Exceptional Boat Buying Experience with Skip! Skip made our…read moreboat buying journey smooth, stress-free, and even fun. He's knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly thorough--guiding us through every step with care and professionalism. From the first showing to final paperwork, Skip was always available, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping us find and buy the perfect boat. Highly recommend Skip and Oceanic Yacht Sales.

Contracted with Oceanic Yachts in mid-October 2023. Selected "Skip" Johnson as my agent at the…read morebrokerage. Skip and Oceanic did a fabulous job for me. The boat sold in late December 2023. Had an early offer that failed, followed by a solid buyer and a really smooth sales process. They did ALL the work. I am in the East Bay and never had to make a trip to the boat in Sausalito. Skip and crew took care of sea tests, taking the boat out of the water for a survey, the whole deal. Could not be happier with the constant contact from Skip and the backing of Oceanic. GREAT experience. I picked the right boat broker!

Mark is a straight shooter. I called about a couple of listings, and he did not hesitate to let me…read moreknow they probably weren't the right fit for me, and how I intended to use the boat, saving me a good deal of time and money in flying up to see the boats, or paying someone else to look at the, for me. I would not hesitate to do business with him in the future.

Had an experience buying through these guys awhile ago…read more.. We were relatively new at the process and trusted them more than we should have. All I can say is beware of any broker that's directs you to their favorite surveyor. Seemed like nice guys. They even bought us a sandwich. Cost us slot of money for items surveyor forgot to mention. Major conflict of interest...

I can't say enough good things about Dukes. It's so much fun to drop in and look for bits and bobs…read morefor the boat. They have every sort of shackle, winches in many sizes, stanchions, a few clothes, gauges, and quite a selection of wooden helm wheels, just to name a few of the treasures. Michael is incredibly helpful: whether you're looking for a replacement part, a referral for repairs, or knowledge about boats, he's your guy. He friendly and a good teacher. He shared with me how to quickly assess critical quality issues on a boat when shopping for one, when to walk away, and when to run. Great prices, fun stuff, truly good service. Drop in if only to explore a veritable marine parts museum, peppered with unique maritime treasures.

This is a fantastic place to search for those nautical treasures... If you are looking for…read moreadventure in Sausalito--don't forget to visit Duke's Chandlery!

I have nothing but great things to say about both locations Sausalito and Alameda Club Nautique and…read morethe experience we have had while getting BBC Certified. We absolutely recommend CN for a steady journey of proper education and experiences getting certified with awesome qualified instructors. Having had no sailing experience or even interest prior, my friend convinced me to sign up with her and begin this journey of courses, tests and certifications to open doors to a future I never imagined. I had no reason to say no so we signed on and the excitement began. It took us almost a year but we are now BBC Certified and ready to travel! She has plans to continue to Coastal Passage Making and even Offshore Passage Making, while I am content with destination pleasure sailing :) Everyone in both offices and all of our instructors have been amazing in all aspects of their program.... communication, instruction, preparation, encouragement, and most importantly... safety! And the boats! We have been spoiled with the nicest boats in the bay! If you're shopping around for sailing programs trying to find the right club... this one is definitely the right choice. Thanks CN!

After extensive research and 22 years of sailing/powerboating in SF Bay, I can confidently say that…read moreClub Nautique is the premium place to charter a sailboat or powerboat.  The US Sailing Classes is a great format too for newer sailors and powerboaters.  My family and I have spent 60 days on the water in the last 12 months with CN and it's definitely a professionally-run operation. The best thing you will find is the fleet condition ... nowhere else will you be able to charter 1-3 year-old boats that are maintained, clean, and shiny.  Think electronic instruments, autopilot, climate control, powered winches (on the larger boats), and bluetooth audio systems inside and out.  The presentation and feeling of a premium charter is unparalleled.  The staff are serious about their jobs; the owners of the business treat boats and members with prompt, service-oriented action. As far as pricing goes, I've also been a part of other clubs in the SF Bay and CN is on the higher end for a reason.  The CN boats are nice and you won't be sailing on 20-year old boats with inoperable systems that are accepted as normal.  There is always fleet availability via an online booking system.  The community is great and getting like-minded crew or joining social events has been easy for my family. Other reviewers have complained about having to pay for expensive repairs and this is a good chance for an active CN member to tell it to you straight.  The boats are owned by fellow club members and if someone broke something on your boat, wouldn't you want it fixed too?  For new boaters, please be aware that everything on a boat costs way more than you think it does because most parts do not benefit from large economies of scale like the auto industry.  Things require individualized labor to repair and as any boat owner will tell you, it's never simple because ... it's a boat.  Sailing and powerboating is fun, but with it comes an associated spend. Both Sausalito and Alameda bases are excellent. Enjoy and be safe on the water.

Detailed, knowledgeable, provided updates timely and friendly team. Ryan is easy to work with and…read moresaved me from my previous hellacious mechanic boatyard experience that messed my boat up with nothing but issue after issue for 7 months with no end insight and no plan to correct their mistakes. Thanks Ryan! You can't go wrong with PPM!

Ryan did an over the top job dialing in my wakeboard boat for the summer. He exceeded my…read moreexpectations regarding service and did it in a timely manor! Not only do they do a killer job and are knowledgeable BUT they now also carry my fav detailing products (BOAT BLING)! Thanks Guys!

i was very disappointed in the stack pack Robin had made for me. the fit was terrible which was a…read moreresult of poor communication between Robin and myself. I excuse myself somewhat since I'm a boat owner and not a professional sailmaker. Robin's instructions were terrible and I questioned him before authorizing the the order but relying on his reassurance I ordered the stack pack for my 50 foot catamaran which was in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. I picked up the stack pack in Sausalito and. brought to PV. it was HUGE and fit like stink. Long story short, Robin agreed to pay half the cost to recut the cover but it's still over size and can never be made to fit right. Another gripe; the hardware he provided was way too small. When I told him, he said he provides the same size lazy jack lines to all size boats regardless of size. To me, that's ridiculous. Would you use the same size halyard on a 50 foot catamaran as a 20 foot Hobie Cat? After decades in the business Robin has mastered one thing....excuses.. JJ Catamaran Ziva just

Robin needs to hang up his hat and retire. Worst customer service ever experienced. Project was…read morewell overdue and over charged from original estimate. Horrible communication. Do yourself a favor and go to another loft like North across the street!

I loved being a member for over four years and used it all the time, mainly out of the Sausalito…read morelocation. It was well run, had clean boats, and great staff working the dock.

Reciprocal member from Rhode Island. Took a boat out last week. Been a member for 10+ years with…read moremany reciprocal usages in different locations. This location is GRADE A. Boat was clean, dock member Ethan was fantastic, He made me feel very welcome as a reciprocal member. Thank you! Steven G.