Josh is a great teacher and has everything you need to learn how to wing foil. The location is…read moregreat and the boat with radio headsets works perfectly. Josh was able to squeeze us in right after another lesson and we went right up until sunset. It was really fun and a great experience and I really learned a lot and got up on foil and feel it was a huge day of progress that will help me become a good rider.

Josh is a real find if you are wanting to learn how to wing foil. He's got five amazing ingredients…read morethat come together: 1. He has a boat. When you are learning, you'll most likely get blown down wind but he will be right by your side ready to bring you back. 2. He has a launching point out of Paradise Cay which is as good a wing foiling location as you could hope for. 3. He's a great foiler himself so he knows what he's talking about. 4. He's a great teacher. And the walkie-talkie communication allows him to keep giving you guidance while you are out on the water. 5. He's super nice, cool and enthusiastic. A relaxed, fun dude and it's a pleasure to spend time on the water with him. Working with Josh exponentially accelerates the learning curve. I highly recommend having Josh guide you in your wing for healing journey.

Everything about Marquis Charters was first class. Captain Dave has EXCELLENT communication…read morethrough the planning, and the voyage. The crew were all friendly and real pros as well. When we charter again in the SF Bay, we will defintely use Captain Dave and Marquis Charters again!!

Marquis Charters was the best experience of our trip. The owner and the crew were professional,…read moreexperienced and so knowledgeable. We will never forget our sail and we have Marquis Charters to thank!

We had an amazing experience with Captain Doug aboard the Taihoa! He strikes an amazing balance…read morebetween making the trip informative (we learned about the history of the boat and about many sailing principles) but also fun and relaxed! We took an amazing ride through Richardson Bay on an absolutely perfect day! We are excited to go back again!

A first-class sailing experience with Captain Doug…read more We booked Taihoa for a group of four and couldn't recommend it more highly. From the first email months out, Captain Doug was a fantastic communicator. Our original plan (a friend's 40th) changed, and he graciously converted our booking into a certificate without any hassle -- that flexibility set the tone for the whole experience. Taihoa herself is something special. Doug took real time before we cast off to walk us through her history and design -- a hand-built 1940s wooden classic -- and it gave the whole day a depth you don't get on a standard charter. Once we were underway, he even let us help sail her out of the harbor and into the bay, which was genuinely the highlight for us. We had a beautiful day of sun and wind, plenty of room for four, and at no point did we feel anything but safe and well looked after. If you love sailing -- or just want a memorable day on the water -- book with Doug. (And bring sunscreen!)

Captain Josh Waldman creates a wonderful vacation at sea! For one week his gorgeous catamaran was…read morehome to my husband and me with our 11 month old baby girl, as we toured St Vincent and the Grenadines. He picked us up from the airport and showed us an unforgettable and extremely hospitable time. Josh knows all the great spots! He sailed us to one breath taking island after the next - some secluded and serene, others bustling with kite surfer pros flying by. He provided us with snorkeling gear and guided us to amazing locations to see the underwater wonders. He took us to great restaurants where the locals eat, and hidden island BBQs with delicious freshly caught fish on the grill! Our living quarters were comfortable and having our baby with us was no problem (we brought our own mini tent, which proved to be very helpful). His trusty canine first mate Cody was awesome and super cute! There was always plenty of food on board. Breakfast and coffee were a great start to each morning. And when you need to relax on deck, there is no better place than the catamaran trampoline with a cold beer. Captain Josh is extremely knowledgeable about the sea and his vessel. He sails masterfully and we always felt safe with him at the helm. He is friendly, respectful and accommodating, and an overall pleasure to be around. We can't wait to do it again next year! Thanks Captain Josh!

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.

My fiance and I went on a friend's birthday day trip aboard Wine By Sail's Condesa sailboat and it…read morewas wonderful! It was my first time on a sailboat (and in the ocean - ok, the bay). The Captain: I read that Captain Clark sailed around the world in that boat, so that gave me a lot of confidence in his skills as a captain. He was personable, knowledgeable and funny (ask him to tell you the sandwich story...it's hilarious)! The Boat: Gorgeous sailboat with a nicely shaded deck (but you could easily get out into the sun around the boat's front and back sides when you wanted to lay out). The downstairs rooms, kitchen and bathroom were all clean and comfortable. I was a tad nervous about using the bathroom before I went on the boat, seeing as I had no clue what to expect, but it was clean and fine w/ running water and everything. The Food and Wine: We had delicious snacks that were easily prepared for us, and while I didn't drink too much, I really enjoyed the wine that was served. The best part, however, was the BBQ when we docked (or anchored? not sure of the proper terminology) near Angel Island with the most AMAZING view of SF, the island and bay. The atmosphere: Considering we only traveled a few short miles from SF, I literally felt so relaxed, like I had been vacationing on the Cape for a week. I really liked the rocking of the boat and the calming yet exhilarating feeling when the sails caught the wind and took off. All in all, highly recommend for the lovely experience, the skills of the captain and the great time we all had!

We (six adults and a 4 month old baby) had a super day aboard the good ship Condesa. The wind was…read moreblowing about 25 knots and the water was choppy as we crossed San Francisco Bay. Condesa is very comfortable, the pilot house offering protection from the wind and spray. One of the "crew" said, after the voyage, that she had felt safer on this voyage than on any other sailboat. We docked on the lee side of Angel Island and hiked up to a point where there is a view of Golden Gate Bridge. Back on the boat a wonderful gourmet lunch was served with well paired local wines. Captain Beek is very personable and a great raconteur. He kept the party entertained with tales of his global circumnavigation. After lunch we sailed off the dock and completed our circumnavigation of Angel Island before setting course for the city. The Wine by Sail excursion is an excellent way for a small group to experience an adventure on San Francisco Bay, with some delicious eats and drinks thrown in. Great value for money!

Capt. Lance is a great yachtsman and the Lancer is big enough to sail in comfort but fast enough to…read moreget a feel for the thrill of sailing in arguably one if the best places on earth.

North Coast Sailing Charters was a fantastic choice on a fantastic Sunday morning. Captain Lance…read morewas a pleasure and very professional. His nautical experience is second to none. We were given the VIP treatment and I would highly recommend their services to anyone who enjoys a little adventure in their life.

The Amethyst is one of the best ran fishing charters I've had the pleasure of fishing with. Captain…read moreJonathan will put you on the fish and his deck hands will help you catch them!

My partner had an extremely negative experience today while out on the charter boat. He and the…read moreonly other black person (his friend) were being bullied continuously by a crew member named Zack. Apparently Zack was hyper focused on them almost the entire time, moving their equipment around without asking, hovering over them, ordering them around, and even openly made fun of my partner for the noises he made while using the bathroom! This was obviously targeted as my partner had observed over the trip that no one else on the boat was being treated this way. A different crew member had actually noticed this as well and agreed with my partner about Zack's behavior. To me this is insanely unacceptable to have someone like this on a boat crew that hosts people. My partner was super excited for this trip, he spent a lot of money for him and his friends to go and put in a lot of effort to make the trip happen. It's not often he does stuff for himself and he was really looking forward to it. After he came home he was just about in tears talking about it. It really hurts to see someone you care about look so crushed. My partner is a kind, friendly, and respectful person and did not do anything to deserve this kind of treatment. I'm really disappointed and angry for him and his experience. Aside from that - his experience with the rest of the crew and Captain J was great. Thank you Captain J for hearing him out afterward. I strongly recommend getting rid of this guy before he messes things up for your business and continues to hurt people. It's complete BS for this kind of thing to happen to not just a respectful paying customer but someone who didn't do anything but be black. Come on.