San Diego catamaran rental · 1–2 guests
Hobie Wave catamaran rental on Mission Bay.
Choose a compact, responsive beach catamaran for one or two, then launch directly from Mission Bay Sportcenter’s waterfront. The simple mainsail-only setup keeps the focus on the sail.
Self-operated · Mainsail-only · Life jackets included
Choose with confidence
Wave, Getaway, or cockpit sailboat?
Start with your group size and preferred layout. The Wave is the compact choice for one or two, the Getaway keeps up to six together, and the Capri and Catalina fleet adds traditional cockpit seating.
You operate the boat after check-in, safety information and a boat-specific orientation.
Best for one or two
Hobie Wave
Up to 2 guests
A compact beach catamaran with a simple mainsail-only rig and open trampoline deck.
- Solo sailors and pairs
- Simple sail setup
- Waterfront beach launch
Best for a larger crew
Hobie Getaway
Up to 6 guests
MBSC’s largest rental catamaran, with a mainsail and jib for an active shared sail.
- Families and friend groups
- Roomier open layout
- Mainsail plus jib
Best for cockpit seating
Traditional sailboat
Capri and Catalina options
A monohull layout for groups who prefer cockpit seating and a classic sailing feel.
- Capri 22
- Catalina 16.5
- Catalina 14.2
Coordinating several boats?
Send one group inquiry and the team can help organize the right boat mix, timing and check-in plan.
Why sailors choose the Wave
Simple rig. Immediate sailing.
The Hobie Wave pares catamaran sailing down to the essentials: two hulls, an open trampoline deck and one mainsail. Its smaller footprint makes it an easy option to understand before you choose a live time.
The Hobie Wave
Compact by design. Ready at the water.
Made for a smaller crew.
Sail solo or bring one companion on MBSC’s compact Hobie catamaran.
Santa Clara Point
Guidance where you launch.
Arrive at the waterfront, complete the practical steps, and move from instruction to the Mission Bay beach with the team nearby.
See what to expect
How your Hobie Wave rental works
Three steps to the bay.
Choose a live time, arrive prepared, and follow the waterfront team’s guidance before taking the Wave onto Mission Bay.
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Choose a live time
The Wave calendar shows current availability, rental durations, prices and applicable fees in one place.
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Check in at the waterfront
Follow the arrival time in your confirmation and allow extra time for parking. Bring a government-issued photo ID and physical credit card, then complete the waiver, fitting and orientation.
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Launch and sail
Follow dock-staff direction, launch from the beach and remain inside the approved Mission Bay operating area.
Conditions come first. Dock staff makes the final launch decision based on wind, water and demonstrated readiness.
Check Wave availabilityKnow before you sail
The practical details, all in one place.
Standard safety equipment and orientation are part of the rental. The live calendar confirms the current total, and every trip stays within Mission Bay.
Normally included
Ready for the water.
- Hobie Wave catamaranYour boat for the selected rental duration.
- Properly fitted life jacketsFollow the equipment directions given at check-in.
- Safety information and orientationApproximately 15 minutes of boat-specific dock instruction is completed before launch.
Before you book
Clear costs and boundaries.
- See current pricing in the live calendarCheckout confirms availability and the full total.
- 10% concession fee · No fuel feeThe concession applies to the equipment-rental subtotal.
- Mission Bay operating areaNo ocean, jetty, inlet, swimming-zone, anchoring or towing use.
Waterfront check-in
Start at Santa Clara Point.
Mission Bay Sportcenter sits near Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. Allow extra time for parking before your reservation.
Mission Bay Sportcenter1010 Santa Clara Place
San Diego, CA 92109
Hobie Wave questions
Answers before you choose a time.
Need help with a situation not covered here? Call the waterfront team before booking.
Do I need sailing experience to rent a Hobie Wave?
Review the live booking details for the current age and sailing-experience requirements. Final release also depends on conditions, demonstrated readiness and dock-staff judgment. If you are unsure whether your experience is a fit, call the waterfront team before booking.
How many people fit on the Hobie Wave?
The MBSC Hobie Wave carries up to two guests. Follow the loading and life-jacket directions provided at check-in.
What is the difference between the Hobie Wave and Getaway?
The Wave is the compact mainsail-only option for one or two. The Hobie Getaway is larger, carries up to six guests and adds a jib. You can also compare all Mission Bay sailing rentals.
Is this a guided or captained rental?
No. The Hobie Wave is self-operated. You sail the boat after check-in, safety information and a boat-specific orientation.
What is included, and what fees apply?
The boat, required life jackets, standard safety information and approximately 15 minutes of dock instruction are normally included. A 10% concession fee applies to the equipment-rental subtotal. No fuel fee applies. The live calendar shows the current checkout total.
Where can I sail, and what if conditions change?
The Wave must remain inside the Mission Bay boundaries explained at check-in. It may not enter the ocean, jetty, inlet or swimming zones, anchor or tow. Dock staff may delay or refuse a launch when conditions are not suitable. Current booking terms appear in checkout.
One or two. One simple sail.
Ready for the Wave?
Open the live calendar to see current Hobie Wave times, availability and the full checkout total.
Waterfront check-in at 1010 Santa Clara Place, San Diego, CA 92109.