Learning to Sail is Liberating.

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A man and a guide dog on a sailboat during daytime, with the man smiling and holding onto a sail mast, while the dog wears a life jacket and looks calmly ahead.
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Learn to sail in one of the most beautiful classrooms in the world — with expert instruction from a sailor of over 30 years.

Start Your Journey
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How Lessons Work

Learn at Your Own Pace

Captain Dan will help you get started from scratch, or sharpen your skills as a skipper.

Your skill level and learning style shape the structure of the lesson. Dan is a patient, flexible, and charismatic instructor who loves nothing more than teaching people to sail.

Lessons are available for individuals or groups.

Pricing depends on group size and session length. Please reach out for a quote!

No Boat? No Problem.

You'll learn to command the Feral, with Dan right there to guide you.

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Get Started
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“Just an A+ experience, I highly recommend Captain Dan to anyone interested in sailing.”

— Susan M.

Spreckels, CA

Have Your Own Boat?

Dan will help you set it up for easier, more confident sailing. Lessons will cover handling, navigation, and docking, among many other valuable skills.

Captain Dan’s ultimate goal is for you to walk away as a capable, responsible, and enthusiastic boat owner, who knows their vessel inside and out.

Master Your Vessel
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Ready To Get Started?

“He encourages learning, incorporates safety as a natural element to having a good time, and shares his infectious enthusiasm for sailing".

— Wendy O.

Berkeley

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