Freda B is a beautifully maintained tall-ship available for private charters and public sails on the San Francisco Bay and the magnificent California Coast.
Vessel Specifications
Gaff-Rigged Topsail Coastal Schooner
United State Coast Guard certified up to 49 guests
Slip 465, Sausalito Yacht Harbor, Sausalito, CA
Length Overall: 80ft
Beam: 17 ft
Displacement: 43 T
Hull: Steel
Decks: Steel
Cabins: 4 overnight guest accommodations with 2 bunks each and locking doors
Headroom Below: 9’
Heads: 2
Safety Equipment: Life rafts, life jackets for all souls on board, EPIRB and all required Coast Guard safety gear
Flat screen TV and smartphone compatible stereo system with speakers above and below deck
Local, epicurean catering and beverage program
Boarding:
Sausalito, San Francisco (Pier 40) and Angel Island
Accolades:
Freda B is the flagship for SF Bay Adventures. Freda B is a member: Master Mariners Benevolent Association, Tall Ships America, Passenger Vessel Association, a celebrated partner and accredited vessel during America’s Cup 34, Golden Gate Tall Ship Society, 2X winner of the Master Mariners Regatta, 2nd and 3rd place winner of the Great San Francisco Schooner Race, sweepstakes winner of the Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade. Freda B has been seen on the Travel Channel and Eye on the Bay and in Sea Magazine, Latitude 38, Cruising World and Sports Illustrated.
History of the Freda B
The legendary East Coast naval architect, Charles Wittholtz designed the schooner, which originally commissioned as the Spirit of St Augustine. Treworgy Yachts of Florida built Freda B in steel and she launched in 1991. Her traditional gaff rigged design was intended for comfortable offshore passage-making between New England and Key West with well-appointed accommodations.
Renowned for their grace and elegance, the gaff schooner has inspired artists, poets and sailors for almost two centuries. Freda B was called Liberty during many of her eighteen years of service. Before she was brought to the Pacific Ocean shores of guests up and down the East Coast enjoyed her stable grace and comfort.
The transit from Miami, Florida to Sausalito, California was accomplished in two steps; first on the deck of a huge freighter via the Panama Canal, taking only two weeks to arrive in Ensenada, Mexico. After which, it took just three days to sail her through the beautiful Golden Gate and to her new home port.
Liberty was lovingly restored, christened Freda B and is the well-maintained yacht our guests have come to know. Once onboard, guests may relax and let the experienced crew take you sailing on the San Francisco Bay and beyond. For the more engaged groups, we always welcome our guests to join in, hoist sails and take a turn at the helm. Our crew is enthusiastic about what they do and love to share sailing on the San Francisco Bay.
About schooners:
Schooners originated in the late 1600’s from smaller, two-masted gaff-rigged vessels used on the shallow coast of lowland countries in Northern Europe. Originally employed for the Atlantic merchant trade, they quickly became indispensable to the European colonies in North America. A schooner has two masts, with the foremast shorter than the mainmast. Schooner sails follow the deck lengthwise, enabling them to catch the wind at a close angle. The positioning of the sails allows the ship superior maneuverability.
