Captain Russ is an amazing boat host. He skillfully sailed our group of six out of Shilshole Bay…read moremarina one spring evening in his immaculately-maintained boat. We snacked, drank, socialized, and enjoyed staggeringly beautiful views as Russ pointed out marine life (this time mostly sea lions and some porpoises, but he does regularly see whales!) and answered our questions about local geography and marine history (he seems to know everything about both). Russ is charming and knowledgeable and, most importantly, very good at sailing. He is focused on both the enjoyment and safety of his guests. His outings also a great deal; I did some comparison shopping and no one beats Russ's rates for what you get. He delivered an experience above and beyond our expectations so we will be back. Be sure to tip this man well!

We had the best time reminiscing about our old sailboat we use to own in San Diego, and the captain…read morewas so friendly and attentive! I would recommend this experience to anyone! What memories we made for my bday weekend!

Amazing experience in downtown Kirkland. Very affordable and reasonable prices. Lots of community…read morefor transplants to the area. Love it here.

Basic course takes three days, then you have to take a test (you always have a retry, but I was…read moretold it is harder than the original one) to get your certificate. After you pay the for Basics course, the new sailing book will be mailed to you. Also, start taking online course, it will help you with basics. Day 1. You learn theory and terminology (about an hour) then you go directly into the water and practice, practice, practice. There were only two students on the boat, I got impression 3 are the max. From 10am till 12pm you learn basics on the water, have lunch, then go back to the water until ~5pm Day 2. Repeat basics, go to the water, learn new stuff, lunch, go back to the water repeat+ learn new movements Don't forget to go through the book before the test! Day 3. Repeat, ask instructor questions that you have, take the test, go to the water and get new tricks! Overall: 1) for non native speaker it might have some light difficulties with terminology, but overall it is not too hard to get it. For native speakers it is easier 2) Spend some time on learning basics online! It really helps. 3) it is fun! SO relaxing to sail. It is a new way to spend your weekend, just imagine having a picnic on the water. Perfect present for your significant other. 4) learning new thing is always encouraging The activity you want to try with no regrets. Julian, the owner and your instructor, knows a lot, treats you with the respect, very professional and knowledgeable. You can't find the instructor better than him. I will be back for more advanced classes for sure!

WOW!! Absolutely THE BEST and exceeded our expectations…read more My family and I just returned from a 11 day vacation to the Pacific NW (me, my wife and our 3 teenage kids). Our Sunset Cruise on the Far Niente was everyone's highlight of the entire vacation. Derek and Judi are the ultimate host and hostess and we were pampered from the moment we met Derek at the dock. It's clear that they truly love to entertain and seem to have as much fun as their guests. Their attention to detail is amazing. The food and presentation were incredible. So much variety and all absolutely delicious. The experience on the boat was perfect--great views of Seattle, the ferries and then anchoring near Bainbridge Island. Our experience on the Far Niente Sailing Charter will be a memory that my family and I cherish. We LOVED it!!

My husband and I very recently did the twilight cruise with my parents, who were visiting for the…read moreweekend. The evening was relaxing and beautiful. None of us had ever been sailing before, and we all agreed that this was a great first experience. A sail in the Sound was added to our bucket list after moving to Seattle just a few months ago, and I'm sad about how quickly the evening went by! Derek and Judi are very warm and welcoming, and really do think of every detail for the evening. We greatly enjoyed the appetizers and large selection of drinks on the first leg of the trip over to Bainbridge Island. Also, Derek's music selection is great! :) I was surprised at how chilly it got once the sun went down, despite the air temperature being in the mid-80s, so I would recommend bringing a sweater or light jacket. They did have a handful of cozy blankets onboard, which was great. Overall, we would highly recommend booking a sail with them!

We had family visiting from out of town and wanted to show them a unique view of Seattle. We took…read morethem on a boat tour with BoatTourSeattle on a sunny weekend in July. Derek had a very calm and friendly demeanor, and a great sense of humor. He Evan offered to let my cousin steer the boat! Needless to say, everyone on the trip had fun and it was a very relaxing experience. We will most certainly be using them again.

Captain DB offered a unique view of Seattle. His command of the boat was supernatural and his charm…read morewhile at the helm was magical. The best part of the tour was the hands-on experience. Derek allowed everyone (who wanted to) to play a part in the sailing experience by pulling the lines and steering the craft (at least long enough to take a FB profile photo). Bring a camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, a jumper, and questions about the early days of Seattle for the "Stump Derek" portion of the trip, and get ready for a great time. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Your website doesn't list Washington state. Your phone # connects to a recorded message about…read moregetting internet or plan a vacation. We have a torn head sail for our 36ft Catalina. No way to contact company???

Got a new fully battened dacron mainsail and a 135% laminate jib made by these guys. Josh and his…read moreteam were incredibly responsive, made my business a top priority, and went above and beyond for customer service. I couldn't even get a return email on my quote requests from the bigger guys. Josh was personally invested in getting my sails on before a close racing deadline, and they delivered. The sails look and perform great, and the price could literally not be beat. I would definitely go back again for my next set, maybe a chute.

I took 2 days basic sailing class and it didn't disappoint. We spent most of the time on the water,…read morehad a blast and learnt a lot (you pretty much can go sailing by yourself after taking this class and certification exam).

I took a 2 days sailing - there were not much wind but it I was bit disappointed with the class as…read moreit was cut short by a lot. Next getting the additional two more classes to get certification were really really challenging because of communication challenges. You have to pay all the money upfront and that makes it hard to move onto another club.

Amazing Experience! Our son Luca did two weeks of camp and…read morecouldn't get enough! He learned a ton, played hard, and gained so much confidence. The instructors were fun, patient, and excellent teachers. My husband also rented a sailboat and had a great experience. We were incredibly impressed by how careful and attentive the staff is about safety. Highly recommend!

What an amazing sailing program. Great classes for beginners or free refresher classes. Go, get…read morecertified and then buy a season pass to take out a Laser, RS Quest, or a Hobie 16. For the skills proficiency test, you need to be able to independently rig, launch, capsize and recover your boat. You will need to also demonstrate sailing both upwind and downwind with tacks and gybes. Check out the calendar for the schedule of free sixty minute refresher classes on weekends from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Season passes that include sailboats and kayaks are $230 with student, senior and military discounts available. You can also rent for $35 per hour. Don't sail. No worries. Take out a single or double kayak for $20 per hour. Standup paddle boards and windsurfers are also an option. Such a beautiful lake for water sports with great instructors in Seattle.