South Bay Sailing

awesome sailing experience. I bought my father and I an intro to sailing 90 minute sail with southbay sailing.
we had so much fun out on the water, and the less busy marina was great because we got to actually sail for more time than if we were coming out of MDR. you can be out of the marina in 4
minutes and into the open ocean.
tips
1. follow their instructions for parking, it’s in the same lot at R10 social house so look for that sign.
2. do be prepared to get wet. the surf was choppy when we went out.
3. if it’s choppy it’s going to be near impossible to eat or drink so plan a meal before or after and enjoy the sail.
4. don’t forget to tip.
5. book again and go often.

What a great first experience into sailing. Staff was patient and do friendly and knowledgable. They were very patient with all of our questions. Spent a great morning on th water. It was very much an experience I would recommend to anyone wanting a first look at sailing.

South Bay Sailing was such a great experience! My family and I went sailing on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and truly enjoyed every second of it. Our captain was truly helpful and very professional! I usually have a fear of the ocean and he made the experience so fun and entertaining. Very nice, great company! We rode past many sea lions. it was so fun.

Wow! We celebrated our daughter’s 10^th birthday with a sailing class form South Bay Sailing and it was wonderful! We’ve never been sailing like this and we were really lucky to have Eric as our captain for such an experience. He was a great teacher and his love of the sea was contagious. I highly recommend this kind of experience for any occasion with people you love. The weather was gorgeous, the blue of the water stunning and the magic of the sea was mesmerizing. A short journey on the sea is such a magical experience on a sail boat, with no motor sounds or fumes. The boat is close to the water and it allows you to feel a sense of oneness with the sea. I think this could be a worthwhile addiction to befall the soul. Hope we can go back soon.
Also, I noticed that South Bay Sailing has groupon deals, but if I were you I would just call directly to see if they have any in house deals. It is better for the company they are able to keep more cash in their pocket and for such a valuable experience as this, why not do what is most beneficial for the crew? Just saying…

I received my 101 and 103 certifications here. Great staff and renting the J80s is fun and easy. I would highly recommend for students or leisure sailors.

Love, love, love South Bay Sailing. The captains are always friendly and accommodating and know what they are doing. There is nothing that beats a sunny day on the rolling ocean — it is better than a massage! Treat yourself or your loved ones to a sail and let this become a habit!
Reserving a sail is easy and you will find discounts on Living Social or GroupOn.
Don’t forget to tip your captain!!!
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Took a sailing lesson for two with a Groupon and absolutely loved it. The instructor was amicable and incredibly relaxed and informative. I was a little worried about 5 – 7 foot swell reading, but it actually made the lesson more amazing (the gentle feeling of going over tiny hills was pretty calming). Got to see a whale and see the entire northside part of the Palos Verdes cliffs. Definitely take some pictures when your out on the water because the view of the water and cliffs is spectacular. South Bay Sailing’s prices are reasonable outside of the Groupon so we would totally take another lesson with them the next time we decide to head out.

*Late Review* My amiga and I got GroupOns for this. We were stoked to learn to sail or dabble in it.
Mother Nature just wasn’t feeling breezy the day we finally went. It was a surprisingly sunny warm winter day, but was flat. Our instructor/​captn was cool, gave us an overview and off we went, saw sea lions, dolphins, humpback whales, etc. Overall, it was an awesome experience. I would and probably will do this again, but with a cooler of beer/​liquor They validate for parking $ 4 after validation parking validation good for I think 8 – 10 hours?
Remember to live and experience. Say Yes to Adventure! There is so much more to see then what you see through your iPhone, droid, whatever…

My husband surprised me with a sunset sail on Halloween and it was probably one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Our skipper, Emma, was terrific and so easy going. We got really lucky that day and saw about 3 whales and loads of dolphins. I really can’t say enough great things about South Bay Sailing. We will definitely be back and maybe do a lesson!

I liked booking online. The sail was perfect. Family of five and we all loved it (kids ages 4, 6, 8). Mike was our guide and he did a great job. He even let the kids help steer and they enjoyed that. Seems like a great organization!

