Kanaloa Pacific

In 2012, Deyess Payne - a lifetime Santa Cruz waterman acquired the Kanaloa after watching it wash ashore twice and it nearly be destroyed. Fourteen years of restoration followed. Every frame, fitting, and system touched by hand.In February 2026, after ten years on the waitlist, Monterey Harbor called and said the mooring ball is ready for the Kanaloa. Which is perfect timing as the Kanaloa is now in the water.This 55-foot catamaran was customized for sustainable dive, surf and sailing adventures along the California coast. Living simply. Adventuring sustainably. Sharing ocean education. Every moment on the Pacific is a chance to get grounded, reconnect with nature, and move with the elements.

The Monterey mooring ball is secured. The boat is in the water. This is the last gap before open water.
If you've been thinking about a Voyage Share or just want to help get us there - now is the moment. Every dollar goes directly to the boat.

Join the Collective!
WHAT DOES MEMBERSHIP GET?

Sail at cost. Priority access. Your credits roll forward through 2031.
Kanaloa Pacific runs as a cooperative. Voyage Share members help reach the fundraising goal of $100k to get the Kanaloa to the Monterey Bay and fully operational. In return, they sail at cost and get first access to sailing trips and activities.A Voyage Share isn't equity in a boat. It's a seat at the table. Priority access, members-only rates, and a say in where Kanaloa goes next.Members pay food & fuel only.
No equity. No liability. Enjoy time on the boat for well below market rates. Credits transferable.

THE DELIVERY VOYAGE

Napa River to Monterey Bay · 5 legs · 2–3 days eachThe Kanaloa is making its way down the California coast to a permanent home in Monterey Harbor. Five legs. Two to three days each. Open to anyone who wants to be part of the journey.Join any leg
All proceeds go directly to outstanding boat materials and final outfitting.

Napa to San Francisco Bay
Napa River cruise through the marshes to the North Bay. Anchor off Angel Island, paddleboard, explore on foot, sleep on the water. Sail into the Bay, anchor at Aquatic Park and go ashore in San Francisco. Experience sailing under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge.

San Francisco Bay to Half Moon Bay
Continue to Half Moon Bay for surf, paddleboard, and kite.
Sail around pillar point and Mavericks iconic surf break

Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz
Surf breaks along the way. Overnight anchor at Año Nuevo. Elephant seals, open coast, and some of the most remote shoreline accessible from the Bay Area.
Go ashore in Santa Cruz. Explore the town, eat well. Anchor overnight in the bay.

Santa Cruz to Monterey
Wildlife watching on the final passage south. Sail over the Monterey Canyon. Anchor in Monterey Harbor.

Cowell's Sessions

Weekly opportunities to join the Kanaloa anchored in Santa Cruz.
Collective members only.We anchor just outside Cowell's, run you in on the dinghy, and the boat is yours to enjoy. Pack your lunch, lounge on deck, paddle to the surf, relax on the nets.
Surfboard rental available.Includes:
Dinghy transfer to and from the break
Swim, relax, and hang on the boat between surfs
Captain + hostHalf day 2-4 hours
Private group? Book the whole session.

SEPTEMBER SAILING ROUTE

Santa Cruz → Monterey Bay · 8 days · September 2026 · 8 berths

This is a participatory sailing voyage, not a charter. You're not a passenger - you're part of the crew. That means cooking together, standing watch, learning to handle a 55-foot cat, and spending 8 days on California's most dramatic coastline with Captain Deyess, a Santa Cruz native who grew up sailing his entire life in the Monterey Bay and knows all the best spots to explore.The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is one of the largest protected marine areas on the Pacific coast - home to grey whales on their annual migration, sea otters wrapped in kelp, harbour seals, dolphin pods and more species of seabird than almost anywhere in California. You'll have the chance to sail over the Monterey Canyon, an underwater chasm deeper than the Grand Canyon! The canyon holds cold nutrient-rich water that rises to the surface and uniquely feeds one of the most diverse and productive ocean ecosystems on the planet.You can enjoy surfing iconic point breaks at Steamer Lane and Pleasure Point. Dive Stillwater Cove in Pebble Beach, with pristine visibilty and diverse marine life. Watch the sun go down over the Bay from the nets of the cat with nowhere else to be.The kind of trip you don't forget.
Experience a true relaxation flow from your cabin and allow yourself the time to be present with the magic of the Monterey Bay.
The gentle rocking of the stable catamaran gives an opportunity to deeply relax.WHAT'S INCLUDED:
· All meals - locally sourced, organic where possible
· Captain + host crew
· Whale watching aboard the Kanaloa
· Learn sailing skills from experienced helmsman
· SFO shuttles both waysOPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
· Surf lessons in Santa Cruz
· E-bikes, Monterey waterfront
· Monterey Bay Aquarium
· Hobie cat with DeyessMembers pay food & fuel only. Join the voyage

OCTOBER SAILING ROUTE

Monterey Bay → Channel Islands

This is where the cold northern Pacific meets the warm southern California current. The crossing itself is an offshore passage through the Pacific.
Expect dolphins riding the bow, sea lions hauled out on the rocks, and pelicans feeding in the deep-water channel.The Passage South
Monterey to the Channel Islands is a 175-nautical-mile offshore passage, roughly 40 hours of open Pacific sailing through some of the most dramatic coastline in California. Including the Big Sur coast, Point Conception, one of the great turning points of the California coast where the Pacific swings east and the weather changes character, marks the entry into Southern California waters.
This is bluewater sailing.
The Islands
The Channel Islands National Park is one of the most remote and pristine environments on the West Coast. Five islands with no roads, no services, and no crowds. Sea caves carved into ancient cliffs. Kelp forests so clear you can see the seafloor from the surface. Anchorages where the only other sound is the sea.
We route through Santa Cruz Island first: Scorpion Anchorage, Prisoners Harbor, Smugglers Cove. With 7 to 10 days you see it properly.
The wildlife alone justifies the crossing. Whales, dolphins, sea otters, sea lions, and more species of seabird than almost anywhere else in California, all within swimming distance of the boat.Late summer through early fall is the window: settled conditions, warm water, and the best visibility diving and snorkelling of the year.