Do Not Get Gas at the fill up station near FISH RESTAURANT. The owner is so rude. He has no respect…read morefor women and his gas is way too expensive also. I will never go back.

I've kept my boat in dry storage here for 8 years. "Knock on wood" never had a bad issue…read more The grounds are kept very clean and there is a safe easy feeling about the place. The staff both office and grounds are very professional and friendly. The absolute cleanest bathrooms around! (Security key access only) My only complaints are 1. The washdown pressure where I keep My boat stored in the gated lot very low. Barely flushes motor. 2. The ramp at high water, or anywhere near that, is very difficult to use due to the angle of the ramp being very low. I can have all 4 wheels of my truck wet and the boat will still be entirely out of the water.

I'm still a fan, but I noticed that most of the other reviews are from avid sailing types or…read moreperhaps 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.

We just took lessons from SEA over the last two weekends and were SO impressed with the quality of…read morethe 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!

This is a really nice place to come for a walk. I discovered it after a trip to Andy's which is a…read moregreat market. It's about a mile and a half from the beginning of the parking lot to the end and back. There are bathrooms at Andy's as well at the beginning of the trailhead. The trail is along the water and you can see Mount Tam, the Richmond Bridge, and the East Bay in the distance as well as East and West Marin Island which are close in distance. Many birds like herons flock to this area. It's great for a stop to walk around if on a drive through China Camp.

Some marinas are well-managed. Loch Lomond is not one of them…read more The location is charming--the weather's usually pleasant, the views are lovely, and Andy's Market next door is a gem. But none of that makes up for the absolute disaster that is this marina's management. Power at the slips is unreliable--often dipping as low as 206 volts on a 50-amp pedestal, well below safe standards for sensitive equipment. Report basic maintenance issues, like leaky spigots, and you'll be met with silence. Maybe it's a revolutionary self-cleaning dock feature that I'm not privy to. Far more troubling, though, is the culture of selective rule-making and enforcement. Pat, the harbormaster, zips up and down the dock on a scooter, seemingly deciding who gets harassed and who gets a pass. Christine splits her time between marina duties and bartending at the yacht club, bringing inconsistency and attitude to both. In fact, the dysfunction here is so pronounced that it made headlines. A Marin Independent Journal article from 2013 (with several follow-up updates) details a surreal incident in which a marina regular bit off Pat's finger during a dispute in the vacant lot next door (now occupied by the housing development known as "The Strand"). The man had been building a catamaran out of Home Depot parts--destined for Hawaii. Sounds unbelievable--until you've spent time here. Then it just feels like another day at Loch Lomond. I briefly served as the entertainment director for the yacht club, and while the members were gracious and welcoming, their warmth couldn't compensate for the mismanagement that defines the harbor itself. Avoid--unless you're nostalgic for chaos.

I booked the yacht charter Shanutski with Captain Timothy. This is one of the most wonderful…read moreexperiences I've had lately. Captain Timothy and Shannon were simply great. They're friendly, funny, helpful, considerate while also respecting the customers' privacy. They have all the stuff that the guests would need for a dine in, and all mounts/holders yacht friendly. I planned spending the day in the yacht for my spouse's bday and he was mindblown. Captain Timothy offered and helped him with the champagne sword, and he just loved it. There would be cheaper yacht options available, and the yacht which cost $700 for 3 hours want the pricing i really wanted, but I was keen on this one since it has lot of amenities...cabin, speakers, microwave, refrigerator, heaters, blankets,cutlety etc. It was worth every penny, and I definitely highly recommend this one to anyone who wants an amazing dayout experience. The yacht is tidy and I'm sure you'll find everything you need there.

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...

This is a private club for members, their guests and members of cooperating clubs…read more The location is 5 Star. deck looks over the marina and to the bay beyond. We just went for appetizers and drinks. They were very good and came fast. try the coconut shrimp or the chips and salsa. service great as well

This is a very lovely private club venue with a charming, subtle view of San Francisco across the…read morewater. Unfortunately, the restaurant is at sea level so diners must look through the yachts to enjoy the view. The second floor dining room view that the Golden Gate Club offers is more captivating. The indoor dining room is elegantly appointed with sailing photos and some excellent paintings on the walls. There is a magnificently hand-sewn quilt depicting sailing scenes from the area and I feel it is a big mistake to have relegated this masterpiece to the ladies' powder. The porch dining is casual and lots of shade is provided. The food and drinks were very good. There are some rather original items on the menu, for example, tacos topped with fried eggs!! The burrata was quite good but not the best I have had. The interior of the mozzarella was not as creamy as it should be. Portions are ample and the bread basket contained a variety of tasty baked items . The butter was served in little balls which is a nice touch. Parking is convenient and the lot is spacious. I cannot comment on cost as we were guests and no check appeared on the table. I was disappointed to have read Phoebe's post that the venue refuses reciprocity. Shame on them if that is true.

These clubs are for boaters to get together and have fun and that's what this club does, it's a…read moresailing club and that's what they do well. some clubs are just boring bars where people hang out not this club which is very active in the sailing world hosting lots of events and races. the club has a amazing view on the bay with its own docks. somewhat new building too. nice big bar and restaurant. its a private club but it can be accessed with some events for coming with members. You should join!!

RICHMOND YACHT CLUB -love the Motto-"THIS CLUB WAS BUILT FOR FUN."…read moreWhat a perfect day! Our friends(Lisa and Brian) invited us to join them on Great Expectations); a Sailing trip to watch The Blue Angels take flight over the Bay Area! Literally enjoyed the: blue skies, the company of sailing boats on the water, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and excellent company! Captain Brian-kept us moving along with comfort. We spent the day-Looking Up in the sky at the stunning planes especially --- the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! Loved the experience and welcoming vibe of this club. This beautiful Yacht club is located in Brickyard Cove. RYC 's location and facilities make it a premier venue for a great variety of yachting activities. The club's location offers almost immediate access to the Bay and is ideal for both racing and pleasure sailing in boats large and small. Everyone we met was over the top friendly and welcoming-but I also think Lisa and Brian know everyone. Ha!!! Great day and company!!

Good solid marina. We've had our sailboat here for two years and love the management (Ken, Bobbi…read moreand Steve). and the liveaboards. Great value for Sausalito just a little far from the open sailing. That said, it has a wonderful "wild" feel to it

Just a really great marina and way less stuffy than some of the folks down the road. Harbor master…read moreis friendly, dock is modern, dock boxes are easily three times larger than Clipper and unlike other marinas you don't have to share a bathroom with some random restaurant or office park. Sheriff's Dept. keep its boats there and maybe that's why nobody has stolen as much as a winch handle even when I forget to lock up all winter. I have a 32" but I've seen yachts much larger and smaller (including a couple kayaks tied up on B-dock). Easy parking, clean bathrooms, fresh water and reliable shore power at every slip. Views of Bay Bridge, SF, Tiburon/Belvedere and Mt. Tam. Been there a few years and don't have a single complaint. Love that you can auto-pay rent on a credit or debit card w/o a fee. Richard bay marina is the place for me.