Established in 1980 Spinnaker Sailing and has been providing sailing instruction on San Francisco Bay for over 45 years. As the oldest operating American Sailing Association school in the country Spinnaker Sailing has certified thousands of sailors and in the processes established itself as a leader in Sailing Instruction.
Our location in Redwood City, California is an ideal place to learn with great weather, smooth seas and consistent winds. In addition to locally run classes Spinnaker also runs Bareboat Chartering and Catamaran certification classes on our overseas sailing vacations in South Pacific, Caribbean and Mediterranean.
Our instructors are ASA certified and U.S. Coast Guard Licensed providing students the most experienced and knowledgeable instructors. The instructional staff at Spinnaker Sailing have years of teaching experience making learning, safe and enjoyable. Spinnaker Sailing prides itself on our instructional staff. Many of our instructors have been teaching with us for over 10 to as some as many as 30 years. Their commitment and genuine interest in the success of each student make Spinnaker Sailing a special place to learn to sail.
Students who graduate from Spinnaker Sailing School not only received the internationally recognized certification from ASA but the confidence to sail anywhere in the world. Our Learn to Sail guarantee is our way of assuring students that they will be able to confidently sail on their own once they complete classes. Our current fleet consists of 30 boats ranging from 25ft to 45ft and have been picked for their suitability for San Francisco Bay.
Spinnaker Sailing in Redwood City is the perfect sailing club providing, sailing instruction and sailing activities for those living on the San Francisco Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay locations. Spinnaker does host a Wednesday Night Race series where members race in a one design fleet. Spinnaker Sailing also offers a club membership program giving members an opportunity to sail on club sponsored sails up to 5 days a week at an affordable rate.
