Andrews 21
7 boatsQuick, light and forgiving. The fastest way to get your hours up. The entry point to the program.
- Length
- 21 ft
- Certification
- ASA 103 or equivalent
- Damage deposit
- $1,500
From
$350
/mo
Pier 40 · San Francisco Bay
Own the sailing. Not the boat.
A timeshare program from San Francisco's Pier 40 sailing school. Seven sails a month on the boat you choose, with the slip fees, insurance, maintenance and cleaning all handled.
From $350/month · Six & twelve-month terms
The fleet
Fourteen boats, five ways to sail.
Prices shown are the twelve-month monthly rate. Every membership includes seven uses per month.
J/80
4 boatsA proper sportboat with real bite in a Bay breeze. This tier also opens the whole Andrews 21 fleet to you.
- Length
- 26 ft
- Certification
- ASA 103 or equivalent
- Damage deposit
- $2,000
From
$475
/mo
The Bay's benchmark one-design. Fast, balanced and genuinely fun in twenty-five knots. Booked on the shared calendar.
- Length
- 35 ft
- Certification
- ASA 104 or equivalent
- Damage deposit
- $2,500
From
$699
/mo
The cruiser of the fleet. Wheel steering, a proper galley and head, and room to bring everyone. Made for long Bay days.
- Length
- 37 ft
- Certification
- ASA 104 or equivalent
- Damage deposit
- $2,500
From
$899
/mo
J/109 “Cirrus”
FlagshipThe most capable boat we run. Bigger, quicker and steadier in a strong breeze than anything else on the dock.
- Length
- 36 ft
- Certification
- ASA 104 or equivalent
- Damage deposit
- $2,500
From
$999
/mo
For our students
Unlimited Andrews & J/80.
Students of the sailing school get unlimited use of the Andrews 21s and J/80s rather than seven sails a month, and $500 off the damage deposit on those boats. That's $1,000 on the Andrews and $1,500 on the J/80.
Ask about student termsHow it works
Four steps to the dock.
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Mark 01
Pick a class and a term
Choose the boat you're certified for and whether you want six months or twelve. Twelve costs less per month.
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Mark 02
Post the deposit
A refundable damage deposit is held in escrow, sized to the boat. It comes back to you at the end.
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Mark 03
Get your access
Pier 40 parking pass, and the shared booking calendar for our 30-foot-and-over boats. No office visit required.
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Finish
Book and go
Reserve up to a year ahead. Show up, sail, rinse her down, take your trash. That's the whole checklist.
Why timeshare
The best boat is the one you don't have to own.
Owning a boat on San Francisco Bay means a stack of bills that arrive whether you sail or not. A membership is one line.
Owning a boat
Every month- Slip feeDue monthly
- Loan paymentDue monthly
- Insurance and surveyVaries
- Haul-outs and repairsWhenever needed
- Cleaning and upkeepYour weekends
- DepreciationAlways
TotalHard to predict
TimeShare with us
Every month- Andrews 21ASA 103$350$450
- J/80ASA 103$475$575
- J/105 WonderASA 104$699$799
- Beneteau 37 ValkyrieASA 104$899$999
- J/109 CirrusASA 104$999$1,149
- Slip, insurance, maintenance and cleaningIncluded
TotalFrom $350$450/mo
Damage deposits of $1,500 to $2,500 are refundable and held in escrow. Sailing school students get unlimited use of the Andrews 21s and J/80s, and a $500 reduction on those two deposits. Also included: a Pier 40 parking pass, the shared booking calendar, onboarding on your boat, and changing class as you progress. Full membership details
From our members and sailors
Straight from the cockpit.
The partnership has exceeded our expectations in all regards.
The thing I would call out, in particular, is the high standard of seamanship to which the boat is maintained. Any time we needed support, they've been responsive and quickly sorted things out. The three-day onboarding program is very valuable and allowed my wife and I to take the boat out confidently from the get go.
GerhardBeneteau 37 timeshare member
Great first timeshare on Wonder.
