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Sausalito Yacht Harbor

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501 Humboldt Ave Lowr

Sausalito, CA 94965

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A lot of boats to see and the Taj Mahal boat too. Great place to just look at different types of boats as sight seeing.

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Terrible, short-tempered, dismissive attitude. The man (I will NOT say gentleman) who answered the phone categorically refused to pass along a short, simple message to a slip holder, claiming his tenants 'don't want to be bothered by such matters'. Well, la-tee-da. Clearly this person has no connection with sailing, or the usual sense of comradery of sailors helping other sailors. A POS attitude such as this is about as far away from the spirit of sailing as one can get.

Best marina in Marin. Clean facilities, well maintained. Great bookkeeping and admin staff. Nice fellow slip mates - helpful and friendly.

Spectacular property, well maintained and just about as friendly and accommodating as I have ever come across in my travels around this country. Really went above and beyond to help a fellow sailor in need in a really weird and hard time for all of us. I will always have great memories and nice things to say about my visit and the wonderful people at SYH

By far the best Harbor in the Bay Area. Friendly peeps, lack of crime, amazing harbor master Mike and Elsa will take care of you. Centrally located, can't be beat

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This is a beautiful harbor with lots of interesting and expensive boats to look at and the location is smack downtown Sausalito. The owners have recently completed a major renovation of the docks on the parking lot side and the main walkway on the Bridgeway side. I have a few friends who live on boats here and they love the community, however it is very expensive to keep a boat here.

My bride and I lived aboard at SYH for 15 years (late 80s-early 2000s) on our big, classic, well-maintained and very active wooden motor yacht. We were right in the best location in the harbor; ie, downtown. It was a wonderful "golden" era of our lives -and for Sausalito, as well- and we'll never forget it. The community and characters we met there were unforgettable. Herb Madden and his family have run this run this place for many, many decades and were (are) terrific and very kind to us. There are strict and enforced rules which we adhered to carefully and respectfully. This is the finest marina in the SF Bay area and probably the most expensive....but its certainly the BEST by every metric!

Nice place just to walk look at boats and forget everything that is wrong with the world.

These are not nice people and not flexible at all. If you're not rich, they won't even talk to you and have NO interest in helping fellow boaters in anyway unless there is big money in it for them. The manager looks and acts like a used car salesmen, I'm sure that was his last job. These people are not sailors, just BAD businessmen. If you get a slip there, you're in for a rude awakening.

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Address: 501 Humboldt Ave, Sausalito, CA 94965

Phone:(415) 332-5000

Sausalito Yacht Harbor

Located on the downtown Sausalito waterfront. 

Gateway to the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.

2024 Clipper Yacht Harbor Sausalito CA

Sausalito's Largest & Only Full Service Harbor

Clipper yacht harbor is the only full service harbor in sausalito., we have the most convenient services of any harbor in the area..

Public Fuel Dock • Private Launch Ramp • Full Service Boat Yard • World Famous Restaurant (FISH)

We accommodate avid sailors and everyday fishermen - with space for 20 foot sail and power boats to 80 foot yachts.

With over 700 slips and dry storage spaces, we're the largest full service harbor in Sausalito. Clipper Yacht is home to Sausalito's best (tenants only) launch ramp as well as Sausalito's only public fuel dock.

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Clipper Yacht Harbor 310 Harbor Drive Sausalito, CA 94965

Sailing in Sausalito: A Complete Guide

Ahoy, adventurous souls! Welcome to the shimmering waters of Sausalito, California. This picturesque seaside community – nestled on the northern end of the iconic Golden Gate, after which the bridge is named – is not just an artist’s haven or a foodie’s paradise; it’s a sailor’s dream.

Sausalito, with its sweeping vistas of San Francisco and the Pacific, offers more than just stunning views – it promises an fun sailing experience, unparalleled by few other locations in the world.

Whether you’re piloting your own vessel, taking a sailing tour, hiring a chartered yacht, or up for an adventure in renting a boat, sailing in Sausalito promises to be an incredible way to experience my favorite coastal town. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know to go sailing in Sausalito – on your own, in a group, or however you choose.

This post covers the essentials you need to get to Sausalito by boat and/or start your sailing adventure here; you can use the rest of this site to plan your time in Sausalito once you step back on land. Are you ready to take the helm and explore the sailor’s nirvana that is Sausalito? Let’s batten down the hatches, and sail into an unforgettable adventure.

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Sausalito Sailing Tours

It’s no surprise that most travelers have sailing in mind when they come to Sausalito. I mean, there’s a lot of water around the town. You’ll be spoilt with choice when it comes companies that offer tours for sailing in Sausalito. Just so you don’t get overwhelmed, I’ve listed the best sailing businesses below so you can browse their options and enjoy a day out in the water!

