The South Bay Sailing team trained me to get my ASA 101sailing certification. They were great instructors and made the learning journey fun!

Took an Intro to Sailing course out on the water yesterday 6/18. I learned much helpful nautical terminology, parts of the boat, trimming sails, right of way rules, points of sail, downwind, upwind, reverse action mechanics with the tiller and rudder. Also tacking and jibing, and how many degrees our boat was turned in relation to the wind. And so much more! Just the pure joy, of being out at sea. 'Hats off' to David...my very accomplished Skipper. He is very knowledgeable about sailing and the water. I look forward to reading: ASA "Sailing Made Easy" textbook, and continuing sailing lessons! read more

What an incredible experience! Highly recommend south bay sailing to anyone! I had an amazing time! read more

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Me and my girlfriends family went boat sailing here last summer. I forget to Yelp some of our boat trips. I will soon have photos to dig up. South Bay Sailing is a good spot in Los Angeles for boat sailing. It was fun with our own play Captain of the boat. Very stable and nice looking boats. Cost for 13 people is amazing. We had lots of fun just sailing over the Pacific. Nice view of the beach and city. We will do this again in the Summer coming up. read more

Dylan and Dave are amazing. I knew nothing about sailing but they were competent and patient. I had fun, met a lot of interesting people, and got certified. I look forward to continue sailing with them. read more

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Great 2 hours sailing! It was my first time and the instructor did a great job literally showing me the ropes and how to use them. I will defintely be coming back soon. read more

We were met at the dock exactly on time; parking was easy; description of how to get to dock was perfect and our skipper, Dillon was exceptionally skilled and an experienced sailor. We felt comfortable the moment we got on the boat. We were fortunate to have a gorgeous day but I'm sure we would've enjoyed ourselves just as much had it been overcast. If you love being out on the water, you will enjoy a sail with South Bay Sailing read more

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David is a great instructor, despite him suffering with a back issue. It was my first time out and it was excellent, and thankfully the wind picked up enough. Booking more lessons to get the ASA 101 Certification. read more

My spouse and son enjoyed their first sailing lesson yesterday. David was a great instructor and all of the information was pertinent to the subject, They will return for a 2nd segment and plan on completing the certification process. read more

Unfortunately, our reason for hiring South Bay Sailing was not a pleasant one; My father had passed and we needed to scatter his ashes. We were initially going to hire a charter, but it was difficult to find a small one that serviced Redondo Beach and there were just two of us sending him on his way. After a bunch of calls, I reached out to J.C and everything changed. She told me we could do this on a sail boat and go out for 60-90 minutes. Even more than the price, we would be able to scatter his ashes exactly where he wanted. The weather was exceptional, our Captain was kind, and my father received a send off he would have been proud of; Laid to rest in the same area as my mother, a good pour of his favorite scotch, and an unplanned iPhone. (He was very into technology so I guess it was nice?) I am so thankful that South Bay Sailing was available, so kind, and made the experience more meaningful than I could have imagined. Thank you so much! read more

What an amazing day! The water was gorgeous and we saw hundreds of dolphins. Very special! The captain and staff were absolutely the best. Patient, pleasant, flexible and enjoyable. I highly recommend. read more

Drove for an hour to my ASA101 group class only to find out that the class was cancelled. To find this out I had to call South Bay Sailing when no one else was there to meet me at the time of the class. I was told that because I was the only one who booked, they cancelled the class. Supposedly they left me a voicemail earlier in the morning. I received no voicemails, phone calls or emails about the cancellation. The person I spoke with read out an incorrect phone number for me, citing that as the issue why they couldn't get a hold of me. I checked my emails with them, and the number I gave them was the correct one. Several issues beyond the obvious: 1) No communication stated that class could be cancelled if it is not full. If that was communicated upfront, I would have either made other choices or called in the day before to confirm the booking. 2)Even if it is true that they tried to leave me a voicemails a couple of hours before the class start, they would have known that the class was not full the day before and could have tried to reach me then, not the day of. By the way, the day before the class, I actually received an email reminder from them to show up to class. 3)Make sure to actually speak to the person you are cancelling on the day of, rather than make a feeble attempt without making sure your voicemail was received. 3) Had they actually reached out to me, I would have opted to pay extra to have a private class. I value my time, they should have valued mine. Overall, I don't know that I would want to be in deep waters with disorganized people, so I am grateful that my learning journey ended with them before starting. The one star is for being polite while wasting my time and promptly refunding me. read more

