Modern Sailing Academy Comments |
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| Date Submitted: | March 31, 2010 |
| Sailing School: | Modern Sailing Academy |
| Location: | CA - Sausalito, United States |
| Classes & Instruction: | 10 out of 10 |
| School Facilities: | 10 out of 10 |
| Accomodation: | 9 out of 10 |
| Cost & Expense: | 10 out of 10 |
| Recommend: | Yes |
| Review: | Modern Sailing -Exceptional Expereince I am a member of Modern Sailing Club for about 1 year and have taken multiple ASA certification courses and instructional workshops with them. Instructors for the courses were fabulous as are all staff. Molly Winkelman was the instructor for my basic coastal cruising course and then later for my instructional workshop on Flying a Spinnaker. Molly is a wonderful Ambassador to the sailing community, her spirit and enthusiasm is contagious and she generates a high level of comfort and confidence in her students on the water. Her instruction contains the practical and pragmatic along with nuances of understanding the importance of each procedure and maneuver. Having moved from the light air of the east coast to the new level of challenges to being a “San Francisco” sailor I have gained the confidence and comfort to head out on the bay several times on my own following her instructions. Molly instills all this knowledge on the background of a fun day out on the water, much of the teaching coming from situations on the water to being pointed in the right direction to keep learning. Her great understanding of the application to racing adds another level to instilling the importance of many of her teachings! JT was my instructor for Bare Boating, his incredible knowledge and expereince cruising and teaching have provided confidence for me to get going to the next levels. His broad depth of knowledge of sail boat mechanics and operation have provided a new level of appreciation and insight to how to safely operate a boat, live aboard and plan for a sailing trip. A fabulous teacher providing an incredible learning expereince plus a great person on the bay to know! This was a long weekend out that went by too quickly, was incredibly fun especially spending the nights on the bay and a steep climb for my knowledge and capability sailing the bay! I'm always looking for another course or event he is heading. The staff are great and always helpful from booking a boat through Molly or D to advice from Lance on the dock before shoving off. |
| Submitted by: | New to SF Sailing 45 year-old :: Male Reviewer :: San Francisco |
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