Balajan / San Francisco Bay Sailing Charters

Thank you for making our waters safer and...proud to be one of them!

Celebrate the 4th of July on your private catamaran! Bring your friends, family and spend the day on the water. All inclusive (food, drinks...). Contact us at [email protected] or text us at 510-710-1968

Summer is around the corner! Book your private catamaran for a day: - With Captain and First Mate - Food, drinks all included!... - Perfect setting for family, friends reunion - Up to 6 guests - Departure from Marina Bay Yacht Harbor Please contact us at [email protected] or text us at (510) 710-1968.

Blue Angels: coming in the Bay beginning of October. Book your front row seats on BALAJAN at www.catbalajan.com

Beautiful surfing!

San Francisco Bay in her splendor!

Great catamaran class today...with, sometimes, some challenging conditions (25-35kts AW)!

May 9, 2018. Blunt force trauma consistent with vessel collision suspected cause of death of gray whale in San Francisco Bay. Sad! The cetacean was identified as a 44-foot adult female gray whale. The Marine Mammal Center has responded to more than 70 gray whales in its 43-year history. This is the third gray whale the Center has responded to in 2018. While undetermined is the most common cause of death of cetaceans reported by the Center’s research team, blunt force trauma... from ship strikes, malnutrition, trauma and entanglements are other leading causes. Gray whales are one of the most frequently seen whales in California. The cetaceans can be seen passing by California in December and January during their southern migration, and again in April and May on their northern journey. Gray whales are medium-sized whales, reaching up to 45 feet (14 m) in length, with the females usually being larger than the males. They are distinguishable by their gray coloration with white patches, mostly consisting of areas where barnacles and lice have attached themselves to the whales. The Eastern population found along the US and Canadian coast was delisted in 1994. Gray whales face the longest yearly migration of any whale at roughly 11,000 miles, traveling between Baja California and Alaska in a single trip. The U.S. Coast Guard indicates in its Local Notice to Mariners: "NOAA Sanctuaries requests a voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction until 15 Nov 18 within the San Francisco Traffic Separation Scheme (SF TSS). Vessels 300 gross registered tons or larger transiting the SF TSS are encouraged to transit at speeds not in excess of 10kts. These areas contain concentrations of endangered Blue, Humpback, and Fin Whales that are protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act."

Weather forecast for Mother's Day: sun and 73!!! We have guests on Saturday May 12 but you can still book Balajan for Sunday May 13. What could be better than a great family reunion under the sun in the fantastic San Francisco Bay? Relax, enjoy, we are in charge!... Please contact us at captaindaniel@catbalajan,com

Book your seats for the 2018 FLEET WEEK! Friday October 5 Saturday October 6 Sunday October 7... We are still 6 months away but these days are in high demand! - "Front row" for the air show - Captain and First Mate are in charge - All included (breakfast, lunch, drinks) - 6 guests maximum Remember: we will maintain the existing price ($960) for bookings made before September 1, 2018. We will ask you for a $300 deposit to secure the reservation.

BALAJAN is ready! With the weather improving and the temperatures warming up, it is now the time to plan your day on the San Francisco Bay! 2 activities this year on BALAJAN:... 1. SAN FRANCISCO BAY DISCOVERY 2. CATAMARAN INITIATION CLASS Please see the descriptions in the attached documents. As always, contact us for any question you may have. Looking forward to welcoming you on BALAJAN in 2018! Please note that we will increase our prices ($1,120) on September 1, 2018 . We will honor the existing prices ($960) with bookings done before 9/1/2018 for any activity taken during 2018.

History of the Berkeley Pier: What's the story behind this super-long pier that once nearly stretched from Berkeley to Treasure Island?

Mark your calendar! Saturday May 19: Water Safety Fair at Fort Baker The safety our guests is always our first prIority on BALAJAN! Take this opportunity to meet the U.S. Coast Guard, learn about safety on the water and have a fun time. Bring your children!