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Captain Spencer MacRae of SunSwept Sailing was named an expert in a Rent. article. Check out the featured article: Unique Things to Do in Santa Barbara, CA | Rent.

15. An itinerary for the perfect day

Crafting the perfect itinerary for a day in Santa Barbara involves a blend of coastal sightseeing and delicious food. Need a hand putting together the perfect day? Captain Spencer MacRae, co-owner with his wife, Courtney, of SunSwept Sailing has it all figured out. “Our family has called Santa Barbara home for seven generations and loves ‘touristing’. If you are looking for the quintessential Santa Barbara experience, we suggest starting with a sunrise hot air balloon ride with Sky’s the Limit Ballooning over the vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley.

“Then visit one of the amazing bakeries, like Mortensen’s Danish Bakery, before starting a wine tour with Rooted Vine Tours complete with lunch and local Olive Oil Tasting at Rancho Olivos,” suggests MacRae. “Finish off the afternoon aboard Yacht Kelpie for an authentic sailing experience along the American Riviera with SunSwept Sailing.”

MacRae also recommends ending the night at a beloved dining spot. “Top off the evening with casual fine dining and drinks at Toma, an Italian seafood restaurant across from the harbor. As a bonus, if the weather is lovely, spend an extra day exploring the Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary.

....Finish off the afternoon aboard Yacht Kelpie for an authentic sailing experience along the American Riviera with SunSwept Sailing.

A trip to Santa Barbara Wine Country wouldn’t be complete without an authentic sailing experience aboard Yacht Kelpie.

article from Wine Spectator Magazine on a Traveller's Guide to Santa Barbara

Private cruises curated with local, award-winning wines.

Wine Spectator’s Guide to discovering Santa Barbara gives vistors tips on exploring the Pacific coastline with SunSwept Sailing.
Steeped in seven generations of local history, owners Spencer & Courtney MacRae extend an invitation to experience authentic sailing on Yacht Kelpie, and revel in The American Riviera’s splendor.
Another way to take in the whole scene is to book a ride with Courtney and Spencer MacRae, the cute couple that operates Sailing Yacht, Kelpie...
— Jeff Gremillion, Houston City Book
...local options are SunSwept Sailing...Take your pick and get out on the water.
— Olukai, Feb 16, 2023
There’s no better way to recharge your battery than a relaxing sail with SunSwept Sailing.
— 23 Ways to Achieve Wellness in 2023, santabarbaraca.com