Sail Bainbridge

Husband, father, captain of the sailboat True, indie-folk musician, life enthusiast. Ben is pure joy and endless energy, plucking crab from the ocean one minute and regaling us with stories about his grandfather the next. You meet a lot of people in this life. Some of them are ships in the night. Some stick with you. I’ve only been out on Bens boat a few times but those moments have become some of my most cherished memories and, more importantly, now I count Ben as one of my dearest friends. Don’t think....just book a trip on True and come back changed.”

Ben was great and it was so fun to be on the water. We felt so safe and had a great time. Worth every penny!

We enjoyed a three hour sail with Ben and a night onboard his ketch-rigged boat, True. It was a fantastic experience. Ben is an excellent host and a competent sailor. I appreciated his attention to safety and his eagerness to turn off the engine and put up the sails as soon as we left the harbor. Our night onboard was really a treat. We spend the night moored in a scenic part of Eagle Harbor with the bioluminescent water, the harbor lights, the Seattle skyline, and the boat to ourselves.

Initially, this was supposed to be a surprise birthday gift for my husband who has always wanted to sail. Ben, Kenza, the boat, and the sail were all precious to the point where I was even surprised as the experience was extremely phenomenal. I highly encourage others to sail and to stay on the boat. If I knew better, I would have booked a longer sail as time goes by quick when you are having fun! The sunset was incredible and the surrounding community was so pleasant. We saw wildlife and enjoyed being docked with the slight movements of the water against the boat. Ben got us vegan doughnuts which was absolutely appreciated, they were wonderful. Also we had some rose tea that Ben provided in the kitchen and it was amazing way to enjoy the night. Ben is super knowledgeable and is very friendly (as so is Kenza). This experience solidified our hopes to sail on our own one day with our own boat. Also, the boat (True) is absolutely a stunning beauty. We got some compliments when fellow kayakers passed by when we were docked :) It was a very comfy stay and we appreciated all the fine details during our stay. It was truly special. We will certainly be back! Thanks for everything and making sailing awesome!

Ben, thank you for an amazing afternoon of sailing! Your boat is a gem, and you made us all feel so comfortable and relaxed. Best way to see the Sound!