- Is there a maximum number of guests?
Yes, the maximum number of guests, including children, is 12.
- How is the motion different on Cat Ballou than traditional boats?
Cat Ballou has a maximum angle of heal (tipping on her side) of 5°, where a traditional monohulls are designed to sail up to 30°. This healing angle concerns many new to the sport and can make a great opportunity really scary. You can set your drink on Cat Ballou's outside table sail the whole day and not spill a drop. She is solid and horizontal.
The real difference comes in the acceleration. As Cat Ballou only weighs in at about 1/3 of a comparable monohull, with the same sail area (horsepower), she drives more like a sports car than the family SUV.
- Is the Cat Ballou available as a bareboat?
No, the Cat Ballou is not available as a bare boat.
- Where do we board?
We board and drop off in Sausalito, at Schoonmaker Marina.
- What should I wear?
Layer your clothing, white soft soled shoes, hats, check the forecast at www.weather.com.
- What kind of weather can I expect on San Francisco Bay?
The weather in the Bay is composed of a series of micro systems. Generally the best weather in the bay is found in April - May and September - November. Light winds and warmer water in the fall make sailing down the city front more comfortable. The winds in the winter are gentle and soft. Generally speaking, the following applies:
April - June - 65-75, Moderate winds
July - August - 55-65, Strong winds
September - November - 70-80, Moderate Winds
- Can we bring our own food and drink?
Yes, but there is a $50 clean up fee.
- Can you cater?
Yes we can, and it can be quite simple to very extensive.
- Is there a maximum number of guests?
Yes, the maximum number of guests, including children, is 12.
- How is the motion different on Cat Ballou than traditional boats?
Cat Ballou has a maximum angle of heal (tipping on her side) of 5°, where a traditional monohulls are designed to sail up to 30°. This healing angle concerns many new to the sport and can make a great opportunity really scary. You can set your drink on Cat Ballou's outside table sail the whole day and not spill a drop. She is solid and horizontal.
The real difference comes in the acceleration. As Cat Ballou only weighs in at about 1/3 of a comparable monohull, with the same sail area (horsepower), she drives more like a sports car than the family SUV.
- Is the Cat Ballou available as a bareboat?
No, the Cat Ballou is not available as a bare boat.
- Where do we board?
We board and drop off in Sausalito, at Schoonmaker Marina.
- Can we board or be dropped off at a different location?
Yes, we can board and drop off in San Francisco at South Beach Marina for an extra travel charge of $300.
- What should I wear?
Layer your clothing, white soft soled shoes, hats, check the forecast at www.weather.com.
- What kind of weather can I expect on San Francisco Bay?
The weather in the Bay is composed of a series of micro systems. Generally the best weather in the bay is found in April - May and September - November. Light winds and warmer water in the fall make sailing down the city front more comfortable. The winds in the winter are gentle and soft. Generally speaking, the following applies:
April - June - 65-75, Moderate winds
July - August - 55-65, Strong winds
September - November - 70-80, Moderate Winds
- Can we bring our own food and drink?
Yes, but there is a $50 clean up fee.
- Can you cater?
Yes we can, and it can be quite simple to very extensive.