We could not be happier with our decision to host my son's Bar Mitzvah at Encinal Yacht Club. From…read morestart to finish, the experience was exceptional. Chris, our main point of contact, was truly outstanding. He answered every question promptly, went above and beyond at every step, and made the entire planning process feel effortless. He designed a great floor plan, had everything perfectly set up before we arrived, and made sure the day itself ran smoothly and without a hitch. His organization and calm presence made a huge difference on a day that really mattered to us. The staff was kind, welcoming, and on top of things -- exactly what you want so you don't have to think about anything in the moment. This was an incredibly special milestone for our family, and Encinal Yacht Club delivered in every way. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend EYC to anyone looking for a beautiful, well-run venue for a meaningful celebration.

Wonderful youth sailing program. Our sons participated in the high school sailing program that…read moreencompasses over a dozen schools in the Bay Area. The Summer program begins at age 5. EYC's program embodies good sportsmanship, personal discipline, and respect for your fellow sailor. You do not need to own a boat to participate and there are scholarships available. Active and friendly parent community make this program awesome for everyone. We really enjoyed being part of the EYC Youth Sailing community. https://www.encinal.org/youth-programs/about

This place has come strides! The club was recently renovated and has a very different feel, now…read more The vibe is more inviting, and the crowd is getting younger and more "boaty." It is a private club. If you drop by there may be a member to show you around!

Great location, nice quiet marina facing the estuary, friendly and low-key members. Everything I…read morewould want in a yacht club.

This place is awesome…read more We practice dragonboat out of this site. It's got plenty of parking, a public bathroom (and a private one if the Aquatic Center is open) and it provides programming for kids in the area. A bunch of other clubs rent their facilities ... but I think their long term vision is eventually to bring all the programming in house - and really make it for the kids and the community. They have a girls crew team that practices out of here. I attended a fundraiser for that a few nights ago and it's really a great cause. I'm all for programs that encourages, build confidence, supports young women. Sometimes there are weird people in the parking lots (some of those weird people are my teammates), and they need to take care of geese poop ... but I think all of these issues are ones that with more funding and support, can be easily improved upon. This place has easy access from the freeways, it's close to a bunch of businesses for after practice drinks / dining and compared to other practice sites, you won't get malaria or West Nile virus.

Why haven't more people been to this place? It is AWESOME!!! The first time I came here was for a…read moreretirement party upstairs. This summer however I'm taking kayaking here through Laney with my best friend. She's moving to Hawaii and wouldn't it be cool to kayak with her in Hawaii? Anyways...it is the first week of class and I am LOVING IT! The facility is clean, the workers are all so nice and friendly. The classes are awesome. I thought my kayaking class would be just us playing in the water however, the very first day we were learning the rules of water traffic, how to go forwards, backwards, stop, and even how to rescue a kayak buddy if they were to fall into the water. How cool is that? I cannot wait to see what we are going to learn next!!! I will update this review at the end of classes.

10 stars if I could add more stars here. My kids have been attending Alameda Community Sailing…read moreCenter's summer camp for years and it's honestly the highlight of their entire summer (and maybe the whole year). They're obsessed in the best way possible. Rain or shine, windy or calm, they wake up excited to hit the water. They started when they were 7 and 10 and 3 summers later they still love love love it! I pick them up and they jump in the car excited to tell me all about their sailing adventures on the water. The instructors are phenomenal and super knowledgeable, kind, encouraging, and safety-focused without being overly rigid. You can tell they genuinely love sailing and want to pass that passion on. My kids come home beaming, sun-kissed, full of stories, and with way more confidence than when they started. And let's talk life skills...this camp teaches independence, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience, and respect for nature, all while they're having an absolute blast on the water. It's not just a camp, it's a community. My kids have made real friendships here and look forward to reuniting with their "sailing crew" every year. We feel lucky to have ACSC in our lives. If you're even thinking about signing up just do it. Your kids will thank you, and you'll be amazed at how much they grow (and how fast they learn to sail!). My son (now 12) and I rented a Feva boat (12 foot boat) this past weekend and he took ME sailing out on that gorgeous bay. This place is a total gem.

