We had such a great time with Captain Chris! He was such a great tour guide and taught us so much…read moreabout the city! Would recommend for any group looking to see SF from the water!

Amazing experience on the bay today! Captain Chris listens to what you want to do on the water and…read morecreates the best plan so you see and do what you want. Would highly recommend I Sail SF!

Our team at Salesforce did the Corporate Regatta Team Building activity. What a blast!! Highly…read morerecommend for your next team activity. It's fun to be out of the water, but the skippers also did a great job of teaching us all the sailing basics. The race is set up well so that we all had a chance to try out different roles. We did it with 11 people across two boats but having more boats is also doable and would lead to even more competition.

"Buoy" did we have a great time! Participated in a Corporate Regatta Teambuilding activity at…read moreModern Sailing School in Sausalito on 7/13/22. Started with bagged lunches (deli sandwiches), about 25 people total in our large group (international colleagues from North/South America and Europe, minus Australia). Out of the five boats, the female captain was the race director for the day and we had to navigate the differently-colored buoys floating in the water. Not all of the boats were identical (make/model, size, age?) so there was an adjustment/differential to the final times, but all were generally recent model monohull sailboats 30-45 feet long. Grey Goose, Ry Whitt, Survivor, Liberty, and one other boat I can't recall the name of (might've been Attitude Adjustment) were our racing sailboats for the afternoon regatta, teams of 4-5. I was assigned to Liberty, a beautiful 38-foot Beneteau. Our US Coast Guard certified captain/skipper from Modern Sailing School was Bill and also served as our tactician; one of our guys took the driver role/steering to telltales, and another was in charge of the mainsail. Another took one side for the jib sail and I took the other side depending on if we needed to tack or jib (gybe), our fifth person assisted where needed with ropes/wench handles, etc. The weather was fine -- the fog lifted and the sun came out making for great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco city skyline, the Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz. I'd done whitewater rafting and 2-person kayaking before, snorkeling and parasailing but this was my first time sailing! We had a little bit of time to practice and literally "learn the ropes" and fundamentals before the motor was turned off and the official race started at 1:00 PM. The two basic turning maneuvers/techniques with the skipper strategically navigating us through using the wind speed/direction (especially through Hurricane Gulch) and sea state/tides (smooth vs choppy water) was challenging but fun. Not only were we racing each other and trying to round our marks along the course, but there were of course other fishing boats, ferries, Hornblower cruise ships, windsurfers, and paddleboarders in the water too -- even saw a few seals! The race time on the water was around 2 hours for our team (keep in mind the boats were only traveling maybe 8 miles per hour) but lunch was included on land as well as an awards reception (beer/champagne, medals) for all of the teams afterward. We weren't first, but we weren't last either! If you're feeling "nauti" and the line where the sky meets the sea calls you, let your inner Moana/Maui try out wayfinding with the winds in your sails on the SF Bay at Modern Sailing School!

The best place to learn sailing windsurfing in the Bay area. Great people great spot very cheap…read morejust perfect in every way

unbelievable.. Good place to learn to windsurf, sail, boats,…read more the price is like !20/ 3 months,, includes boats and lessons and paddle boards and kayaks, in the Summer there are Fast tracks lots of helpful teachers, volunteers,

We had an amazing experience with Captain Doug aboard the Taihoa! He strikes an amazing balance…read morebetween making the trip informative (we learned about the history of the boat and about many sailing principles) but also fun and relaxed! We took an amazing ride through Richardson Bay on an absolutely perfect day! We are excited to go back again!

