West Coast Multihulls - Loreto, Baja Mexico

My son and I took the ASA 101 a 114 classes. It was a terrific experience. John is a phenomenal instructor and person. The other students were awesome and we made a great crew (got lucky?) Would recommend to anyone looking to take ASA courses or have a charter out of La Paz.

My wife and I and another couple had been planning this trip (ASA 101-114) for what seemed like years with the pandemic delaying our plans. Expectations were high and WCM did not disappoint. Despite some hiccups as the date approached (confirmation emails with the wrong departure date and location), Guinevere moved mountains to make sure we got the experience we expected. This included positioning a newly acquired Bali 4.5 from Loreto to La Paz so it would be available for us.Captain John and Chef Macrina were beyond what we could have hoped for. They are an absolutely adorable couple whose passion for life and for each other is infectious and was the icing on the cake of an incredible experience. The food was fresh and fantastic and Macrina's candid observations of our progress were as welcome as John's.As someone who does technical instruction for a living, I really appreciated John's teaching style. It was organic but still structured. He could tell what we already understood well and spent more time emphasizing what could keep us out of trouble or perhaps save our lives. At times it was like drinking from a firehose, but there was still lots of down time for recreating in this unspoiled part of the world (snorkelling with sea lions, exploring mangroves with the dinghy). We left the course feeing like we had made two new friends and with a good foundation to continue what we hope is a lifetime of learning under sail.We really feel like we got so much more than what was promised. If you are considering doing your ASA certifications, do not hesitate to book with West Coast Multihulls in La Paz. There are not enough superlatives to describe our time with John and Macrina.

Fantastic all around. Eddie is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and fun to be around. Boat was great, food was terrific. Five stars

One of the best experiences of my life... We did the full 7 day course, I learned more than i could have imagined. Captain John is the absolute best sailing teacher you can ask for. The food , the anchorages, the sunsets,...just wow!!! Loved it and i'm now certified and ready to bare boat charter anywhere in the world.