Andy Signol

I had the opportunity to be schooled by Andy at Spinnaker Sailing in Redwood City while obtaining my ASA certification. Andy’s patience was phenomenal. He was very much about letting me learn from my mistakes while ensuring we were always safe. I had a couple of other instructors while at Spinnaker, but I learned far more from Andy than any of the others. I was able to ask questions on the why and history, that others left to the text book.
I would highly recommend Andy if you are looking for refresher courses or a skilled captain for hire.

Two weekends, five days and we are launched.
We took on the ambitious adventure of choosing a 50 foot powerboat as our first (and last ?) boat. Andy could not have been a more wonderful instructor and captain. He was patient and thorough with an excellent syllabus and exceptional attention to details.
We absolutely gained the skills and knowledge needed to safely handle our boat and navigate the San Francisco Bay and Delta. He gave us exercises to demonstrate to him and to us that we knew what we are doing and helped us learn how to work together as a couple; skipper and crew.
As a bonus, we got great tips about many of the places we are likely to visit and we look forward to a summer of good times with friends in our boating club.
If you are brand new to boating as we are or you need to get checked out in a larger vessel to satisfy the insurance company happy, Andy can help you and you will enjoy the process.
For us, this is just the beginning of learning; we want to take advantage of even more that Andy can offer. We plan to get some practice with the initial skills we have gained and then return to Andy for more advanced instruction and higher levels of seamanship. Our wish list includes trickier areas for navigation and ultimately trips beyond the Golden Gate to Drakes Bay and Monterrey and maybe even a trip to Mexico.
If you want to learn in a solid and confidence building way; first time boater, stepping up in size, or advanced skills, call Andy.

I bought a boat Christmas and my insurance co. wanted some lessons before they turned me loose with a 30 000 pound boat and recommened Cpt. Andy Signol for lessons. I was very pleased with the knowledge and easy manner of this gentleman. I was able to go from fear to confidence and skill in twin screw yacht handling. I learned to dead reckon, Use a tide table and current book, where things were on the boat and what they were, I am sorry to say even how to work the head. If you need help, dont be a once a year skipper, get the confidence you need to cast off and BE the Cpt you always wanted…