10 stars if I could add more stars here. My kids have been attending Alameda Community Sailing…read moreCenter's summer camp for years and it's honestly the highlight of their entire summer (and maybe the whole year). They're obsessed in the best way possible. Rain or shine, windy or calm, they wake up excited to hit the water. They started when they were 7 and 10 and 3 summers later they still love love love it! I pick them up and they jump in the car excited to tell me all about their sailing adventures on the water. The instructors are phenomenal and super knowledgeable, kind, encouraging, and safety-focused without being overly rigid. You can tell they genuinely love sailing and want to pass that passion on. My kids come home beaming, sun-kissed, full of stories, and with way more confidence than when they started. And let's talk life skills...this camp teaches independence, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience, and respect for nature, all while they're having an absolute blast on the water. It's not just a camp, it's a community. My kids have made real friendships here and look forward to reuniting with their "sailing crew" every year. We feel lucky to have ACSC in our lives. If you're even thinking about signing up just do it. Your kids will thank you, and you'll be amazed at how much they grow (and how fast they learn to sail!). My son (now 12) and I rented a Feva boat (12 foot boat) this past weekend and he took ME sailing out on that gorgeous bay. This place is a total gem.

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.

A more prompt response to a potential internet booking. Disappointed in no reply to my request for…read morebooking a sail for four.

Had such an amazing time with Untethered! got to see all parts of the bay and more Awesome…read morehospitality as well!

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.

Outstanding experience!!! I would give 100 stars if I could. We used them for scattering my dad's…read moreashes (he was a big time sailor) and they were phenomenal. Our captain, Mark and first mate, Ruby, checked in as we sailed out to see if we wanted to try to go under the Golden Gate Bridge as the weather started a bit rough. But we did and it was magical! Everyone (many who never sailed before) and those who had loved the entire experience! We plan on going back for a fun adventure soon! Thanks so much!!!

Great experience. Captain Kirk and Fiona were very accommodating. We had an amazing cruise through…read morethe Golden Gate. Recommended.

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.

This is the first time we have used Passage Nautical and we loved it! We chartered a beautiful 48'…read moreBeneteau sailboat. Capt George and Lika the first mate were outstanding. LIka was an amazing hostess and made sure we had drinks in our hand at all times and served our wonderful catered food (from Market Hall caterers). Boat was in pristine condition, Capt George made sure to sail around the scenic parts of the bay and always kept us up to date on the wind conditions and answered any questions. Would also like to call out Deb Reynolds, the owner of Passage Nauticals and Dina the manager. They were always so responsive to our emails and requests to ensure that all details were taken care of for our amazing day on the bay!

This praise is for Arin Jeffers - a truly amazing broker and a wonderful human being!…read more I just bought an AMAZING Tayana 37 Pilothouse, "Bella Brisa", that was listed at Atomic Tuna yachts! She is in amazing condition - the credit for this goes to the previous owner Mr. Warner - he is another amazing individual! But THIS write-up is about Arin... From the very beginning, Arin has been nothing but STELLAR! When the yacht I wanted to look at was already sold, he recognized my desires immediately and encouraged me to look at Bella. As I said, she turned out to be the nicest boat of her age I have EVER seen (and I've seen a LOT of them). As I could tell from the listing that she would be something unique, I asked Arin for the earliest date possible to see her - August 9th (2025). When that day came, Arin moved items around in his schedule to accommodate me, and met me at the pier exactly as he had promised. He recognized that I was someone who needed time alone to look things over and he gave me time, and carte blanche to look deeply into Bella's pockets. I spent the better part of two hours, and Arin didn't blink or flinch once. He knew I had fallen in love. And I truly had - at 37 years old, Bella didn't have a mark on her and was equipped better than any boat I had owned before. I told him, even before the survey, that I wanted her, but he already knew, and had already contacted a highly sought-after surveyor - Andy Schwenk - to give him the heads up. He had known that she was something special when he took her into the brokerage. Arin made ALL of the arrangements for the survey: contracted the yard, contracted the surveyor, arranged for the owner to be there to answer any questions. The survey was completed 9 days later. I was present for the in-water portion, including the sea-trial. Unfortunately, I couldn't be present for the hauled portion of the survey - it had to be rescheduled because of a travel-lift failure on the original date of survey. So, Arin took charge and made videos for me of the haul-out and survey, so I could see how it was performed. As expected, the survey came back SPOTLESS - literally. There wasn't a single defect in her hull ANYWHERE! And her topsides looked just as good! In fact, it was the cleanest survey I've ever seen - including those of boats that were much younger. NOTE: My diver (David Laird) confirmed all those results two months later - told me he loves diving this boat because it's always SO clean. Knowing that would be the result of the survey, Arin had already been working on getting the title company going, and advising me of all the things I must do to complete the sale. By October 31st, I was the proud owner of Bella! Arin had already arranged a slip for me at the brokerage. He even helped the previous owner move Bella into that slip when she had to be moved out of the previous owner's marina, and I couldn't be there. A BIG thank you goes our to Mr. Warner and Arin for that one! November 7th, ONE month after I had first seen her, My friend Scott and I sailed Bella to Westpoint Harbor, where she now sits in her new home! I CAN'T say enough good about Arin Jeffers! He is truly amazing - selfless, professional, knowledgeable, ethical, kind, and patient - all the things a truly wonderful broker should be! Bravo! I will continue to maintain contact with Arin - I'm sure we will know each other for a long time to come! My name is William. Feel free to call me at 719-440-3045 if you have any questions you'd like to ask!

