Santa Cruz Regatta Sail
Watch Santa Cruz’s Wednesday regatta from a 65-foot catamaran
Duration
1.5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 49 people
Includes
Regatta viewing, coastal cruise
Highlights
Board the 65-foot Team O'Neill catamaran for a Wednesday evening sail built around Santa Cruz's weekly regatta.
- Watch upwards of 50 local sailboats head onto Monterey Bay for the race
- Cruise the Santa Cruz coastline after the races conclude
- Look for Monterey Bay wildlife and Santa Cruz landmarks from the water
Itinerary
- 30-45 minutes prior to departure: Check-in at the O'Neill Yacht Charters harbor office located at 275 Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. All passengers must check-in prior to boarding.
- 15 minutes prior to departure: Boarding begins at L Dock.
- 5 minutes prior to departure: Boarding closes. Please do not miss boarding, otherwise the charter will have to leave without you.
- Departure Time: Catamaran departs from the Santa Cruz Harbor promptly and begins scenic tour along the Santa Cruz coastline, including viewing the local regatta races.
- Enjoy the cruise!
- 1.5 hours After Departure: Catamaran returns to L Dock at the conclusion of the charter.
Important details
- All passengers must complete a liability waiver; parents or guardians complete waivers for minors
- Children age 12 and younger must wear a provided life jacket and stay with a parent or guardian
- Wear flat, non-scuff shoes; high heels and hard-soled boots are not allowed aboard
- Do not bring alcohol aboard
- Parking is not included. Visitor parking is $2 per hour or $20 per day in designated lots
- Arrive 45 minutes before departure. Check-in begins 30 minutes before departure, and boarding closes 5 minutes before departure
- Sails operate only in safe, suitable sailing conditions
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 72 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations made 24–72 hours before departure may be rescheduled to another sail in the same season, subject to availability. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are not refunded or rescheduled. If the operator cancels due to weather, low registration, or other unforeseen circumstances, you'll receive a full refund.
Product ID: PNX7A4
FAQs
Use Visitor parking in the Southeast or Northeast Harbor lots; permits cost $2 per hour or $20 per day and must be displayed on your dashboard. Metered Visitor spaces near L Dock cost $2 per hour and accept quarters. Street parking on parts of Lake Avenue and 5th Avenue is free, though some spaces have time limits.
Yes—bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for the sail. Do not bring alcohol. Snacks, soft drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails are available to purchase onboard.
You'll receive confirmation by email 24 hours before departure. The sail requires safe, suitable conditions and a minimum number of registered passengers.
Meeting details
OYC Check-In Office, 275 Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
