Great introduction to sailing. I really enjoyed the hands-on participation, which made the…read moreexperience both fun and engaging. It confirmed that I definitely want to continue and take the ASA 101 course.

Phil Johnson was a fantastic AS101 instructor--calm, patient, and so clear in his explanations that…read moreeverything just clicked. He was confident and relaxed on the boat, and he always gave us plenty of room to try things on our own and really learn how to handle the boat. His experience and genuine enthusiasm made me even more curious about sailing, and I left every class feeling excited to keep going. Can't wait to take AS103 with Phil again very soon.

We worked with Jeff Carson who made the process extremely and enjoyable as new owners! There was…read morenever any pressure to buy and we had made up our minds right away! Jeff walked us through the entire process from financing, insurance, moorage, locating sailing instructors, and we would gladly use him in the future. As new boat owners we were very intimidated by the process but Jeff and Dan made everything good. We are quite happy with our new Lagoon 42 and will go back to them in the future. In addition to the sale, the post sales service has been A+

Dan Krier and the team at Marine Service Center are the best. Made what we thought was an…read moreinsurmountable task, buying a new boat and selling the old one, to a dream come true. Totally worth it! Thanks Dan!

Pretty clean park with much space to run and frolic, as well as neighboring playgrounds for both…read morethe younger and the youngest of kids, including a sand box complete with the ever-popular digger! In the summertime they also participate in the feeding children lunch program. As well, Field Day, where kids can get a free book from the Greenwood librarian and special prizes for participating in the activities set up around the field. Not much shade, so be prepared if you come in the peak heat/sun of day.

Greenwood Park doesn't have parking, but the neighborhood is very quiet, so I've never had a hard…read moretime finding it. Then again, I've never been after 2 PM or on a weekend, so maybe it is an issue during peak usage. I love the old timey quotes from people remembering the Interurban trolley (train? some bygone mass transit) and bench / metal statue commemorating it. Lots of pretty planters, a p-patch to explore on the upper level, and WIDE spaces for such a small-ish park. Lots of grass for pooches to run around, a great sand pit with tons of toys to borrow, couple swings and unique and new-fangled climbing equipment. They also have a more traditional area with your twisty slides, fireman pole, etc. This park also boasts a few picnic tables and lots of seating around the concrete planters and steps, so great picnic spot. Keep in mind there isn't any shade, though. Has restrooms and a water fountain.

Elliott Bay Marina…read more We stopped by Elliott Bay Marina to get information about docking when we cruise north from Los Angeles to Washington with our motor yacht, @pacificpearlyacht. Ray went into the marina office and had the opportunity to speak with Brice, the harbormaster. He was incredibly nice, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the marina layout, guest accommodations, and what to expect seasonally, which immediately made us feel comfortable and confident about arriving by water. The marina itself is beautiful and well positioned, with approximately 1,200 slips and guest accommodations for traveling boats. Brice explained that during the summer months there is a lot of movement with boats coming in and out, and that winter docking is typically manageable as well, even though many owners keep their boats in place due to the colder weather. Overall, it was a very positive and reassuring experience. We're looking forward to our next visit--next time arriving from the water side, which is the plan. Highly recommend Elliott Bay Marina for anyone cruising into Seattle.

I stop here frequently in the summer to gas up and get supplies for my boat. The staff is always…read morefriendly and they have a good selection of items, like beer, ice cream chips. I've had a boat moored here in past years and it's quite convenient and easy to use.

These guys are awesome!!!! Great location, easy walk from the parking lot for street side ice /…read morebeer on your way to Golden Gardens, and excellent boat access. There are even tables to chill for a bit! Blake was super helpful when we fueled up our boat. Will be back!!

