My husband and I traveled from the heat of Texas ...104 to the heat of Orcas Island ...85. What a difference a day makes. Ben taught us how to sail in one incredible afternoon. Ben was just super patient, incredibly knowledgeable about sailing and just a really nice guy. The weather and scenery was unbelievable, we were one of a... More

We spent four days on Orcas Island, and the highlight of our trip was the afternoon we spent sailing with Ben! My husband has sailing experience but I was a newbie. Ben couldn't have been nicer or more helpful, instructing me in the basics of sailing. We got to do a lot of the work, which made it extra fun.... More

This was our third time sailing with Ben. As always, we all walked off the dock with a huge smile, with more wonderful memories, and a bit more wisdom about boating under sail. One day we bare boat chartered their 19 foot sloop rig Zany, and then came back the next day to sail with Ben on Tachyon, their new... More

Ben runs an excellent operation at Orcas Island Sailing. He is extremely personable and accommodating to your group's sailing needs. We took out 2 different boats over 3 days and have fun trying each boat over the week. The location is great because it gives you easy access to East Sound, which has amazing views and little boat traffic compared... More

We are from Boulder, CO and w e recently spent 8 days on Orcas Island. Our family's goal was to sail and increase our knowledge of sailing. We spent two days sailing with Captain Ben on Zany--a 19 foot Pearson Resolute. It was the highlight of our trip. Ben is an amazing guide and sailing instructor. We all learned a... More

Just went sailing with Ben for the second time (first was June of last year). Every bit as much fun as the first. Ben is an excellent teacher, and very patient, but if you just want to go for a cruise, that's fine too. We had four in our party, two wanted to learn sailing, two didn't, all had fun.... More

My husband took our boys out on Saturday with Ben, the owner. He was very patient, kind, and attentive with our children. They were so excited when they arrived home; not to mention exhausted. We will definately be calling Ben again the next time we stay on Orcas Island. Thanks so much for the great memories.

We spent a week on Orcas Island and decided to go sailing on the last day. I wanted my two boys (ages 7 and 5) to experience sailing for the forst time so I did a little research and found Orcas Island Sailing to have the best reviews. It was me and the boys and my brother in-law. Ben Booth... More

Orcas Island Sailing is a great way to spend the day here on Orcas. Want something more to do, then go sailing! Learn or just enjoy the sail. Lots of things to see and feel the wind push you along. Ben Booth is a very friendly and knowledgeable sail instructor. You will lean a lot in a short time and... More