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Published on December 4th, 2019 | by Editor

Beginning and end of the yacht America

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With the frequent sighting of the yacht America on San Diego Bay, well-handled and beautiful under sail, the history of the America’s Cup is never far from view. In this report by Dr. Hamish Ross , he provides the detailed version.

On the 15 November 1850, George Schuyler on behalf of a syndicate of five, including himself and Commodore John Cox Stevens and William Brown, signed a contract to build a New York pilot schooner for the Great Exhibition, due to be opened by Queen Victoria in Hyde Park, London on Thursday 1 May 1851. The contract was for $30,000.00, conditioned on her being the fastest yacht in the United States. Unfortunately, she was delivered a month late and failed to defeat Commodore Stevens’ Maria during her trials. Left with the prospect of selling a failed yacht and in deep financial trouble, Brown had little option but to accept a ‘take it or leave it’ price reduction of $10,000.00 by Schuyler.

America under construction in New York in 1851.

During the building, her owner’s plans for England changed and the America would be diverted to the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) in Cowes after an invitation was received from RYS Commodore, the 2nd Earl of Wilton, inviting the owners to enjoy the hospitality of the Squadron during the yachting season.

The Earl had been born Thomas Grosvenor, the second son of the Marquess of Westminster (the title was later elevated to a dukedom in 1874 – the last non-royal dukedom to be created). Wilton served as Commodore of the Royal Yacht Squadron for thirty-two years between 1849 to 1881.

On 22 August 1851, America raced against 15 yachts in the Royal Yacht Squadron’s “all nations” race around the Isle of Wight. America won, finishing 8 minutes ahead of the closest rival. After 1851, the America went through a number of owners, including service as a Confederate blockade runner under the name of the Memphis, being scuttled in Jacksonville, later raised to serve in the US Navy, and was raced by the Navy in the 1870 America’s Cup fleet race match (winning fourth place).

She was sold into private ownership in 1873 to Benjamin Butler, a controversial Union Army Major-General and later a colorful politician and lawyer. Under Butler’s ownership, the America underwent two major refits in 1875 and again in 1885.

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She was donated to the US Navy in 1921 and was towed to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, as an on-water exhibit, where her condition gradually decayed. The onset of the Great Depression delayed the expenditure of an estimated $80,000.00 for a necessary refit.

Charles Francis Adams Jr., the America’s Cup winning skipper of Resolute in 1920, great-great grandson of the second US President John Adams, great grandson of the sixth President, John Quincy Adams, serving as the Secretary of the Navy, felt unable to approve the expenditure of such money in 1930 during the onset of the Depression.

She was classified as a Navy relic in 1941 (IX-41) and hauled out at the Annapolis Yacht Yard for work. Some preliminary was carried out on her from time to time, mainly stripping her back to sound timbers, but only around other more urgent work which took precedence.

The outbreak of the Second World War further delayed any thoughts of a determined restoration and her fate was sealed after a shed in which she was being housed in Annapolis collapsed during a severe snowstorm on the night of Palm Sunday, 29 March 1942.

The America being towed to Annapolis on what was to be her last voyage in 1921

When the War ended, the Navy was forced to cut back from its wartime budget and was busy decommissioning many of its ships. Nostalgia was in short supply in 1945 when it came to preserving famous ships. Her end was sealed on 20th November 1945 when the US Navy signed an order for her scrapping, when faced with a repair bill of $300,000.00.

The Navy received $990.90 for the scrapping of an icon.

One of the last photographs of the remains of the America before she was scrapped in 1945.

Many pieces of the America were souvenired and every now and then, pieces of the America come on the market, but rather like a ‘grandfather’s hammer’, it is rather hard to know if any piece offered dates from 1851 or was added later during one of its many refits. It is said, like relics of the ‘cross’, there are more pieces of wood claiming to be from the America than in a New England forest.

