Sailing Ventures Comments |
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| Date Submitted: | August 17, 2009 |
| Sailing School: | Sailing Ventures |
| Location: | CA - South Lake Tahoe, United States |
| Classes & Instruction: | 9 out of 10 |
| School Facilities: | 7 out of 10 |
| Accomodation: | 8 out of 10 |
| Cost & Expense: | 9 out of 10 |
| Recommend: | Yes |
| Review: | Hard to find negatives After many years of wanting to learn how to sail I finally did it. I got exposed to bareboating when a friend invited me to join a small group heading to the Virgin Islands. I was hooked. Many years later I am now in a position to make that dream come true. Classes are kept small on purpose and that is a good thing because there is a lot to learn and when doing all the required skills on board a boat anymore bodies than three would impede learning. We spent way more hours on the water than in the classroom which was a great bonus. We were amply prepared to take the test and all of us passed it. Yes, the winds and conditions on Lake Tahoe can be a challenge but the same weather conditions can exist anywhere so what is experienced at LT can be of use anywhere. Beside the alpine surroundings of Tahoe are spectacular. Our instructor "Cat" was new to Sailing Ventures but not to sailing. This young lady had her act together. She knew her "stuff" and did a great job of explaining all. She is a ver personable and dynamic instructor. The location and pricing worked out well for me and I plan on takng more classes from Sailing Ventures. As the saying goes "you can't please all of the folks all the time." However, one has to understand that a business cannot be successful with "no-shows" so some financial limitations have to be in place. From what I have experienced at SV I am convinced that if "special circumstances" arise accomodations will be available. My experience was positive and I will be back for more. |
| Submitted by: | Joel F. 68 year-old :: Male Reviewer :: Carson City, Nevada |
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