Apparition Sailing Adventures

I rented Apparition for an ash scattering in the bay and it was a very memorable experience. Stan and Sandra could not have been nicer or more accommodating. If you are looking to charter a boat this is it!

We have been out on Apparition a half dozen times in the last 10 years. Our kids love to go out on Apparition. The boat is very accommodating and fun for families. The smooth ride lets you just relax with friends to enjoy yourselves as you take in the amazing surroundings of the Bay. Captain Stan and Sandee make it look easy and certainly make it fun as they expertly navigate the Bay and share their knowledge of the marine life (we saw harbour porpoises, seals, loons) and extensive experience sailing on the Bay. They have become great friends and we look forward to many more fun excursions and memories on Apparition!

We had a great sail with Stan and Sandra. They took great care of my grandparents and adapted the route to suit our group’s needs. I would highly recommend them. The boat is stable and has lots of space.

Apparition is a fantastic catamaran! And Captain Stan is the best. This is one of my most favorite things to do on San Francisco Bay. A three or four hour trip is the best! Fair winds.

What an outstanding and unique way to spend your day. Friendly staff, beautiful boat and an overall relaxing experience.

I have chartered the Apparition four or five times over the past few years. Every trip has been fantastic, whether a sunset cruise for a bachelor party, mid afternoon for a family reunion or taking out of town guests for a late morning tour of the bay.
Captain Stan and First Mate Sandee make the cruise fun! They are excellent sailors, and they enjoy pointing out landmarks and wildlife.
Apparition is an elegant, sleek boat that gives a very comfortable ride. She is great for all kinds of parties and safe all ages.

Six of us had a great time sailing with Stan and Sandee yesterday evening. Stan and Sandee were great hosts and are very knowledgeable. Highly recommend chartering their catamaran for a private sail!

After researching several boats and captains, I came across Captain Stan and his cat. He was the most friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful of them all. His boat is beautiful and he made the trip exciting and enjoyable. Plus sailing on a cat is more comfortable and interesting IMO. Would recommend to any friend.

Captain Stan I love you!
No really… sailing with Stan and his wife (second hand) Sandee is as good as it gets. I found Stan through a friend who sails professionally as an affordable option for me to bring 10 friends out on the bay for my birthday. Setting up arrangements over the phone, Stan could not have been more helpful… even when I called him for silly questions like whether or not they have an i-​pod player (bring your cds!)…
Anyhow the catamaran is beautiful and very well taken care of. They have a great sitting area right under the deck which seats up to 8 people with a windows peeking over the front of the boat and the water. A great area for chatting, drinking, eating and the like :)
Stan and Sandee are laid back and blend right in among the fun… as they let us basically enjoy ourselves with no real rules or concern besides safety. I particularly loved the nets you can lay on, keeping things close to the water and feeling like you’re soaring through the waters with the front of the boat.
The views were stunning, the sailing was perfectly smooth and I cannot recommend Captain Stan more for your celebratory or leisurely purposes!
THANK YOU CAPTAIN!

All I can say is «Wow»! Having only been on a Catamaran with a huge group of people, having this beautiful boat to ourselves was such a treat.
Stan and Sandee were great hosts and were very knowledgeable not only about boating but about the Bay Area in general. We felt like we had our own private tour guides.
They worked extremely well together and navigated some choppy waters directly under the Golden Gate Bridge beautifully.
We didn’t know what to expect so brought our own wine and snacks but they offered up beer and other beverages too.
My only regret is not staying out on the bay longer! We are already planning our next trip to SF and look forward to sailing with this group again!

Ditto to the other reviews. I chartered the Appartition for my 40^th birthday. Captain Stan answered my e-​mail for more information promptly and was so helpful and friendly in helping me to organize the event.
On the day of our cruise, ten friends and I were treated to a fabulous trip around the bay and were lucky enough to have great weather too! Stan and his first mate were professional and safe but super cool and fun. We are all hoping that we can do this again — soon! Thanks Cap’n Stan!

We had a great sailing trip last weekend! The crew was amazingly nice, friendly and ultimately didn’t mind the bachelorette paraphanalia that we brought along with us… if you know what I mean ;-)
I highly recommend a day out on the high seas, complete with great close-​up views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito and Tiburon.