Boston Harbor Sailing Club 65 East India Row, Boston, MA 02110

"At about one thousand dollars cheaper than comparable memberships in the harbor, it's hard to beat the value of a membership here for the mid- to large-boat memberships. Notably unlike other sailing clubs in the harbor is that you can take a boat out for unlimited amounts of time (within reason and the owner, Mark, is the arbiter of reason here), so if you want to take a 1 week sailing trip you can. Other places I looked restricted rentals to 3 or 5 days, or you pay per day over the membership limit. Additionally, the classes taught here are very good. Vernon is a great teacher and the picturesque sailor. The day sailing class is a great option for someone looking to start ocean sailing and cruising. Like the other reviews mention, the boats are not in the best condition and they don't seem to do anything about it. Most of the Pearson 26's smell a little funky when you first step inside, but opening the hatches clears the air quickly and I haven't had a problem spending many nights on these boats."

"I took a course here and have been out on a variety of their boats the past 2 years. My instructors, Vern and Matt, were both very informative, complete in their instruction, and had the knowledge base to answer any questions about sailing. The boats are in good condition and Mark was helpful and always prompt with any questions I had about the club or boat reservations.. I would highly recommend BHSC!"

"Had a great daysailing course with BHSC! Just myself and one other student with an instructor all day. Learned a lot, did everything on the boat with no classroom instruction, which in my view is a plus. They mail you a textbook to go over prior to the course which is a good idea. Boats I used were sufficient but not flashy. One month's membership included with lessons is a good deal. I had Vern and Dwayne both of whom were a lot of fun and very good."

"I have been a member here for 3 years and have no complaints. The value is excellent. The boats are seaworthy. But if you need a spiffy new boat to impress someone, instead of one to sail on... The boats are older but maintained, and as club boats they get used a lot. I have sailed ALL the types of boats there, from the Sonar, Solings, Boston 27s, Albin 28s and Scampi, J 29s, Pearson 26s, 31s, 34 and 36s and the Cal 33s and 39s. The motors start, the sails raise, and you're supposed to have a chart to navigate anyway, even if the boat has a GPS. 'I have never taken a lesson from Vern but find him very personable. Eric does most of the maintenance and is excellent. I have no complaints."

"Celebrating 20 years with Boston Harbor Sailing Club with a membership that has grown as I have grown…"