Comments

We ask students to fill out evaluations at the end of each course. The following are some of
the comments we received:

Basic Keelboat

Our instructors:
"The instructor did an excellent job, and was very patient given the students' various
technical levels." -2009

"The instructor was terrific! His level of expertise was clear, and he made the class both
educational and fun." -2009

"Mike [Rice] does a great job of taking what appears to be an intimidating subject and make
it clear, understandable, and practical. He teaches not only the how but why you do things. I
am far more advanced in my knowledge than friends who have taken other sailing classes."
-2006

Customer's experiences:
"Dreamed of doing this for over a decade. This course met every expectation and more.
Delightful, fun and very informative. Provided a relaxed learning environment which is always
helpful." -2006

"This was great! I learned a great deal from the materials and lessons. I went from knowing
literally nothing about sailing to feeling confident that I could sail a boat!" -2008

"Wonderful experience. I feel much less fearful of doing something wrong. Excited about
future sailing on our own boat." -2006

"My instructor did an excellent job working with me. I had several "fear" issues, and he was
patient and very willing to explain more and practice with me." -2009

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Exotic Sailing Vacations

"Super job of planning and execution. I skippered a bareboat and it was great to have Mike a
VHF call away. Would do this again in a heartbeat." -2007

"I had a wonderful time and very much appreciated your assistance... I learned a lot on this
trip. I think I will do some studying and practice and would like to join you again on another
flotilla in the future." -2007

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Offshore

“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the class/trip/adventure. I could list fifty
things that stood out to me...but at the top of the list was your laid back calm in the midst of
most all we experienced--you're by far the best sailing instructor I have ever run across.
Thank you for the great experience and lessons learned." -2005

“I can't thank you enough for the offshore adventure last weekend. We had a super time and
learned so much from you. I also realized how much more I still need to learn. Your patience
and passion for what you do is truly inspiring. I look forward to seeing you again and
perhaps voyaging with you on another outing. Tahiti or somewhere warm next time!” -2005