Five Stars

Jessica H on Yelp Says:

Did you know you can learn to sail right here in the city? Atlantic Yachting gives great lessons - and five minutes after you're off the boat, you're right back in the center of everything.

We took three courses through Atlantic Yachting: basic sailing, on a 24' boat; coastal cruising, on a gorgeous 42' Beneteau; and bareboating, which prepares you to charter your own boat somewhere gorgeous. (We're heading to the BVI!)

The instructors are fantastic - extremely knowledgeable and very personable as well. You will feel very comfortable whether you have experience sailing, like my husband, or are a novice like me. Lessons are done in small groups, so everyone gets a turn at the tiller, but you'll also get some time to enjoy the sun and the wind on your face.

You can also take private lessons, which are expensive but worth every penny. The instructors go out of their way to make sure you get the most benefit from your time on the boat. I recommend you discuss sailing conditions with your instructor when you book a private lesson; they know when the wind will be best, and can help you schedule your boat time to maximize your chances of good wind.

I am particularly impressed with the customer service. The American Sailing Association lost our membership records, and we were afraid we would have to take all our classes again in order to re-certify. Atlantic Yachting worked with us to get our certifications re-issued in the minimum possible time, and even waived the testing fees. I could not have asked for a better resolution.

In short: if you live in the city and you're considering learning to sail, you can't do better than Atlantic Yachting.