Father's Day Aboard Yacht America, June 20 & 21, 2009
That special day of the year for the Dad's of the world just became a little more special for some with the announcement that Dennis Conner's famous yacht "America" will operate out of the "Maritime Museum of San Diego" twice a day on Father's Day weekend. "That's right"...said Warren Allan, Director of Sales & Marketing for the famous yacht. "The Maritime Museum has a great family atmosphere, a wonderful family membership base for locals, and a wealth of amazing nautical history for visiting Dad's and families as well.
AMERICA - This magnificent sailing vessel is a replica of the 139-foot yacht (AMERICA) that won the historic, Royal Yacht Squadron's "100 Guinea Cup" race around the Isle of Wight. The trophy was donated to the New York Yacht Club to be held as a challenge trophy, which came to be known as the America's Cup.
The original AMERICA Low Black Schooner was designed by a young genius who combined the best of Old World theory and New World practicality. Her later career was equally as colorful - conveyor of secret agents, Confederate blockade runner, Union warship, Naval Academy training vessel, and pride and joy of a famous Civil War general and politician. By her end in 1945, she was one of the most honored vessels in the United States.
Our AMERICA is a replica that was built in 1995 at a cost of more than $6 million. At 139 luxurious and awesome feet in length, and capable of hosting up to 80 guests, she is a treat for anybody aboard her. AMERICA is available for the following events
AMERICA Specifications
AMERICA is a replica that was built in 1995 at a cost of more than $6 million. At 139 luxurious and awesome feet in length, and capable of hosting up to 80 guests, she is a treat for anybody aboard her for Sunset Sails, Whale Watching, Dinner Functions, Corporate Events, or exciting ocean-going overnight sailing adventures.
Length: 139 feet
Weight: 226,000 pounds
Mast Height: 105 feet (main mast)
5,900 Square feet of Sail
- Join Us For San Diego Whale Watching
- Come Aboard For Our Amazing San Diego Harbor Cruises
- Book Your Next Corporate Event On Our Charter Yachts
- Celebrate Your Wedding On Board Our San Diego Yachts
- Experience Sunset Sails Through the San Diego Harbor
- Book Your Company Corporate Meetings & Events
- Explore Our Exclusive San Diego Private Charters
- Dinner Functions Aboard Stars & Stripes or AMERICA
- Choose From Our Yachts & Boats
- Book a Race or Yacht Online
AMERICA -- Available Sailing, Cruising and Racing Options
One-Boat Regatta - Reserve either Stars & Stripes or Abracadabra for a one-boat Regatta and you can bring a crew of up to 20 racers. We will provide an experienced captain (if Dennis is in town, you can hire him for an additional fee), and support crew. We'll also provide a crew to man our second IACC boat. (They will cut you no slack whatsoever.) » San Diego Sailing
Two-Boat Regatta - Reserve both boats-Stars & Stripes and Abracadabra-and gather two crews of 20 members each. We will provide two experienced captains (if Dennis is available, you can hire him for an additional fee), plus support crew members to make sure you run a tight ship.
Three-Boat Regatta - Reserve three boats: Race aboard Stars & Stripes and Abracadabra, and utilize AMERICA as your Race Committee / spectator boat -complete with food and beverage services. Put together two racing crews of 20 members each for the IACC boats. We'll provide two experienced captains (if Dennis is available, you can hire him for an additional fee), plus support crews to ensure an exciting "America's Cup" style racing experience.
For more details or to set up your private Regatta, call us at 1-800-644-3454 and ask to speak to our America's Cup Experience (ACE) Race Coordinator.
