The Marina Bay Yacht Harbor is so beautiful. Very clean, well kept and overall such a beautiful…read moreplace to go. Whether you want to take a walk, go sightseeing or just being outdoors, this harbor has a lot to offer. I love coming here for walks with friends. It brings me so much peace and comfort.

The marina is okay and some of the facilities and policies are better than when the City of…read moreRichmond operated it as a municipal marina, but the improvements to the facilities don't justify the annual cost increases and there doesn't appear to be much in the way of security. My boat was recently seriously damaged by, I presume, another boater but no one seems to know anything about it. Why are there no cameras? Ten percent increases year over year, and no video surveillance? I need to start looking for a new marina.

Family, friends, and I had a great time on the Hokahey last week! Jan, the Skipper, is a most…read moreexcellent host and expert at moving across the bay and into the ocean with this luxurious vessel. I highly recommend it for parties, celebrations and other fun outings. Hursey

After seeing the great reviews on both Yelp and Getmyboat, I contacted Jan two week in advance to…read morebook a 4-hour sail for Saturday 2/6 to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. Jan was very quick to reply, graciously answered all of my questions before booking, and remained in great communication throughout the entire process leading up to the date. Even when I had last minute changes of adding an additional person and pushing back the reservation time, Jan was very flexible and happy to accommodate. Prior to booking, I had seen a couple photos on Jan's website as well as photos posted by other reviewers, however, reality far exceeded my expectations. The catamaran is very roomy, plenty of space for our group of 6. Moreover, you can tell Jan keeps his catamaran well maintained--very clean! Upon realizing we were celebrating a birthday (I hadn't disclosed the purpose of this trip in our previously conversations), Jan was kind enough to gift us a ceramic bowl he had made (ceramics is his side hobby)! We took off from a dock in Richmond and brought the catamaran around Angel Island towards the Golden Gate Bridge, where we stopped and set up the sails until it was time to go back. Throughout the entire trip, Jan gave us our privacy--occasionally pointing out interesting sights on the water or along the coast. We spent half our time eating around the table, which has a roof and is opened to the outside, and half our time on the trampolines in the front of the boat. Although a bit chilly, since we went in the winter, being outside and sailing on water felt peaceful and serene! As someone that is gets carsick easily, I was apprehensive about seasickness, but the entire ride felt very smooth. Jan even pointed out the big waves beforehand so I felt prepared for any rocky motion. Moreover, none of the food/drinks we brought ever got close to spilling or sliding over the table since catamarans are so steady. Overall we all had an amazing time, and I would highly recommend sailing with Jan!

So far I have completed both the 101 & 103 courses. The instructors were competent and personable…read more The boats were in good condition and facilities well maintained. Looking forward to my 104 class in the new few weeks.

I learned ever so much on this BLB course with Carlos. Highlights of his pedagogy is the use of…read moremnemonics to help students remember the various skills. He demonstrates as he talks through the logic of the knots. He is patient and kind. I highly recommend this school.

We had our company holiday party this year on the Empress of Sausalito and we all had a blast. We…read moretook a three hour dinner cruise around the bay and enjoyed every minute of it. Working with Deborah was great, she was able to help us coordinate our activities (casino tables), our photo booth and helped us come up with a great menu that people would enjoy. The rates were great and allowed us to get more for our money, which made for a fun night for all. I highly recommend Empress Events for your next party.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience with Empress Events was extremely disappointing…read more Throughout the planning process, communication was inconsistent and often frustrating. Important details were overlooked, which created unnecessary stress. One major issue involved a lost cashier's check that was not handled with the level of urgency or accountability you would expect. Unfortunately, the event itself fell far below expectations. The dinner quality was poor, especially for the price, and many of our guests noticed. The yacht had no air conditioning, making the ride very uncomfortable. Guests were visibly hot and sweating, and we had to request that the upstairs plastic windows be opened just to get some airflow. The bar service was also disappointing. The cash bar was not fully stocked, and several items listed on the menu were unavailable because they had run out. Additionally, per our contract, we were supposed to use an iPhone for music, but that wasn't possible because they could not locate the connectors they said they would provide. Most frustrating of all, our cruise was cut short due to errors in the contract--errors that were never corrected or brought to our attention beforehand, so we were never given the opportunity to review or re-sign. This directly impacted the experience we paid for. After the event, I reached out to Deborah to address these issues, and I never received a response. That lack of follow-up only added to the disappointment. Overall, I feel like we were cheated out of an event that should have been epic and enjoyable. I cannot confidently recommend Empress Events based on my experience. RESPONDING TO GERRY: Gerry, thank you for responding. I appreciate your apology; however, I want to clarify that my concerns were not based on a misunderstanding or simply being upset after the event. The issue with the cruise time was not that we expected an additional hour. We understood and paid for a 3-hour cruise from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The signed contract clearly stated: Boarding at 5:45 PM, Start at 6:00 PM, End at 9:00 PM, and Disembark at 9:45 PM. We were told during the event that we had to get off the boat at 8:45 PM, which shortened the experience we paid for. I brought this concern to the Host during the event, and she went to speak with you. When she returned, she informed me that unfortunately it could not be accommodated and that we would have to get off the boat. If there was a typo or error in the contract, that should have been brought to our attention before the event and corrected with an updated contract for us to review and sign. We were never notified of any correction or given the opportunity to acknowledge and agree to a revised agreement. A signed contract should accurately reflect the services being provided. While I understand you felt everyone was having a great time, there were many issues happening behind the scenes that impacted our guests' experience. The yacht did not have air conditioning, and guests became extremely uncomfortable from the heat. People were sweating, and we had to request that the upstairs plastic windows be opened just to allow airflow. The cash bar was also disappointing. It was not fully stocked, and several items listed on the menu were unavailable because they had run out. The music arrangement included in our contract also could not be used because the connectors that were supposed to be provided could not be located. We had to use a worker's personal device, which required me to sign into Spotify to access our playlist. If that employee had not been available with his device, we would not have had music for the event. After the event, I reached out directly to address these concerns and never received a response. That lack of communication was disappointing, especially after investing so much time, money, and effort into planning what was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. I truly wanted this event to be an amazing and memorable experience for our classmates and guests. Unfortunately, the combination of planning issues, communication problems, contract concerns, and the conditions during the event left us feeling disappointed and that we did not receive the experience we paid for.

