charter vessels
• Prior to your arrival, all boats are being thoroughly disinfected, with every surface being wiped down. Our cleaners are protecting themselves using the latest CDC recommendations and are taking particular care in making sure the boat is safe for you and your guests!

Daysails and Events Coming Soon

With restrictions lifting and a target for California of 100% open by June 15th, we are anticipating being able to have daysails and other group gatherings in June. We would like to thank everyone for helping us follow the regulations set down by the CDC and the state and we are ecstatic to get back to normal this summer.

The Ultimate Sailing Course ASA 101, 103, and 104 schedule (Feb 2020 - Sept 2020)

Apr 21-25  Long Beach May 10-14  Marina del Rey May 24-28  Redondo Beach Jun 07-11  Channel Islands Jun 14-25  Long Beach Jun 21-25  Marina del Rey

Learn and become proficient sailing 30 to 40-foot sailboats over five days on "The Ultimate Sailing Course". Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101), Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103), and Bareboat Chartering (104) are all included. Basic through advanced techniques are taught as we sail to spectacular offshore islands and beautiful harbors. We will visit multiple coves and marinas and learn everything from basic sailboat handling to advanced off-shore sailing.

Yacht Management Programs

Own a boat? Now’s the perfect time to put her in the Marina Sailing charter fleet! We are all going through a tough time and an additional source of income will help take some stress out of your life. Enjoy professional yacht management from a great staff. Check the Yacht Management Program page on our website and call 562-432-4672 or email [email protected] for more details!

Marina del Rey Sailing School Open!

Marina del Rey sailing school is open! We are collaborating with city officials, the ASA, and our instructors to provide a safe, fun, and educational environment in the current climate. Until further notice each lesson with have 2 students on smaller, 4 max on larger boats to maintain social distance. We will provide every student and instructor with a disposable mask, hand sanitizer will be available on every boat, and boats will be cleaned between every lesson. Powerboat lessons are now available too! Come start/continue your sailing jouney and give 1-800-262-SAIL a call or email [email protected] too book your next lesson now! MdR office hours 9am-1pm.

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Closure of long beach facility.

The marina we operate out of in Long Beach has not been able to negotiate a lease extension with the Hotel Maya and the hotel has decided to close the marina. We are therefore forced to close our Long Beach club and are in the process of moving the fleet back to San Diego. There are unfortunately no other marinas in the Long Beach/Los Angeles harbor that can accommodate the fleet along with an office to run the operation. We regret having to close the Long Beach club but at this point we have no other viable options. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call us at 619-291-7245 or email at [email protected]

Harbor Yacht Clubs offers sailboat rentals, US SAILING instruction, learn to sail packages, private and group sailing lessons, skippered and bareboat sailing charters, catamaran rentals, and catamaran instruction in our Southern California location:

Harbor Island Yacht Club in San Diego

For over 35 years, we have catered to sailors of all levels of experience with our award-winning sailing school and the largest, newest fleet of sailboats available in the area. We carry over 60 of the most popular sailboat models from Hunter, Beneteau, Catalina, and Lagoon. We teach the highest standard of sailing instruction at our sailing school through the internationally recognized US SAILING Keelboat Certification System. Whatever your sailing needs and goals may be, you can be sure that you will enjoy the best sailing experience possible at Harbor Yacht Clubs.

SAILING CLUB

Membership at Harbor Yacht Clubs entitles you to discounted rates on all of our sailboat rentals as well as our US Sailing classes.

LEARN TO SAIL

HYC provides the national standard for quality sailing instruction through the US SAILING Keelboat Certification System. Learn to sail anything  up to 45′. Private & Group Classes are available.

BAREBOAT  CHARTERS

Already have sailing experience? Bareboat charters are available to the public as well as to our club members.  Upon completion of our  qualification process, you are ready to set sail.

CRUISING CATAMARAN

Our Lagoon 380 catamaran “In the Shelter” is perfect for day sailing in the San Diego area with a large group or a weekend excursion to Catalina Island.

San Diego Location

Harbor island yacht club.

