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Cruise in: Boaters enjoy a free anchorage with spectacular views of San Francisco, Yerba Buena Island, the old and new Bay Bridge spans. Complimentary water taxi service and dinghy dock make it easy and fun to reach the shoreside entertainment. Our map helps you find the way, or click here for directions.
Driving and public transit: For those arriving by land yacht, free parking is available. The island has regular bus service from San Francisco. Click here for directions.
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| The Sailstice Festival Village features food, beverage, vendor booths and new boats on display. |
Our menu includes tri-tip and chicken sandwiches, caesar salad, fruit, chips, Numi Teas, sodas and water. On tap will be tasty Paulaner beer, cocktails featuring Skyy Infusions Vodka, Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey, Flor de Cana Rum, and a selection of wine.
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Boats on display: At dock, you'll be able to tour the breathtaking Jeanneau 45DS, Hunter 50CC, Hunter 38, Hanse 47, Catalina 400, Island Packet Estero, Beneteau 34, and the 100 year old Master Mariner Classic, 'Polaris'. On the hard, you'll be able to see a selection of skiffs and dinghies, including the fast-as-lightning Australian 18, the Weta trimaran and the Windrider trimaran. Thanks to our sponsors!
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Boatbuilding contest: You've never seen anything like this. Sponsored by WoodenBoat magazine and Berkeley Marine Center, you'll watch teams build boats from the ground up starting in the morning and try to launch and row them in the afternoon! Contestants can download details here.
Welcome the San Francisco Giants!
 The San Francisco Giants will join sailors this year with their promo team in the 'Orange and Black Attack' tent where they'll have prizes and giveaways for the whole family. Come hit a ball into the cove (Clipper Cove), take in some sailing and then head over to AT & T park for a Saturday night game vs. the Texas Rangers.
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Sailstice Festival World Music: You'll be entertained by five bands spanning folk songs, traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian performances, sea chanteys, and a classic-rock tribute band. Click here for a complete schedule. |
| Big boat racing (ODCA/HDA): If you would like to race One-Design or PHRF for the OCSC Sailing Summer Sailstice trophy sign up to race with the Yacht Racing Association (YRA). Race management by Encinal Yacht Club Race Management. Courses in the South Bay. Awards ceremony at the Sailstice Festival. |
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Free sailboat rides are available courtesy of Club Nautique, Tradewinds Sailing Center, Modern Sailing and Mission Creek Sail Tours. Signups begin at 11:00am; last ride departs at 4:00pm. Rides on our J80, Colgate 26, and Catalina 34 are first-come, first-served, subject to weather and availability and require sign-up on site. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Demonstrations: In addition to the boatbuilding competition, we are excited to be showing two thrilling demonstrations. Thanks to Chad Frietas of Nelson Yachts, the high performance Australia 18 skiffs will be on display ashore. |
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Photo treasure hunt: This is one of the most fun and creative ways to make your way to Treasure Island. And you get cool photos and the chance for prizes! Here's how it works. Go to the Photo Treasure Hunt web page. Check out your assignment and sign up. You'll get points for taking certain pictures-but to keep the competition fair, the pictures must contain an item that you won't know until you receive an an email. Happy hunting!
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| DO GOOD |
| Do good: The Sailstice community believes in protecting the oceans and waterways that give us so much joy and in bringing kids in touch with the power and wonder of wind and water. As part of your Sailstice holiday, do two things: |
1. Sailors for the Sea by taking part in the Virtual Circumnavigation of the Americas. It's easy. Just check off the Virtual Circumnavigation box when you sign up at the global Sailstice site and make a pledge for every mile you sail. The money goes to protect our oceans, and your miles move all participants virtually forward in a grand circumnavigation of the the Americas.
2. Sponsor a youth sailor at Treasure Island Sailing Center. TISC reaches out to kids from all communities and backgrounds, building teamwork, responsibility and stewardship of the environment. It's easy and fun to sponsor a youth sailor.
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| Just for kids and youth sailors |
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Dinghy sailing demonstrations: Look for small boats from TISC and other sailing dinghies demonstrating small boat sailing on the cove. Have a dinghy - bring it over and join us for a sail!
It will be a great weekend to sail dinghies in the cove. Bring yours by and just plan a day of sailing in Clipper Cove. Sail to the beach for the Treasure Hunt or pay a visit to TISC.
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Buried treasure! There's nothing like digging in the sand for buried treasure! Treasure Island Yacht Club lets kids dig with pirates and find coins for prizes. Parents have been known to dig in, too. Trowels and pirate garb welcome. Digging will begin on the beach after 2:30. Check with TIYC for precise times. |
