Wednesday

2013 Summer Sailing!

The 2013 Public Sailing season kicks off with our Mother's Day Sail On May 12th
 - sailing at 2:00 and 3:30.





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Private Sailing Charters
A Catamaran sailing charter is a great affordable way to promote corporate team building, product launches and client entertaining. Also it’s an unique way to celebrate weddings, anniversaries, retirements and birthday parties. The Catamaran is also available for Memorials at Sea.

Add special touches to the sail with your favorite food, beverages, and music. Combine that with the majestic coastline of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary and you have an event to remember.

To reserve a date for a memorable and unique sailing adventure please contact our office at 831-818-3645 or email us at sailingsantacruz@gmail.com

For an extraordinary adventure... Just add water!!

Tuesday

September Sailing Adventures

Some say that summer is coming to an end, but here in Santa Cruz, we all know that summertime weather is just around the corner. So it's never too late to check out a sail aboard the Team O'Neill Catamaran....... we're getting ready to wrap up our public sailing season – though there still are a couple of beautiful September days ahead for you to come out and sail with us!

Here is what is on the schedule:

Music Sails
This month the Catamaran will be rocking the bay with a live music sunset sail. We welcome aboard Al Frisby, a one-man New Orleans Band and quite the colorful character. He is a multi-instrumentalist playing Americana music on an acoustic Hawaiian lap guitar, mandolin, banjo, and a selection of guitars, bells, whistles and harmonica.
The boat sets sail at 4:00 P.M. on September 29th. Gather friends, family or that special someone, a sweatshirt, (it is Santa Cruz), and join us for another fun day on the bay.

The Fall Fireworks Cruise to Seacliff Beach on Friday, October 5th is filling up fast. Tickets are $40 per person for this Spectacular sail. Gather friends & family pack a late night picnic and climb aboard the Catamaran to enjoy the show from one of the best seats in town!
As always – we are still sailing each weekend, these Day Sails are still a great deal at just $20.00 and the 1 ½ hour sail is just $30, and as always,wee ones under 5 ride for free with a paid day sail adult ticket.

Wine and Beer are now available for purchase with cash (sorry,no BYOB allowed).

The Team O’ Neill Catamaran is also available for private adventures, where guests can charter the boat for Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Parties and Memorials at Sea.

Monday

August Sailing Adventures

Sunset Music Sails
This month the Catamaran will be rocking thebay with a live music sunset sail. We welcome aboard Al Frisby,a one-man New Orleans Band and quite the colorful character. He is amulti-instrumentalist playing Americana music on an acoustic Hawaiian lapguitar, mandolin, banjo, and a selection of guitars, bells, whistles andharmonica.
The boat sets sail at 6:30 P.M. on August 3rd and August 17th,the perfect time to kick off those weekend plans. Gather friends, familyor that special someone, a sweatshirt, (it is Santa Cruz), and join usfor another fun evening on the bay.
Sea & Taste Santa Cruz with ourOlive Oil Pairings-Taste and Sail

This sail pairs together the beautiful backdrop of the Santa Cruz Coastlinealong with the opportunity to navigate along with the extremely knowledgeableand friendly staff from True Olive Connection, a local boutique specializing inunique, high-quality olive oils from around the world. Sailing August 4thand August 11th.
Wine SailsMJA Vineyards- August 8th - 6:30- 8:00 $40
Don’t miss this opportunity to swirl, sniff and taste your way around theMonterey Bay. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the wind, the water, and the wines.

Vino Tabi Winery- August 22nd- 6:00- 7:30 $40

WednesdayEvening Sailboat Races
Each week during the summer months, you'll find upwards of 75 sailboats headingout onto Monterey Bay for the Wednesday Night Beer Can Races. There isn't awinner, just lots of fun, fast boats, and smiles all around. Everyone wants toget a front row seat for this one! Perfect for couples, families, celebrations,or even just a great way to get away for a while!
Sail Dates are August 1st and August 15th.

It's not too early to reserve your tickets for the Fall Fireworks Cruise on October 5th.

As always – we are still sailing each weekend, these Day Sails are stilla great deal at just $20.00 and the 1 ½ hour sail is just $30, and as always,wee ones under 5 ride for free with a paid day sail adult ticket.

Wine and Beer are now available for purchase with cash (sorry, no BYOBallowed).

The Team O’ Neill Catamaran is also available for private adventures, whereguests can charter the boat for Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Parties andMemorials at Sea.

