Wow... This is the first time I've ever had such a bad experience I've been inspired to write a bad…read morereview. The staff here are incredibly unpleasant and they have policies that are nearly impossible to comply with. I bought a boat in this marina and before they would give me access they require I show them proof of ownership. I've never heard of this requirement before and I should have known what was coming. If you make an appointment with the DMV so you don't have to lose a work day it takes a month to get your new registration. Here is the rub, you only have 30 days from the day your boat is sold to vacate the marina. So you buy the boat, you are not allowed access to it for nearly a month and then you have to immediately leave. This really killed me because I bought an old boat that had been sitting for a long time. So somehow I was supposed to make is seaworthy to leave without access to it. I was going to try to keep it in the marina a couple months to get it in good shape but they told me the wait list was full. Every time I tried to talk to them about the situation they kept telling me "I've made the policy clear!" and "I hate when people ask me to break policy!" The marina was mediocre to begin with but the staff made it my worst marina/boating community experience I've ever had. I highly recommend avoiding this place.

Brickyard Cove is a great marina. the amenities are just right; nice docks, clean restrooms/shower…read moreroom, decent rates, the staff is wonderful and the harbormaster is a cutie (and his fur is so soft). when we were searching for a marina, we checked out the Marina Bay Yacht Club, Berkeley Marina and The Richmond Yacht Club. Brickyard Cove beat them all out. it's nice to have the little town of Point Richmond nearby to catch dinner or pick up some supplies. we also like to have breakfast at All's Fare, the local diner at the dock. but, hands-down, the greatest thing about this place is how fast we can get out onto the bay and get the sails up. it takes just minutes! the only thing i would like to see is free wifi. they had something set up but apparently it's not worked out well and they're changing over to something else, but it's sure taking awhile for it to get set up. other than that, we love this marina!

We enjoyed our second sail on The Schooner Freda B out of Sausalito tonight. It was a perfectly…read morewonderful sunset sail on SF Bay. Previously, we took the Freda B on the Wildlife Morning Sail in 2024, which was also fantastic. What makes the Freda B special is the crew. The vessel itself is gorgeous--even the "head" is great! From the moment you board and are greeted by the crew, you know you're in good hands. The safety instructions are thorough, and the crew immediately puts you at ease before setting off. Whether you have a clear night or a little fog (like tonight), the skies are beautiful, the Golden Gate Bridge is magical, and San Francisco twinkles in the distance. The crew meets your every need with kindness, excellent service, and genuine interest in you as a passenger. They're also an interesting bunch--just ask them about themselves! Hot (chocolate!) and cold beverages are available for purchase, including adult beverages. For out of towners...Wear and bring layers. Jacket + sweater/fleece, long pants, beanie hat, gloves if you have them. Blankets available onboard. This is SF Bay 12 months a year - always chilly and the sail is worth every layer of clothing. We celebrated my birthday tonight, and it was perfect. Thank you!

The Freda B and its crew took our dream of a wedding on a sailboat and made it into a reality. The…read morecaptain was prepared, thoughtful, and ready to help us with all of our needs. The crew was all smiles, good cheer, and skillful work. They carefully crafted an amazing experience, allowing us to get married with the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay as our backdrop. We could not have asked for a more magical wedding.

No place like Sea Trek!…read more For 43 years and multiple generations these guys Just want you to have fun, connect to the bay and its wildlife, and learn new things - to feel good about being outdoors while caring about it! I love them forever and glad I have paddled and been part of it over the years. Sea Trek has the mission (and is driven) like a non-profit while at the same time they are trying to continue to take care of their families and all their employees and run a great business for everyone to enjoy and benefit from. When you paddle with them you help protect the bay. A Great success story!

A gem of a business in Sausalito!…read more Free parking by the Bay Model museum. Rates are fair and I love that they have a frequent paddler's pass that gives you discounted hourly rates. I rented the single kayak and it includes a life jacket, and the use of a dry bag. The kayak and gear were all in good condition. All the employees were friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. You can't beat the views from the water! If you haven't already, you gotta check out Sea Trek!