1880 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Local Phone: (619) 291-7245

• Sailing Club
• Membership Fees
• Referral Program

INSTRUCTION

• Basic Keelboat (Beginner)
• Basic Cruising (Intermediate)
• Bareboat Cruising (Advanced)
• 3 Day Liveaboard – Intermediate
• 3 Day Liveaboard – Advanced
• 5 Day Liveaboard (Beginner & Intermediate)
• 5 Day Liveaboard (Intermediate / Advanced)
• San Diego Fleet Rates
• San Diego Fleet Specs
• Catalina Getaways
• Submit Sailing Resume

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“ My wife and I just completed the week long ASA 101, 103, 104, and 114 classes and had an unforgettable experience. ” in 9 reviews

“ I dealt with Mike Tolda for the signup details, and then Lance Botthof was my instructor for the weekend. ” in 5 reviews

“ Booked the Sea of Cortez 101, 103, 104, 114 Certification BOOKING: 5 stars Guinevere is super communicative. ” in 5 reviews

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955 Harbor Island Dr

San Diego, CA 92101

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West Coast Multihulls provides a state-of-the-art way to experience the wonders of San Diego, exploring the waters just off the shore of this vibrant city. The sun and temperate climate make this one of the best areas to sail so you can fully enjoy the sights of the sea and skyline. In addition to our variety of charter trips (ranging from day sails to weeklong adventures), we offer sailing lessons for both new and experienced sailors, and bareboat charters as well. We can even get you catamaran charter certified so you can take your skills across the globe! With our team of instructors at your side, you'll be skippering on your own in no time. …

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Experience of a lifetime. Booked the Sea of Cortez 101, 103, 104, 114 Certification BOOKING: 5 stars Guinevere is super communicative. Though we didn't have certain questions or requests answered, it made sense when we got there. Changes in port locations and boats happened but again, Guinevere contacted me right away to make sure we were good to go. PROVISIONS: 5 stars We were curious what provisions were provided and never got a list. The reason is that it's based on season and availability. The variety of food and beverages provided on the boat was excellent. The only critique I have is that I would portion everything out a little smaller. There were huge 2 lbs balls of frozen fish or shrimp. I was able to portion them all out to have multiple meals however. BOAT: 5 stars Though we were assigned to a smaller boat than I was hoping for, the Vada Louine was an excellent boat to learn on. She was very good to us. SAILING CLASS: 5 stars.... Students: 0 stars Ok, we suck. We did what we were told and got the books and read as much as we could before the class. But never having been on a sailboat ever, it was like reading a foreign language. The classes and certifications was like being fire hosed with information and terms. By the end of the class, though, the reading made more sense. And having the hands-on experience on the catamaran was not only helpful, but invaluable. CAPTAIN JIM (Instructor): 5 stars + 12 jars of crunchy garlic (inside joke) We couldn't ask for a better Captain and instructor. Not only was he a great instructor, but definitely a mentor, a role model, and a confidante. He not only taught us and supported us, he also "rode the waves" of emotions that we went though on this journey--the excitement, stress, fear, and joy. He shared his wisdom, experience, as well as provided us an adventure of a lifetime. I cannot express how great he is--a wonderful instructor and human being. All in all, what an amazing trip, learning experience, vacation. I have and will highly recommend West Coast Multihull to anyone interested in learning. I definitely want to do this class again.

We have just returned from our 5 day trip in La Paz and I really can't say enough about how much we enjoyed it. Ryan was an amazing Captain. He consulted with us more then once a day about where we wanted to go and what we wanted to do. He managed to find some wind so we could sail, which we really enjoyed. He also kept our glasses full, which seemed above and beyond! We felt completely safe at all times and in very good hands. And we were also extremely well fed! Chef Heather really outdid herself with our meals and snacks. We ate 5 times a day! She accommodated our vegetarian daughter beautifully. We enjoyed the food so much we are stealing some of her recipes and ideas to make ourselves. We cruised in Mexico for 5 years on our our boat and it was so much fun to go back and visit the places we had so enjoyed during our cruising days. It was like going home. It was as beautiful and peaceful as we remembered. We spent hours lounging, snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, playing games and bonding as a family. It is very special when you can get your adult children somewhere that has no internet! They have to talk to you! It is truly priceless. But the best part was, unlike on our boat, we didn't have to worry about captaining the boat or making the food so it was a true vacation! We all really enjoyed that. I would recommend your company to anyone. It was a wonderful trip. Thank you so much for all you did to make it happen. And a big thank you to Ryan and Heather who were truly outstanding!

