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    West Coast Multihulls

    West Coast Multihulls

    4.7
    (37 reviews)

    I had a terrific experience sailing with Blue Pacific Yachting in Marina del Ray (recently acquired…read moreby West Coast Multihulls) as part of their 3-day ASA 104/114 class to Catalina. This class is generally offered once a month on dates that would not work for me in coming months, so I really appreciated that Ellie in the office put together an off-cycle class that worked for me. My goals were to get time on a catamaran and get some local knowledge of Catalina Island. Our instructor Lori was very knowledgeable about the basic maneuvering we were able to cover in the class, and it was obvious she is very experienced going to Catalina. She was patient and observant and provided specific feedback as I got used to using a twin screw moving around and docking in the marina, and anchoring and picking up a mooring at Catalina. One thing to be aware of, and this is not a criticism but a trade-off for this class, is that the trip to and from Catalina uses up a lot of time that might have been spent on additional docking practice (maybe add a day?). Further, on this particular trip due to winds we motored both to Catalina and back which limited the actual sailing time. For my purposes that was not an issue since I was focused on local knowledge and already had significant bigger boat experience on monohulls since receiving the US Sailing BBC rating years ago. We picked up time though since Lori made the decision to have sailors come provisioned and pick up additional stuff at Two Harbors, which I was really glad about since the syllabus seemed to suggest that we would use up valuable class time talking provisions and going shopping. I definitely recommend Blue Pacific, and Lori!

    Experience of a lifetime. Booked the Sea of Cortez 101,…read more103, 104, 114 Certification BOOKING: 5 stars Guinevere is super communicative. Though we didn't have certain questions or requests answered, it made sense when we got there. Changes in port locations and boats happened but again, Guinevere contacted me right away to make sure we were good to go. PROVISIONS: 5 stars We were curious what provisions were provided and never got a list. The reason is that it's based on season and availability. The variety of food and beverages provided on the boat was excellent. The only critique I have is that I would portion everything out a little smaller. There were huge 2 lbs balls of frozen fish or shrimp. I was able to portion them all out to have multiple meals however. BOAT: 5 stars Though we were assigned to a smaller boat than I was hoping for, the Vada Louine was an excellent boat to learn on. She was very good to us. SAILING CLASS: 5 stars.... Students: 0 stars Ok, we suck. We did what we were told and got the books and read as much as we could before the class. But never having been on a sailboat ever, it was like reading a foreign language. The classes and certifications was like being fire hosed with information and terms. By the end of the class, though, the reading made more sense. And having the hands-on experience on the catamaran was not only helpful, but invaluable. CAPTAIN JIM (Instructor): 5 stars + 12 jars of crunchy garlic (inside joke) We couldn't ask for a better Captain and instructor. Not only was he a great instructor, but definitely a mentor, a role model, and a confidante. He not only taught us and supported us, he also "rode the waves" of emotions that we went though on this journey--the excitement, stress, fear, and joy. He shared his wisdom, experience, as well as provided us an adventure of a lifetime. I cannot express how great he is--a wonderful instructor and human being. All in all, what an amazing trip, learning experience, vacation. I have and will highly recommend West Coast Multihull to anyone interested in learning. I definitely want to do this class again.

    Harbor Sailboats

    Harbor Sailboats

    4.6
    (50 reviews)

    Harbor sailboat is the best place to charter a sail boat in San Diego. Everybody who works there…read moregoes above and beyond. The boats are very well maintained. Dustin and John at the dock are very knowledgable and skilled in explaining the boat before leaving the dock and also assist with docking upon return when needed, which can be challenging at times. They make sure everything works and is in order. I have taken their ASA 101 and 103 class and I have taken private lessons with Captain Buck and Rob, who are extremely experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in teaching, if you like a more individual approach. Paige in the office is the best manager you can dream of, she always makes sure that the individual needs of her customers are met. She really knows the fleet and communicates well with everyone on the dock and makes sure everything runs smoothly and one can have the best sailing experience. Harbor sailboat has allowed me to live my dream of becoming a skipper. thank you. YOU are amazing! Dr. Ursula Pertl

    I am a relatively new member (January 2026). I have taken the 101 and 103 and rented the Capri 22…read moresailboats. The boats are all very clean and very well maintained. The dock staff are always willing to assist a be there to help. Can't say enough about "Paige" in the office. I think she is the magic of Harbor Sailboats. She is always pleasant and professional. Now as I move to renting 103 qualifying boats I plan on getting experience on their Beneteau fleet. I had the opportunity to do a walk through on many of them and they are all very clean and well maintained. I can't say enough about the company and with the new construction underway, Harbor Sailboats will have a new modern office and dock area. If you have ever thought that Sailing would be something you would like to try I highly recommended them!

    The Happy Captain Charters - boating - Updated August 2026

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