Three replicas of the America have been built. They were built in 1967 (Boothby, Maine), 1995 (Albany, New York), and in 2005 (Varna, Bulgaria) with varying degrees of authenticity some having an additional four feet of beam to increase accommodation and additional skylights. The first two are based in the US and the latter in Rostock, Germany sailing as the Skythia.

The America, the most famous yacht in the history of the sport of sailing, has bequeathed us a competition which represents the pinnacle of the sport in terms of technology, design, sailing skill, management, all these necessarily infused with smart strategic and tactical planning and execution, in which only the very best will win.

UPDATE 1 (Dec. 5, 2019) : Troy Sears, who owns and sails the replica in San Diego, CA, provides an update on the three boats:

The 1967 replica, commonly known as the “Rudy Schaefer” boat that you correctly state being built in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, was broken up several years ago due to rot. She spent most of her later years of her life in the Med, mostly in Barcelona and Genoa. She was a full-sized replica.

The Bulgarian replica, Skythia, is a fractional replica being about 60 tons as compared to ours which is 113 tons. I would say her design was inspired by the America but not so much a replica.

There are no original drawing available so nobody can be certain of the actual dimensions, but ours is thought to be as accurate as possible in terms of size. Also, I am happy to say that we are totally rot free and as long as I take good care of her, she will outlive me.

UPDATE 2 (Dec. 12, 2019): Marcello Grimaudo, who is Captain of the 1967 replica (below), informed us  the yacht is still sailing and in good shape but is now on drydock in Italy for a major restoration.

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The owner was friendly and informative.. He drove out further than planned to catch a glimpse of a blue whale which was amazing. Well worth the money.. Crew was also very friendly and helpful

Wonderful, but don't get left behind! What better thing to do with my visiting Kansas born-and-bred sister than take her out on the ocean to look for whales? We had a great time, and she said one of the best experiences of her life was when a rarely-sighted blue whale blew and then glided alongside us no more than 30 feet away. A fin whale also made an appearance, as did two different species of dolphin (including a pod with babies). The Navy base was pretty cool, especially the Los Angeles class attack submarine in drydock and the drone ship Sea Hunter. I think we'd have been happy just to go sailing. Being on the America was an order of magnitude better than being on the big double-decker diesel ships the other cruises offer. You're down near the water, and it's pretty thrilling just riding the waves and feeling the movement. The crack of the sails is a nice accompaniment. I'd advise making your way as far forward on the America as allowed, and getting a seat on one of the flat benches (I assume they store life jackets) along the side. The seating along the middle is at a slight incline, and in addition to being more comfortable the benches give you the better view to the side and forward anyway. Be sure to bring your own cushions! Otherwise you'll be sitting on bare wood or plastic. When signing in an hour early, look for the gazebo with a blue Whale Watching vertical banner. We checked in and then stood by the water looking at the ships, and somehow missed the announcement that it was time to cross the street and head out. We turned around just in time and caught up to our group before the locking door at the marina closed. Pay attention! Extra credit goes to the crew member with Kai the corgi dog who loves gazing at the ocean almost as much as we did; who doesn't love a happy corgi? Extra-extra credit for her (the owner) knowing which aircraft carrier it was we were watching coming into port and flying her air group off. Another rare treat. I've been on other whale watching cruises, but this is the only one I'd consider in the future. Great crew, great vessel, whales, and free Doritos. What's not to love?

We were so excited to go on this whale watching tour because they are one of the few that we could go on with our dog. We were anticipating it for days! On the morning of the tour we arrived and checked in at 10:15, well in advance of the 10:30 check-in time. We had been told that boarding would be at 10:45 so we had about another half hour to relax. We went to the restroom for about 15 minutes, came back by 10:35, and the group was gone without a trace. We ran around checking to see where they could've gone. And we called the provided phone number(s), thinking we could reach them because there was still plenty of time before the stated boarding time. That got us nowhere. The alleged "offsite office" number kept directing us to the "main" number, which we assume is the boat captain's phone - who never picked up after trying to call more than 20 times. They don't seem at all interested in working this out and giving us satisfaction. We really want to have had an amazing whale watching tour with our pup, but failing that, it would behoove them to give us our money back. Judging from how they handled it in the moment, I'm not holding my breath. I'll update this review if that changes, but we still haven't heard back 3 days later.

