" The Basic Keelboat book is a terrific introductory text. I found the writing straightforward and the illustrations clearly illuminating."

" In May of 2007 I couldn’t sail – heck, I was afraid of getting into a boat. By August 2007 I was flying a spinnaker, could do a crew overboard drill perfectly, could dock a sailboat easily and have opened a whole new world. I owe a lot to the certification system. I fell in love with sailing along the way. Thanks."

" I felt that my instructor and the course were both first rate, and have moved on to the next course, Basic Cruising."

" Thanks to the classes, I am now confidently piloting my own 36ft. sailboat in San Francisco Bay! In wind to 25 knots!"

" It was a great learning experience! Both instructors were excellent and allowed lots of practice time at each skill."