Love it here best place to relax with a blanket and a blunt.... Super peacefulll and not alot of…read morepeople.

Could not have loved it more! My 10 (almost 11) year old daughter has gone for 2 weeks this summer…read moreand would have gone for more if our schedule allowed. There is the perfect blend of surfing, hanging out, friendship building and beach safety. The morning and afternoon shuttle rides were also a highlight for her. My kiddo came back salty, sandy, tired and talking about a full day of fun! We will def be back next summer.

I'm still a fan, but I noticed that most of the other reviews are from avid sailing types or…read moreperhaps current members. which doesn't mean that they can't have a voice, but when the only entry is about SEA from a reviewer -- it is a bit suspicious. Also I just got a link today from an Ken Perez, the former president of SEA , he made some pretty serious remarks about the organization. -- I still love the group and while no group is perfect there is a love there of sea and sailing at SEA. Though Gary SUCKSSSSS big time as an instructor. I would rather pay $568 to OCSC than be taught another class by Gary H. I had the best Keel Boat lesson today and it is accredited by the America Sailing Association Very important item when your trying to get charter a boat or sailing farther out, than to Sausalito or Almeda. Our instructor was Andy, a very witty and charming English Chap, who is an excellent instructor. I dare say my crew mates had a good time too and we really worked like team. I had an incredibly experience and I also feel that I learned a great deal today. I felt comfortable behind the tiler.

We just took lessons from SEA over the last two weekends and were SO impressed with the quality of…read morethe instruction, the reliability of the equipment and the value for the money. It's a huge time investment to commit two back-to-back weekends, 8:30-4:30. Phew. We were exhausted. But we learned so much, and from incredibly nice and knowledgeable people. I spent a *while* researching the other classes available in the Bay Area and figured out from asking other people that it's important to consider the size of the craft you'll sail while learning: if you hope to sail larger boats (20' and up) then learning on smaller keel boats like SEA's 16.5 Catalinas is ideal. You get really good on small, more sensitive boats and that makes you better on the bigger boats. In contrast, if you learn sailing on a 28' boat with on-board motor, you won't have as strong a sense of wind, wave, the feel of the tiller or the trim of the sail. And, if you learn in dinghies (dagger- or centerboards), you'll end up in the cold water of the Bay! Beyond the basics that I had hoped for in the course - teaching the syllabus required to learn all the basics of keelboat sailing - we were treated to great stories from the vast and varied experience of our instructors. They were warm, gregarious volunteers who shared their racing, cruising, crewing tales to round out our learning. Many of them had learned how to sail from SEA, too, and then were so turned on by what they'd learned that they kept coming back to classes and open sails. I hope to make it to membership events like open sails and races, and to take future classes to hone my skills, but I'm also excited that I learned enough to go sail the 22' boat we just bought!

I recently took a beginner wing foil lesson with Josh at SF Wing Foil Academy!…read more Going into the lesson, I was nervous about being out on the water in a boat in windy conditions, but Josh immediately put me at ease. His instruction was clear, organized, and easy to understand. He has a great way of breaking down complex skills into simple steps. I especially appreciated his tips for remembering how to flip and position the wing, along with his coaching on surfer stance, foot placement, and how to steer and control the board using your feet. The boat-based lesson in Tiburon was fantastic. Josh provided a helmet with radio communication, so I received real-time coaching and encouragement while on the water. That constant feedback helped me build confidence and make corrections immediately. He started me on a wide, stable board that allowed me to successfully stand up and focus on wing control without feeling intimidated. By the end of the lesson, I had a solid understanding of wing handling, surfer stance, board control and did my first jibe! Josh was positive, patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed. I went from feeling nervous before the lesson to being completely stoked to get back on the water. I can't wait to return and start practicing on a foil board next!