Great location, nice friendly staff, and well stocked store. They offer non ethanol gasoline,…read morediesel and kerosene. Great beer and wine selection too! Mike

The attitude of these people is unprofessional and rude. They either don't know the rules of the…read moreroad or simply don't care. To be yelled and cussed at is about as unprofessional and immature as it gets. It amazes me people would pay to belong to this organization

Rowing is such a PNW thing to do. And since I've lived here for about 5 years now (and don't seem…read moreto be leaving anytime soon) I felt it was time for me to try this sport out for myself. I'd been eyeing LUC for a couple of years, and had almost signed up for a group rowing class. Unfortunately, the pandemic squashed those plans. Their group lessons were all on hold, but when I saw this spring that they were offering private lessons, I decided to sign up me and my son. I was in contact with Patti, who shared that they were still working on the logistics of offering lessons, and trying to juggle reopening their rowing programs with staffing challenges, but I gave her some options that worked for us and she began lining things up. In the meantime, LUC began offering some summer camps on a limited enrollment basis. My son had never rowed before, but he was excited to get to do normal summer camps again, so I wound up enrolling him in a week-long camp. Unfortunately - shortly after registering him, he broke his clavicle, which took him out of all sports for several weeks. LUC was so accommodating - they gave me a credit for the camp that I could apply towards something else. My parents were coming into town, and since my son couldn't do the private lesson with me anymore, I thought rowing would be a nice father/daughter activity. He's in his 80s, but he's very active and in good shape. I relayed this to LUC, and they were very encouraging, so I signed us up. Our instructor was Gil, and he was awesome! Neither of us knew what to expect, and our previous rowing experiences consisted of kayaks and rowboats. The rowing shells are completely different - the rowing techniques are different than a kayak or canoe, and the shells are really reactive, so my dad and I struggled with balance and timing. Gil was so patient with us. He gave clear guidance and provided the right amount of feedback at the right time. At one point, I wasn't sure that my dad would be able to continue (he's in good shape, but at 82 he has some back problems) - Gil was always encouraging, but didn't try to push beyond my dad's limitations. My dad is also hearing impaired, but he couldn't use his hearing aids during the lessons (in case we tipped over in the water) but Gil was able to communicate clearly, checking in regularly, and making sure my dad was following along. During our final lesson, my dad and I finally found our stride (sort of!) and we were able sync up our rowing and feel more comfortable out on the water. Again, Gil was so enthusiastic - I think he was more excited to see us out there than we were! In the end, my dad said he was glad we stuck it out, and asserted that were it not for Gil's teaching style, his ability to adapt the lessons to our needs, and his optimism, he probably would have given up. If you've never rowed before, and you're nervous, but you're thinking about taking some private lessons anyways, I highly recommend Gil. I guarantee that no matter what your fitness or comfort level is, he will make sure your lessons are successful! As for summer camps - my son (who is 12) was cleared for sports later in the summer. I was able to find a spot for him a "big boat" summer camp, and he had a blast. LUC isn't exactly close to our house and attending required that he wake up early for an entire week, but he was excited to go every day, and also shared that his instructors were all patient, enthusiastic, and fun to work with. I'm already looking forward to future group lessons with LUC!

What a breathtaking little hidden gem! There's a couple of nice benches, a large picnic table…read moreshaded by a large old tree, a great view of the lake, and it's a good launch point. I was lucky enough to catch a quiet breeze here while I read in the shade. It'd be a good place to bring a paddleboard or kayak, but also saw a couple people just pop in for a swim. I wish I would have noticed this place earlier in the summer!

What amazing fun. Having never sailed before I decided that now is the time. So glad I did it…read more Exceptional value. Stunning way to see Seattle from the water. Brilliant education and introduction to sailing. So much so I am going back for more. Great location with easy parking. Superb instruction that did not overwhelm - just gave great confidence and yearning to do it again. They run mixed and women only sessions so all are welcome. I went on my own but will be looking to take some friends next time too. And all for $80 for 2 fun filled hours. If you have ever wanted to try sailing - this is the place. More like sailing with a friend rather than an instructor. Except this friend is dynamic, smart and knowledgable enough to help you get your sea legs.

Lisa is amazing! She took us from zero to functionally viable sailors in two short but…read moreinformation-packed sessions. She's all about empowerment and teaching everyone, especially women, to be involved at a very practical level with the challenges posed by operating a sailboat. Whatever your comfort or skill level as a novice sailor, Lisa has some reassuring lessons to teach you. She also takes real pride in her work and will help you get oriented in the world of sailing far beyond the cockpit, which is a huge part of the experience. Three cheers and five stars for Lisa. I sincerely can't recommend her highly enough, and if you're privileged to learn from her, you'll soon agree that she's truly, truly wonderful.