San Francisco Bay: A Sailor's Paradise - Top Events for 2025
San Francisco Bay is renowned for its world-class sailing and boating events. Here's a roundup of the most exciting nautical happenings in 2025, with tips on how to experience them aboard Bay Lights Charters' vessels.
The Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix returns to the Bay, featuring high-speed catamarans racing at speeds up to 60 mph. Watch the action unfold against the iconic Golden Gate Bridge backdrop. Bay Lights Charters offers prime viewing opportunities aboard their 72-foot yacht "Gas Light," allowing you to witness this thrilling event up close.
This unique single- and double-handed race attracts over 300 yachts annually. Competitors navigate around three marks representing the Bay's major bridges. Experience the excitement aboard Bay Lights Charters' vessels, providing an excellent vantage point for spectators.
Hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club, this event showcases local sailing talent. Charter the "Gas Light" for an unparalleled view of the competition while enjoying the comfort and stability of this classic schooner.
Watch young sailors test their skills in challenging conditions. Bay Lights Charters offers a stable platform to observe the races, perfect for families and sailing enthusiasts alike.
While not strictly a sailing event, Fleet Week's air shows and ship parades are best viewed from the water. Bay Lights Charters provides exclusive on-water experiences during this popular celebration.
Experience these events and more aboard Bay Lights Charters' vessels. With capacity for up to 49 guests, expert crew, and customizable experiences, they offer the perfect way to immerse yourself in San Francisco's vibrant sailing scene.
Gas Light is the perfect venue for intimate events up to 49 people! Our Captain will perform your ceremony and have you actually “tie-the-knot” in front of your most cherished family and friends.
Maybe you already have a ceremony location picked out… join us for the reception. Again, the crew of Bay Lights Charters will do all the work for you. No need for a big flower budget, the boat is beautiful as is. You can create your own play list and use our state of the art stereo system of have a band if you want! So many options available to you! Let us help you create a day that will make your dreams come true.
One of the most stunning aspects of getting married on the San Francisco Bay is that the view from our venue is ever changing. Whether you are dockside or tucked into a protected cove on the SF Bay, your wedding photos will have a beautiful backdrop.
Sailing and to journey across a body of water propelled only by one of nature’s fundamental forces….wind, is one of those activities. As a sailor myself and a lover of anything nautical, my first hand experiences on some of the world’s bodies of water have provided wonderful, vivid experiences in many different conditions.
The NBA All-Star weekend in February 2025 will feature numerous events happening not just in San Francisco, but around the Bay Area. When in town for the game why not get out sailing on San Francisco Bay? Join Bay Lights Charters for a memorable time out for a sunset cruise. A booze cruise with your best friends could be just what you need to make lasting memories. Feel the wind in your sails and cheers to your favorite team winning.
It’s like a bird's-eye view of San Francisco through a time machine. Over the years, highways replace avenues, world-famous stadiums rise in industrial zones and new homes grow out of the sand dunes.
The city's history is marked by several major events, including the 1848 Gold Rush, the 1906 earthquake and fire, women’s rights movement and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. 1969-1970s and the first nations, Native American occupation of Alcatraz for 180 days by students of UC Berkeley and San Francisco State university. Not to mention it’s impact on cargo and resources on the western front. It was an atmosphere for new innovation and entrepreneurship of all creeds, colors, cultures, backgrounds, and genders.
Gas Light is a Scow Schooner replica from the Gold Rush Era that sails on San Francisco Bay and is available for charter. Come sail with us an feel what living history is like. For team building events, weddings, birthdays and more