About Dennis Conner's America's Cup Experience

In 2003, long-time San Diego Yacht Club member, Troy Sears and his business partners purchased two International America's Cup Class (IACC) racing yachts from legendary America's Cup Skipper, Dennis Conner.

The two competition-tested yachts, Stars & Stripes / USA 34, and Abracadabra / USA 54, were moved from America's Cup Harbor to the Broadway Pier, under the flag of a new sailing venture, Next Level Sailing.

Next Level Sailing gained prominence as the only venue in the Western Hemisphere where the general public could experience the thrill of hands-on sailing aboard real IACC racing yachts.

In 2006, Next Level Sailing acquired the historic, 139-foot yacht AMERICA, and added her to the fleet. More recently, to reflect Dennis Conner's active involvement in the business, Next Level Sailing has changed its name to "Dennis Conner's America's Cup Experience."

Whether you are an individual, family or small group, our 2.5 hour San Diego sailboat races give you the real sailing experience among Dennis Conner's America's Cup racing yachts -- no other sailing experience even comes close!

The idea of racing not your thing? Whether you want to pitch in and feel like part of the crew or would rather just relax and take in these magnificent 80 foot, high-tech racing machines as you cruise effortlessly throughout the sheltered waters of beautiful San Diego Bay. Explore our San Diego harbor cruises.

Our sailboats or 'cup' yacht are current generation vessels...called IACC (International America's Cup Class). This class of started in 1992. Our 2000 model yacht is the most modern America's Cup vessel available for public use anywhere in the World.

Our 'Stars & Stripes' vessel was raced by famous skipper Dennis Conner and is the most recognized name in America's Cup racing. Not only is this a great treat for you.... but the bragging rights back home are 'second to none'.