I took ASA 101 with West Coast Mutihulls. No forced memberships like some of the other places and the instructor RYAN was A- MAZING!!!!! thanks again for teaching me sooo much in such a short time. I wish i would have taken more classes though, i feel addicted to sailing and it was only my 4th time on the water

June 2023: Our 8-day sailing trip with West Coast Multihulls (WCM) turned into a nightmarish experience on day 4 when our captain negligently crashed our boat causing me to sustain a serious head and neck injury, leaving me with lasting emotional trauma. The incident took place around 11:30 in the morning when our boat collided with a large piece of rocky land, causing me to fall backward and hit my head twice during the fall. Fortunately, my friends were unharmed. However, the response to the situation was deeply concerning. Our captain never personally offered any apologies or explanations to me or my husband regarding this incident. The lack of concern from management and the owner of WCM was alarming, as I never received any direct contact from them following the accident until we reached out to them directly, leading me to question their ability to handle such situations and their level of care. Moreover, our captain's negligence was apparent throughout the trip, evident in several poor decisions. Safety protocols were not reviewed with us before or after boarding the boat, and there were several dangerous incidents during the journey, including two stingray stings and one second-degree burn, with no suggestion from the captain to seek medical care. The first-aid kit onboard was inadequately stocked, leaving us ill-prepared when we needed it most. Additionally, we were unsure if there were enough life jackets onboard. The captain's overconfidence, vague communication, and disregard for our safety were deeply troubling. In conclusion, I strongly advise against sailing with West Coast Multihulls. The company's prioritization of profits over customer safety and well-being is evident. Their lack of direct communication from management and the owner during such critical incidents is disconcerting. Even when expressing concerns about the captain's behavior, their response was underwhelming. I urge you to avoid this company, as your safety and well-being should never be compromised for a sailing experience.

We had a fantastic day on San Diego Bay! Thanks to Guinevere, Vicki, Kim, and especially our outstanding Captain Kyle . Chartering the Bali 43' catamaran was fun, relaxing, and made for a wonderful day

We had an amazing time this week chartering the Bali 4.3. Most people thought we were nuts, charting a vessel this big for just 2 people but we had the most relaxing, chill time out on the water. We weren't able to sail out to the Coronado Islands due to choppy waters and fear of sea sickness (as we are newbies) but we spent a great day sailing the San Diego and Coronado Bay, learned more about sailing in general (something that we wanted to do), and just really enjoyed the day. We were able to sail for a good portion of the day without motoring so that was pretty amazing. Our captain, Ryan was super awesome. He was friendly, informative, and really knew what he was doing. We'll definitely be chartering and if possible, will request Captain Ryan .. and will hopefully take up sailing lessons at some point as well. Money well spent and a lot of self-care, relaxation, and just "being" ..

We had a group of 12 and rented the Bali 43. Kyle Roberts was our Captain and he did an amazingly job! He was professional and curious and he knew exactly where to take us for a fantastic day on San Diego bay. West Coast Marine made the experience easy and convenient. The Cat was in great shape and provided a very comfortable space for our party of 12 to cut loose and have a great time. I highly recommend using West Coast Charters and Kyle Roberts as your Captain for a great experience on beautiful San Diego bay! Dave F.

Whether you're local to San Diego or not - I can't recommend West Coast Multihulls + Anthony (The Happy Captain) enough. I completed my ASA 104/114 with West Coast + Anthony as the Instructor. I've taken courses at several sailing schools (BVIs, Panama, Los Angeles) and I learned more in the 3 days spent with Anthony as the instructor than I did any other course. Anthony's teaching style is empowering and allows you to teach other people to help you better understand "why" things are done. His passion for the sailing lifestyle is infectious and his 30+ years of on-the-water experience help him make more complicated subjects easy to understand to his students (e.g. for me it was Velocity Made Good). Only warning is after a weekend with West Coast + Anthony, you'll probably want to go buy that boat you've been dreaming about and set sail for the next year. :)

Dropped in for a 2 day ASA 114 certification and had a fantastic experience. Captain Anthony is a fantastic instructor, calm, explains things clearly, lets students learn hands on. He adjusted each day to match the weather and what the students wanted to practice.

Our experience with West Coast Multihulls was amazing! I reserved the Leopard 40-Rambling Rose for my party of 10 and it was absolutely perfect, clean and the most affordable in the area. Our captain, Kyle, knew exactly what he was doing and he went above and beyond. He even surprised us with a box of White Claws for our party! (Bachelorette) totally not expected but it goes to show how this business values it's costumers! I will definitely be back.

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2020 Oceanis 46.1

• Capacity – 12
• Length – 37’11
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• Capacity – 10
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I started Learn to Sail San Diego ® 18 years ago, and have taught hundreds of friends and families to sail. We are located at the Cabrillo Isle marina, next to the Sheraton Harbor Island Resort and Marina, which offers you many amenities during your stay. I’ve been privileged to receive Outstanding Instructor awards for 10 of the last 18 years, thanks to reviews and feedback from my students. San Diego offers perfect sailing conditions any time of year.