A certified instruction school for the American Sailing Association. I enrolled in the 8 lesson course to become certified and eventually get my Skippers license. The teachers were amazing and made the experience fun and fairly simple. By the end of the course you'll know the basics of sailing on a J80 vessel and have enough skill to rent or take your own boat out by yourself. The classes are held in fairly small groups or 1 on 1 on the open water. Education, adventure and entertainment in one. I can't really think of a better way to spend a weekend in the LA area. read more

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I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to both JC and David for a wonderful experience right from booking the sail to actually getting out on the water and sailing. It was a very fun experience and they were both very warm and personable. It's been years since I've been sailing and it was so freeing... and I just had "adventure" and possibilities in my head. Thank you, South Bay Sailing... I hope to be back sooner than later and the next time I will be taking sailing lessons! And once I get my license... I'll be testing my knowledge, and bravery, by sailing to Catalina!! Anyone want to join?? read more

I took private lessons from both David and Dylan and they are knowledgeable sailors, patient teachers, and smiled the whole time. Great professional educational experience. read more

I give 5 stars to the actual sailing experience with Captain Dave. Dave was great, showing us a few skills and explaining the process. He also was just fun hanging out with and sharing his knowledge of the Redondo area. Highly recommend SB Sailing if you are looking for a boat outing in Redondo. I had to rate the reservation process 3 stars because I had to go to the harbor and ask onsite if my web reservation was in fact reserved. I did not get a phone call or email reply to my questions until I showed up in person, which I think should not have been necessary. read more

What a wonderful experience! Dylan was super nice and very accommodating with rescheduling due to the weather. It was our first time and we had such a fun time. We will never forget it!! Definitely need to go back read more

South Bay Sailing - Private sail to PV from Redondo Beach - Boat Charters Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Dillon was amazing! So knowledgeable, competent and welcoming ! What a beautiful day we had on the water. Great company , new friends , and just a refreshing , fun and peaceful day! Our faces hurt from smiling so much! Highly recommend this for us locals and for showing friends our beautiful waters. read more

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A great hour charter. I can't remember the captains name but he was knowledgeable and explained everything if we had questions Would love to come back and do another charter soon. read more

Dave was an excellent captain!! we had a perfect afternoon of sailing and couldn't be happier

Had a special evening out on their J-80 with an expert skipper (David?). He effortlessly sailed us through the waves and kept the ride smooth. The reason I picked this company is location: They can take you the direction of Palos Verde peninsula which looks exceptionally beautiful from the water. We saw some dolphins & tons of pelicans. They recommended we come back during the spring time to see all the flowers in bloom on the hillsides. read more

On my birthday my wife and I had a fantastic 90 minute charter to the Palos Verdes cliffs with captain Dylan - perfect conditions and great conversation. We had some extra time and were able to check out the sea lions in the harbor. Highly recommend! read more

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Spectacular experience sailing with our Captain Dillon! The weather, the water and the wind were ideal for sailing! Dillon encouraged us to help with the ropes for the sail, which we all enjoyed! Dillon's personality was equally perfect to complete our 90 minute experience! Can't wait to return!!! read more

My experience with Dylan was amazing from the very beginning. He was patient with me in trying to arrange the best situation for my family (of four) and even waited with me on the line as I tried to navigate the website to ensure I did it correctly. SO GLAD WE DID! The 2 hour private sailing lesson was an early Father's Day gift for my husband and he can't stop talking about what an awesome time he had! The four of us had a chance to sail the boat (including our two children who are elementary school age). Dylan is super friendly and gifted in teaching/explaining things in detail and really made us all feel comfortable and confident in the ocean! He really went above and beyond and we learned so much and loved the experience very much. We look forward to coming back again soon! Thank you, Dylan for EVERYTHING!! read more

We were onboard with Dillan, he was very wise and informed. My son had his first sailing lesson and I chose to be passenger princess. It was adventurous and relaxing. We will go again soon! read more

