Spinnaker Sailing Blog
SailGP is coming back to San Francisco Bay on Saturday April 3 and Sunday April 4, 2027. If you have watched it before, you know the moment: a fifty-foot catamaran rises out of the water and flies…
Most people choose a sailing school the way they choose a restaurant: the first good-looking result, a price that seems fair, and a date that works. That is not a terrible way to do it. But a few…
Most people arrive at their first sailing lesson expecting a classroom. A whiteboard, a diagram of a boat, an hour of talking before anyone touches a rope.
That is not how it goes here. At Spinnaker…
If you’ve spent any time on our site, or scrolling sailing school websites in general, you’ve probably run into a wall of numbers: ASA 101, 102, 103, 104, 105… and wondered what any of it actually…
Welcoming Another Boat to the Spinnaker Sailing Charter Fleet
There’s always something special about welcoming another boat into the Spinnaker Sailing charter fleet. Each vessel that joins our…
Sailboat Racing on San Francisco Bay: How It Works and How to Get Started
For many sailors, the answer to “Will I like sailboat racing?” is an immediate and enthusiastic yes. Of course, racing…
Why You Should Join the Spinnaker Sailing Crew List on WhatsApp
Sailing isn’t just an activity — it’s a journey of growth, connection, and adventure. For anyone who’s fallen in love with the…
Crewing Your Way to Sailing Mastery: Why Joining a Fellow Student’s Bareboat Charter Pays Off
If you’re learning to sail with Spinnaker Sailing, you already know how much value is packed into our…
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Why South Beach Harbor Is the Best Place to Sail in San Francisco Bay
When you’re choosing where to start your next sailing adventure…
Why It’s Better to Learn to Sail on a Small Tiller Boat vs a Large Wheel Boat
When most people picture themselves learning to sail, they imagine standing proudly at the helm of a large yacht…