Wednesday

July Special Events

Wednesday Evening Sailboat Races
Each week during the summer months, you'll find upwards of 75 sailboats heading out onto Monterey Bay for the Wednesday Night Beer Can Races. There isn't a winner, just lots of fun, fast boats, and smiles all around. Everyone wants to get a front row seat for this one! Perfect for couples, families, celebrations, or even just a great way to get away for a while!
Sail Dates are July 11th & 25th

Whale Watching
Join us for a whale watching cruise to see Blue Whales, Humpback Whales and more on the beautiful Monterey Bay! Whale activity in the bay has been above normal lately due to warmer water temps and an abundance of krill. Sailing Saturday July 21 from 8am – 11am $45

Sea & Taste Santa Cruz with our Olive Oil Pairings-Taste and Sail
This sail pairs together the beautiful backdrop of the Santa Cruz Coastline along with the opportunity to navigate along with the extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff from True Olive Connection, a local boutique specializing in unique, high-quality olive oils from around the world. Sailing July 14th, July 25th and August 4th.


Wine Sails
Vino Tabi Winery- July 18th- 6:30- 8:00 $40
Vine Hill Winery - August 8th - 6:30- 8:00 $40
Don’t miss this opportunity to swirl, sniff and taste your way around the Monterey Bay. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the wind, the water, and the wines.

Sunset Music Sails
Al Frisby and his one man New Orleans Jazz Band will be rocking the Catamaran Fridays this summer. Sailing July 13th, July 27th, August 3rd and August 17th.

It's not too early to reserve your tickets for the Fall Fireworks Cruise on October 5th.

As always – we are still sailing each weekend, these Day Sails are still a great deal at just $20.00 and the 1 ½ hour sail is just $30, and as always, wee ones under 5 ride for free with a paid day sail adult ticket.

Wine and Beer are now available for purchase with cash (sorry no BYOB allowed).

The Team O’ Neill Catamaran is also available for private adventures, where guests can charter the boat for Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Parties and Memorials at Sea.

June Sailing Adventures


Make this coming Father's Day one to remember and surprise your Dad or Grandpa with a fun filled afternoon sail on the 65' Team O'Neill Catamaran! We'll even treat him to one complimentary beverage. Book your tickets now for Sunday June 17th - we’ll be setting sail at 1:00 and 2:30 from the Santa Cruz Harbor.




Also, our official kick-off for the Saturday Day Sails begins on June 9th sailing at 3:00 and 4:30. This is a fun and relaxing way to get away for a bit and see Santa Cruz from a different vantage point.

The 1 hour Day Sails are still a awesome deal at just $20.00, the 1 ½ hour sail is just $30 and as always, wee ones under 5 ride for free with a paid adult ticket. Check out our entire summer calendar.

UPCOMING SPECIALTY SAILS

Our first Sea and Taste Santa Cruz Sail is happening on Saturday June 23rd at 3pm, when our friends from True Olive Connection treat us to their fine Olive Oil Pairings! YUM!

Another first of the season will be our Sunset Music Sail featuring Al Frisby and his one man New Orleans Jazz Band. This festive all American sail takes place on July 4th at 8pm. Our friends at the Farmer’s almanac are calling for a full Thunder moon that evening – it is the 4thof July and you never know what type of thunder you may hear!



Speaking of the 4th – The O’Cat will be sailing during the day at 2:30 and 5:30. Come dressed in your finest Red, White and Blue!


O’Neill Yacht Charters is pleased to announce the addition of new and exciting sails for the 2012 season. Customers can still enjoy the favorite Day Sails, though now we have expanded on the assortment of fun with:
·         Wine Sailing adventures featuring local Santa Cruz wineries, don’t miss this opportunity to swirl, sniff, and taste your way around the Monterey Bay.
·         Live Music Sunset sails- leave your worries behind and sail into the Santa Cruz sunset while enjoying a spectacular live music show provided by local musicians!
·         Sea and Taste Santa Cruz- the very best of flavors and views come together on the deck of our 65’ Catamaran.  First up, we’ll being sailing with our friends from True Olive Connection, enjoying their fine Olive Oil Pairings!
Kicking off the season is our famous Mother's Day Sail  scheduled for Sunday May 13th.  Treat Mom or Grandma to a relaxing afternoon sail with complementary champagne and strawberries on the 
Monterey Bay! Sailing at 2:00 and 3:30.
 

Captain Mike and his mom
We will also be sailing over the Memorial Day Weekend, with trips scheduled for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Surely a great way to kick off the long weekend!
Don't forget about Father's Day! Surprise your Dad or Grandpa with a fun filled afternoon cruise. We'll be setting sail on June 17th at 1:00 and 2:30.


Father's Day fun!
Our Feature Sails will certainly sell out - so reserve early. To get info, check availability and purchase tickets for public sails Click here. To purchase by phone call our ticketing company, Zerve, at 800-979-3370.
The Team O’ Neill Catamaran is also available for private adventures where guests can charter the boat for Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Parties, and Memorials at Sea.
Happy Sailing!
The Team O’Neill Crew