I bought a groupon for my husbands birthday for a 90 minute sail into the Santa Monica bay. Kyle was our captain and he was such a great guy. We sailed out into the open water towards Palos Verdes and around the harbor in Redondo beach. It was a beautiful day, warm breeze and I can’t wait to do it again. Well worth the money and it was our own private sail since we were the only ones on the boat. Good job South Bay Sailing.

Great experience! Highly recommend this company! Mike was our captain & he was amazing! Such a chill time. We were also able to help with some of the sailing which was an added bonus to the experience. Five stars for sure!

Perfect experience!!! Mike, our captain, was awesome. He taught us a few sailing tips and showed us a great time. We went out to the ocean and the water was just perfect. He even stopped the boat for us, and my friends and I jumped in the water! I bought the 90 minute sail from living social and it was waaaayyyy worth it!!!

Omg! I had a great time on our sail. Mike was our captain & was very hospitable & knowledgeable. The sailboat, although was small, was spacious enough for all 5 of us & our ice chest. The sunset was beautiful & colorful. Will definitely do it again & encourage everyone to do it as well.

These people are the BEST.
Mike was super chill taking us around the harbor, out onto open waters, wherever.
Super accommodating. Took us by some sealions, and helped keep two of our crew from lose their lunches.

LOVE LOVE LOVED our sailing experience. The water was calm and perfect, we saw dolphins, sea lions and the most beautiful sunset. Eric took us out and he was a very experienced and knowledgable skipper! Thank you SB sailing, we’ll be back soon!

We got a groupon to sail for 90 minutes for 6 people and had such a fun time! Our instructor was awesome — very laid back, attentive, and sailed with ease. They allow you to bring food and drinks (yes alcohol!) on the boat which was great — sip on champagne and enjoy watching the sunset. If you’re lucky you’ll spot whales, dolphins, and sea lions on your trip!

Awesome experience. Wanted to get out of town yesterday on my bday but short on time. So… A 90 min sail booked thru Groupon was just the tix. Mike was the perfect Capt. for us— flexible on where to go and just let us enjoy the awesome scenery. Such a great outing— can’t wait to take out of town guests and work friends here. Sea lions, cormorants, and pelicans — get to see them where they live…
Afterwards, relax in the most chill marina— park for $ 4 for 12 hrs w validation, and hang out at the seafood restaurants for fresh oysters, live crab cooked to order, and great prices on seafood for just about anything. We hit up Captain Kidds and Famous Seafood. If u r local, bring a cooler w ice packs so u can bring home great seafood (5 diff kinds of oysters and a fresh crab are on the menu for lunch today.
Hadn’t been here in years –what a treat.

I posted this on trip adviser but for my first Unilocal review I’ll post here too. (Oh and we saw a ton of dolphins also!)
We did the 90 minute sailing lesson for two on their J80 which is an 8 meter sailboat. Had a great time and our instructor Dave was nice. We also went to the Sunday bbq which is held the first Sunday of every month and that was great too. We got to sail on the J80 and Farr40 which is a high performance 40 ft racing sailboat. Definitely recommend this outfit for anyone looking to get out on the water or take lessons to gain an ASA Sailing certification. Once you are certified you can rent the J80’s as well, or you can always go out on a charter sail where they captain the boat and you just enjoy the ride.
Visited August 2014

Sailing is hard. Like most specialized activities, sailing requires a new vocabulary, the right knowledge, the ability to apply the right knowledge, a certain amount of athleticism, and the ability to think fast on your feet, regardless of whether or not they happen to be firmly planted on your boat at the time.
Unfortunately, our instructor was a little too keen on driving these points home. So keen that I wanted to strangle myself with one of those lines (because there are no ropes on a boat).
Yes, I get it. A 90-​minute intro course is not enough to learn how to sail. Yes, I get it. You really need to log the hours to to learn how to sail. And yes, I get it. Only after so much time and so many decades will we ever become as skilled as you.
Sailing is an amazing way to spend a Sunday morning, but not when at least half that time is spent listening to a condescending lecture that ended in, «You’re the safest people in California because you’re sailing with ME».
Bottom line, loved the boat, loved the ride, love sailing right past some really cute sea lions and stinky seals, glad I got the groupon. Next time, I think I’d pay extra for someone who talks less and teaches more.