Writing & Sailing on San Francisco Bay

A full day of writing and sailing on San Francisco Bay, aboard a sailing catamaran with room for twelve.

I have spent more than forty years boating on San Francisco Bay, and I’m also a writer. This day brings the two together. We sail out from Jack London Square, settle at anchor somewhere quiet, and write. The Bay and the ocean grab you, and attention lives in the present moment. That’s a good place to write from.

The Boat is Your Writing Room

We go out on a 42-foot sailing catamaran. It sits flat on the water, so you can set your notebook on a real table, pick a spot in the sun or the shade, and spread out. There’s room to write on your own or gather with others. You don’t need to know how to sail. The captain and I handle the boat, and if you’re curious about the sailing, ask. We love to share it.

A Small Group For Sharing

Each Writing & Sailing day is limited to twelve guests, keeping the experience relaxed, personal and spacious. There is no sailing experience required, and you will not be expected to operate the boat. Our captain and crew take care of that.

You are here to write, explore, eat, talk, share, and enjoy the Bay.

Who Is This For?

Writers and non-writers.

People working on fiction, memoir, essays, poetry, journals or personal projects.

People who have been meaning to write something and haven’t quite begun.

And people who simply like the idea of spending a few hours away from the usual routine with a notebook, interesting company and San Francisco Bay moving past them.

You do not need to arrive with a project. You only need to be curious.

Upcoming Writing & Sailing Days

New dates and themes are coming soon. Each gathering will explore a different writing theme while keeping the heart of the experience the same: a very small group, a beautiful boat, time to write and several hours out on the Bay.

Interested in joining us?

Join the interest list and we’ll send you upcoming dates as they are announced.