Alma

Despite her ungainly square bow, Alma holds a unique place as the grand dame of the San Francisco sailboat fleet. She was the last scow schooner afloat when her restoration began in 1959. She is the oldest documented vessel on the west coast still certified to carry passengers.

Alma in the Master Mariner's Regatta
Alma in the Master Mariner’s Regatta | Photographer: Michael Slater / BoatingSF
Alma and Gaslight Classic Sailboats
Alma and Gaslight Classic Sailboats | Photographer: Michael Slater / BoatingSF
Alma, Gaslight, and Friends
Alma, Gaslight, and Friends | Photographer: Stuart Kiehl
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