WYLIE CHARTERS
Experience science first hand and step aboard our innovative Sailing Research Vessel: The Derek M. Baylis. Scientists use our boat to tag great white sharks, study whales, and map the sea floor. Come see what all the fuss is about and check out our sailing adventures, open to the general public.
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Wild Life Expeditions
Whale Watching
Bird Watching
Education
Science on the Bay
Waterfront Historical Tours
Plastics Cleanup and Mapping
Dockside Workshops
Sailing Adventures
Angle Island Excursion
Wine and Cheese Sunset Sails
Tour the Farallon Islands
Sail the Sanctuaries
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THE BOAT
Modern sailboat technology holds the promise of utilizing wind power to provide a sustainable alternative to ocean travel and research. A pioneering example, the Derek M. Baylis, is an innovative 65’ research vessel that is changing the way scientists, students, and the public access, experience, and ultimately understand our world’s oceans.
Under power, the Baylis uses between 10% and 5% of the fuel that comparable vessels use. And of course when she is under sail alone the fuel consumption is ZERO. As a proof of concept, the Baylis represents a 90%-95% reduction in fuel cost and carbon emissions.
The efficiency of the Baylis makes her an ideal vessel for accessing our oceans in a fun and responsible way. Because she is so easy to handle, the US Coast Guard certified the Baylis to take 49 passengers to sea with only two crew, and to travel all the way West to Midway Island, North to Alaska, and South to Panama. Moreover, the stealth nature of the Baylis makes her an ideal vessel for studying marine life and getting accurate readings off sonar equipment.
To date the Baylis has served the following environmental communities: The Monterey Bay Aquarium, OCEANA, NOAA, Oregon State University, Hopkins Marine Station (TOPP), Cascadia Research Collective, and Sealife Conservation.
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Team Building
Corporate Challenges
Staff Retreats
Seasonal Events
America’s Cup
Blue Angles
Giants Baseball
Scientific Research
Mammal Research
Shark Tagging
Seismic Mapping
Plastics