We had a wonderful sail today on Wonder. The boat was awesome, it took us around Angel Island from the East side, through Raccoon Strait, West of Alcatraz and over to the beach, hugging the coast, past the piers and returning to South Beach, inside most of the ebb current.
Paul & NatalieJ/105 timeshare members, ASA 101 to 105 graduates
I honestly could not be more pleased with my experience.
Drew and the Spinnaker Sailing crew have been exceptionally responsive, professional and helpful every step of the way.
RyanBeneteau 37 timeshare member
As always, helpful staff and well-fitted boats!
Enjoyed the day very much.
Stephen K.Bareboat charter sailor
A great place to learn how to sail.
I have taken basic keelboat 1 and 2 along with basic coastal cruising and have now started chartering boats from Spinnaker. The team of instructors have your best interest in mind with great lessons and tips to ensure that you get on the water with safety in mind.
RahulASA student, now chartering
Well maintained fleet.
Ralph W.Timeshare member
Everything was great again.
Mike M.Bareboat charter sailor
Where we are
Pier 40. Right beside the ballpark.
South Beach Harbor sits at the foot of the city: Oracle Park on one side, the Bay Bridge overhead, and the Bay opening up the moment you clear the breakwater.
It is, practically speaking, the most convenient place to keep a boat in San Francisco. Drive in on your parking pass, walk down the dock, and be sailing in fifteen minutes.
- Address
- Pier 40, South Beach Harbor, San Francisco, CA 94107
- Phone
- 415-543-7333
Which model fits
Boat share, fractional ownership, or buying?
Most people arrive comparing three things: a boat share like ours, fractional or shared ownership of a single hull, or simply buying. They answer different questions. Do you want equity, or do you want water time? Here is the honest version.
Decided on a boat share? Three questions pick the boat.
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What's your sailing certification?
Equivalent experience counts if it truly is: RYA or US Sailing certification, or recent sailing on similar water and similar boats. We'll confirm it with you.
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How much of the year do you want to sail?
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What kind of day do you want on the water?
Your boat
Answer the three questions and we'll suggest a boat and a term.
Start with the sailing school
ASA 103 is the minimum to rent with us.
It opens the Andrews 21 and J/80. Students of the school get unlimited use of both, and $500 off those deposits.
We'd suggest
An Andrews 21, on a 12‑month term
$350$450 a month, with a $1,500 refundable deposit.
Light, forgiving and easy to sail with a friend or two aboard, and the least expensive way into the program. ASA 104 opens Valkyrie, the fleet's most comfortable boat for guests.
We'd suggest
A J/80, on a 12‑month term
$475$575 a month, with a $2,000 refundable deposit.
A genuine sportboat that comes alive once the afternoon breeze fills in, and the membership includes the Andrews 21 fleet as well.
We'd suggest
The J/105 Wonder, on a 12‑month term
$699$799 a month, with a $2,500 refundable deposit.
The Bay's benchmark one-design: balanced, quick, and genuinely rewarding in a breeze. Booked on the members' calendar.
We'd suggest
The Beneteau 37 Valkyrie, on a 12‑month term
$899$999 a month, with a $2,500 refundable deposit.
Wheel steering, a proper galley and head, and room below. The boat to take when you're bringing people who aren't sailors yet.
We'd suggest
The J/109 Cirrus, on a 12‑month term
$999$1,149 a month, with a $2,500 refundable deposit.
The most capable boat in the program, and steadier once the afternoon breeze is up. The one for a long day on the Bay.
See the full comparison
| What we do Boat share | Alternative Fractional ownership | Alternative Buying outright | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you own | Nothing. You buy time on the water. | A share of one hull, on the title. | The whole boat. |
| Up front | A refundable deposit, $1,500 to $2,500. | Usually a five-figure buy-in. | The purchase price, or a loan. |
| Every month | $350 and up. One figure. | Your share of slip, insurance and upkeep. | Slip, loan, insurance, upkeep. |
| Maintenance | Ours. | Shared, and agreed by committee. | Yours. |
| Changing boats | Change class as you progress. | Sell your share first. | Sell the boat first. |
| Getting out | Finish the term and walk away. | Find a buyer for your share. | Find a buyer for the boat. |
| Suits you if | You want to sail often without tying up capital. | You want equity in one particular boat. | You want a boat that is yours, and the work that comes with it. |
What we do
Boat share
- What you own
- Nothing. You buy time on the water.