Schooner Freda B Public Sailings

Schooner Freda B Public Sailings offers some of the most popular Sausalito sailing tours. They have tons of tour options, but popped love the most that they all have this old-school wood boat bay tours aura.  If you go to their website, you’ll notice they offer private charters,  sunset sails, wedding celebrations, birthday parties, and more, and also public sails.

Captain Kirk’s Sausalito Sailing

If you don’t enjoy mingling with strangers, Captain Kirk’s Sausalito Sailing offers only private charters. They host their sailing adventures on three yachts: the Bay Wolf , the Mahalo , and the Osprey . There’s no shortage of trips to choose from: sunset sailings, Angel Island Barbecue, sailing lessons; you can even book an Ash Scattering Memorial.

(If you don’t get the joke behind the name of this company, Starfleet Headquarters is actually located in Sausalito – so it’s got an interesting connection to science fiction!)

SF Bay Adventures

SF Bay Adventures has a huge fleet, but they alaos also own and host some of their most popular trips for sailing in Sausalito aboard a Schooner Freda B – which is gorgeous, by the way. They offer public sails, but their strong point are private charters. You can choose from yacht charters on SF Bay to private events packages.

Fine Day for Sailing

A Fine Day for Sailing is a lesser known sailing outfit. Heather Richard is the captain of the yacht Carodon . She offers her boat for private charter to those who intent on spending one of our days out sailing the bay. Her service portfolio includes from nautical photo shoots and events to naturalist-led excursions on the water.

Sausalito Boats for Rent

If you prefer something more personal, you can always turn to locals who open their boats and yachts to travelers. There are two Sausalito boat rentals you can explore online. 

Boatsetter  

Boatsetters is a boat rental community that’s been active since 2012. The platform allows travelers to connect with boat owners, and licensed captains. You’ll find different kinds of experiences, from short sails around the bay or a day-long fishing excursion. 

As of publishing in mid-2023, there are 10 boats available for rent in Sausalito on Boatsetter .

GetMyBoat is very cool online platform that offers both captained experiences and drive-it-yourself rentals; it’s similar to Boatsetter. They also have 9 listings of boats for rent in Sausalito – it looks like many of the same boats are available on both platforms.

Sailing Your Own Boat in Sausalito

If you have your own boat and want to come visit Sausalito, there are other considerations too. Below are some tips to help you make the most of your time in this lovely community.

Sailing in Richardson Bay

Richardson Bay is a beautiful spot to go sailing – but it can be a bit treacherous; there is a problem with anchor-out boats that obstruct the main channels.

I strongly recommend consulting sailing charts to get an overall sense of the area, plus using your radar/AIS and your eyes to look for both anchored boats and unpowered craft (like kayaks , of which there are many on a weekend). I also advise against sailing into Richardson Bay at night since not all of the boats are properly lit to help you avoid collisions.

Day/Overnight Moorage in Sausalito

Several of Sausalito’s marinas offer daily/overnight moorage. You should definitely call each marina before you sail into town, just to confirm the details and availability. Here are ones you can start with:

• Schoonmaker Point Marina  has daily moorage from $2-$4 per foot, depending on length
• Clipper Yacht Harbor  also offers daily moorage from $2-$3 per foot

Sausalito Yacht Club , Sausalito Cruising Club , and Marina Plaza Harbor may all also offer daily moorage, but I don’t know the details – definitely call to inquire. (Some may require membership too, just FYI.)

Long-Term Moorage in Sausalito

If you’re looking for monthly or longer moorage, there are options for that too.

• Schoonmaker Point Marina  also has monthly moorage from $21.80 per foot
• Blue Water Yacht Harbor  offers monthly moorage from $12.25 per foot
• Clipper Yacht Harbor  also offers monthly moorage from $13-$28 per foot
• Richardson Bay Marina  has monthly moorage rates starting from $14.50 per foot

Pelican Harbour , Bridgeway Marina, Sausalito Cruising Club, and Marina Plaza Harbor also may offer monthly moorage; I don’t have details for these ones either, so I’d start with the four listed above and choose one of them if possible.

As for live-aboard slips (like the one we had in Bridgeway Marina), I’m sorry to burst your bubble but those aren’t really available in Sausalito. Most marinas that have live-aboard slips have a multi-year waiting list.

Have any other questions about sailing in Sausalito, from renting a boat, sailing your own, or where to park it? Let me know in the comments below!

Valerie fell in love with Sausalito after her very first visit; she and her husband then moved there in 2019. It's one of her favorite places in the Bay Area and she's excited to show you the best parts of her city.

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