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Ruby Sailing Yacht
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Categories: Boating, Boat Charters [Edit]
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill835 Terry Francois St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-2165
- Good for Kids:
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13 reviews for Ruby Sailing Yacht
I went to write my review and saw that the "First to Review" Ruby's was someone called Travis W. I was disappointed to discover that this was NOT me, and that I'd have to re-write the review I never wrote in the first place. (Mental note: Do more Yelping while asleep/blackout drunk/hypnotized.)
Anyhow, the boat is a schooner or a sloop or a galleon or something. I don't know--something with a sail on it. Captain Josh is a salty old tar who will regale your women with dirty jokes and keep the party hyphy with his hip-hop mixtapes not quite "bumping" out of his mini boom box. Think Beatnuts and Leaders of the New School, and then wonder how the hell Capt. Josh got his hands on these tapes. His "first mate" Elizabeth (the nature of their relationship is a little murky, and she would not divulge details when pressed) is a quirky bat who is more than ready to show you how to dance on the floor of a boat that is tilted at 45 degrees. Her duties seem to consist of slangin' the booze and warning you not to walk backwards down the ladder into the cabin. They're a hell of a team, completely laid back and fun to party with.
The boat was rented for my friends thirtieth birthday, and when her imitation Captain's hat flew into the water, irretrievably lost, Captain Josh had a spare to immediately console the distraught birthday girl. (You must've misread; I said it was a THIRTIETH b-day party, not third.) Well played Josh, the crankypants were about to come out.
You can rent the boat in two or three hour increments, which is just about the perfect amount of time to get a good drunk started and give your face a sufficient wind-thrashing. Fair warning: you can get pretty wet if you're not aware. Stay on your toes if you care about staying dry.
Dudes: You might have to pee sitting down when the boat is hauling ass and the water is choppy. It's incredibly emasculating, and makes you feel like your dear old dad getting up in the middle of the night and not wanting to turn to bathroom light on.
Also, Captain Josh totally did a solid and agreed to donate his services to my sister's boyfriend's charity auction. 5 stars fo sho. Ahoy, mateys!
Great little 63 foot boat hidden behind a bunch of fences and "do not trespass" signs on Terry Francois Street. We came here for a team outing celebrating our company's 10th anniversary. I was so stressed out at not being late ... but we ended up just hanging out with the boat docked for an hour and a half.
Finally around 11:30 we ventured into the fog, which appeared to be burning off and staying close to the shore, motor boated over a bit past pier 44. It was a gorgeous day and we got great views of the SF skyline, the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Treasure Island .... we even caught about 2 swells.
It's not really sailing when you don't hoist the sails, but it was a fun trip nonetheless.
Big Sail! on a Sunny Day 90*f!
Go Ruby!
When your good friend is sailing away on a new adventure to New York, and you want to wish her a bon voyage, what better way to do so then on an actual sail boat around the city that she enjoyed for almost 5 years.
Captain Josh made for a fine day on the open seas, and with some pretty intense wind through the bay, it made for quite an adventure. At one point I thought I'd fall off the boat around Angel Island, but when Mrs. Captain was sitting on the lower end of the boat, inches from the water, not scared....i got my confidence back and just enjoyed the ride.
Ruby is a sweet ride. Its even a better ride when you know everyone on the boat. Its even a BETTER ride with a few beers in you, a belly full of sandwich, and the smell of open water in your nostrils. I know this much....2 hours is enough for me. I will never be a lifer...but a few hours got me going.
Berthed behind the outdoor patio of the Ramp restaurant (foot of Mariposa, east of 3rd). Gangway is down just behind (stage left) of the bandstand.
Ruby is fine girl. 60' steel hulled Sloop designed, and a greater part built by Capt. Josh himself. Certified Capt. on the Bay. Won't find a more experienced sailing charter! Your safety, and enjoyment are assured. Very stable and smooth, she'll drag a rail just fine too! Hang on.
Just get on board and enjoy. Perfect escape on a weekday if you can pull that off. Looking towards shore at all of the working folks bustling around whilst you just cruise along....................thats the Best!
And weekends of course she is available. Often 3 cruises a day weather permitting. Plan aprox. 3hr. cruise time. (sound familiar?)
Sandwiches, Beer & Wine available from the galley for a nominal fee.
You can bring your own spread if you prefer, just share. 8-)
Blue Angels for Fleet Week (Book EARLY), KaBoom Fireworks show (Book EARLY), Memorial Services can also be performed. I think Weddings too.
Capt. Josh is a true SF character. What do you want to know? He knows it.
Ahoy Josh!!
