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Welcome to THE Mickey Mouse operation of sailing courses. These folks don't know how much they charge you or why. When I registered they charged me a deposit of $337.50 and another $387.50 the day the course started for a total of $725.00. $237.50 more than what they charge for their course. I didn't realize their error at the time.
Arriving on the first day, I was disappointed to find a young woman who spoke so softly I could barely hear her. We ended up on the dock after an hour of watching her drawing diagrams on a blackboard explaining sailing terms. We did perform a couple of demonstrations in the class however, and they were worthwhile.
Watching the first few students embark on these tiny sailboats (the condition of the boats were questionable) within minutes a sail boat capsized with two men in it. With the assistance of one of the teachers, they turned the sailboat upright. The students had no idea why their boat capsized and the two teachers couldn't give them any feedback either as neither one of the teachers was watching. The two men stood on the dock, soaking wet from head to toe, shaking from the cold and one piped up, "you should have told us to wear waterproof shoes!", the other showed me his bleeding knee. This experience did not improve their knowledge of sailing techniques and the distracted teachers provided no useful insight.
After witnessing this, I decided this was not for me. I did not go out on the water. I informed Sasha, the teacher, and she agreed to refund me 100% not knowing that I had been over charged. I received a credit of $487.50.
Weeks later, I realized that they had overcharged me and I returned to collect the remaining $237.50. They refused. They only credited me $130.00, keeping the rest for the few torturous hours I was there. They said that they would not respect what Sasha, their own employee said to me. Does that apply to the content of their course as well? RUN FOR THE HILLS FOLKS!
Arriving on the first day, I was disappointed to find a young woman who spoke so softly I could barely hear her. We ended up on the dock after an hour of watching her drawing diagrams on a blackboard explaining sailing terms. We did perform a couple of demonstrations in the class however, and they were worthwhile.
Watching the first few students embark on these tiny sailboats (the condition of the boats were questionable) within minutes a sail boat capsized with two men in it. With the assistance of one of the teachers, they turned the sailboat upright. The students had no idea why their boat capsized and the two teachers couldn't give them any feedback either as neither one of the teachers was watching. The two men stood on the dock, soaking wet from head to toe, shaking from the cold and one piped up, "you should have told us to wear waterproof shoes!", the other showed me his bleeding knee. This experience did not improve their knowledge of sailing techniques and the distracted teachers provided no useful insight.
After witnessing this, I decided this was not for me. I did not go out on the water. I informed Sasha, the teacher, and she agreed to refund me 100% not knowing that I had been over charged. I received a credit of $487.50.
Weeks later, I realized that they had overcharged me and I returned to collect the remaining $237.50. They refused. They only credited me $130.00, keeping the rest for the few torturous hours I was there. They said that they would not respect what Sasha, their own employee said to me. Does that apply to the content of their course as well? RUN FOR THE HILLS FOLKS!
Zach is the goat. He's the best chef de base.
my kids loved going to EVL’s summer camp!
Overrated school
Seems fine at first but its garbage
Staff is not that helpful and the kids have no respect for other
Seems fine at first but its garbage
Staff is not that helpful and the kids have no respect for other
My girlfriend and I rented a 420 sail boat for 1h and had a really good time. The instructor was nearby for any questions we might have and the zodiac guy (safety boat) was extremely quick with whoever had trouble in the water. Definitely recommend!
This is the best place to Sail (or to learn how to) in GMA. Top notche equipment, great training spot and most importently #1 Staff. Highly recommended !
Bad school don't go.
My son got bullied in his class before
The robotics team is amazing. Go LA Tech 4955!
Une école de quartier bien organisé, avec un personnel très attentif au bien -être des enfants.
Très bonne école dans un cartier paisible avec une belle clientèle francophone
Nice,small suburban french school. Lots of after school programs and extra tutoring. One floor and wheel chair accessible with big half grass half cement yard and two playgrounds and soccer fields. Teachers are nice.
fantastic community club/school. great people. few people realize that it is very difficult to make sailing affordable, as it is an inherently expensive sport, but they pull it off. it is not perfect, but it is great.
You have something bad to say about this school you never went or you did it the wrong way. You want a good high school life that requires having fun a lot and meeting amazing people go here. Drama is for the birds.
Not everything is what it seems, keep that in mind.
Great high school and staff!
Awesome and friendly staff, great equipment and installation. Highly recommended.
After a struggle, i reached my goal to sail couple of time, but the school Needs a lot of work on management, there is people with good intentions, but need directions, Limited service ; Sailing here should be more supported, I hope the people who are responsible of the school can this support more.
Great school with excellent and competent staff. IB program available; many clubs, sports teams and other activities.