Our 13 yo son just finished his 5th year of sailing and he still loves it. It's all day working…read morewith another sailor planning a goal, assessing risk, going for it, trouble shooting, dealing with challenges and failure and working together to get back on track and successfully navigating to your goal. Feeling the breeze in your hair, going fast and getting wet. Last year he sailed to Treasure Island, I couldn't believe it! This year he sailed to SFO. There's always a motor boat nearby. The teens though have to make most decisions on their own and execute their plan. My son said he felt like he conquered something looking at the map and seeing how far he went. He gained a confident understanding of his ability to learn and apply his skills to a challenge that he had previously thought was out of reach.

Floating in Alameda bay with up to 5 of your friend in a HOT TUB! Who can ask for a better…read moreexperience! Wow!! Staff is super friendly and helpful. The views are perfect! Cost is a little under $450 for 2 hrs of sailing. Using the joy stick to drive the boat is super easy! Water was calm. Makes you really appreciate the beautiful Bay Area. No need to bring anything but food and drink. Staff provided lock boxes, towels, speaker, sunblock and water. You can even add bath salts to the hot tub. After your 2 hr trip, a warm shower awaits you! Also free parking Amazing experience!

We had a great time with our rental. Super nice staff, very easy check in process. Nice and well…read moreappointed facilities to change before we headed out on the boat. The warm shower after we returned was also very nice! Boat was incredibly chill and water temp was perfect, enjoyed the nighttime views of the estuary. Little bummed we couldn't go out further but it's all about safety. Also! They change the water on every rental which is reassuring. Will def be back!

For the second time, recently, the "public" bathroom is locked (after 9 AM). Though the better off…read morehave their nice condos some people nearby have to live in their vehicles. I'm guessing this is why they started to leave the bathrooms locked. Even so, it's the house dwellers who leave a mess after cleaning their fish in the public sink area (which is unable to be locked). Smacks of classic Alameda elitism.

This is a public boat ramp and a section of the public Shoreline trail that runs all around the San…read moreFrancisco Bay. It's also a beautiful place to access the Breakwater that people can walk out on and fish off of. The public Shoreline Trail leads you to the USS Hornet and the old shipyards in Alameda. The sign says that you only supposed to use it to launch boats but there was a contradicting sign that says it's an access point for the Bay Trail and everyone comes back here to kick back anyway.

We bought a boat about a year ago. We knew it needed some work and we got to it. We have needed…read moreadvice and guidance the entire way and still. Captain Dan is not only our go to person for repairs and updates, he is teaching us to sail, the right way. Just an A+ experience I highly recommend Captain Dan to anyone interested in Sailing or needing work on your boat.

The bay views are gorgeous, the sailboat is roomy (at least compared to the only other ones I've…read morebeen on), and the captain's a hoot. Dan took good care of our bachelorette party and made sure everyone had a fun and safe time. This is a solid option for an outing leaving from Berkeley ⁠-- I would go again if I needed an activity for a small group.

Was a guest here recently and spent a couple days enjoying the clubhouse and its many ameneties…read more BYC has been out on the point at this marina since 1939. One of the best views of the entire bay is had from this vantage point out on the edge of the marina. A great place to watch the storms roll in. This private members only club has a great interior, with a banquet hall and full commerical kitchen, aling with a full bar and lounge area. Direct access the the marina through controlled gates provides security for members and guests alike. 4 Stars the BYC is a groove unto its own vibe 00955

Loved it! Was here because a friend was in the Friday evening boat race. They have lounging, a bar,…read moreand grill. The drinks and food were great. It was nice because during the boat race they were open to the public, met a lot of nice people. Had a Pina Colada and a Painkiller at an excellent price. Love the wrap around deck too which was beautiful to see SF from and the boat race.