- Up front
- A refundable deposit, $1,500 to $2,500.
- Every month
- One figure, from $350.
- Maintenance
- Ours.
- Changing boats
- Change class as you progress.
- Getting out
- Finish the term and walk away.
- Suits you if
- You want to sail often without tying up capital.
Alternative
Fractional ownership
- What you own
- A share of one hull, on the title.
- Up front
- Usually a five-figure buy-in.
- Every month
- Your share of slip, insurance and upkeep.
- Maintenance
- Shared, and agreed by committee.
- Changing boats
- Sell your share first.
- Getting out
- Find a buyer for your share.
- Suits you if
- You want equity in one particular boat.
Alternative
Buying outright
- What you own
- The whole boat.
- Up front
- The purchase price, or a loan.
- Every month
- Slip, loan, insurance, upkeep.
- Maintenance
- Yours.
- Changing boats
- Sell the boat first.
- Getting out
- Find a buyer for the boat.
- Suits you if
- You want a boat that is yours, and the work that comes with it.
People also compare this to a boat club membership, which is the closest relative, though most boat clubs run powerboats rather than keelboats, and few of them are a sailing club with an ASA school attached. Ours is, which is why members can move up a class as their certification does.
Questions
Before you ask.
Anything not covered here, call the office. We'd rather talk it through.
415-543-7333
How do I book a boat?
It depends on the size of the boat. For 30 feet and over (the J/105, J/109 and Beneteau 37) you get access to a shared Google calendar reserved for members. Book your days up to a year in advance, show up and sail. No office visit, no paperwork.
For 27 feet and under (the J/80s and Andrews 21s) email us your desired date and we'll handle the reservation. The standard check-in and check-out process still runs through the office.
What certification do I need?
For the smaller boats (the J/80s and Andrews 21s) ASA 103 or equivalent experience.
For the bigger boats (the J/105, J/109 and Beneteau 37) ASA 104 or equivalent experience.
"Or equivalent" is genuine. If you've sailed comparable boats in comparable conditions, talk to us and we'll assess. If you're not there yet, our school will get you there.
How does the damage deposit work?
It's refundable and held in escrow for the length of your membership. The amount scales with the boat: $1,500 for the Andrews 21, $2,000 for the J/80, and $2,500 for the J/105, J/109 and Beneteau 37.
Sailing school students get $500 off, bringing the Andrews down to $1,000 and the J/80 to $1,500.
Six months or twelve?
Twelve months costs less per month and suits anyone planning to sail year-round, and the Bay sails year-round.
Six months costs slightly more per month but works well for seasonal sailors, or if you'd rather try the program before committing to a full year. You can upgrade or adjust your membership at any time as your sailing changes.
What do I have to do after a sail?
Rinse the boat down and take your trash off with you. That's it. Cleaning, maintenance, and getting her ready for the next member is ours to deal with.
Every member is trained on their boat before they sail her, which is why the fleet stays in the condition it does: properly tied, properly maintained, no surprises when you arrive.
Do I get a specific boat?
On the J/105, J/109 and Beneteau 37, yes. Those are single, named boats: Wonder, Cirrus and Valkyrie.
On the Andrews 21 and J/80 you're booking the class rather than a hull. You'll sail whichever of the seven Andrews or four J/80s is available on your day, which is part of why those tiers cost what they do.
Where do I park?
Every member in the program receives a Pier 40 parking pass. Given where we are, a hundred yards from Oracle Park, that is not a small detail on a game day.
Request information
Let's find out if this fits.
Tell us roughly where you are as a sailor and which boats interest you. We'll come back with the terms, availability and what onboarding looks like.
Call the office
415-543-7333
Email us
staff@spinnaker-sailing.com