Had THE BEST TIME!!! Went salmon fishing and were a little worried the weather wouldn't cooperate…read morebut thanks to Captain Bill & Captain Ron we not only caught some but some amazing sized big boys!!! Reached our cap on salmon and Rock Cod. I didn't want it to end!!!! Will be booking again soon!!!

Bill is the best guide! He is a super nice and knows exactly where and when the fish are biting…read more Can't wait to fish again!

Best boat broker in Nor Cal....Knowledge, follow-up and representation of their product is…read moreexcellent! Deanna is excellent to work with and extremely helpful in getting the deal closed and delivering a great product!! Mark T

I had dealings with Nate Eckler awhile back and never left him (or his business) a review, even…read morethough I'd promised myself that I would at the time. Life gets hectic and chaotic, and we become forgetful. Well, better late than never I suppose.... It's pretty simple actually. Nate is a man of his word and runs his business accordingly. Nate is honest and is a man with integrity, and I would purchase a boat from him again anytime! Thanks again Nate!

Another great hike! We followed a new trail today and it was well worth it! Although we weren't…read moresure where we would end up, the path eventually brought us back to where we started. Lots of elevation and an overall good workout with a nice view.

This is a great local park in an area where there are not many, Richmond is an industrial area so a…read morelittle bit of green next to the water is a good thing. This is a big park right on the water with amazing views. Most of the park is flat with lots of picnic grounds, including barbecues, but it also extends up into the hills behind the park with hiking trails. Weekends can be crowded with lots of large families and groups occupying the picnic grounds. They have been doing some work replanting grass so it's going to be looking better really soon. Also there are a lot of early morning walkers, I do it and say hello to the s as me people

Boats are expensive to maintain, so it's important to trust that your boatyard is reasonable and…read morecompetent. My boat has been in and out of a number of North Bay yards over the past 30 years, and Bay Marine is the one I trust. Each item in their work orders is either a fixed price or an accurate, reasonable estimate that they usually come in under. If additional work is needed they ask for a change order. Jaime keeps me in the loop as they work through issues. I can get at the boat 24/7 if necessary while it's in the yard. I used to get a bottle of wine along with my bill from KKMI, and it was the most expensive wine I ever got. Bay Marine has good communication, prices no higher than they have to be, and an always filled candy dish in the office. Good enough for me.

A big thank you to Rolph my PM on Picaroon. He went above and beyond to help fix a few tricky…read moreproblems on my Cape Dory CD 30. This is a 1981 boat and new parts are hard to find especially on the Volvo Penta MD7A which they stopped producing in 1983. I'm back sailing and enjoying the bay again .. thanks Rolph.

I made a call to Ken because I needed a Yamaha generator. He was very nice on the phone and had…read morewhat I needed. He directed me to his new location in Richmond, CA (he is no longer in Marin). We made arrangements for me to pick up the generator at his new address (651 South 15th Street, Richmond CA 94804). At first, I wasn't sure I was at the correct location because I was looking at a dirt lot with a truck parked on it. But yes, that is where he is located. I now have what I need and know who I can count on for future service/purchases. Four stars only because he doesn't take credit cards and doesn't have an office (yet!) as he is still in the process of settling into his new location. Happy to upgrade to 5 stars when he gets it all together. Love his dogs!

Buyer beware !!!!…read more This man is not to be trusted !!!! I purchased a motor on this mans recommendations and when it didn't even fit my boat he wanted nothing to do with me the next day. His emails changed at every turn, he even went against his prior advice in past emails ? Of course this was after the sale and now I have a motor sitting unused in my garage. My motor has never touch water and now I am at a loss. I would highly warn anyone doing business with this shady character - and watch out for the sketchy dogs too !!!!! I have been in contact with Yamaha and am filing a formal complaint against this establishment