# Sail JADA Charters, San Diego Historic Yacht JADA - The Queen of San Diego [image: JADA under sail] [image: JADA at the dock] # JADA A 1938 classic yacht for private celebrations, client entertaining, and unforgettable evenings on the bay. $500 holds your date · balance due aboard · zero platform fees Scroll ## Sail JADA Charters on film Upcoming on the bay ## San Diego's biggest days on the water, aboard a 1938 yawl. Private sails timed to the bay's big moments. There is one JADA, so each date goes to the first group to place the $500 deposit. Nov 7–15 · Fleet Week ### Fleet Week, from the water Five private mornings while the Navy is in San Diego, Veterans Day included. Up to 28 guests, three hours, $3,450. [See the five dates](https://sailjada.com/fleet-week/) Dec 13 & 20 · Parade of Lights ### The Parade of Lights Harbor Island is stop two on the route. Out before dark, on the water as the lighted boats pass. Up to 28 guests, $3,950. [Choose your evening](https://sailjada.com/parade-of-lights/) Dec 31 · New Year's Eve ### Midnight on the bay Ring in 2027 on San Diego Bay, 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM, the whole yacht for your group. Up to 28 guests, $4,950. [Reserve the night](https://sailjada.com/new-years-eve/) [All events](https://sailjada.com/events/) Plan a Private Charter Private Access ## Hear about the best dates first. Prime sunset dates, Rady Shell sailings, and special openings are limited. Join the list for early notice before the calendar fills. Concierge & Planner Network ## Have a client who needs something rare? Concierges, planners, hotel teams, and trusted connectors can refer qualified private charters and earn commission on confirmed bookings. Referral Partner Details The Yacht ## More than a charter. A San Diego classic. JADA is a 65-foot 1938 classic yacht designed by Judson Kelly and built by Stephens Brothers Shipyard. She was made for long-distance ocean racing, crossed to Hawaii in five Transpac races, and still carries the kind of teak, brass, proportion, and presence that cannot be recreated on demand. For guests, that means the charter feels private, substantial, and unmistakably San Diego. [Call 619-986-7344](tel:6199867344) [Email Bookings](mailto:bookings@sailjada.com) Length Overall 65 feet Built 1938, Stephens Brothers Shipyard, Stockton, California Designer Judson Kelly Provenance ## A pedigree you can feel underfoot. JADA was commissioned in 1938 as a graduation gift, named from the Axelson family initials, and built for serious water. She survived El Cordonazo in 1939, raced the Santa Barbara to Ensenada circuit, crossed the Pacific to Hawaii in five Transpac races, and later became part of San Diego's waterfront life. Her guest history includes Hollywood names, civic leaders, families, founders, and people who simply wanted one evening on the bay to feel different from every other evening. 1938 ### Launched Built at Stephens Brothers Shipyard as a long-distance ocean racer and commissioned as a graduation gift for the Axelson family. 1939 ### El Cordonazo Survived the only tropical storm to make California landfall in the 20th century. 1940s–60s ### Golden Age Five Transpac races to Hawaii and a Newport Beach era touched by Hollywood guests including Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Errol Flynn, and John Wayne. 1996 ### Republican National Convention A featured San Diego attraction during the 1996 convention, hosting dignitaries, press, and waterfront guests. Today ### Private Charter Owned and operated by Carole Noska, berthed at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina on Harbor Island, and available for a limited number of private charters. The point is not only who has stepped aboard. The point is how it feels when you do: varnished wood, open air, skyline light, and a yacht with enough history to make an ordinary invitation feel considered. Gallery ## Look closely. The details are the difference. The profile, the deck, the brightwork, the cabin, the rigging, the way she sits in the light. These are the things a print ad can only suggest. [image: Historic view of JADA] [image: JADA exterior view] Charter Experiences ## Choose the occasion. JADA supplies the setting. Private charters are inquiry-based because no two evenings need the same shape. Tell us the date, guest count, and reason for gathering; we will help match the charter to the occasion. The Evening Passage ### Sunset without the restaurant noise A private two-hour sail for up to 28 guests. Harbor Island departure, champagne, skyline light, and enough time for the city to fall away. Inquire The Full Day Charter ### Client entertaining or family day A longer charter with room for a custom plan: client hospitality, corporate hosting, family celebrations, or a San Diego day built around the water. Inquire The Occasion ### Milestones that should not feel packaged Proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, and one-of-one moments. Inquiry-only planning for guests who want the setting to carry some weight. Inquire If the invitation matters, the setting should say so before anyone says a word. What Guests Say ## Proof from people who have stepped aboard. Before you inquire, read what guests say after the sail. JADA carries a 4.9-star reputation across [Google](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4590995545092944691) and [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/sail-jada-charters-san-diego). 4.9 / 5.0 ★★★★★ Google 4.9 (63 reviews) · Yelp 5.0 (94 reviews) [ Google Reviews ↗ ](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4590995545092944691) [ Yelp Reviews ↗ ](https://www.yelp.com/biz/sail-jada-charters-san-diego) ★★★★★ "We had an absolute blast on JADA! The crew shared incredible historical facts about the boat and San Diego Bay. Best birthday celebration I've ever been to." Birthday Party — Google Verified Review ★★★★★ "The crew is so friendly and hospitable. They brought blankets when the breeze picked up and made sure everyone had drinks. A perfect San Diego evening." Sunset Sail — Yelp Verified Review ★★★★★ "Staff on the boat were knowledgeable and funny — they made the whole experience. Carole helped us plan every detail in advance. Absolutely flawless." Engagement Celebration — Google Verified Review ★★★★★ "Made wonderful memories aboard JADA. Our family surprised my father for his 80th birthday — the crew made it feel like the most special evening imaginable." 80th Birthday Celebration — Yelp Verified Review ★★★★★ "Sailed out for the concert from JADA's deck — you hear the music from the water while watching the city lights come up. It's unreal. Nothing like it in San Diego." Concert Night — Google Verified Review ★★★★★ "JADA has been sailing since 1938 and you feel every year of that history the moment you step aboard. The teak, the brass, the rigging — and a crew that clearly loves this boat." 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