Sailing Club Panama

We had a great time with Marta on our sailing adventure to Isla Bartolomé - the wind did not cooperate, so she was prepared with PlanB… I also rented a paddle board and explored the area based on her recommendations. She is full of information and insight about the area and the people, as well as great suggestions for hidden places to get food prepared by locals. We really enjoyed our experience and highly recommend it!

I just spent 3 days with Marta and Joel on Isla Saboga and had an incredible experience. I sailed on the sailing excursion and then rented the Laser Bahia hourly afterward. I snorkeled. I camped with them. I even got to see the recycling center they run out of the back of the sailing center. Basically if they offered it, I tried it and I can't say enough good things about these 2 humans. They are doing incredible work in the community of Isla Saboga and you can tell they deeply care about the island: its customs, culture, and sense of place. Also definitely hike to Playa Larga on the southwest side of the island. A heavenly secluded beach without a beachhouse or yacht in sight. If you want to sip overpriced mojitos at a resort pool, go somewhere else. If you want to feel alive and experience a place with a flavor, go to Sailing Club Panama.

Really nice learning experience i had there! I was signup for sailing course, which went perfect, excellent teachers ( Marta and Joel in my case ), both have different approach so really nice to combine. I feel kind of confident now to go and try to sail my own boat, which i should do soon :) alongside sailing course i opted in also for windsurf classes, went really perfect, and now i am windsurfing too. Glad that i met those guys and learned working with wind little :) thank you!

Really beautiful place to do sailing, paddle surf, windsurf and many more activities. The tents are very comfortable and the space is very peaceful in the middle of palm trees. The food really good and fresh. A place I recommend to go if you are in the area. It takes 1h40min with the ferry from Panama city.

The sailing camp in the summer has been a wonderful experience for my son. I am sure he will remember the great moments he experience for the rest of his life. As parents, we are really grateful with Marta and Joel for organizing it and for taking care of my son! Fully recommended!

If you are looking for the perfect opportunity to disconnect and have some great time, Sailing Club Panama in Saboga is what you need! Turquoise water, pristine islands, sailing, stand up paddle, yoga, snorkeling with sea turtles and manta rays will make you live the best experience in Panama. Marta and Joel are always there to accommodate any preference and make your stay simply perfect. Highly recommended to get the full weekend package (also includes delicious meals!) to enjoy two days surrounded by nature, try all their activities and get to know their recycling project.
Hasta pronto!!

My family (my wife and I and our 12 year old) did the 3 hour sailing tour, and I've got to say that it was the best thing that we did during our weeklong visit to Panama. The sailing over to Isla Bartoleme was great with our guide Joel having our family actively participate by manning some of the sail lines (under his instruction of course). When we arrived at the Bartoleme, we had the island to ourselves and after a snack of fresh pineapple that Joel had brought, it was time to snorkel. The snorkeling was amazing! Tons of beautiful and unique tropical fish and really cool coral formations. I could have spent the entire day out there. After our time snorkeling, Joel led around on a short walk around the deserted island before jumping back into the sailboat. On the way back, Joel made it his mission to have us see a sea turtle. It took a couple laps sailing around the harbor, but he did find us two turtles and a manta ray. All in all, it was an incredible morning for us. If you're visiting Saboga or Contadora I highly recommend this tour.

Wow! My friend and I had such a wonderful time with Sailing Club Panama! It really was an awesome adventure. From trekking and hiking to hidden beaches to snorkeling with the fishes and yoga paddleboarding, they provided a fun experience all around. Marta, Joel, and Diana were wonderful hosts. They provided us lodging and amazing food prepared by locals! Located in the Island of Saboga, about an hour ferry ride from Panama City, this is a great getaway for adventure seekers and people looking to immerse themselves in Panamanian culture.

Best summer camp ever!!! My 12-year-old son had an amazing experience, from setting sail at sunrise for the 5 hour trip to Saboga until he returned five days later full of stories about sailing, camping, paddle boarding, hiking, team building games, a list of the names and family relationships of every single dog on Saboga Island, he clearly had a blast. Kids were not allowed to take cell phones or their own food so he was able to fully enjoy the experience and even learned that sometimes sitting and doing absolutely nothing can also be a pretty cool activity.

Marta and her team kept us parents suffering from separation anxiety well supplied with photos, videos and audio updates so we got to enjoy the fun vicariously.

When I asked my son what his favourite part of the camp was he simply replied, "I loved all of it!".

Mil gracias Marta, Joel y todo su equipo. Highly recommended!

Marta and the Sailing Club Panama team were awesome companions in our Bartolomé Sailing Tour, making our first experience sailing the best memory of our trip. Will repeat in the future!

We went snorkling with Marina and it was wonderfull! We saw the coral, hundreds of fish, two sting rays and even two turtles! Can highly recommend :-)

What an amazing experience!! Best sailing club ever! The sunset tour was incredible, i will repeat for sure! Thinking about coming back again for new years eve! Thank u to all the team!! Saboga i'll miss u, so...see u soon!!!

5 out of 5! I did the Bartolomé island sailing tour and it was outstanding. The scenery was stunning and the whole crew were amazing! 100% recommended.

We had a great time on a paddle board and snorkel tour...very nice and helpful guides, beautiful location!

Had a great time, Marta and the team we’re excellent to work with.

We enjoyed a sunset tour, such an unforgettable moment... Thank you to all the crew, they are really amazing

Really nice setting with amazing winds. Top quality equipment and service.

Un gran lugar con unas preciosas aspiraciones. Espero de corazón que las cosas vayan genial. Un muy bonito trato, lugar paradisíaco y muchas actividades de agua y vela para disfrutar y tirarse en una hamaca a ver pasar el día. