35' Cruising Catamaran on San Francisco Bay

Charter Policies Captained Charters The average for Captain and crew is $100 per hour. We can arrange a Captain and crew for your sail if your party is a maximum of 6 persons. If your party is over 6 up to the max of 10 persons, we give you a list of choices of those qualified to Captain this boat for your sail. We can call to arrange a Captain for you or you can call from the list of captains yourself to find out their availability and rates. If your party is >6 persons, children included, must rent the vessel as a Bare Boat charter. Can pay the captain in advance or cash at the boat, if you contacted them. If we contact them for you, their fee is added as a separate line item in your contract. The price shown above is without a captain/crew fee. We offer to pre-pay the Captain before your charter.  These policies are required by the US Coast Guard for more than 6 persons. You can not extend the time of your charter without agreement of the captain and by the office. We sometimes do charter this vessel two times in one day.  Still we have a post sail clean up team staged and need to be consulted to see if sailing time extension is possible. Tips after the charter are always appreciated. Tips for the Captain and crew are paid to the Captain by the engaging party directly not through our office. Independent Boat Rental is again available: if hold an IPC, with an ASA 114 and a sailing resume that shows similar area sailing experience. Must have a competent crew who also has certifications and experience in waters comparable to San Francisco Bay. A check out must be arranged in advance to the charter date. Not the same day. After having chartered successfully with no damage or incidents, can there after charter the vessel with a simple reservation with the office. Initial checkout usually takes 3hr.  1hr for boat orientation, 2hr for sailing. The cost is $650 for the first time check out. 1. Qualified-Certified sailors with SF Bay or similar area experience who do a checkout to charter a boat. Must be scheduled at least one week in advance to the charter. SF Bay is not an easy place to sail. All Captains are busy and not available on short notice. If the check-out shows you need to hire a Captain, need the time to arrange. If this is the first time chartering in San Francisco Bay, it is advised to have onboard a locally qualified and experienced sailor - we can help find appropriate crew. 2. Certification - ASA IPC showing ASA114 Cruising Cat, or equivalent certification from another internationally recognized agency, to sail independently on SF central Bay. The skipper is required to have a current salt water towing insurance. Also required to have a competent First Mate aboard who also submits a sailing resume. 3. New CA state rule for All rented boats - The skipper must hold a CA Boater's license, if reside in CA. The online course and test for this costs $10, once obtain the subscription for a Salt Water Boat US towing membership. Non Boat US members, the course costs $29 plus the on-line card for $10 from CA Boating and Waterways.