Boating/Sailing Education in San Rafael, California

Situated at the foot of the Napa River in Vallejo, California, the Vallejo Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most established sailing clubs on San Francisco Bay, having been founded in 1900. Its prime location offers access to San Pablo Bay, the Sacramento Delta, and nearby Napa Valley wineries, providing members with diverse and scenic sailing opportunities. The club boasts deep water and recently dredged harbor slips, accommodating a wide range of vessels. With a rich heritage and an active membership, it stands out for its combination of history, location, and well-maintained facilities. The club offers a variety of activities catering to sailors and power boaters of all skill levels, including an acclaimed Learn-to-Sail program that covers instruction from dinghy to keelboat. It hosts the Great Vallejo Race, one of the largest inland regattas in the United States, attracting over 200 boats annually and marking the start of the San Francisco Bay racing season. Members can also participate in club racing and cruise-outs, enjoying a vibrant calendar of events. The club provides numerous amenities for visiting boaters, making it a welcoming destination for both local and transient sailors seeking a comprehensive yachting experience.

The Loch Lomond Yacht Club (LLYC) is a volunteer-run yacht club located at Safe Harbor Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael, CA, promoting yachting for power boats and sailboats through cruise-ins, cruise-outs, events, and clubhouse rentals for private events like birthdays, weddings, and meetings. It features a dining room seating up to 125 guests, bar, deck with bay views, chef's kitchen, sound system, projector, and more amenities.

Club Nautique is an award-winning sailing and powerboating school and charter business in the San Francisco Bay area, offering sailing and powerboat charters, bareboat yacht charters, and fleet management services for boat owners to generate income while offsetting costs through professional management, maintenance, and tax benefits. It features the largest, newest fleet of yachts from 26' to 43' and has over 1000 members.