About JADA

JADA is a 65-foot yawl with the tall masts, teak decks, and bronze hardware of a 1930s ocean racer. The photos on this page give you a sense of her lines — but she reads very differently in person. She is large, quiet, and surprisingly graceful. If you've never stood on a classic wooden sailboat, she will stop you in your tracks at the dock.

Up to 28 guests. JADA doesn't run at capacity the way larger commercial vessels do — every charter is genuinely private. No dividing ropes, no strangers at the next table. The entire boat is yours.

Yes. The main cockpit has wide, full-length cushioned benches that seat 10–12 guests comfortably. There's additional cushioned seating along the cabin top forward. Guests consistently say JADA is more comfortable than they expected — the broad cockpit feels more like a floating living room than a boat.

Yes. The cockpit benches have high seat backs you can lean against for the full duration of the sail. The salon below also has upholstered settees with back support — and it's out of the wind entirely. If you mention it ahead of time, we'll make sure the right spot is ready.

Yes. JADA has a hard-dodger cockpit cabin — a permanent, solid enclosure over the forward cockpit that blocks wind, spray, and direct sun. It's what makes her a genuine year-round vessel on San Diego Bay. Most guests end up warmer than they expected, even on December evenings. Bring a light layer just in case.

Guests under about 5'8" can stand fully upright in the salon. Taller guests will duck slightly at the companionway entrance. Below deck is primarily a seating and gathering space — the teak-and-holly interior is warm and beautiful — not a standing social area, but a comfortable retreat from the elements if anyone needs a break from the deck.

Yes. The salon below has built-in storage cubbies, and the large cockpit lockers can hold jackets, bags, and totes. Everything in the below-deck cabin stays completely dry. We recommend stowing valuables there if you expect any spray.

Absolutely — JADA is fully BYOB. Bring whatever you like to drink. JADA has four large coolers with plenty of ice to keep everything cold. For food, finger foods and room-temperature items work best: charcuterie, fruit, cheese boards, sandwiches, cookies. There is no cooking or heating capability aboard, but anything that travels well is fair game.

Yes. The cockpit has a fold-out table for drinks and food service. The salon below has a fixed table that works well for displaying photos, flowers, or memorial items. For scattering charters, many families set up a small altar there — it's well-lit, stable underway, and protected from the wind.

Yes. For ash scatterings, our captain positions JADA so the bow is clear and downwind. JADA's deck is wide and open, and everyone in your party can move forward and stand comfortably with an unobstructed view. Our captain has guided many families through this ceremony and knows how to position the boat and give you space to do it the way you need to.

Entirely. We work on your timeline. There is no other group aboard, no schedule to keep beyond your own. When you're ready, we're ready. Many families take time before and after — for a toast, a moment of quiet, whatever feels right.

Your captain holds an active U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner license with extensive experience on San Diego Bay. We'll introduce you before departure. JADA carries full commercial marine insurance and sails under a valid California charter license — you can read more about the crew at sailjada.com/crew.

Yes. JADA sails comfortably in all San Diego seasons. The hard-dodger cabin keeps guests warm and dry in cooler months, and her full keel makes her stable even when the bay is choppy. Winter evenings on the water are often guests' favorites — quieter, warmer below, and the sunsets are spectacular.

A light layer — even summer evenings on the bay can be cool once you're underway. Soft-soled shoes are best on the teak deck. Bring whatever food and drinks you'd like; JADA supplies the coolers and ice. Sunscreen and sunglasses for daytime charters. Everything else, leave ashore.