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Captain de Jong Charters
Reviews
Tyler’s tour was perfect. Took us to the best sand bars, gave us information about the area, ensured we had a great time. He felt like part of our group and wasn’t overbearing. No one better for our next boat tour!
Captain Tyler took my husband and I for a leisurely sunset cruise. He pointed out the beautifully lit up homes along the bayou. Would definitely choose him again.
Capt was super cool! Played awesome music. We such a great time. He drove the boat really well. Best charter trip ever. We saw dolphins and Captain Tyler did this cool thing where the dolphins joined the boats wake and swam alone with our boat. It was amazing and we got a great video and photos of it. We also got into the water and found sand dollars and other sea life. I highly recommend captain Tyler and his boat ride!
Captain De Jong Charters is amazing! Tyler, the owner, is a great guy; fun to be around and super knowledgeable. He will make sure you’re enjoying your time and seeing the best of the area. I have used his services for a charter with friends and boating lessons. I highly recommend him for both!
This is my 3rd time out with Tyler, he knows all the cool spots, plays awesome music and is a great captain. He always makes us feel welcomed! Highly recommended!
I will not say names in order to keep staff and management information private, but to start off I am heavily disappointed with this establishment. A manager at this establishment made an emotional decision due to their mistake instead of making a professional and business one by admitting they were in the wrong. This resulted in her firing a hard and diligent worker in order to re-hire a disrespectful and non-work friendly manager who use to antagonize and bully her staff. Honestly if this is how their staff is treated I can not imagine what else goes on behind closed doors….
Top guy, top service. This trip was remarkable, highlight of my trip. Tyler is a cool guy, takes you around cool spots, informs you about the environment and does this with a smile!
Delicious food and service. Great place to eat and have some peace away from the noise and get out of the heat. Very nice.
Great ambience. Friendly crowd. Bonus, a tiki bar on the 2nd floor rooftop overlooking the city. Beautiful space. This club is on my favorite list. ❤️⚓️😀⚓️🛥️
Always had learn to sail on my list. After 2 hours of classroom learning we were in our boats and on the open water. It is amazing. Alison Jolly is the perfect instructor for all you beginners. SPSC staff are really helpful. Enjoy!
Awesome
The Sailing Center membership concept is awesome but the reality isn't great. An inexpensive Sailing Center membership gets you access to Ideal 18 sailboats after you've passed a proficiency test. You can use the boats anytime between 8 am and 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday as long as the wind is between 5 mph and 15 mph.
The problem is that the Sailing Center shares docks with the St Peterburg Yacht Club. SPYC sponsors regattas more than half of the weekends in Feb-Apr. When the regatta boats are going out or coming in, Sailing Center members don't have access to the docks. So, in the spring, you can really only sail during the week before 5 pm. I'm hoping that it isn't as inconvenient in the summer and fall. We'll see.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Learn-to-Sail class with Allison Jolly. She's a great teacher, both in the classroom and on the water.
The problem is that the Sailing Center shares docks with the St Peterburg Yacht Club. SPYC sponsors regattas more than half of the weekends in Feb-Apr. When the regatta boats are going out or coming in, Sailing Center members don't have access to the docks. So, in the spring, you can really only sail during the week before 5 pm. I'm hoping that it isn't as inconvenient in the summer and fall. We'll see.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Learn-to-Sail class with Allison Jolly. She's a great teacher, both in the classroom and on the water.
Captain Gary and H were great. Both have continued to be resources for us with sailing questions long after our certifications.
If you want to learn to sail, go here! I'm grateful another sailing center member recommended this club and sailing classes. I wanted to try sailing for many years; the training, instructor (Allison), and boats far exceeded my expectations. Allison's knowledge, experience, and passion for sailing and helping others learn to sail shines through. The classroom training was helpful and we got several hours of sailing time both days. I look forward to my next day sailing!
Can’t recommend the adult learn to sail class enough! Allison Jolly is an amazing teacher
Excellent location with great views. Food and drinks were really good. The waiter was a little sour, and spoiled what otherwise would have been a great day out.
Looks beautiful & organized from the outside.
Sailing the Saint Petersburg coast is super fun this of the year.
We sent our children to the sailing camp here last year and it wasn't as good as the ones we sent them to at Mystic Seaport or Nauticus. Strictly out of convenience, we sent them there again this year. Our children's entire experience was ruined by a young, indoctrinated, 19 year old girl on a power trip who was their counselor. Also, they allowed an eight year old boy to run around in a girls bathing suit because he uses they/them pronouns.
I have been a member since 2016. I enjoy the events planned, and the kitchen always cooks up delicious food. The wine and beer lists are great, as are the mixed drinks. It's never too busy to feel comfortable, which is one of the reasons I enjoy being a member.
A great spot to boat watch, take a stroll or just hang out. If you are lucky you may even catch sight of dolphins swimming by in the afternoons and mornings!
Overall we had an excellent cruise. The weather was perfect And the light wins were ideal for novice sailors. We were well matched with our shipmates and the boat had enough room for us to get a little separate time. I would recommend this opportunity for anyone who wants to jump in to sailing
This is such an awesome club. The food is fabulous, and the staff are great! They are all friendly and obviously team players, helping one another out without ever being asked.
The views are beautiful as well, and it’s super clean. There is something for everyone, all ages.
I really enjoyed my time there and I definitely plan on returning.
The views are beautiful as well, and it’s super clean. There is something for everyone, all ages.
I really enjoyed my time there and I definitely plan on returning.
This is such a great club with the friendliest staff. The club is know for its great food and I have never had a bad meal here.
Captains Brian Pinkston and Cheryl Lowry made every effort to make my week long sailing certification experience an amazing one! Brian and Cheryl genuinely care about the success of their students. s/v KOA is beautiful, spotless clean, and very comfortable. Be prepared to be challenged, learn a lot, and make lifelong memories!