If I can give them a zero star I will. We feel we got scammed by this company with the experience we had. Be aware of this company. Read on if you value real customer service and don't want to be tricked into a false advertised experience. We are out of town visitor at the San Diego area, and found this company on our research for dog friendly activities in San Diego. We got our tickets online a week in advance. On the day of the event, we were really excited, and got there on time, a little early to check-in at 10:20am (well before their 10:30am cut off time.) At first we don't know who to look for or what to expect, and just trust their text based email instructions will get us on board. After we parked, I saw a man sitting on a picnic bench, with his head down looking at the phone, there's no check-in board, greeting whatsoever. I spotted the mentioned Check-in flag 10 feet away from the guy, so I assume he may be the person who checks people in. I walked up, he didn't acknowledge me at first, and his head was still down looking at his phone. I had to say "hello?" to make sure he is the check-in person as there are many others standing and sitting around by the check-in flag. He asked for the name and said "You are checked in.", then went back to looking at his phone. As a host, he did not show much care to tell the passengers what to expect next. As everyone else were standing around, waiting, we figure we use the restroom, that was about a minute walk away from the waiting area. So we went to the restroom, came back by 10:39am (10:45am boarding time), and the whole group completely vanished! We suspected the group went to board, so we started looking around, but we don't see a sign of any moving group or similar looking sailing boat. So I called the number provided on their email, and the person never picked up after 10x attempts, we left a voicemail and text message for attention. Nothing. What else can you do, right? We called their "company number", and could only get hold of a speaking person at the "booking office" to see what else we can do, and was told that we can be transferred to their "main office". After a couple back and forth, we found out the so call "main office" is the same number we called 10x times, by now we probably called 20x within a few minutes, and NOBODY picked up. Just completely irresponsible. We suspected that check-in person is that number holder and he is also probably the manager, owner, tour guide and everything else you can possibly think of. A one-man band with close to $100 per ticket, you will expect a little more than just "You are checked-in!" And head down back to looking at the phone. Perhaps, that's how they (or he) operate and they are just cruising by as long as they can. We started seeing a similar looking boat starting to sail out the dock, we kept calling calling and calling, still no answer. By that point, we know we are not going to be able to board, and may not even hear anything back from them (him). We left voice messages, and have yet to hear back from the number we dials. We felt completely scammed by this company, needless to say. Their website may look put together, which is easy nowadays to build a professional looking website. the automated emails may seem informative, but it is the personal customer service that will tell you what kind of company it is. As frustrating as this whole experience is for us all, we will continue to try reaching out, but we figure there will be zero chance we will be able to get hold of this "main office" person for any sort of fair compensations or even refunds. We will update our review should we have any more news, but we highly doubt this company will ever return our calls or care to understand what we had gone through - the way we were treated was very minimal effort and does not worth a penny at all if you ask me. Yes, you will board as long as you stick to the group, but don't expect anything more than that. Read the other people's negative reviews and you will see a pattern there.

I have conflicted feelings. I have been whale watching before and had a very different experience my first time. Pros: We saw 2 humpback whales, a huge pod of dolphins, and lots of seals. The views were unmatched. They also had free soda, water, and snacks were passed around twice. Cons: It's a long trip with very uncomfortable seats. Since it is a sailboat, passengers sit on benches for about 3 hours. The water is also very choppy. About half of the boat was experiencing sea sickness. The ride out to where the whales live is very long. Bring things for you kids to do! Once we finally got to the whales, we saw them come up for air twice and then had to quickly leave to return. Ultimately, I saw sea life, but it was just a very long day!

