The beauty of sailing lies in the fact that you can do it anyway you like. You can escape to a world that is as simple or as complicated as you wish to make it. You can cruise, snooze, race, drift, be sociable or seclusive -- whatever suits your mood. When you are in Tahoe, take some time to go sailing. Relax aboard a charter cruise or rent a sailboat. Discover why Lake Tahoe's size, weather and wind conditions make it a perfect pleasure to sail.


Tahoe Sailing Charters
Avoid the crowds on large cruise boats and experience the beauty and serenity of Lake Tahoe in a truly natural way. Captain Mike Pavel can accommodate a party of one to six people on his 35-foot J105 sailboat, the "Avalanche." Enjoy hands-on sailing or just sit back and relax. Two-hour cruises in the afternoon and a two-hour sunset cruise each evening are offered between May 15 and September 30. The Avalanche can also be chartered for a half or full day. Lessons from the basics to advanced sailing and cruising to regatta racing are offered. Call for rates and reservations.

Tahoe Sailing Charters
700 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City Marina
Tahoe City

530-583-6200 Summer
530-583-8835 Winter


Woodwind Sailing Cruises
As one of the oldest sailing excursion companies in the United States, Woodwind Sailing Cruises have been skimming the crystalline waters of Lake Tahoe for nearly 25 years.

A Woodwind Sailing Cruise is more than a boat ride. It's an adventure steeped in history and romance. White billowing sails and tall masts bring the time-honored tradition of sailing to life on each and every cruise. Sailing at more than 6,000 feet above sea level while surrounded by snowcapped peaks soaring 10,000 feet is truly an experience to remember.

The multi-hull design of these yachts was built for flat, stable and comfortable sailing under all conditions. No special clothing or shoes are required. The spacious seating, wide decks and enclosed cabins offer comfort to everyone aboard. The attractive cabins below deck offer inside comfort, restroom facilities, glass-bottom viewing windows, plush upholstery and handcrafted woodwork. Both vessels provide a full-service bar and state-of-the-art sound system.

The Woodwind I and Woodwind II host informal and formal parties. Weddings are one of their specialties. The yachts sail from April 15 to October 15. Special cruises may be arranged from November through March. Woodwind Sailing Cruises offer daily tours, cruises and private charters for all occasions. Call for additional information, rates and reservations.

Woodwind II
This 50-passenger, 55-foot catamaran was launched in 1997. There is plenty of room for everyone to wander about both above and below decks and there is even a dance floor! An Eastern Shoreline Cruise departs four times daily and lasts about two hours. The Happy Hour Cruise features special drink prices and snacks and lasts about an hour and a half. And the two-hour Sunset Champagne Cruise lets you enjoy the colorful evening light with complimentary beverages. The sunset cruise departs at 7:00 p.m. most of the season, but may vary based on the time of sunset.

Woodwind Sailing Cruises
Wood Wind II
Woodwind Sailing Cruises
Zephyr Cove Marina
Four miles north of Stateline on U.S. HW 50
Zephyr Cove

888-867-6394


Woodwind I
This 30-passenger, 41-foot trimaran was launched in 1975 and has carried over 300,000 passengers. More than 1,000 weddings have been performed on it. It has sailed more than 100,000 miles on Lake Tahoe, the equivalent of sailing around the world three times! An Emerald Bay Cruise departs three times daily and lasts about two hours. A two-hour Sunset Champagne Cruise lets you enjoy spectacular panoramas and complimentary beverages. The sunset cruise departs at 7:00 p.m. most of the season, but may vary based on the time of sunset.

Woodwind Sailing Cruises
Woodwind I
Historic Camp Richardson Resort
Emerald Bay Road, HWY 89
South Lake Tahoe

888-867-6394


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