Scattering Ashes on San Francisco Bay

 Yes, all our ash scattering charters are private for groups up to 6  persons plus our crew.  We encourage you to pray, share stories and  memories, bring music. and spend the time remembering the happiness you shared with your love one. 

 Yes, People often place flowers or rose petals on the water after the ash scattering.

We typically do the Ash scattering in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge,  but if you have a special place on the Bay you prefer, we  will try to accommodate you. 

 Call or message us using the Contact form below and well help you plan and schedule your memorial service. 

Typically the surviving spouse or the next of kin will disperse the ashes. We can do it at the request of the family.  

All of our charters are limited to six passengers max. No Exceptions.   Our Coast Guard license limits our maximum passenger capacity to six guests.  Kindred Spirits our 36 ft. Islander Sailing Yacht is roomy and comfortable above and  below deck and can easily accommodate 6 guests comfortably. 

 Yes, however; In order to ensure we have properly fitting safety equipmet for all passengers, We have a minimum age limit of 6 years old on all our sailing charters.  No  one under 6 years old is  allowed.

The San Francisco Bay Area usually has year round good weather but  occasionally we get a rainy day. We constantly monitor the weather and will check in with you regarding the forecast for your trip.  If it is going to rain, we can reschedule for another day or better time. Groups with  people from out of town may want to go out anyway, if that's the case we will try to  accommodate you but safety is paramount and it may not be possible. 

 We suggest warm comfortable clothing and a warm waterproof  jacket.  Please  wear soft-soled  shoes such as deck shoes or sneakers; no heels or leather soled or black soled shoes please. 

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and beverages.  Wine  is ok, However: please No Red Wine.   We will provide soft drinks, bottled water and chips.  If you bring your own  foods  we suggest lite fare one handed foods such as sandwiches and finger foods as they’re easiest to eat on the boat. We have a limited  assortment of cups, plates, cutlery and napkins on board so, please  bring your own to be sure you have everything you’ll need.  

• Last minute cancellations within one week (7 days) of a scheduled trip where we have turned down other trips for that time slot, we will refund 50%.

• For trips cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, we do not  offer refunds.

• We will accept date changes up to one week prior to the  scheduled date at no additional cost.   If you don’t have a new date,  We are happy to provide  you a gift certificate for the full value of the trip with no expiration  date.  
   
•  In the event of rain that cancels the trip, we can reschedule the day or time of the trip.  We like wait to make a decision within 24  hours of the trip time as we sometimes see changes in the forecast the  closer we get to the day.  Groups with  people from out of town may want to go out anyway, if that's the case we will try to  accommodate you but safety is paramount and it may not be possible.