Wine By Sail

We (six adults and a 4 month old baby) had a super day aboard the good ship Condesa. The wind was blowing about 25 knots and the water was choppy as we crossed San Francisco Bay. Condesa is very comfortable, the pilot house offering protection from the wind and spray. One of the «crew» said, after the voyage, that she had felt safer on this voyage than on any other sailboat.
We docked on the lee side of Angel Island and hiked up to a point where there is a view of Golden Gate Bridge. Back on the boat a wonderful gourmet lunch was served with well paired local wines. Captain Beek is very personable and a great raconteur. He kept the party entertained with tales of his global circumnavigation.
After lunch we sailed off the dock and completed our circumnavigation of Angel Island before setting course for the city.
The Wine by Sail excursion is an excellent way for a small group to experience an adventure on San Francisco Bay, with some delicious eats and drinks thrown in. Great value for money!

My fiancé and I went on a friend’s birthday day trip aboard Wine By Sail’s Condesa sailboat and it was wonderful! It was my first time on a sailboat (and in the ocean — ok, the bay).
The Captain:
I read that Captain Clark sailed around the world in that boat, so that gave me a lot of confidence in his skills as a captain. He was personable, knowledgeable and funny (ask him to tell you the sandwich story… it’s hilarious)!
The Boat:
Gorgeous sailboat with a nicely shaded deck (but you could easily get out into the sun around the boat’s front and back sides when you wanted to lay out). The downstairs rooms, kitchen and bathroom were all clean and comfortable. I was a tad nervous about using the bathroom before I went on the boat, seeing as I had no clue what to expect, but it was clean and fine w/​running water and everything.
The Food and Wine:
We had delicious snacks that were easily prepared for us, and while I didn’t drink too much, I really enjoyed the wine that was served. The best part, however, was the BBQ when we docked (or anchored? not sure of the proper terminology) near Angel Island with the most AMAZING view of SF, the island and bay.
The atmosphere:
Considering we only traveled a few short miles from SF, I literally felt so relaxed, like I had been vacationing on the Cape for a week. I really liked the rocking of the boat and the calming yet exhilarating feeling when the sails caught the wind and took off.
All in all, highly recommend for the lovely experience, the skills of the captain and the great time we all had!