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Earning an ASA certification will become one of your prized accomplishments. Not only does it evidence your new sailing ability to the world, it gives you the confidence to maximize your experience.

Depending on the level of ASA certification you are seeking, we have several packages for you to choose from. Please note that you must be certified at each level before moving to the next.

If you have previous sailing experience and want to jump to Coastal Cruising, you must first challenge the ASA 101 Basic Keelboat written and practical exam. For details on challenges, please call us at 619-316-6430 .

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>> non-liveaboard courses & private sailing instruction, >> photos of our yacht, have a question contact us at 619-316-6430, basic keelboat sailing (asa 101).

Prerequisites: None Demonstrated ability to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 27 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Knowledge of basic sailing terminology, parts, and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship, and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards. Auxiliary power operation is not required.

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Basic Coastal Cruising (103)

Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101) Certification Demonstrated ability to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (outboard or inboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet length by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring…

Bareboat Chartering (104)

Prerequisites:  Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA101) and Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA103) certifications. Demonstrated ability to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered keelboat (or catamaran, if the course is conducted on such) of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length during a multi-day cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions.

Coastal Navigation (105)

Prerequisites:  None Able to apply the navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters. On-water coastal navigation skills elements are contained in the ASA103, Basic Coastal Cruising , ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising , and ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising , in progressively increasing levels of detail.

There is no sailing skills requirement to this standard and practical application of this sailing knowledge is found in the ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising standard.

Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 106)

Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101), Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103), Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104), and Coastal Navigation (ASA 106) Certifications Able to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length in any conditions. This course is only offered as a liveaboard course to meet the requirements of a minimum of 48 hours of coastal cruising including night sailing.  The typical timeframe required for completion is 3 days.

Celestial Navigation (107)

Prerequisites: None. However we recommend you complete the following prior to your course: Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101), Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103), Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104), and Coastal Navigation (ASA 105)

Able to apply celestial navigation theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in offshore waters. On-water celestial navigation skills elements are demonstrated in ASA 108, Offshore Passagemaking .

Cruising Catamaran (114)

Prerequisites:  Basic Keelboat (101) and Basic Coastal Cruising (103). The Bareboat Charter Standard (104) is also a prerequisite and can be attained either by itself prior to BBC Multihull (114) or in conjunction with BBC Multihull (114). In either case, all material in both standards (104 & 114) must be taught and tested before 114 can be awarded.

Docking Endorsement (118)

Able to safely and efficiently dock an auxiliary powered (single inboard or outboard engine) sailboat. Knowledge of basic auxiliary power theory, engine and steering controls, proper use of dock lines, crew communication and safety.

The ASA “Challenge”

Knowledgeable and experienced sailors who have reviewed the ASA standards and consider themselves proficient in each area are invited to “challenge” the standards at an ASA certification facility.  Each certification must be challenged successively, with corresponding prerequisites met at each level.

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International Proficiency Certificate

ASA is proud to offer the first International Proficiency sailing certificate available in the United States.

Once you have completed your 104 course and your tests scores have been submitted, you can apply for the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) through the American Sailing website.  The current cost is $49 and be prepared to upload a passport quality photo.

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Sea of Cortez Complete Sailing Course (ASA 101, 103, 104 & 114)

Students will start out with a two day Basic Keelboat Class (ASA 101) on a monohull sailboat at Puerto Escondido or near the marina in La Paz. The following five days are aboard a large cruising catamaran, exploring the islands in the Sea of Cortez near PE/Loreto or in the area north of La Paz. In these five fun-filled days you will complete Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Charter and Cruising Catamaran Classes. This educational adventure will prepare you to pursue your sailing dreams. It’s a Learn-to-Sail Vacation!

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Note: because of the travel involved, students are required to arrive at Loreto/Puerto Escondido or La Paz (depending on specific class location) the day before class begins.

Prerequisites: None.

This same class is available to Catalina from our San Diego location »

Price: $4,800/person

Includes all taxes and fees*

Save $200/person for shared cabin (double occupancy).

Provisions included for overnight classes.

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Details, Terms and Conditions - Please Read

Focused attention.

