Dennis Conner's America's Cup Experience | San Diego Sailing
Sailing Away by Michael Woody In "American Way" Magazine
WHAT TO GET THE GUY WHO HAS EVERYTHING? AN EXCURSION WITH SAILING LEGEND DENNIS CONNER, OF COURSE.
We are standing on the deck of one of the fastest sailboats on the planet and are about to embark on the race of a lifetime. This is a chance to experience the thrill of what it would be like to crew a yacht in the America’s Cup Challenge, a race featuring the oldest active trophy in international sport, preceding the first modern Olympic Games by 45 years. But what makes this 159-year-old event the ultimate experience for me is that I’m on deck with one of the finest captains I know: my dad. You see, this journey started off as a mission — a mission to find the perfect gift for a guy who seems to have everything. So, I connected with Troy Sears, co-owner of the Dennis Conner’s America’s Cup Experience in San Diego, and here we are. Read Full Story
“I Invite You…to Sail or Race Aboard Our America’s Cup Yachts!”
— Dennis Conner
Welcome to Dennis Conner’s America’s Cup Experience — formerly known as Next Level Sailing — located in San Diego, California. If you have been looking for the Real San Diego Boat Racing Experience, you've come to the right place. This is a unique opportunity to race on a current generation America's Cup yacht. Yacht "AMERICA," Stars & Stripes and Abracadabra are available for corporate or private charter year round.
The Dennis Conner America's Cup experience is now permanently at the “Maritime Museum of San Diego” which means that entry to the museum is now included FREE with any sail with us.
Sailing, Racing and Whalewatching Trips
- San Diego Whale Watching Tours
- San Diego Harbor Cruises
- Check Our Sailing Schedule & Prices
- Sunset Sails Through the San Diego Harbor
- Explore Our Exclusive San Diego Private Yacht Charters
- Weddings ABoard Yacht America
Our sailing fleet includes two 80-foot International America’s Cup Class (IACC) racing yachts — Stars & Stripes / USA 34, and Abracadabra / USA 54— plus a magnificent replica of the original 139-foot yacht “AMERICA” that started the America’s Cup racing tradition back in 1851.
Whether you are an individual, family or small group, our 2.5 hour San Diego sailing races give you the real boat racing experience among Dennis Conner's America's Cup racing yachts -- no other sailing experience even comes close!
We have the oldest AC yacht "America"
We have the only ‘pair’ of IACC yachts
San Diego is one of only 2 US cities to host the America’s Cup
A Boatload of San Diego Cruising, Racing, and Charter Options
Aboard our authentic racing yachts, we offer the most exhilarating San Diego sailing experiences available to the general public and corporate America.
From sunset cruises, weddings and receptions, whale watching, dinner functions, and private charters aboard AMERICA, to relaxing 2 ½ -hour sailing tours or exhilarating “hands-on” racing, whole-boat private charters, and special corporate events on our IACC racing yachts, we offer unmatched sailing experiences for all.
Click here to book your sailing experience online. You may also make reservations or inquires by phone at 1 (800) 644-3454 or (858) 922-3522.
Our "No Sea Sickness Guarantee" - Our yachts are so large, stable and smooth, that our passengers virtually never get sea sick, allowing us to offer the following "no-sea-sickness guarantee": "If you lose your lunch…..we will replace it."
If you sail with us in the San Diego Bay and sea sickness spoils your experience, we will invite you back to sail with us free of charge on another day, OR we will issue you a $40 Gift Certificate for lunch at the famous San Diego “Fish Market” restaurant. That is how confident we are that you will not get seasick!
Our San Diego Yachts and Sailboat Options
These San Diego charter yachts are current generation vessels...called IACC (International America's Cup Class). This class of 'cup' yacht started in 1992. Our 2000 model yacht is the most modern America's Cup vessel available for public use anywhere in the World.
Our 'Stars & Stripes' vessel was raced by famous skipper Dennis Conner and is the most recognized name in America's Cup racing. Not only is this a great treat for you.... but the bragging rights back home are 'second to none'.
Whale Watching Tours On AMERICA -- From December 19 through to April 15 experience a rare opportunity to whale watch on AMERICA, the famous San Diego racing yacht. This is the peak season for whale watching, when some 28,000 Gray Whales migrate over 10,000 miles to Baja California where they birth their young. Your AMERICA whale watching ticket also includes the $14 admission ticket to the San Diego Maritime Museum. We have a no seasickness guarantee and we are the ONLY 'green' way to whale watch in San Diego!
