.......We get stacks and stacks of letters!

Here is what our customers say about us.

Hi Jenny, I just wanted to drop you a note and send a big Thank You to Nelson's Sailing Center. 
In just 2 days time Captain Pete had us sailing !  His patience, sailing knowledge and instructional technique couldn't have been better. He walked us through the entire process from checking gear and prepping the Ensign 23, to motoring out and sailing.  With Captain Pete's guidance we were tacking and jibbing as a team. It was a great experience and I can't thank you enough.  You and your crew are the best !
Toby and Rick (9/09)
 

US Sailing paid us a compliment by noting that Nelson Sailing Center played a role in getting young Thomas Kiesel of Point Pleasant into sailing via our Kids program.  Thomas was recently honored by US Sailing for his sailing achievements while battling major health issues.  The article is in their website in the Sailor of the Week section for July 16-22, 2009. The article can be found by following this link:    Click Here for the article 
7/09

Captain Bob, I just wanted to thank you again for an outstanding weekend! Your approach to the (Bareboat Chartering) course material and delivery of information in general was phenomenal... I would suspect that your personal efforts have contributed greatly to Nelson's award winning history with the ASA. I know that I've come away from this experience with a big smile and a ton of new knowledge!
Jeff R (6/29/09)

Capt Dave, Capt Bob, Capt Jenny, Capt Bob and staff of Nelson Sailing Center, Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of sailing with our troop and allowing us to have such a wonderful experience.  If it wasn't for your hospitality and kindness, we wouldn't of had such a GREAT TIME! YOU ARE THE BEST! Yours in Scouting,
Girl Scout Cadette/Senior Troop 4750, Washington, NJ (7/09)

Jenny: Just wanted to follow up with you on my experience on last week's Docking Endorsement class.
Being a trainer/Instructor myself I found the class extremely informative and interesting.
Capt. John Henderson was excellent in his presentation and knowledge of the subject and along with his patience and personality made for a truly enjoyable and rewarding experience...
Thanks, Dan 7/09

Thanks to you and your whole team for a great experience.   Attention to detail was excellent throughout the entire weekend.   Everyone I dealt with was a pleasure to deal with and extremely helpful.   
I had a great time and learned so much.  Peet is wonderful.  He is extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher.   Besides that he is a great guy.  I felt extremely comfortable with him showing us the ropes. 
Jim Cantwell (9/08)

I just wanted to thank you and everyone at the Nelson Sailing Center for an excellent sailing class!  Captain Dave Bell was an exemplary instructor- not only was his teaching style thorough and enjoyable, he made the learning experience relaxed and fun as well.  I really feel like Lenka and I learned a lot in the Basic Keelboat program, and we're both looking forward to getting out on the water again....
Thanks again, Lenka and I look forward to visiting again soon!
Sincerely,
Doug Forbes (7/08)

I just wanted to take a moment to praise your sailing course and especially Capt. Pete.  My son David purchased a 25’ Catalina and he wanted us all to learn the proper way to sail the boat so we signed up for your class.  David, my self, my son Michael and David’s friend Dr. Chris took the two day sailing course with Capt. Pete and is was an awesome experience.  Capt. Pete was a wonderful instructor and explained every part of the boat and how to sail it.  Captain Pete not only gave us the knowledge we needed to sail but he took the time to listen to David and his plans for sailing his own boat and then showed him the way to do it.  As a parent, I especially appreciated his understanding and concern for my son. 
I would like to congratulate Captain Pete on successfully transforming 4 amateur sailors into knowledgeable and safe beginners.  Nelsons Sailing Center should be congratulated on having on their team such a fine instructor and for the course presented.  We will be signing up for other courses at your establishment. 
Ralph Wolff
Jersey Coast Appliance (6/08)
 

I wanted to thank you and your staff for the excellent training we received this weekend, during our Basic Keel Boat Class, with Steven Judd. 
Steven had the patience of a Saint and was a great instructor.  We laughed a lot and learned a lot with Steve.  Steve made it fun.  He allowed
us to make mistakes and get ourselves out of them - we had a great time. 
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We are also looking forward to our next level class - more than likely, next spring.
See you soon for our Solo trips. 
Thanks again and please tell Steven we said thank you for the great time and learning experience.
Irene Cramer (5/08)

 

I just wanted to express my thanks for such an enjoyable experience I had at your facility. I took a friend
of mine out for a special birthday cruise last month and had a wonderful time !  Thanks for being so friendly
and setting up the trip on such short notice. 
Enjoy the off season.
Joseph Deil (10/07)

Just thought I'd let you and the Nelson Gang know that Susan and I spent a great three weeks on Chesapeake Bay with our new Catalina 387 "Promise." I can't say enough about how great it was to get back into sailing with Nelson's and feel free to use me for a recommendation anytime. Hope to see you all at one of the shows sometime.
With kind regards,
Rick (9/07)

Hi - I just wanted to thank Nelson Sailing Center and Bob Edwards for a wonderful experience aboard the "Explorer" on 9/15.  My wife and I had a great time learning to sail and watching the beautiful sunset.  I highly recommend Nelson Sailing Center and Bob Edwards to anyone looking to sail.  Bob is a top-notch instructor and I had a great time at the helm.  We definitely plan on sailing again and possibly getting certified! 
Thanks again!
Andy & Erin
Washington, NJ  (9/07)

We would all like to thank you and your staff.  Capt. Bill Sigmund was very professional and made the course very enjoyable.  I would highly recommend your center to anyone looking to obtain any sailing knowledge.  I have completed the survey and rated each question as “Excellent”.
Thanks again,
Mark (8/07)

Weather was beautiful and I had a fantastic learning experience at Nelson Sailing Center yesterday afternoon. You truly provide the community with a wonderful opportunity to get on the water and sail. It is one of the best kept secrets of N.J. I would buy stock in the company, if I could!..... Anyway, the extraordinary skill of (Peter Must) got me through our safety session …. Thank you for your encouragement and for having a terrific competent staff.
Louise (7/07)

We would just like to thank you for such a wonderful weekend sailing with your school and with our instructor, Peter.  Aside from the weather being great, everything else fell into place and was just perfect!  Mike and I felt that we gained all we could from it and I know I have walked away with greater confidence and enjoyment in the art of sailing.  Peter made us feel comfortable and made sure we were having a great time while challenging our skills and knowledge.  ..... Thanks again.   Mahalo and Aloha!
Katie & Mike - Lavallette, NJ (05/11/07)

I just want to say that my brother Noah, my sister Lolly and I had a lot of fun learning how to sail over the weekend. You run a terrific school and you do it so professionally. Captain Bill Sigmund was terrific. He is an excellent instructor and he was so patient with us. Thanks.
Luther – Basking Ridge, NJ (05/02/07)