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Sailing Education Adventures
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
13 reviews for Sailing Education Adventures
13 reviews in English
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Review from paige m.
San Francisco, CA
7/18/2011
We just took lessons from SEA over the last two weekends and were SO impressed with the quality of the 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! -
Review from Wesley F.
San Francisco, CA
8/15/2007
I have this dream to sail the South Pacific, discover virgin reef breaks, and surf myself silly with a few of my closest friends. But how is a central California boy going to get the skills to make his dream a reality?
Sailing Education Adventures, boyeee!!!
One of the better deals in the bay area. If you don't know how to sail, then you pay $75 for a year's membership and $245 for an intro course. Now you can go sailing on the dingies every week, no more money required. Additionally, there are member sails where you go out on SEA boats or on member boats. Those are free as well. No cheaper way to get out onto the water.
The people are great. Everyone is friendly, outgoing, and giving. I highly recommend SEA to anyone who is curious about sailing on the bay. -
Review from Dr h christian G.
Petaluma, CA
4/29/2011
This is a GREAT place to learn how is sail. I started to learn to sailing on a 16ft Catalina and within few weeks sailing a 42ft yatch. The people are great and the membership is less than $200 per year. And you can go sailing 2-3 times a week....
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Review from princess p.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 12/1/2008
I'm still a fan, but I noticed that most of the other reviews are from avid sailing types or perhaps 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.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/6/2008
I love them-- those SEA folks, Leah, Wayne, and Michael, Jennifer, Rick and my fellow class mates.… Read more »
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Review from y o M.
San Francisco, CA
3/29/2010
Living in San Francisco I've always loved the ferry trip to Sausalito or Angel Island, standing on the deck with wind rushing past. Joining Sailing Education Adventures brought me one step deeper into the Bay experience, this time directly on top of it.
One of my favorite experiences with Sailing Education Adventures has been to see San Francisco at night from the Bay; the brightness of the lights downtown, the lines of lights along the larger streets, and the sparser lights in avenues. Then you see the stars, and wonder how sailors navigated across the vast oceans (which was explained in a recent sextant class). Then it starts to get a bit cold and you realize you forgot a hat. No problem, someone lends you and extra.
The sharing of knowledge/education and resources is what's made Sailing Education Adventures 5-star for me. The website offers classes for adults; my 'Yes--good for kids' is regarding the well-attended summer Sailing Camps held in the North Bay. -
Review from n b.
San Francisco, CA
7/2/2005
My first sailing lesson was, I belive, in the summer of 2000 or 2001, and though I have not continued taking classes (though I always say I plan to), I've done a lot more sailing and have learned a lot.
It's not a "yacht club" (and I say that in a fake snooty tone with my nose in air), but a non-profit sailing club with down-to-earth members who love to sail. The have a variety of lessons from beginning to skippering and even a sailing camp for kids. Best of all, once you've completed the intro course, you can crew on the monthly member sails and take the dinghys out for a spin on Sunday afternoons or Wednesday evenings. C'mon! Join and learn how to sail on the Bay! You KNOW you want to...you can find them at http://www.sailsea.org. -
Review from Eric P.
San Francisco, CA
3/25/2010
I took the Intro to Sailing Course back in October and thought it was well presented and organized. The materials used were easy to read and understand, while at the same time very informative. But that was just the start. The real learning came from time spent in the boats, which there was plenty of. There was about 8 students in the class which put us about three to a boat plus the instructor. The boats are very easy for a first timer to sail and immediately get a feel for sailing fundamentals. Overall a great experience, which only strengthened my joy of sailing.
Looking forward to the next classes. -
Review from Bubbachuck B.
San Francisco, CA
9/6/2007
I had a great experience learning to sail. It's only been a month now but the instructors really know their stuff and despite it being a class setting (8-15ish people) they really individualize the training.
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Review from Nick C.
San Francisco, CA
7/11/2010
I just completed SEAs intro to sailing course. Small class size (mine had three students), excellent, enthusiastic instructors, and a curriculum that will teach you a ton about sailing terminology, etiquette, knots, safety, rigging, and of course sailing the boat itself. And you'll make some friends. The $500 price also buys you a year membership to SEA, so you can enjoy plenty of (free) sailing after the class ends if you so desire. Plus you're supporting a great non-profit organization. An easy five stars.
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Review from Pamela D.
San Francisco, CA
5/22/2007
I took an intro class with my boyfriend in March/April of this year, and it was great! The down-to-earth members were in effect, and we learned so much in those four Saturdays. We have thus far been so impressed with the affordability and frequency of the classes offered, especially considering that the teachers are volunteering their time, and the multitude of sailing opportunities (Wednesday nights, Sunday afternoons and many other sails!). It's a fabulous organization!
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Review from Sean B.
San Francisco, CA
7/17/2008
When all the instructors at a school are volunteers, it's amazing how enthousiastic a class can be! My teachers' passion for sailing was contagious, and what started as a slight curiousity of sailing, for me, became a way of life! I thought it would be interesting to sail a few times...but now I'm sailing all the time.
SAILING EDUCATION ADVENTURES is the only way to learn to sail. Very reasonable rates...check around, I did. -
Review from Heather H.
San Francisco, CA
5/23/2007
I joined SEA a year ago and have loved it. Everyone who is part of the organization is there because they have a passion for the sport and want to help others learn. Being a volunteer organization, you really feel a sense of community and support. The cost is minimal for the amount of insturction and sail time. I have recommended to friends who have also become members.
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Review from John R.
San Francisco, CA
5/23/2007
I learned how to Sail with SEA! All the instructors were great and I really appreciated how social everybody was, both on and off the boats.
