Sailing in San Diego is Less than Golf

Sailing in San Diego is less than Golfing or Skiing!

Reasons Why Sailing in San Diego is Less than Golf!

If you happen to have the wealth of a monarch (but lack self-control), you could easily spend your net worth on the sport of sailing. But a valid counterpoint is how smart, eager and creative paupers also go sailing, and they spend almost nothing for the privilege.

In fact, there is a strong case to be made that sailing is among the least expensive ways to have the most fun, ever invented.

Consider, for starters, that in 2009 (the most recent data I could find) Golfer Magazine estimated that the average golfer spends about $3,000 a year on golf. Skiers spend closer to $3,500 a year, according to data published in the Atlantic in 2012. Hunters spend, on average, about $3,200 dollars a year, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Piecing together publicly available facts from sailing industry sources; by comparison, each sailor spends half as much as golfers, skiers or hunters. This is based on a rough estimate that sailing generates about $6 billion in economic impact in the United States, including boats, gear, services, transportation, soft goods, storage, slips and moorings, taxes, destination tourism, consumables and charters. If you divide economic impact by the number of sailors making it—there are about 3.6 million of us—you can estimate the amount spent by each: $1,667 a year. “Sixteen hundred dollars,” you say? “That barely buys a new Cal 20 mainsail, including speed stripes and shipping.”

If the numbers seem implausible, you may be among the sailors who spend the most (as a group and as a percent of income). Middle and upper-middle class sailboat owners (mostly baby boomers) represent 40% of all sailors, we do 35% of all of the sailing, but we spend 54% of the dollars.

We buy most of the newly built and late model boats in the U.S. We occupy most of the marina space. We make up about 95% of club memberships, we reinvest in sails, electronics and safety equipment, and we pay insurance, interest, fees and taxes; in total contributing more than $3.2 billion dollars to annual gross domestic product through our sailing.

For this opportunity, we spend between $17 and $100 an hour, every hour that we sail, depending on taste, technique and target.

And this is why Sailing in San Diego is Less than Golf!

Learn Sailing in San Diego

Learn Sailing in San Diego

Reasons to Learn Sailing in San Diego!

Considering taking up sailing? Well, there are many reasons why you should learn how to sail. Sailing is an invigorating sport that offers many rewards, not the least of which is that it’s simply so much fun. Imagine white sails billowing against a clear sky, the brisk feel of the breeze on your face, and the gentle motions of the boat as it cleanly slices through the water. Sailing aficionados often say that sailing is more than a sport—it’s a lifestyle.

While sailing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, it also requires you to be an active participant more than almost any other type of boating. When you learn how to sail, you’ll not only become intimately familiar with all aspects of your boat, but also how your boat relates to its environment in terms of everything from the wind to the weather. This is why learning how to sail can be so fulfilling and can foster such a sense of accomplishment.

It practically goes without saying that the active nature of sailing means that it can be terrific exercise for both you and any passengers who are inclined to help out. While sailing is an active endeavor that can involve its share of physical work, it can also be an incredibly relaxing pastime as well. Sailboats can be a terrific space for onboard entertaining, whether it’s enjoying a light lunch or simply passing the time with family and friends.

Learning how to sail doesn’t have to be complicated, especially if you invest in a simple sailing course and start out learning on a small sailboat. One of the first things we’d recommend is for anyone looking to learn how to sail is that that they check out beginner sailing schools in their area.

Learn how to sail, and let’s go sailing today!

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Sail Masquerade – Experience The Best Sailing Charter in San Diego

Discover the magic of the sea aboard one of the last great racing yachts in San Diego!

This classic racing yacht located in San Diego will transport you and your closest friends or family to true romance and adventure on the sea.

Imagine yourself sailing on beautiful San Diego Bay or around Point Loma as you begin your ocean adventure aboard this classic 37 foot, racing yacht.

Completely restored, Masquerade is a sleek and comfortable yacht She will provide you a uniquely smooth and enjoyable sail, as she is solidly crafted and built for speed, but updated with the latest in modern conveniences.

You’ll be immediately struck by Masquerades beautiful teak interior and traditional yacht lines illustrating the fine craftsmanship of world class racing yacht building.

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime sailing around the waters of San Diego

Masquerade recently completed a complete interior cosmetic refit to ensure her yacht passengers can relax in comfort and style while showing off all of her original craftsmanship and beauty just the way she was when she first sailed in 1973.

We welcome you aboard. Please join us as we explore San Diego Bay, the beautiful Pacific Ocean coastlines of Southern California and beyond!

Masquerade offers a variety of sailing adventures such as:
Corporate Charters
Private Charters
Public Charters
Memorials at Sea
Sunset/Champagne Cruises
Whale Watching Tours

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Sunset Sailing Charters

San Diego Bay is beautiful at night and we offer both dusk and night charters on the bay. These night charters are a perfect venue for both business functions as well as personal events. A night charter will create lasting memories of peaceful water and beautiful city lights which will be remembered for years to come. The lights of the city are truly fabulous at night. Night

These peaceful charters will slowly cruise many areas of the bay, some areas which may be visited are La Playa (also know as America’s cup Harbor), Shelter Island, Harbor Island, downtown San Diego and Glorietta Bay.

Anchoring for a short period to watch the boats come and go is also possible.

Evening and night charters are often catered, so let us know if you are interested in this. If you like something special please let us know at the time of booking and we will be happy to customize the charter for you.

Evening and night charters are operated throughout the year, but starting and ending times vary depending on the season.

 

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San Diego Sailing Charters

There are many points of interest on San Diego Bay and during your charter we will do our best to cover many of them – this area is very rich in history and sightseeing information. The Light House is open for visitors and the area provides an incredible view of San Diego Bay.Star of India

Toward the end of Point Loma is Fort Rosecrans, a national cemetery, where over 91,000 soldiers are buried. You will be able to see the white crosses from the yacht. Other tour highlights are the submarine base, Star of India, nuclear aircraft carriers, North Island Air Station, downtown San Diego, Coronado bridge as well as other attractions.As we sail past Ballast Point, you will see the giant boulders once used as ballast to both Chinese fishing villages as well as a whaling station.

There are generally dozens of various types of boats on San Diego Bay (sailboats, kayaks, military boats and tugs) to name only a few. It is common to view aircraft carriers as well as submarines coming and leaving the bay. There will also be lots of wildlife (sea lions, seals, birds etc) and we will be able to get very close, so bring your camera as you are sure to get some great pictures. The picture is of the Star of India , an icon on the San Diego waterfront

This charter can be customized to accommodate your wishes and could even include a short anchoring, so you can just sit back and watch the world go by. Let us know your wishes, we will be happy to customize the charter for you.

Remember you are reserving the entire yacht, so you have complete flexibility in what you are able to do.

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