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Thank you for your review. Every day on the water is different and the wildlife is also different. Sometimes the whales are closer to shore and we spend hours with them. I am sorry to hear that the seas were choppy and the whales were far away. It's always good to bring activities for kids just in case there are periods where we don't see wildlife. Thanks for your review and we hope to see you again soon!

Our family of 12 had the greatest adventure on June 26, 2024 with Next Level Sailing. This company is #1, in customer service, finding blue whales, story n fact telling, and a creating a perfect day for our family. Thank you Next Level Sailing. We won't forget our perfect whale watching adventure!

The San Diego Whale Watching Cruise was fantastic! The crew was incredibly courteous and exceptionally knowledgeable about the sailing ship and all the marine life and attractions along the way for whale watching. We were fortunate to spot a Blue Whale, along with Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, submarines, and various other military sea craft. The cruise itself was very smooth. This experience was well worth the price paid and comes highly recommended. Tel # (702) 648-5873

What an unforgettable day on the water with Next Level Sailing! We set sail on the majestic sailing yacht AMERICA from Shelter Island, San Diego, and enjoyed four hours of stunning views and wildlife. We were thrilled to see an array of whales, dolphins, and seals throughout our journey. Captain Troy and his crew were exceptional--knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about their work. It's clear why this company offers whale-watching all year round; they are the best at what they do. I highly recommend Next Level Sailing for anyone looking for an authentic and memorable whale-watching experience. Don't miss out!

The crew was awesome took amazing care of us, I got nauseous and filled 3 puke buckets but the crew was gracious I'm highly appreciative of it, the captain was awesome. We saw a mother/calf blue whale, a rare Tale flip, sea lions, navy ships, dolphins, brown pelicans, it was an incredible and we had an amazing experience.

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• If you are booking for a single day and your reservation is confirmed more than 7 days in advance, a deposit of either $1,000 USD or 50% of the total cost of the reservation (whichever is greater) is processed immediately in order to hold the yacht. Once your embarkation date is 7 days away, the remainder of the amount due is processed.
• If you are booking for a single day and your reservation is made 7 days or less in advance, the total price of your reservation is processed immediately.
• If you are booking for a multi-day charter and your reservation is confirmed more than 30 days in advance, a deposit of 50% of the cost of the yacht is processed immediately in order to hold the yacht. Once your embarkation date is 30 days away, the other 50% is collected for the price of the yacht, plus the APA, plus the taxes due.

Terms of refunds are dictated by the Charter Agreement. Generally, once a payment is collected, it is non-refundable. In certain circumstances, as dictated by the Charter Agreement, credits can be provided so you will be able to enjoy your yacht charter at a future date that is convenient for you.

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An exclusive charter of a America’s Cup sailboat is the perfect venue for entertaining VIP clients, rewarding your team for a job well done, or celebrating a special occasion. When sailing on our authentic America’s Cup racing yacht, each guest will have the opportunity to participate as a crew member by taking the helm or grinding the winches. Guests are also welcome to just sit back and relax as we sail through the coastal waters of San Diego!

You can choose when and where we sail. Water and soft drinks are included plus you are welcome to bring your own snacks, beer and wine. Photos and videos are taken of all the action on board plus the sights of San Diego Bay.  To get your group on board our historic sailing vessel for an unforgettable event, contact us today!

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America’s Cup USA-11  is an International America’s Cup Class (IACC) racing yacht used by Team Dennis Conner in an effort to defend the prestigious America’s Cup trophy held by San Diego Yacht Club. With her 1992 state-of-the-art carbon hull and spars, America’s Cup is lighter, larger, and faster than previous generations of America’s Cup boats. Join us for three hours of interactive and exciting FUN sailing San Diego Bay!