For somebody that was looking for a refresh with a previous experience from the east coast at Lake Champlain NY. They were welcoming and flexible to accommodate my needs. Already 3 sessions and probably taking more. I recommend them and Redondo Beach is a great place to practice. read more

Enjoy a lovely sail on the Pacific in beautiful SoCal! Captain Mike is awesome! Highly recommend! I loved my experience with South Bay Sailing so much so that I kinda want to learn how to sail now! Our day at South Bay Sailing at Redondo Beach made for a perfect SoCal summer afternoon. It's a 90 minute private outing and BYOB. Listen to music on your phone via wireless speakers. For us, it was Jack Johnson, of course, and it was perfect. It's located at the end of the Redondo pier/boardwalk. Set your GPS for R10 Social House. Plenty of validated parking. Enjoy the International Boardwalk afterwards. Don't forget to tip your captain. ;-) read more

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I booked a 3 hour beginning sailing lesson for me and my boyfriend as a fun date idea. We had a great time and received wonderful instruction by Dameon as our captain and teacher. We definitely would like to book another tour with him in the future. read more

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Great prices! Hard to reach during the day since they are out on the ocean, but leave a message and they will back in the afternoon or evening. We were able to schedule a one hour slot just two days ahead of time. Easy to find on the Redondo pier. Our captain Allie was super nice and even let our son direct us back. This option was way cheaper and more convenient than others that we looked into, and we already thinking about another trip. Of note we had never sailed before and having a captain was included in the price. read more

I had a great time. The captain was really exprienced and had a great conversation. I look forward to chartering with you guys again soon.... I highly recommend this boat tour to every body.... Charles J read more

Never responded to my email . They lost business because they never responded and there was no phone number to call? How do you stay in business??? read more

We are half way through our ASA101 certification. What a blast we are having! We have sailed mostly with JD, but Alley and Michael are 5 Stars as well. This is a real value and you learn the right way - by studying the fundamentals and applying it in the water. No cheating on being a good sailor! They've made lifers of Mark and I. read more

South Bay Sailing - Mark and Lori sailing Oct 25, 2020 - Boat Charters Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

My wife and I finished 4 lessons so far. I look forward to my lesson every week. The boats are well maintained and clean with a few minor exceptions. The teachers are knowledgeable and well mannered. Scheduling problems are corrected fairly quickly. I'll update this review once I finish the entire course. read more

Surprised my boyfriend for his birthday with a sunset sail here yesterday. Absolutely perfect. Alex, our captain, was professional, kind, and knowledgeable. We brought snacks and drinks on board, played some music. Saw dolphins and lots of sea lions. A beautiful way to spend the evening. Thank you! read more

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Dillon is a skilled sailer and a great teacher. You'll love every minute of the experience.

Had a great time. Both instructors were great. First lesson I had Mike who was very knowledge and a great sailor. Second lesson I was with Juliane. She was very enthusiast and gave me a different approach to sailing. I would recommend South Bay Sailing to everyone. Very personable and really want you to learn sailing and love the hobby. Also, JD in the office is very responsive and wants you to get out on the water. Overall 10 out of 10 read more

South Bay sailing gave us a perfect sailing day. The place was easy to find at the pier and the captain was sitting waiting for us. He gave us a safety talk and then we got going! He was very knowledgeable about the boat, sailing in general and a pleasure to be around. We brought wine and a speaker and had a lovely time around the Marina! Highly recommend read more

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I've just completed my first ASA 101 lesson. The instructor was really nice and explaining everything clearly, especially for a total beginner like me. I had a great time. I am definitely going to come back to keep learning. I look forward to my next lesson next week!! read more

We recently went out for an evening sail and it was better than expected! Dillon was the most amazing skipper with a ton of knowledge and more importantly personality The boat was the perfect size for the 3 of us and the weather couldn't have been better. Highly recommend this one if you're looking to just get out on the water, enjoy a glass of wine and take it all in. read more

TREMENDOUS. Great value on the group lessons, great instructors. I came in a total newbie and have learned a ton. I HIGHLY recommend. The group lesson is 3 hours and you get out on the water right away. Very hands on. So far I have only gone out with Dylan, one of the team of instructors. Dylan is terrific! read more