These guys are great, especially Arin. Unfortunately, I ended up buying a boat through a competing…read moreboat dealer that was the opposite, just because they happened to have the listing of the boat I decided upon. In contrast to the dealer I purchased through, Wayne and Arin answered all our questions, without condescension, including that of my fiancee, who has zero sailing experience. And Arin took the time to show us numerous boats when we were in the tire-kicking phase. While we didn't buy our boat through Atomic Tuna, when it comes time to sell and get a larger boat, they are definitely who we will list our boat with and start our search for a replacement.

Fast, friendly service. Great products and variety. My first time to this location today and it was…read morea pleasant overall experience. My brother loves this spot. Always coming here for sailboat stuff - therefore I knew this place existed and when I had a project that required high quality rope that was resistant to sun I knew the best possible place to go. People working here were quick to jump into action to help me. Wasn't exactly sure what type of rope to pick since there was endless variety and had some help with that. Got the rope cut to length and even had the ends fixed so that they don't fray. They've got a neat little deal for doing that including a tiny vent fan. Very impressive. Project went well and I am very confident I got the best material possible to get the job done right.

Excellent customer service! A wide variety of items to select from! High quality performance ocean…read moregear at a very reasonable price. Located 100 yards from the bay! Go buy a boat and walk to the water! This brand upholds a strong standard of excellence! Stop in, you're sure to have a blast!

Hogan Sails is definitely worth going out of your way for! Steve is helpful, knowledgeable, and…read moreskilled at sail repair and making. And, he remembered me, even with me wearing a mask, and his not having seen me for over a year! I visited Hogan Sails for the first time as a J-World instructor this week. Steve was right there helping me out with product I couldn't find elsewhere (excluding online). And he remembered me and my boat from my pre- J-World days. I highly recommend Hogan Sails for quality value and service that goes above and beyond anything that can be bought at any price.

Steve built a new main in 08 and new 90% jib in 06 to my Master Mariner Spaulding 38. At the time…read moreI was crew - now the owner - but I remember the efforts he made to correct a couple of shortcomings on the main the day before the Memorial day race. The sails have been great, look good and we'll soon see on the race course. The reason I writing this review is he spent quite a bit of time with me on the phone today looking up measurements of these sails to assist me in completing the YRA handicap form. It was a really great help - thanks Steve!

Come aboard and find out for yourselves!…read more Very knowledgeable, professional, attentive and fun crew, and you'll experience breathtaking SF views and make lifelong memories. Full bar so Let's Go

We went out with Captain Larry, 1st mate Carliane, and 2nd mate Sofia this past Saturday and had…read morethe most amazing experience. The crew was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. The weather couldn't have been better as about 30 of us motored around the SF Bay. Stellar 360 views of the area, whale sightings, and even got a glimpse of the famous troll on the underside of the Bay Bridge. A 5 star afternoon which none of us will soon forget. I know Frank was smiling down upon us! Thanks again, John Reilly

Recently I had good reason to go to Ballena Bay Isle Marina twice within a month. My boat is pretty…read morebig (57') and I was nicely accommodated at one of the refurbished docks. This is a delightfully busy marina with lots of hand-launched vessels, personal watercraft, all manner of sailboats, and every conceivable powerboat. The staff are super friendly and always on hand to help. The fuel dock is a bit tight (for a big boat). Some of the docks are a bit rickety. But it is clear there is an investment in the facilities and some of the former neglect is being replaced with first-class marine materials. Pier 29 Restaurant has an amazing selection and the food is well prepared, well presented, and reasonably priced. DO NOT MISS the Moroccan Restaurant tucked around the back (Saturday night pre-fixe dinner is the best deal in town). There's also a mom-and-pop shop near E-dock. The Ballena Bay Yacht Club is welcoming and inviting. There's even boat rental. Great spot for a weekend away.

As a vendor with a yacht detailing company (Salty Sparkles Interior Detailing), I am routinely at…read morethis harbor. The office staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The slips are slowly being replaced. The views are unbelievable, the peninsula and San Francisco can't be beat at sunset. Everyone seems to love this place including the liveaboards. I have met people at the yacht club and they are so nice, I'm thinking about joining even though my sailboat is in Half Moon Bay. I would seriously think about moving my boat here if you are looking for an East Bay location thats safe and peaceful.