The help with purchasing my new windsurfing gear has been fantastic!…read moreRebecca and Kipps made sure I got what I needed and dialed me in on how to set it up. There excellent service has been a true game changer, could not be happier. Thanks guys!!

Everyone I've dealt with at Boardsports have been awesome! My daughter and I did a two day class…read moreat the Alameda shop, and the instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful. You could tell they love the sport and have a passion for passing on their knowledge to new students. I made an appointment to learn how to set up my new rig, and now I'll feel confident to venture out on my own. It's a great sport and so cool to have Boardsports to rely on for gear, lessons, and information!

I had a wonderful time learning how to Wind foil with Jon at Kite the bay. Parking in the area is…read morelimited to two hour parking and you'll have to chance it because introductory lesson is usually three hours. Jon also took great photos and videos of me in action. I'm looking forward to the next lesson soon!

The beginner wingfoil lesson was completely satisfactory. John is very well equipped for a smooth…read morelearning experience. The boat, size variety in equipment and radio-helmet makes the progress quick. John himself observes mistakes correctly and provides realtime feedback. Great experience

Giovanni got me riding in just a few hours. By the end of the lesson I was starting to practice…read moregoing upwind and getting comfortable riding. Having it broken into 3 two hour sessions was helpful as it allowed me time to study and practice a little in between so the time with Giovanni was maximized on instruction not practice. Giovanni really cares and is passionate, his instruction is straightforward and the process was clearly explained, before hand. He clearly demonstrates safe handling practices and where the risk factors lie. He is very attentive and gives instant feedback. There is no substitute for experience, I'm an autodidact and had watched tutorials on every subject covered, having a good teacher's supervision was well worth it, in terms of time and safety. I never got yanked bc I listened the one time things started to get hairy. Thanks Giovanni!

I highly recommend Giovanni for kiteboarding lessons. I was an absolute beginner, and he did a…read moregreat job explaining all the terminology, and how to be safe. Because of he has so much experience, he is able to see exactly what I was doing wrong, and describe how to do it successfully. He also provided gear recommendations and a safety checklist to make sure you rig everything safely.

If/When in the Bay Area looking for rental gear or lessons, this is THE outfit to hook up with…read more Found myself in SF last month and it was blowing stink, so my 14m was way too big. After wasting time with the store downtown, I hopped over the bridge to KGB. Jo (the owner) hooked it up big time and gave me some priceless intel to boot. Thank you!!! While I didn't take lessons, the jet ski set up in their backyard looked legit, with a bunch of flat water. I ended up ripping an 8m under the Golden Gate (Chrissy Field launch) per photo.

I've been talking about taking kiteboarding lessons for years and finally made it happen. Jo and…read morePeter made my experience one I will never forget and helped me begin a new hobby I will continue. They provided me with all the equipment necessary, keeping me warm, comfortable and safe. The learning curve from barely knowing how to fly a kite to cruising on the water with it high above, happens fast. The Bay Area is an amazing place to be on the water and kite surfing is a way to do it. KGB Kiteboarding is where you should go to learn your new sport.

Outstanding instruction. Just spent six hours, three hours in the morning and three hours in the…read moreafternoon with Donny Parker. His sister Sandy Parker was also there. Outstanding pragmatic approach to teaching style, with great capacity to articulate instruction that is immediately applicable out on the water. They were very attentive to safety measures, and given the significant risky nature of the sport, that is much appreciated. I was so glad to take my training to the next level, and look forward to further instruction next Spring, and perhaps, lifelong collegial friendships with these outstanding instructors. Couldn't be happier

Great teachers, kind, patient and very experienced. My daughter and I started staying up…read moreconsistently after 3 lessons for her and four for me. Lots of fun and safe, with boat and radio support.

The ground school was enjoyable. However once we got out on the water, the instructor was nasty,…read moredemeaning and humiliating. I came away feeling awful and never took up my second (pre-paid) lesson.

What do you call it when someone takes your money, sells the business, and does not honor a prepaid…read moregift certificate? Anyone can look up California law regarding gift certificates and decide if this is criminal or not. Made an attempt to use a gift certificate for an expensive three lesson package last season. Weather and timing did not work out by end of the season. Owner encouraged me to try again this year. Business has been sold and it seems others with prepaid gift certificates have been left high and dry. New owner reports being surprised by outstanding gift certificates and is unable to honor them. Not cool, beware!

Boardsports California is awesome! They rent out all kinds of water fun -- paddleboards,…read morewindsurfing gear, kayaks, and more. Met the really nice folks here who works here, super friendly and helpful. The shop is located right on the beachfront, which makes it super convenient to get out on the water right away. Very dog friendly. Highly recommend!

Wide selection of activities that you can try! Kayaking,…read morewind surfing or even parasailing, they got the right equiptment. They even offer you free lesson if you buy the equiptment to them. For a price, they have a selections of lesson for the enthusiasts., my one note, you go online and get the best deal. They go up and beyond when it comes to service and have an impeccable knowledge focused on safety. Go to the journey and enjoy this state beach in Alameda with Boardsport.

This is THE SPOT for all things kiteboarding, kitesurfing and electric board related fun ness. Get…read moreyourself in here and check out their gear. It's all good stuff, and even some demo options, if you want to test something. Electric skateboards One Wheel XR and Pint E-bike Electric Scooters Duotone etc kiteboard gear Longboards Wetsuits Etc The people who work here are super chill. Bring your business here; you won't regret it! Dope AF.

I feel bad writing this review, but it's important…read more I really want to support this place, I bought my Onewheel here, and I've been waiting to buy an accessory for it since February, and every time I ask, they say they're going to have it in a week or two, and it's mid April now. I could've bought it online two months ago, but I've held out, and I feel foolish because I could've been enjoying it this whole time. A local business needs to meet the consumer half way and stock what they say they're going to stock roughly when they say, or order it for me, or tell me it can't be done. I did my part committing to buy locally.

Got fitted with a pair of ski boots here…read more The staff (Eric) was super helpful / thorough, did multiple shell checks across different, molded the boots, and set me up with a custom insole / footbed. My new boots fit snugly, firmly held but not compressed, very impressed with the service!

Changing my review from 5 stars to 2…read more The quality of the technical work has gone down substantially since the business changed hands last year. . I have been going here for over 15 years. My kids got annual boot fittings. Gary previously did a great job. Several experiences in the past year have been awful. The new guys just aren't as good! Examples: We bought one pair of boots and custom beds that are painful and over sized. Brought in a boot for adjustment and they couldn't get it right. I brought in some skis for a simple core shot repair and tune. The repair was not flush with the base. There was tons of wax still on the ski. Yikes. I brought in touring skis with a dynafit binding and they refused to mount it because they did not have the right jig. Go get the jig! Or do it manually. My overall assessment is that this is a now ski store for blue skiers who want a convenient place to buy stuff. This is not a store where you're going to get technically excellent service.