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San Diego sailing yacht charter in a historic 139′ foot sailing yacht. A custom-built versatile yacht exuding impressive qualities such as the endless possibilities of seating and event opportunities to be held at our idealistic venue. Floating on water for casual cocktail receptions, white linen wedding extravaganzas, small-group school related outings, and perfectly progressive networking sessions.

She seats large gatherings within our window-lined main salon in addition to our roomy upper deck. A largely spacious bow area offering highly desirable outdoor access and is now available for a boat charter San Diego, California.

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The San Diego Comic-Con kicked off its 2024 edition this week, the premiere event for super fans of all things comics, movies, television, gaming, and book enthusiasts.

This event is renowned as the largest comic convention globally and has seen its popularity soar over the years, attracting creators, actors, and industry professionals.

Today’s Panels include the cast of Amazon’s The Boys and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, followed by AMC’s The Walking Dead City , The Walking Dead Book of Carol, and Dexter: Origins .

Day one featured Ronda Rousey and Dave Bautista who discussed Rousey’s new graphic novel and their post-fighting careers. The Transformers: One panel featured Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Keegan-Michael Key, and the film’s creators. The casts of the horror series Teacup and the YA series Percy Jackson and the Olympians  also presented at the event.

Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life was full of surprises for fans. First, fans met Kevin Feige, Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin with thunderous applause and then were rocked off their feet by a surprise screening of “Deadpool & Wolverine” in its entirety. After the film, special guest stars Dafne Keen, Chris Evans, Jennifer Garner, Channing Tatum and Wesley Snipes walked on stage and were greeted by a roar from the surprised crowd. 

  The evening ended with Marvel Studios’ 11-minute-long drone show, featuring 2396 drones that formed the image of Deadpool and then Wolverine. With the Wolverine display, the record for the Guinness World Record for the largest aerial display of a fictional character formed by multirotors/drones was broken.  

Downtown San Diego transforms into a pop culture wonderland with carnivals, factories, pop-up restaurants, activations, and more as studios unveil their latest projects.

Last year’s convention had a markedly different atmosphere due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA dual strikes, which prevented talent from attending and promoting their work. The actors will be out in full force as celebrations kick off Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28.

Check back for the latest photos and updates from the mecca of conventions.

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 26: (L-R) Florian Munteanu, Édgar Ramírez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart and Eli Roth attend the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for IMDb)

Jamie Lee Curtis attends the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26

(L-R) Kevin Hart and Jamie Lee Curtis attend the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26

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2024 San Diego International Comic-Con – Day 2 – Panels

Sam Hazeldine (R) and an Orc at “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Panel at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 26

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Cosplayers gather outside the convention center during San Diego Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, on July 26

Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Antony Starr, Eric Kripke, Jessie T. Usher, Jack Quaid, Claudia Doumit, Erin Moriarty, Susan Heyward, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Tomer Capone, Nathan Mitchell, Laz Alonso and Chace Crawford at the “Let’s Hear It for Prime Video’s The Boys” Panel

Jensen Ackles and Antony Starr at the “Let’s Hear It for Prime Video’s The Boys” Panel 

Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Tomer Capone, Nathan Mitchell, Laz Alonso and Chace Crawford at the “Let’s Hear It for Prime Video’s The Boys” Panel

Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid at the “Let’s Hear It for Prime Video’s The Boys” Panel 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 26

Karen Fukuhara, Tomer Capone and Laz Alonso

2024 Comic-Con International: San Diego – Let’s Hear It For Prime Video’s “The Boys” Panel

Cast and crew of The Boys speak onstage during the 2024 Comic-Con International – Let’s Hear It For Prime Video’s “The Boys” Panel 

(L-R) Mickey Sumner, Daveed Diggs, Christoph Schrewe, Paul Zbyszewski and Mike O’Malley attend the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con 2024

Marvel Studios: The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life

(L-R) Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman

(L-R) Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Dafne Keen, Jennifer Garner, Chris Evans, Channing Tatum and Wesley Snipes speak onstage during Marvel Studios: The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, California on July 25