I spent a lot of time trying to learn wing foiling on my own and barely made any progress. With…read moreJosh, I was up on foil within the first 30 minutes, and within an hour I was comfortably staying on foil. The boat-based instruction made a huge difference. Later, with just a few simple cues about my arm positioning, I was able to get up and stay on foil with the wing too. Lessons aren't cheap, but the ROI is massive compared to grinding it out on the water alone. If I were starting over, I'd skip the solo trial and error entirely and optimize for lessons from day one. Having an experienced instructor like Josh, with a boat, who can read the wind and put you in the right spot, accelerates everything. Highly recommend.

When registering for camps, we parents are hoping that our kids will spend time outside, have fun…read morelearning skills(social and otherwise), and make friends all in an environment with caring adults who keep us informed. Our family found this with Mountain Camp Marin. Our six-year-old attended for one week, Harry Potter week, last year and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. The pennant flag he received is still prominently displayed in his room. This is a special memory for him. He wants to return this summer and so does little brother.

Excellent experience. The camp is organized and well run. The staff is engaging and attentive. They…read moreoffer lots of activities and the elective process gave my son some sense of control. Overall a summer highlight.

Jeremy, Lauren and her brother, Taylor, have been terrific to work with. My boys (6 and 4 yrs old)…read morehad years of Petite Baleen and JCC swimming instruction... without much to show for it. Enter Lauren, within the space of a few months, my oldest one is crossing the swimming pool at Mt. Tam confidently and jumping from the diving board and my youngest one has the tools to swim as well. We fully recommend her instruction and Jeremy was very organized and made the process to sign up for lessons run smoothly.

Jeremy Engman is UN-believable. He has turned my life around with his swim coaching. His…read morestep-by-step teaching method has given me the skills I needed to recover from a knee surgery. Each week he gives me techniques to practice during the week. I have seen steady progress in my swimming skills, which has improved my outdoor hiking, and Spin classes. He is non-judgmental, and extremely kind and genuine as a person. I have seen him work with children and older adults with equal care, and consideration. He is a 10 on a 10 scale.

Honestly, I have not visited this beach yet. I'm reviewing the hwy that are around this beach. The…read moreviews are amazingly beautiful and so very serene. If you are ever looking for somewhere to go to take your mind away.. this is THE perfect area to travel to. We happen to find it while going to the Horseback Ranch close by for my bday last July. We stopped briefly.. but the impact of the stop was everlasting.

Donny is the best. He'll set you up with exactly what you need, and before you know it you'll be a…read morebeginning surfer. The vibe here is great, the selection is awesome, and Donny is such a great guy--truly. One of the best parts of going to Stinson, second only to the waves.

I'm retired. I have progressed from pretty much a non-swimmer to a beginner. Suzie worked with my…read morehusband and me in San Rafael, in the pool. We also attended her swim camp in Paros, Greece for 1 week in 2026. She is able to teach people at all levels. Now I am hooked on open water swimming.

I participated in Suzie's Paros, Greece open water swim adventure in May 2022. Best time ever!…read moreBeautiful swims, amazing dinners and fun times hiking the island. Suzie takes care of all the details and you don't need to be an experienced open water swimmer. Highly recommend this trip.

I had the absolute pleasure of recently working with Chris and Kami, and WOW, what a dynamic duo!…read moreThey are such incredible people, both personally and professionally, and they show up with such a high level of integrity, professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness, and just a joy to be around. Their admirable and strong work ethic, attention to detail, and thoroughness were so impressive, allowing us to build a very strong partnership every step of the way. They are so genuine and lovely, and I would be honored to work with them again, no matter what the circumstances. A+ in my book!

My son just finished an epic mountain bike camp! I can not say enough about this. My son is shy and…read morecan get easily freaked by heights and such. Both Chris and Kami took him under their wing, made him comfortable, and two days later he was riding some pretty impressive single-track trails. More importantly, he made such progress, was so proud of himself, and developed his mountain biking skills exponentially. Great coaches! Great camp! I would highly highly recommend it!