The "Riptide" is owned and operated by Capt. William Smith. "Capt. Smitty" has worked on party boats in the Bay Area for over twenty years, has been a licensed captain for fifteen years, and has been involved in Half Moon Bay fishing for the past twelve years. Much of his time in Half Moon Bay has been with Capt.John’s "Blue Horizon," as well as other boats, including the three "cat boats" – the Huli Cat, Top Cat, and Pogie Cat.

Capt. Smitty’s Riptide specializes in providing personalized attention to individuals and small groups. His dedication and past experience makes your trip memorable. The F/V Riptide is a 40’ fiberglass hull, equipped with turbo diesel, state-of-the art electronics, and is licensed and inspected by the United States Coast Guard. The Riptide is located on "H" dock at Pillar Pt. Harbor in El Granada (near Half Moon Bay), California.

Professional affiliations: Member in good standing with the National Association of charter boat Owners,  Masters Mates & Pilots, Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce, A member of the Better Business Bureau, Diver's Alert Network, and Drug Testing Consultants Inc. 

(Copyright © 1998-2008 Riptide Sportfishing)