Always a good time renting the electric self service boats. Dolphins to be seen and lots to look at in the bay! Great customer service.
We had an absolutely wonderful time with Captain Tyler. The scenery was beautiful and Captain Tyler was the best guide and host. He knew exactly where to go to get the best sunset pictures and he took us to where dolphins are known to be, expertly managing to engage and play with the dolphins, much to our delight!
The weather was windy and there were significant white caps but Captain Tyler really was great at almost surfing the waves so we had an exhilarating ride. The most fun I’ve had in years! I highly recommend!
The weather was windy and there were significant white caps but Captain Tyler really was great at almost surfing the waves so we had an exhilarating ride. The most fun I’ve had in years! I highly recommend!
Wonderful sunset sail
Captain Gary and Captain H were tremendously patient and awesome instructors. Sailing is something that we want to be a family adventure. When I explained that we have 3 kiddos ages 8 and under, Gary was excited and warmly offered to let them be part of the entire experience! My wife and I both completed ASA 101/103 and 104 within a period of 2 weeks. The schedule flexibility of Gary and team was great. If you are looking to learn and not just check the block while enjoying the experience and patient assurance of experienced instructors- Smarter Sail is for you! To top it off the price is very reasonable and they are the only ASA instructors I could find that would allow us to bring our entire family- and they were genuinely excited to do so! We will be back to continue on our family sailing adventure! Highly recommend!
This is a first-rate sailing venue. They have three hoists for launching sailboats, and ample boat storage areas for regattas. Parking is in somewhat short supply. Al Lang Stadium parking won't let you park overnight.
A great place to sail
My first review. About 3 years ago we were looking for a place to take some ASA courses. Ended up going with Simple Sailing. We spent about a week there and took, ASA 101, 103, and 104. We got a deal so we lived on Bella, a Hunter 36 I believe. The people, equipment, and location were perfect. Highly recommend if you are looking for ASA training.
An amazing place. Capt H was great and got us through our classes including an amazing 20 mile sail around Tampa Bay that went under the Sunshine bridge.
Sign a one year contract and was very happy with it, until seven months into it, got a phone call saying the boat was being sold and no longer available (just like that). And no replacement,The contrary to what the contract says!
Extremely disappointed.
Extremely disappointed.
Amazing Captain!!!!!! Make sure you ask for Gary. He is so patient and smart. He made the sailing experience memorable.
Captain Tyler de Jong chartered a boat we rented at Blind Pass Boat and Jet Ski Rental. We really enjoyed the day with our family, especially knowing we did not have to worry about the boating ourselves! Captain de Jong is knowledgable, fun and helpful! We did some tubing, and again it was nice knowing we were in safe hands!
Highly recommend hiring Captain de Jong and renting a boat from Blind Pass the next time you want an awesome day on the water!
Highly recommend hiring Captain de Jong and renting a boat from Blind Pass the next time you want an awesome day on the water!
Took lessons this weekend with Capt. Jim, wonderful experience. The boat was in great shape and the Capt. was very knowledgeable and a very experienced instructor. Overall was a 5 star weekend and came away with my ASA-101 certification.
I loved my ASA 101 class with Captain Keith. He's a great captain and an all around great guy. I learned a lot and can't wait to do the next course. He was relaxed, professional, and patient. See you soon for the next class, Captain!
My family and I rented an electric Duffy boat for two hours. I first saw a deal on Groupon and when I called to book, Kayla told me they would match the Groupon rate directly with them so I did that. Kayla was very nice and flexible about our dates since we needed to change them due to weather. When we got there on the day of our charter, she was very helpful and friendly. Todd is the guy who actually got us started out and was extremely nice and helpful. We had no boating experience, but found the boat easy to operate. The Duffy electric boat looked brand new. It seats 10 but was perfect for our family of five. We took a lunch and a cooler and set out from the marina. The entire experience was amazing. It was quiet since it is electric, so we could hear the sea birds and water and actually got to see several dolphins not far from our boat. This was our favorite activity of our entire vacation and we will do this every time we are in the St. Pete area from now on. Wonderful experience! 😊
Always a great time!
I cannot compliment Simple Sailing enough as something creative to do in downtown St. Petersburg. I have used them for multiple client closing celebrations and they never disappoint. If my clients are coming from Tampa during rush hour, they sometimes grumble about the drive, but once they climb aboard, they quickly begin to compliment me about how much more enjoyable this is than another dinner in a restaurant.
Simple Sailing’s boats are in pristine condition and they are very flexible to work with in terms of scheduling. I have cruised with several of their Captains and they always demonstrate the highest level of professionalism.
I cannot compliment Simple Sailing enough as something creative to do in downtown St. Petersburg. I have used them for multiple client closing celebrations and they never disappoint. If my clients are coming from Tampa during rush hour, they sometimes grumble about the drive, but once they climb aboard, they quickly begin to compliment me about how much more enjoyable this is than another dinner in a restaurant.
Simple Sailing’s boats are in pristine condition and they are very flexible to work with in terms of scheduling. I have cruised with several of their Captains and they always demonstrate the highest level of professionalism.
My family and I had an amazing time on the catamaran! Capt H was amazing and entertained the kids! Two families on one boat and gorgeous weather!
Great place to learn how to sail. I started sailing at age 14 at this sailing center. Great instructors and staff!!! Will be bringing my kids here one day to learn how to sail.
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My husband and I recently took the ASA 101 course with Captain H with Simple Sailing and really enjoyed the course. Captain H did a great job explaining the basics of sailing and giving us real sailing experience. We look forward to taking more courses and sailing lessons with Captain H and Simple Sailing!