I grew up in a sailing family and loved going on sailing adventures as a kid. While I was helpful…read moreas crew, I knew that I wasn't yet experienced or knowledgeable enough to skipper myself. Given my past experience (and hubris!), I signed up for the 101/103 combo course that whittles 8 days of instruction into 5 days for "experienced" sailors. Little did I know that light-wind sailing in tropical climates is NOT the same thing as sailing in the San Francisco Bay! With 20+ knots of wind, high speed ferries, massive commercial tankers and barges, recreational sailboats, racers, motor boats, fishing boats, kayak/paddle boarders and strong currents, sailing the bay is no walk in the park. Thankfully, our fearless instructor Stephen Spoja guided us through coursework both on and off the boat covering a wide range of topics -- safety, preparation, navigation, nautical rules/regulations, (lots of) terminology, docking, and local knowledge. I haven't learned so much so quickly since my first job out of college. Anyone considering learning to sail in San Francisco Bay should without a doubt sign up for classes at Modern Sailing. Plus, after completing the 103 class you gain access to chartering ("renting" in sailing jargon) one of their sailboats for your own use on the bay anytime you'd like!

"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!

Had an amazing time at the San Pablo Reservoir on Easter! Our reserved site was beautiful, clean,…read moreand staff the staff was helpful and kind! We had such a great time!

Worst fishing lake ever. Such a waste of money. Seems like no fish are planted in here or if this…read morelake even has any fish. Don't waste your time and money

I learned ever so much on this BLB course with Carlos. Highlights of his pedagogy is the use of…read moremnemonics to help students remember the various skills. He demonstrates as he talks through the logic of the knots. He is patient and kind. I highly recommend this school.

I've taken multiple classes at Tradewinds and regularly sail their fleet. my most recent class was…read more"coastal cruising" ASA103 with Carlos. what a great experience, I learned a lot. Carlos is the consummate professional, he held me to a high standard but was endlessly patient. Looking forward to my next class

My Husband and I were looking for an activity with the kiddos and also to celebrate our middle…read morechild's birthday. My husband bought the tickets online to the ferry that would bring us to Angel Island where we can watch the fireworks. Luckily public parking was half a mile from the ferry, we brought a cart to put in our chairs, blankets, snacks and pizza that we got from one of the nearby businesses. The crew was nice, helpful and efficient especially when loading the ferry with customers and holding people and ancillary staff. They were very accommodating with people needing assistance with their canes, walkers, and other passengers were kind enough to help accommodate those who needed seating most. Great experience, quick trip to the island, and we had fun with the kids.

Third ferry experience over 6 Years and I must say they stop manage to impress. Something went…read morewrong when I booked this in December 2025 for May 2026. It has the date of April 30th. I called their hotline and left a voicemail the day of (1 hour before take off). We then get their 30 minutes before, I run down and hassle a crew member, and they say we can just rebook you. No doubt, the person checking our tickets said, okay, I can just rebook you. 45 seconds of swiping and he got us set up. This level of going over the top for customer satisfaction is beyond compare. Thank you to this wonderful team!

I saw they were running a $100 special for a half day fishing charter on a Saturday night and…read moredecided to take a crack in this deal with 2 other friends. Chad, the captain, was awesome and was very entertaining with his stories on the seas :). We lost a real nice halibut but we're able to land 2 other nice ones including 1 smaller one and a Stingray which we released. The scenery of the SF skyline was also awesome as we were coming back to the dock at about 5:30. If your looking for a great time to go fishing and enjoy being out in the bay give these guys a call... definitely worth the time and money.

We had a great time with Chad yesterday. He was very helpful, patient (we were almost 20 minutes…read morelate) and friendly. They provided all of the equipment including the live bait. Chad was cool - he told fishing stories and was quick to help out when our lines would get snagged, etc. Giving it 5 stars even though it was a slow day for fishing because I feel like Chad went above and beyond and even gave us a little extra time towards the end. Will be back for some shark fishing next time.