(Yes. Excellent Tip: Don't Be Late!!)
I spent one of my most favorite birthdays on board the Ruby. She was plenty wide to hold me and my bestest of friends as we drank in the sites and tastes (Anchor Steam tastes good!) of the City. We left from The Ramp and headed out toward the Ball Park. Captain Josh, a confident skipper, dropped the sails and killed the motor and set us sailing. From there it was a great day filled with hardy laughs and bad pirate jokes.
Sailing on the Ruby is a great way to see the city and the beauty of the Bay.
Turning 30/40/50/60? Come aboard the Ruby, but please dear god, do NOT be late. Even on your own birthday, you too can potentially be left behind and you too can be given serious attitude by the Captain that can just about ruin your special day.
-TIPS-
* They sell alcohol onboard, but you can't BYOB. If someone brings Jager as a birthday present, I would advocate for discretion.
* You can bring your own food and they can serve it. They can also have food catered for you and you can pay for it.
* You can rent out the whole boat if you can fill the 40-seat capacity. Otherwise, you sail with strangers, which is not a bad thing. Except when you and your friends get hammered and put on quite the show in front of a family of four with two tween kids. Oops.
* BYOD (Bring Your Own Dramamine).
* Do NOT wear a dress or spiky stilettos on the sail.
* Do bring an extra layer or two.
* Prepare to have your hair whipped around.
* Oh and secure belongings on your person, or better yet stow them below deck. A party guest's jacket went overboard and the Captain made a half-assed attempt to turn around and fetch it. No, it was not recovered. And neither was the cell phone that was in it.
* Tell each guest to bring $35 in cash to get onboard.
* Read more about it at http://www.rubysailing....
Oh and one more thing: DON'T BE LATE!
Other than that, enjoy enjoy enjoy.
Do you have an extra $35? If so I can tell you how to spend it and have the best time. Just get yourself down to the Ruby (next to the Ramp) and Josh and his crew will take you out for a 2 1/2 hour sail on the bay, provide you with lunch and drink and a very memorable day! I have been on this boat so many times and each time I bring new guests and each and every one of them walk away smiling. (ok so a few have thrown up but that wasn't my fault!)
Yesterday the weather was perfect. The sun was out the wind was strong, the boat was leaning and guests were having fun. The next time you have an event book the Ruby or better yet forgo the typical tourist spots with your out of town guests and show them a view of the city from the bay.
Just be sure to call ahead and bring cash to pay as your board. No doubt if you have special requests Josh will do his best to accomidate you as long as it is legal.
Head over to the Ramp real early, have a drink or two, and then enjoy the ride. The Ruby is way bigger than it looks at first glance, and the crew are very accommodating and polite!
I spent my 30th birthday on the ruby and it was one of the most memorable and amazing days I have had in SF. Josh, the captain, and Elizabeth, the first mate were awesome. Plenty of beer and good food as well. I cant wait to do this again! PERFECT day.
this is a MUST-DO on a gorgeous summer day, a great way to take the views in and all that fresh air! dress very warm, it sure gets chilly out there. we went straight from the trip to salsa dancing at The Ramp, which made it an even more perfect evening for us!
Everyone knows boats are usually found in water, which would explain why my friends were very confused when I told them to meet me at 7th & Folsom for a day of sailing. It must have been the after effects of the previous night's pub crawl b/c I can't possibly be that dumb. So while they were navigating SOMA I was begging Capt. Josh to wait...and wait he did God bless him. From what I've read this is quite the exception b/c I was sweating bullets as he revved up the engine that my friends were going to remain landlubbers thanks to my retardation. Finally we were all aboard. In addition to the fresh sea air, my friend Jillian became overjoyed with the shark sighting stories of Capt. Josh. Elizabeth was lovely and joined our conversation. When I jokingly told Elizabeth that my friend wanted to replace her as Capt. Josh's First Mate in Life, she clarified, "He's JUST my boss," and that he was available on and off the boat. After shooting the breeze I decided to leave the shark-talking lovebirds alone and to go down with Elizabeth to get some water, at which point the Captain smoothly segued with "I like to go down, too...on the first date." Despite such lovely offers, my friend decided to remain chaste with the off-colored Captain. Brings new meaning to the question: If you were stranded on an island, who would you want with you? I don't know if I'd pick Capt. Josh, but that could still be the booze talking.
went out on the ruby with 20 friends the afternoon of the 4th and had a most excellent time. josh (captain) and elizabeth (first mate) are really fun and they made it a great day. just don't forget to bring layers of clothing, a waterproof shell/jacket, sunscreen and plenty of $$ for the cash bar.
