Ynot Sailing

By the end of the course I took, I felt confident in my abilities to operate a sailboat. The instructor and the learning environment really helped me develop safe habits on the water, and taught me to have fun while doing it. The instructor not only teaches you how to sail, but will explain why things are done the way they are.You will undoubtedly learn the beauty of sailing and enjoy the challenge of improving your skills, no matter your experience with boats.

Just finished the first weekend of beginner skipper course and it was amazing! If you want to properly learn how to sail, this is the place. Tony is very experienced and will teach you everything you need to learn about sailing correctly. His teaching method is tough, but it's fair and most importantly fun. He'll let you learn from small mistakes so you won't forget but know that your safety is always the highest priority with him. If you prepare yourself before with the material he provides you and you come with the intention to learn, you will definitely love it!

I recommend Ynot Sailing to everyone with or without experience in sailing.Tony is a very knowledgeable instructor with years of experience including several ocean crossings. He attaches great importance to safety on the water that gives confidence to every member of the crew. Conditions for living on a sailboat far from the luxury, however, gives the course a special flavor. If you want to learn how to sail a boat for real then Tony is your instructor.Tony was, hands down, amazing. Not only did he exceed all expectations, he went so far beyond anything I could have hoped for.

Edit: So two years ago I left a glowing review but have still not received what I paid for. I have been bothering Tony off and on for two years now to get my radio operator certificate and skipper certificate both of which I paid for up front. Both practical and theoretical requirements were passed no problem but everything time I talk to him he says he will look into it then never gets back to me. I'm not sure what is going on but for two years I've been getting empty promises and have given up on him. In short buyer beware as I still don't have any of the certificates I paid for and qualified for....Are you listening Tony please feel free to contact me and correct this?...

Loved the course. We struggled with not enough wind over my four days, but the time in the harbor was actually more valuable to me, as maneuvering the boat in tight places was my area of highest anxiety. Tony does have a particular teaching style where he's willing to let you fail and wants you to reason things out, but once you figure out what he's doing (and learn to keep a calm head), it's a fantastic way of learning. Would recommend!

The experience you receive from Tony will give you the tools to handle the many challenges of becoming a Skipper and a boat owner. In the 10 years plus since I took my first course with Ynot sailing, I cannot count the amount of times I have asked myself what would Tony do now?" If you want a cushy

Just completed basic skipper training. Tony is an excellent instructor who will take the time to teach you and make you practice until you become a safe sailor for yourself and others.

I've recently completed the practical portion of the beginner skipper course and cannot recommend it enough. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and provides a comfortable environment to ask questions (and I tend to ask A LOT of questions).Not only that but his years of experience in sailing/teaching is clear by how he tailors his feedback for each student. The course not only gave me a good introduction into sailing, but also helped improve my confidence when at the helm!I really can't recommend Tony and Ynot Sailing enough!

Fantastic course with Tony.. it was only my second time on a sailboat and by the end of the course I felt knowledgeable and confident as a beginner skipper (international cert.). The course is very complete and requires preparedness! I couldn't ask for a better start on my sailing journey, and am grateful to know I can keep learning and growing with Ynot Sailing at my own pace - Maëlle

Tony trains to a very high standard. For those who wish to develop safe, well informed and efficient sailing skills, his extensive knowledge and experience as an instructor makes him the best choice of trainer.Do your homework and come prepared to learn. Both you and Tony will be rewarded with excellent results and a great sense of accomplishment. Having planned to treat myself to a sailing course (one of those days....), I have to say that I’m very pleased to have selected Ynot Sailing to begin my sailing journey. Thumbs UP!