Give the Gift of Sailing
Buy online in minutes. They choose the date.
Three Simple Steps.
- 01 Choose a gift Pick a class or a private charter below and check out securely online.
- 02 Give the certificate We send you a gift certificate to print or forward to the lucky recipient.
- 03 They pick the date The recipient calls 415-543-7333 or emails us to book a class or charter date.
Learn to Sail in San Francisco.
Small classes of up to three students, real time at the helm, and instructors who make the Bay feel welcoming from the very first day.
First ClassBasic Keelboat 1
The perfect first step. Eight hours on the water learning to steer, trim the sails and work together as a crew on San Francisco Bay.
- 8 hours of hands-on instruction
- No more than 3 students per class
- 100% of the class fee credits toward a Sailing Club membership
Best ValueBasic Keelboat Sailing
For someone ready to really learn. Both Basic Keelboat classes, sixteen hours on the water, ending with the American Sailing Association's Basic Keelboat Sailing certification.
- 16 hours of hands-on instruction
- ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing certification
- No more than 3 students per class
A Private Sail for Their Group.
No experience needed. A licensed captain handles the boat while your guests relax, take in the views, or take a turn steering.
Up to 6 Guests3-Hour Sail on a J/105
A private three-hour sail for up to six on a fast, comfortable J/105. Great for couples, families and small groups of friends.
- Private boat for up to 6 guests
- Coast Guard-licensed captain
- 3 hours on San Francisco Bay
Up to 15 Guests3-Hour Sail on Yukon Jack
Yukon Jack is a 50-foot Bill Lee ocean racer, rebuilt and finished in hand-rubbed teak. Three hours is time enough to sail around Alcatraz. A gift for a birthday, anniversary or family celebration.
- Private yacht for up to 15 guests
- Licensed captain and crew
- Catering & cleaning fee and crew gratuity included
Something Else in Mind?
We can make a gift certificate for any class, charter or amount. Call 415-543-7333 or email us and we'll set it up.
Any Class
Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Cruising, High Wind Endorsement and more advanced ASA courses.
Sailing Club Packages
Classes plus monthly club sails and member savings, like our Learn to Sail package.
Any Amount
Choose a dollar amount and let them pick the class or charter that suits them.
Gift Certificate Questions
Does a class certificate work for weekend and midweek classes?
Yes. Class gift certificates are priced at the weekend rate, so they cover any scheduled class date.
Are charter fees included?
The Yukon Jack certificate includes the $100 catering and cleaning fee and the crew gratuity. The J/105 certificate includes the captain, boat and fuel.
How does the recipient book their date?
They call 415-543-7333 or email staff@spinnaker-sailing.com with their certificate, and we find a date that works.
Where do we sail from?
South Beach Harbor at Pier 40 in San Francisco, right next to Oracle Park.
We're Happy to Help.
Talk to our office about the right gift for the sailor (or future sailor) in your life.
