LA Sailing, Marina Del Rey

"L.A. Sailing transformed me from an inexperienced land lubber into a confident experienced sailor in a matter of months," declares one happy member. L.A. Sailing can attribute this success to its staff of experienced sailors who helm lessons and weekly skills sails. The business, which takes full advantage of its water-adjacent locations, pairs expert sailing instructors with people of all skill levels, instilling basics such as identifying parts of the boat and tying a sailor's knot to advanced techniques such as tying the boat into a sailor's knot. In addition to lessons, the staff offers up club sails to practice skills and take in sunsets.