Harvest Moon Sunset Sail on San Francisco Bay - September 2021

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR ADDITIONAL MOONRISE SAILS IN SEPTEMBER:

09/20 Sunset and Full Moonrise

09/21 Moonrise and Bay Lights

Take in views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Marin Headlands, Alcatraz and Angel Islands, all while experiencing the magic of the sunset and moonrise from the deck of Schooner Freda B.

Harvest Moon

September's full moon occurs right around the time when major crops are harvested: corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and other dietary staples. Farmers used the light from this full moon to their advantage, harvesting late into the night!

Click here to view all 2021 full moon sails.

Schedule

Boarding: 5:45pm

Departure: 6pm

Moonrise: 7:02pm

Sunset: 7:11pm

Return: 8pm

Schooner Freda B:

Schooner Freda B is a sea kind 80' gaff rigged coastal schooner, making her one of the San Francisco Bay's most comfortable and traditional vessels to sail. Experience the romance of yesteryear and with a local, licensed Captain and Crew.

On Deck Bar and Provisions:

Deck Bar is open- accepting cash and credit cards. No outside food or beverage is permitted to board the boat.

Premium Non-Alcoholic: $5 per bottle/can/mug

California Beer: $7 per bottle

House Bubbles and Mimosas: $10 per glass

Napa / Sonoma / Import Wine: $14 per glass

Adult Coffee or Hot Chocolate: $12 per mug

Salt Point Cocktails: $12 per can

Keep the Glass $5

Keep the Mug $12

Our Captain and crew encourage guests to support before boarding or upon return.

Parking and Location

Please plan on arriving early to find parking and the boat.

We recommend parking in one of the municipal lots surrounding Sausalito Yacht Harbor. Parking costs between $2 and $4 per hour, and Parking Lot #3 (Google Maps) will be the most convenient.

Walk to 100 Bay Street in Sausalito and then continue walking north towards . You'll soon come across a wood boardwalk on your left that will lead you to our dock (look for the two red masts). The Schooner Freda B is located at Sausalito Yacht Harbor, Slip 465, Sausalito, CA 94965 (searchable as "Schooner Freda B" on Google Maps). If you are lost, see your ticket confirmation for the "boat phone" number to call.

What to Wear

Sailing on the San Francisco Bay offers ever-changing views and exciting microclimates. Weather can change in a minute. Windbreaker, warm base layer, gloves, hat, scarf, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes are strongly encouraged. NO HIGH HEELS.

We can no longer offer blankets on-board, but you're welcome to bring your own!

Restroom

Freda B offers a public restroom on board. Restroom is available one at a time. We do recommend using shore facilities as a priority prior to sailing. Restroom is disinfected by crew after each use.

Tickets

Advanced reservation is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Passengers 17 and under must be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult. All tickets must be purchased in advance, and full contact information is required for all passengers. Tickets are transferable up to 48 hours prior to sail. A new name and contact information associated with the ticket is required in order to create an accurate roster for the Coast Guard and contact tracing.

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of sailing, a perfect present for all the sailors in your life. Gift certificates are always available for purchase and guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face!

Groups of 6 or more

Private groups of 6 or more are encouraged to consider a private charter on San Francisco Bay.

, downtown Sausalito, 2-10 guests

, downtown Sausalito, 2-49 guests

COVID-19

For your safety and ours, Schooner Freda B requires all guests arrive wearing masks (covering both mouth and nose) and keep masks on while boarding, underway (unless eating/drinking), and disembarking. Captain and Crew are also required to wear masks .

Guests must board and disembark 1 guest at a time, 6' apart. Forehead temperature check and hand sanitizer are required for all guests boarding the vessel. If a guest has an elevated body temperature they will be asked to reschedule, or will be offered a refund.

Weather

Sailing on the San Francisco Bay is weather dependent. We sail in most weather, including cold, wind, fog, and light showers. On occasion, we will need to reschedule a sail due to extreme wind or rain. If this is necessary, you will usually be notified within 24-48 hours of the scheduled sail.

If the Captain must cancel due to weather, our sales team will work with you to reschedule or refund your order. The Captain and Crew monitor the most sophisticated weather channels to make every effort to bring you information in the timeliest manner. We apologize in advance if the weather complicates any special occasion plans.

Guest Cancellation

Due to the popularity of this sail we do not offer guests an option to cancel or reschedule within 7 days. If you need to cancel please do so at least 1 week in advance. For extreme emergency situations within the week of sail, please contact the ticket desk with your reason at [email protected].

For more information, please check out the Public Sail FAQ page.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Host or Publisher Schooner Freda B