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 25: (L-R) Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Dafne Keen, Jennifer Garner, Chris Evans, Channing Tatum and Wesley Snipes speak onstage during Marvel Studios: The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, California on July 25

(L-R) Hugh Jackman, Shawn Levy, Emma Corrin, Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios attend Marvel Studios: The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, California on July 25

(L-R) Dafne Keen, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Garner, Shawn Levy, Emma Corrin, Ryan Reynolds, Wesley Snipes, Channing Tatum, Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios and Chris Evans

(L-R) Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman speak onstage during Marvel Studios: The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, California on July 25

2024 San Diego International Comic-Con – Day 1 – Panels

The Marvel Drone Show after the “Marvel Studios: The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life” Panel 

(L-R) Gaius Charles, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Željko Ivanek and Eli Jorne attend the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25

Kristen Schaal and Kyle Newacheck at the “What We Do in the Shadows’ Farewell Tour Kick-Off” Panel 

Paul Simms, Matt Berry, Mark Proksch, Kristen Schaal and Kyle Newacheck at the “What We Do in the Shadows’ Farewell Tour Kick-Off” Panel at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 25

2024 San Diego International Comic-Con – Day 1 – Cosplay

A cosplayer dressed as Springtrap from “Five Nights at Freddy’s”

Cosplayers dressed as Spock (L) and Kruge from “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock” 

Cosplayers dressed as characters from “Baldur’s Gate 3” 

Tom Kenny and Mark Hamill at the “Celebrating 25 Years of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants” Panel at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 25

Kel Mitchell, Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller, Doug Lawrence, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Carolyn Lawrence, Bill Fagerbakke and Tom Kenny at the “Celebrating 25 Years of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants” Panel at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 25

2024 Comic-Con International: San Diego

(L-R) Actor Mark Proksch, producer-writer Paul Simms, actors Kristen Schaal, Kyle Newacheck and Matt Berry promote FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” during Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, July 25

Paramount Animation Presentation of “TRANSFORMERS ONE” At 2024 Comic-Con International: San Diego

(L-R) Keegan-Michael Key, Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry at the Paramount Animation Presentation of “TRANSFORMERS ONE” HALL H PANEL at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 on July 25

Keegan-Michael Key, Brian Tyree Henry and Chris Hemsworth at the Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment “Transformers One” Panel at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 25

Chris Hemsworth at the Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment “Transformers One” Panel at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 25

Brian Tyree Henry and Chris Hemsworth at the Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment “Transformers One” Panel at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 25, 2024

(L-R) Paul Feig and Sh*tty Pinky attend the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con 2024

2024 San Diego International Comic-Con – Day 1 – Press Lines

Jojo Macari, Jonah Leach, Sara Martins, Iwan Rheon, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas and Moe Hashim of “Those About to Die” 

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Cosplayers dressed as Mario and Luigi from “Super Mario Bros.” 

Cosplayers dressed as Peter Pan and Tinkerbell

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The Bear activation 

(L-R) Peter Macon, Owen Teague, Freya Allan and Kevin Durand of “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 25

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Aryan Simhadri, Leah Jeffries and Walker Scobell of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 25, 2024 in San Diego

2024 Comic-Con International: San Diego – Peacock’s “TEACUP” Press Room

(L-R) Chaske Spencer, Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman and Ian McCulloch attend Peacock’s “TEACUP” press room during 2024 Comic-Con International at Hilton Bayfront on July 25, 2024 in San Diego

2024 Comic-Con International: San Diego – Peacock’s “Those About To Die” Press Line

A view of atmosphere at Peacock’s “Those About To Die” press line during 2024 Comic-Con International at Hilton Bayfront on July 25,

(L-R) Shamon Brown Jr., Brady Noon, Alanna Ubach, Nicolas Cantu and Micah Abbey attend the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25

