OCEANSIDE SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Wind, Wildlife, and Champagne: A Private Day Sail with Captain Eric off Oceanside
A private two- or three-hour sail from Oceanside Harbor offering hands-on sailing, wildlife viewing, and optional charcuterie and champagne.
Wind, Wildlife, and Champagne: A Private Day Sail with Captain Eric off Oceanside.
Captain Eric runs private two- and three-hour day sails out of Oceanside Harbor that pair basic sailing instruction with focused time on the water to look for sea lions, dolphins and whales. Guests can take the helm and learn sail handling, or simply relax while the boat cuts across the Pacific and refreshment options—from self‑brought drinks to prepared charcuterie and champagne—are enjoyed aboard.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Close encounters with sea lions, dolphins and whales
The sail is timed and routed to give passengers repeated opportunities to scan for marine life—sea lions, dolphins and, with the longer option, a higher likelihood of whale sightings—while cruising off Oceanside Harbor.
Hands-on instruction and steering
Guests are invited to participate in steering the boat and trimming the sails; the captain introduces the art of sailing so the trip can be as instructional or as leisurely as the party prefers.
Private comfort with refreshment options
This is a private day sail where guests may bring their own refreshments or choose from prepared charcuterie boards and champagne, creating a relaxed, intimate ocean experience.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You meet at the harbor, motor out of the slip and normally set the mainsail while still inside the harbor before unfurling the jib on the exit. After that first stretch guests settle in—some take the helm or trim sails and receive instruction, others sit back to listen to the wind and scan the water for marine life—then, on the two‑hour option, the boat turns back to return to the harbor; the three‑hour option simply adds another hour at sea, allowing a bit more range and increasing the chances of finding whales and dolphins.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this sail suits — and when you need to call ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two-hour and three-hour options are offered; the two-hour sail is priced at $340 and the three-hour sail at $520.
Meet at either the Jolly Roger Dock or at P Dock, located near Joe’s Crab Shack in Oceanside Harbor; arrive slightly early for a four-minute safety brief and trip discussion.
Guests are advised to bring sunscreen, soft-bottomed footwear, a charged phone and a camera if owned.
Base price includes the first four people; for parties of more than six passengers, call the captain directly to book.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the sails and what do they cost?
There are two choices: a two-hour sail ($340) and a three-hour sail ($520).
Where do we meet and is there a safety briefing?
You meet at either the Jolly Roger Dock or at P Dock near Joe’s Crab Shack in Oceanside Harbor and should arrive slightly early for a four-minute safety brief and trip discussion.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes — guests are welcome to bring their own refreshments, or they may choose from the prepared charcuterie boards and champagne options offered on board.
Can I help sail the boat?
Guests can participate in steering the boat and trimming the sails and receive sailing instruction if they wish.
How many people are included in the base price and what about larger parties?
The base price includes the first four people; for parties of more than six passengers, contact the captain directly to book.
Is this a private charter?
Yes — the Pura Sail Day Sail is offered as a private two- or three-hour experience.