In order to provide the best experience and maximum personal instruction, WCM typically limits class sizes to 4 persons (except Coastal Navigation - ASA 105). The minimum number for a class to take place is 3 students. Your class WILL BE RESCHEDULED if the class has less than 3 students. There are no refunds. You may have the option of paying extra to keep the class at the scheduled time with less than 3 students. The best way to make sure your class goes off as scheduled, at the price listed here, is to HELP US FILL THE CLASS WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

Come Prepared

You are required to purchase and review the course materials prior to your arrival. This ensures the classes can move along swiftly, you get the best result, and spend more time on the water, sailing!

For ASA 101-114: Click Here for ASA books For ASA 105: Click Here for ASA DVD purchase For ASA 106: Click Here for Study Guide

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking, and tuition will be paid in full 60 days prior to beginning of class. This balance payment is also not refundable. WCM will charge your credit card the tuition balance 60 days prior to the first day of your scheduled class, or you can pay the balance online. 

*Port and Marina Fees, and applicable taxes, are included in the listed price. If you book online, a 6% fee will be added by the third-party provider of this reservation service. This fee is not collected by WCM, and in most cases is non-refundable. Prices subject to change without notice.

Because Stuff Happens

Up to 60 days before the start of your scheduled course or class, you may request an alternate date. There are no refunds offered, however you may reschedule your class booking for a fee (20% of the full class amount), booking another date up to one year from your original class start date. Please understand that your change/rescheduling affects all other enrolled students, some of whom may have already purchased airfare and taken time off work. Your changes also affect your instructor’s schedule, as well as boat scheduling. This could result in postponing the class or canceling it entirely. For these reasons there are no refunds or rescheduling within 60 days of class start date.

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Typically Amazing Weather in the Sea of Cortez.... But

While weather is generally benign and reliable in the middle Sea of Cortez, there are seasonal storms and weather anomalies that may pose some risk. WCM will, on rare occasions, have to postpone a class due to inclement weather. This decision is made at the discretion of the sailing instructor and management of WCM Sailing School. If a decision to postpone a class is made, it is done so with the safety and comfort of of our clients in mind. If foul weather is forecast we urge you to contact us for an update.

Sample the Life

We provide free lodging on our boats for all classes that require overnight sailing, anchoring, mooring or docking as part of the class syllabus. These classes are Bareboat Multihull Charter (ASA 104/114), Sea of Cortez Complete Sailing (ASA 101, 103, 104, 114) and Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 105 & 106 or 114).

Enjoy Our Locations

Our ASA Students have access to the beautiful amenities at Marina Puerto Escondido at the Loreto location, including restaurant, market, free wifi, outdoor deck/lounge area with plunge pool, laundry, and reasonable walking distance to Tripui Resort and Restaurant. Shuttle/cab can be arranged for trips into historic Loreto, just 15 miles north. Similarly fine facilities are at the Marina Palmira location in La Paz as well.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR AOLANI STORY

It was in 2001 on the sunny shores of Waikiki Beach, Honolulu that Bruno Schwarz decided to center his family business on a sailboat charter. San Diego’s enticing and gorgeous weather made the perfect location and the oceanfront city eventually became Aolani’s birthplace and home. With the help of his daughter Lindsay, Bruno recruited expert catamaran designer Kurt Hughes to craft the Aolani, a gorgeous 58-foot Sunchaser American catamaran. Since their humble beginnings hosting football fans watching Super Bowl XXXVII on their maiden voyage, Bruno and his family have gone on to sail with 75% of all Fortune 500 companies, a remarkable and unparalleled achievement in the boat charter industry.

The Aolani is San Diego’s most versatile vessel, and the only San Diego boat charter that can comfortably fit 48 passengers on the outer deck or in its spacious salon interior. Although it has the benefit of twin 230 horsepower Yanmar turbo diesel engines, the Aolani is primarily a sailboat and the only vessel in San Diego that is Coast Guard certified to sail out onto the open sea without limitation. Wherever you choose to cruise, we get you there quickly with our powerful engine so afterward, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of a majestic, wind-powered sail. Our crew is like family to us, and we think that after you experience one of our amazing day cruises, you will feel like you are part of the family too.

Now that you know a bit more about Aolani, let us help you plan a spectacular event on our beautiful catamaran! Give us a call today! Please refer to our FAQs if you have any questions about the Aolani!

Catamaran Specifications

Designed by renowned catamaran designer Kurt Hughes in Seattle, WA, Aolani Catamaran is a 58’ Sunchaser American Catamaran. We completed building her in 2003. She is 58’ long with a 32’ beam. Sails are approx.. 1500 sq. ft. without spinnaker. US Coast Guard licensed for 48 people, plus crew.  We are certified to sail in the open ocean, most charter boats have to stay within the San Diego Bay.