David Dastmalchian attends the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25

Dave Bautista and Ronda Rousey at “Ronda Rousey’s Comic Debut with AWA” Panel

Dave Bautista, Ronda Rousey, Mike Deodato Jr. and Axel Alonso at “Ronda Rousey’s Comic Debut with AWA” Panel 

Ronda Rousey at “Ronda Rousey’s Comic Debut with AWA” Panel at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con on July 25, 2024 in San Diego, California

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L-R) Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke attend SpongeBob SquarePants | San Diego Comic Con on July 24

2024 San Diego International Comic-Con: Preview Night

Cosplayers dressed as Lucy and The Ghoul from “Fallout” at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con Preview Night on July 24, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

Celebrities & Press Preview Planet Of The Apes Experience At San Diego Comic Con

(L-R) Kevin Durand, Owen Teague, Freya Allan and Peter Macon attend the Celebrities & Press Preview of Planet of The Apes Experience at SDCC in San Diego, California on July 24

2024 Comic-Con International: San Diego – Preview Night

Spongebob Squarepants voice actor Bill Fagerbakke (L) poses with his character Patrick during Preview Night

A general view of the atmosphere during Preview Night for 2024 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center

A general view of the atmosphere during Preview Night

Atmosphere at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con Preview Night on July 24

San Diego Comic-Con – Preview Night

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Cosplayers dressed as Krieg and Mad Moxxi from “Borderlands” 

Atmosphere at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con Preview Night

A cosplayer dressed as Fairy Godmother from “Shrek” 

A cosplayer dressed as Mister Sinister from “X-Men” 

A cosplayer dressed as Beetlejuice 

A cosplayer dressed as Just Pizza 

Atmosphere at the 2024 San Diego International Comic-Con Preview Night 

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Posted: July 26, 2024 | Last updated: July 27, 2024

Kevin Hart poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

Jamie Lee Curtis poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

Erin Moriarty poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

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Lauren Cohan poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25, 2024.

Norman Reedus poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

Daveed Diggs poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

Yvonne Strahovski poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25, 2024.

(L-R) Melissa McBride, Greg Nicotero, Norman Reedus, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi and David Zabel pose in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

Melissa McBride poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

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Édgar Ramírez poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

Karen Fukuhara poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

(L-R) Claudia Doumit, Valorie Curry, Karen Fukuhara, Erin Moriarty and Susan Heyward pose in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

Gaius Charles poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25, 2024.

Claudia Doumit poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

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Sean Giambrone poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

(L-R) Lauren Cohan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Željko Ivanek, Eli Jorne and Gaius Charles pose in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25, 2024.

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(L-R) Chaske Spencer, James Wan, Ian McCulloch, Yvonne Strahovski and Scott Speedman pose in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25, 2024.

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Bobby Moynihan poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25, 2024.

David Dastmalchian poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25, 2024.

Antony Starr poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

Florian Munteanu poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 26, 2024.

Paul Feig poses in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25, 2024.

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(L-R) Brady Noon, Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr. and Nicolas Cantu pose in the IMDboat Exclusive Portrait Studio at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 at The IMDb Yacht on July 25, 2024.

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Best Destinations by Yacht San Diego

San Diego is one of the most popular destinations on the west coast, and for good reason. It has some of the best recreational opportunities, historical sites, and entertainment, combined with beautiful weather. If you plan to visit San Diego, you have plenty of options for seeing the sights. You could rent a car, take public transportation, or charter a yacht .

Is San Diego Good For Yachting?

Because so much of the San Diego area is on navigable waterways, it’s an excellent place for yachting. The best part of yachting in San Diego is that, with steady winds all year and without the wintry weather typical to the East Coast, you can have the luxury of sailing instead of motoring. You can comfortably sail San Diego in winter when it’s less crowded since the average temperature is around 70 degrees.

