Opening Day on the Bay 2025 - Schooner Freda B

Opening Day on the Bay is an annual celebration of the maritime community on the San Francisco Bay. It typically marks the start of the warmer months when boaters, sailors, and maritime enthusiasts come together to enjoy the waters and partake in various festivities.

Join us aboard Schooner Freda B for the festivities: the blessing of the fleet, parade, and sail. Mimosas & Gourmet Picnic Lunch included!

This event sells out every year. Please secure your tickets early!

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 with a local, licensed captain and professional crew.

Schedule

Boarding: 10:15 am

Departure: 10:30 am

Return: 2:00 pm

On Deck Bar and Provisions

California Beer: $ 8 per can

House Bubbles and Mimosas: $12 per glass

Napa / Sonoma / Import Wine: $14 per glass

Adult Coffee or Hot Chocolate: $14 per mug

Salt Point Cocktails: $14 per can

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

We accept cash, credit cards, and Apple/Google Pay. No outside beverages are permitted aboard. We encourage our guests to support local SAUSALITO RESTAURANTS before boarding or upon return.

Parking and Location

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

"" is searchable on Google/Apple Maps. That is the location for boarding in Sausalito.

For parking, we recommend the municipal lots surrounding Sausalito Yacht Harbor. Parking cost is per hour, and the closest are Parking Lot #2 and Parking Lot #3 (searchable on maps).

Once parked, walk north towards The Spinnaker restaurant. You'll soon come across a wooden boardwalk that leads to our dock (Slip 465). Look for the two red masts!

If you are lost, search "Schooner Freda B" on any Maps app. Or, see your ticket confirmation for the "boat phone" number to call.

SAUSALITO DIRECTIONS

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!!

Restroom

Freda B has a restroom on board. The restroom is available one at a time. Prior to sailing, we recommend the on-shore facilities (link) near municipal parking lot #2.

Tickets

Advanced reservation is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Passengers 17 and under must be accompanied and always supervised by an adult. Full names are required for all passengers.

Tickets are transferable up to 48 hours prior to sail. The new name and contact information associated with the ticket are required.

Groups of 6 or more

Groups of 6 or more are encouraged to consider a private charter on San Francisco Bay:

CIMBA - 32' Grand Banks, downtown Sausalito, 2-10 guests

FREDA B - 80' Schooner, downtown Sausalito, 2-38 guests

For Your Safety

Freda B is a United States Coast Guard (USCG) inspected vessel and complies with all the latest regulations including personal floatation devices (PFDs), handrails, raft, CPR/First Aid trained crew, Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certified crew, and disinfectant/sanitization standards.

Freda B follows any and all USCG and Marin County Guidelines regarding any health crisis the county may be experiencing.

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 Reschedule / 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. To cancel or transfer tickets, please email [email protected].

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