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In December of 2016, the Yacht America returns home to San Diego. It was a long journey, but she is glad to make it back to the glorious weather of Southern California.

It was midmorning when the Yacht America docked in Fort Lauderdale. Although the crew wanted to enjoy a few days on solid ground, the deadline to reach New York was only four days away. Normally, you should plan for a week long voyage, but the Yacht America did not have that luxury. The crew stayed…

After getting through the Panama Canal at a rapid rate, the America and her crew needed to get to New York, fast. They had just 9 days to get there. There was no hesitation to start their journey north, despite the thunder in the distance. During the early stage of America’s voyage, there was a…

The first leg of the journey was a major learning experience for everyone, especially for the new crew of the Yacht America. Captain Troy hired crew who had never been on a voyage like this, so he had to make sure that everyone was safe. Everyone would certainly feel fear at some point of the…

On April 13th, 2016, the Yacht America, a replica of the schooner that gave the America’s Cup its name, embarked on the most epic adventure. Captain Troy Sears and his crew left the home port of San Diego to visit more yacht clubs than any other vessel in the history of the United States. But…

Join us as we continue our record year!  This time of is when the giants of the ocean, blue whales, make their return to their summer home off San Diego.

Three north bound grey whales very close to the coast entertained our guests today.  Blue skies, fair winds and flats seas are expected all week.

  Join us on the AMERICA this Saturday, May 23, as we start our spring/summer season.  The winter season was record breaking with a perfect 100% whale sighting record.  We were the only company in San Diego with a perfect record! Spring/Summer WHALE WATCHING ON AMERICA (May 23 – 4th of July) Weekdays:   Adult- $79.00…

On Saturday, January 17 the yacht America plus 60 Ft Catamarans Aolani & Adventuress entertained 134 international guests for a very majestic whale watch and sunset sail experience. The letter received from our meeting planner client at 11:40 pm that same evening, was filled with excitement at the incredible response she had received from her…

The 2015 Whale Watching Season is off to a Record Breaking Start! DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!!     Stats as of January 8, 2015: AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY- LOS ANGELES CHAPTER www.acs-la.org >    Southbound today  ——–   21 >    Northbound today   ——-   0 >    Total Whales today  —      21…