Discovering San Diego in Your Yacht

Visiting a new city by yacht is an experience you definitely do not want to miss. Of course you will see a lot of great sights by car, but it’s a whole new perspective seeing these awesome views by boat. The San Diego Bay is 12 miles long with so much to see from the water. Some favorite views are Hotel Del Coronado, both the historic lighthouse and active lighthouse, North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego Maritime Museum, USS Midway, and the Coronado Bridge. There are a ton of access points from the water, so it makes it easy to travel around San Diego. Get picked up in Shelter Island and dropped off at the Marriott Marquis Marina, close to the San Diego Convention Center and the Gaslamp District. Hop over to the Glorietta Bay to access Hotel Del Coronado. 

Starting from the mouth of the bay, you will have views of Hotel Del Coronado and the Coronado Bridge. You can see Point Loma Lighthouse, as well as Cabrillo National Monument. As you enter the bay, you will see the San Diego Submarine Base and Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Cruise on over to the bait barge to check out all the sea lions and sea birds waiting for a snack. You will pass by the Naval ammunition loading dock, the Navy fuel dock, and the largest helicopter base on the west coast. You’ll never know what sort of activity you’ll see at North Island Naval Air Station. You might even see an F-18, F-35, Osprey, or a C-5A Galaxy. Keep on cruising into the bay and you’ll see Shelter Island, H&M Landing, and Harbor Island. You’ll get a close view of the San Diego Maritime Museum with it’s incredible ships, including the oldest active sailing ship in the world: the famous Star of India. Further into the bay, you will see the USS Midway, a historic aircraft carrier museum. You will spy the Unconditional Surrender statue, the Coronado Ferry Landing, Seaport Village, lobster fisherman, and the Rady Shell. The wonderful architecture of the San Diego Convention Center is visible, along with Petco Park and the San Diego Library. Head underneath the Coronado Bridge to Glorietta Bay, just steps from Hotel Del Coronado. Sail past all the naval ship building south of the bridge to get impressive views of our military operations. Who knows, you might even see some Navy Seals jump out of a helicopter in the south bay. If you keep on going, you will get to Chula Vista Bayfront Park and the Coronado Cays. 

Best Beaches and Bays To Take Your Yacht

San Diego Bay, also known as “the Big Bay,” is a busy commercial port with a Navy training channel running through it. Mission Bay is known for its beaches, and it has lots of marinas where you should be able to find a slip. In South San Diego Bay, Chula Vista has a fishing pier, a marina, lots of parks, and attractions like The Living Coast Discovery Center and Sesame Place waterpark. Staying on Glorietta Bay gives you access to Coronado and all its beauty. Harbor Island and Shelter Island are on the Big Bay and will provide you with stunning views of the San Diego skyline.

Best Secret Spots To Take Your Yacht

If you can find a spot to anchor out at La Jolla, head to the La Jolla Underwater Park. There, you can snorkel, kayak, and see marine wildlife. You’ll also find seven sea caves that you can only get to by kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, or swimming. Another great thing to do with a yacht is to take it away from all the crowds and get offshore a bit. If conditions are right, you may even be able to see a bioluminescent plankton bloom once you get far enough away from the city lights.

How To Charter a Yacht in San Diego

When you decide to charter a yacht, you first need to choose between a bareboat or a crewed charter. Bareboat is just what it sounds like: you get the boat itself, with no crew and no provisions. On the other hand, with a crewed charter, you get to make decisions about what to eat and where to go, but you can sit back and relax while the crew uses their expertise to sail the vessel.

If you want a bareboat charter, the boat owner will first assess your sailing experience. If you’re an experienced sailor with a license, that may be the way to go. The advantage of a crewed charter , though, is that you get a professional crew who knows all the secret spots and is used to safely sailing and navigating the many bays of San Diego. You can relax and enjoy the trip without worrying about anything. If you’re ready to see San Diego the best way, from the waterside, look into crewed charter options today.

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