• Engines are twin 230 horsepower Yanmar turbo diesels, 10KW generator, full electronics, netting forward, 4 vacuflush heads.
• Large galley which serves to inside and out, refrigerator and ice-maker, a large interior salon with 360 degree views.
• 4 standard staterooms: (2 queen and 2 double), and 2 staterooms for captain and crew.
• Hull is made out of state of the art composite/epoxy, honeycomb and fiberglass, built in a female mold with triaxial woving, light weight vessel for maximum sailing performance.

Originally designed for a capacity of 69 guests, the US Coast Guard certifies these catamarans for 48 guests so there is plenty of space for all guests. You may have all your guests within the cabin interior if it is raining, cold, foggy or windy, or everybody is able to be on the outside. We believe we are the only 48 person sailboat in San Diego where everybody can be on the inside or on the outside at the same time. Aolani is primarily a sailing yacht, however, if you should prefer a motor yacht we will not hoist the sails and then she is a motor yacht. Wouldn’t you rather have the wind in the sails rather than loud, smelly engine interrupt your hours at sea?

San Diego Catamaran Sailing is the number one attraction in Maui, Hawaii and Key West, Florida. Experience the thrill of fast sailing with this lightweight and attractive vessel. When you leave this boat we want you to have experienced a great sailing adventure.

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Sailing in Style: Luxury Yachting for More Fun at Sea

On our 58-foot catamaran, you and your guests can explore the entire San Diego area like you’ve never seen it before. At sea, we can comfortably fit up to 48 passengers. If you need to host a larger party or you’re looking to sync up with local wedding venues, we can dock alongside a nearby hotel or add a second rafted wedding yacht to double the maximum capacity.

When it comes to San Diego Bay tours for corporate events and teambuilding, our hospitality suite is perfect for throwing all kinds of parties. You and your guests can spread out and lounge around in style while our crew attends to your every need. Spend more time taking in the views during unique team building activities while we take care of everything else.

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Corporate events Luxury weddings and bachelorette parties Day cruises Whale and dolphin watching Hospitality suite Military event Film/media production Holiday cruises Burial at sea

If you don’t see your event listed above, contact us to see if Aolani’s San Diego sailing charters are the right choice for your next get together.

Professional Catamaran Rentals for a Seamless Experience

With 16 years in the catamaran rental business, the professionals at Aolani know how to throw a party a sea. We have the experience to make sure you and your guests have everything you need as you leave the shore behind. Intimate and spacious, power catamarans give you the best of both worlds. Our Captain and Crew are included on all private yacht charter outings, so you can sail worry-free. You and your guests can also enjoy some of San Diego’s best catering options with a dinner cruise on board. Let us do all the work so you and your party can sail across the turquoise waters of San Diego in style.

Take your event to the next level with a San Diego day cruise. Aolani is here to create an experience you and your guests will never forget. Contact us to learn more about our catamaran sailing charters and start planning your adventure today.

CHOOSE YOUR SAN DIEGO YACHT CHARTER ADVENTURE

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HOSPITALITY

Adventure Without Limits

One of the many things that set us apart from other sailing options in San Diego is that we are Coast Guard certified to sail in the open ocean, not just in the San Diego Bay. This leaves your options wide open for your custom yacht charter. San Diego has many amazing shoreline attractions for day trips, sunset sailing & sunset cruises, as well as unforgettable overnight trips to Catalina Island, where you can anchor for one or more nights and explore that unique, sparsely populated and idyllic island. For the wildlife lover, the months of November through April tend to be perfect for getting up close and personal with Gray, Finback, and even Blue Whales during their southern migration down to Mexico. Other amazing ocean creatures such as pods of dolphins, sharks, sea lions, and seals can be observed year-round as well. Our expertly-trained captain and crew make for a safe and non-disruptive experience for the wildlife, and a smooth and comfortable experience for our guests. On-board, we have modern audio-visual capabilities for corporate presentations or private celebrations with 2 interior flat screen TV’s and surround sound. Options abound for dining onboard the Aolani, from our fine selection of snacks and sandwiches, to gourmet catering from some of San Diego’s favorite restaurants. A full bar of premium liquors and wines is also available!

Book your Aolani Charter today!

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What kind of charter are you interested in? Corporate Events Day Cruises Birthday Party Wedding Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Graduation Party Burial at Sea Whale Watching Military Event Holiday Cruises Film/Media Production

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