A first-class sailing experience with Captain Doug…read more We booked Taihoa for a group of four and couldn't recommend it more highly. From the first email months out, Captain Doug was a fantastic communicator. Our original plan (a friend's 40th) changed, and he graciously converted our booking into a certificate without any hassle -- that flexibility set the tone for the whole experience. Taihoa herself is something special. Doug took real time before we cast off to walk us through her history and design -- a hand-built 1940s wooden classic -- and it gave the whole day a depth you don't get on a standard charter. Once we were underway, he even let us help sail her out of the harbor and into the bay, which was genuinely the highlight for us. We had a beautiful day of sun and wind, plenty of room for four, and at no point did we feel anything but safe and well looked after. If you love sailing -- or just want a memorable day on the water -- book with Doug. (And bring sunscreen!)

Initially my child has learned to sail thru their summer camp program. Finally, I joined the club,…read morecompleted their adult learn-2-sail weekend program and can sail with my kiddo! Super fun! Also, the staff is super friendly. Totally recommend ACSC!

Our 13 yo son just finished his 5th year of sailing and he still loves it. It's all day working…read morewith another sailor planning a goal, assessing risk, going for it, trouble shooting, dealing with challenges and failure and working together to get back on track and successfully navigating to your goal. Feeling the breeze in your hair, going fast and getting wet. Last year he sailed to Treasure Island, I couldn't believe it! This year he sailed to SFO. There's always a motor boat nearby. The teens though have to make most decisions on their own and execute their plan. My son said he felt like he conquered something looking at the map and seeing how far he went. He gained a confident understanding of his ability to learn and apply his skills to a challenge that he had previously thought was out of reach.

Everything! From the moment we showed up for our charter we were aware that we were in great hands!…read moreThe service, attention to detail, and overall human interaction that was on display by the crew, Skipper, and Ownership was incredible! Deb is fantastic she even chose to give up part of her busy schedule to join our entourage for a few hours. Who does that? I would definitely recommend them and I definitely will visit them again, God willing!

My friends and I have charters the Hullachal twice in the last two years and every time we have an…read moreamazing time. It is the perfect getaway right here at home.

Dinner with a beautiful view, welcoming staff and delicious food is what makes South Beach Yacht…read moreClub our favorite in the Bay Area. You need to be a member or guest of a member to enter the Yacht Club.

Was here for a private event. The venue was nice. Had a great view of the bay and the bay bridge…read more Has outdoor seating. Tables for outdoor seating is rather worn and could use some epoxy to cover up that MDF wood that snags on clothes when it comes on contact. Seating inside was also pretty good. There was a bench by a window towards one of the entrances. Could probably use a good cleaning. A tad dirty. $21 for a burger and fries. Over seasoned with salt and pepper in my opinion. Would be really good if that was scaled back a bit. Also has a smoking area towards the back on the deck. I think it's a designated area which I thought was nice bc no one is trying to smell someone else's bad habits and die secondhand.

Carlos and Sophie were incredible hosts on their catamaran the BluReverie. Our group had an amazing…read moreweekend trip and we're pleasantly surprised by the quality of food, drink, and hospitality! Highly recommend taking your next weekend getaway on the BluReverie for an unforgettable experience!!

From the owner: Located in the heart of Silicon Valley in Redwood City, BluReverie Catamaran is just minutes from…read morethe tech headquarters with easy access from all South Bay locations. Whether a day sail, lunch, dinner, or weekend escape, BluReverie can be the ideal team retreat, special occasions celebration, or vacation with friends and family. We typically host weekend overnight trips between the months of April - Oct in the San Francisco Bay, and we are planning overnight itineraries in Puerto Rico between the months of Nov - Mar. BluReverie has 5 guest cabins each with ensuite bathrooms. Three cabins are configured with queen beds (1 queen bed in each cabin) and two cabins with bunk beds (2 single beds in each cabin). BluReverie can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins, or up to 12 guests if you have small children sharing a cabin.

Quick check in process. Staffs are friendly and knowledgeable…read more Deducted one star due to no bottle water provided and nobody guide me to take my life jacket.

Was an excellent sailing school. Sorry to hear CN closed suddenly on 12/31/25. The company will be…read moremissed. Afterguard Sailing Academy offers a helping hand to those left adrift.