What an amazing 5 days out on the water with Eastsail. I can't thank them enough for the training and experience delivered in a structured and easy to follow manner. I will be using them again

Recently completed a 5 day on-board Day Skipper course with Eastsail. Fast 40 ft Beneteau (surfing at 12.8 knots to Pittwater👍), Katy was an exceptional instructor and kept the theory component very funny.

Despite a lot of rain it was a... read moreRecently completed a 5 day on-board Day Skipper course with Eastsail. Fast 40 ft Beneteau (surfing at 12.8 knots to Pittwater👍), Katy was an exceptional instructor and kept the theory component very funny.

Despite a lot of rain it was a great experience, learned a lot. Highly recommended.

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Destination NSW shoot - February 28th Hi my name is Marc Rogerson and I was one of the actors involved in the shoot yesterday. I just wanted you to pass on my thanks to the skipper George that took us out yesterday. I didn't get to... read moreHi my name is Marc Rogerson and I was one of the actors involved in the shoot yesterday. I just wanted you to pass on my thanks to the skipper George that took us out yesterday. I didn't get to say it in person as we all got off the boat. He was a man of supreme patience, professionalism and enthusiasm. He made the day less lile a film shoot and more like a fun crash course in sailing. He has a genuine love for his work and is a credit to your business so please thank him from me. read less

Shouted the family a cruise on the harbour, my wife especially was absolutely thrilled with the experience , even though it was a wet day she stayed on deck the whole time enjoying every minute.

Daan gave us a great... read moreShouted the family a cruise on the harbour, my wife especially was absolutely thrilled with the experience , even though it was a wet day she stayed on deck the whole time enjoying every minute.

Daan gave us a great introduction to sailing, I learned a few things, enough for us to want to come again to learn some more. read less

We had a great time We had a great time. It was our first time as a couple alone out on a boat so we were fairly hesitant, but Joe gave an awesome walkthrough of everything and explained things to us very patiently. He told... read moreWe had a great time. It was our first time as a couple alone out on a boat so we were fairly hesitant, but Joe gave an awesome walkthrough of everything and explained things to us very patiently. He told us pitfalls to avoid and recommendations on which cool places to anchor at which made us make good value of our hire.

I have only positive things to say about the overall experience. The canopy was a nice touch and not taken for granted in the sun yesterday.

We’d definitely be happy to come back for hire of a larger boat for a party and recommend to other friends.

Thanks again for the experience! read less

We just spent 5 of the most wonderful days on the 5 Day Competent Crew course as a family. My Husband, myself and my 2 sons 6 and 10 years. Katey was nothing short of awesome, keeping the younger crew... read moreWe just spent 5 of the most wonderful days on the 5 Day Competent Crew course as a family. My Husband, myself and my 2 sons 6 and 10 years. Katey was nothing short of awesome, keeping the younger crew engaged in learning and having the initiative to stop for some fun in the sun for the kdis and parents theory lessons ! Stretching us as far as we could go and always explaining everything she was doing and why. For us it was the perfect reintroduction to sailing for my husband and I and a great beginning for the boys but what we hadnt bargained for was it was the most amasing team building week for the whole family. Thanks east sail for pulling it all together. read less

Had two great days out with Eastsail this summer - the boats, the beauty of the Harbour, the great catering (part of our companies 20th birthday celebration) and of course the mind blowing light show and choreography are all... read moreHad two great days out with Eastsail this summer - the boats, the beauty of the Harbour, the great catering (part of our companies 20th birthday celebration) and of course the mind blowing light show and choreography are all just components; the people really made it and i would sincerly like to thank all the crew dock side and on the water for giving us 2 fabulous experiences, in particularly of course George who exuded experience and fabulous, genuinely friendly personality in equal measure - professional service with (literally) a family touch as we loved meeting Miguel as well...

Please pass on our thanks to all for 2 memories our family will cherish... read less

Having never sailed before I had a little trepidation ahead of the course. Our skipper, Lothar, was such an incredible teacher that my trepidation immediately subsided. His very clear directions, delivered with equal parts humour and experience made the weekend... read moreHaving never sailed before I had a little trepidation ahead of the course. Our skipper, Lothar, was such an incredible teacher that my trepidation immediately subsided. His very clear directions, delivered with equal parts humour and experience made the weekend a delight. Albeit a bruise-inducing one! Pro-tip – bring some knee pads!

I now feel confident to get back on a boat and help out as crew. I thoroughly recommend East Sail if you are looking to learn to sail. read less

We booked East Sail for a five-hour trip to watch the start of the 2017 Rolex Sydney to Hobart open ocean race. We were met by our skipper George and the first mate Mikhail who is George’s son. ... read moreWe booked East Sail for a five-hour trip to watch the start of the 2017 Rolex Sydney to Hobart open ocean race. We were met by our skipper George and the first mate Mikhail who is George’s son. Our ship, Liberte, was quite seaworthy and comfortable. She wasn’t built for speed, for sure, but comfortable she was indeed!

After the requisite safety briefing, we set out under engine power for a striking tour of Sydney Harbor with the Opera House and the Sydney Harbor bridge highlighting this part of the cruise. Both George and Mikhail were very knowledgeable about the area, the Liberte, and what we could expect heading back to the Sydney heads where we would witness the start of the race. After anchoring in a beautiful bay, the crew and passengers had a quick lunch.

At about 12:30 pm the sturdy ship headed for the starting line. Boats were as thick as fleas on an untreated dog’s back but we were in expert hands as the skipper negotiated his way to the best spot for watching. George’s expertise was nothing short of fantastic and afforded everyone on board an unforgettable experience! We followed the early race leaders out of the heads for several hundred meters until the tides were getting a bit much for us neophyte sailers when we did a 180 and headed for home.

Highly recommended and George even saved my wife and me a pricy taxi trip back to Cremorne.

Well done East Sail!! read less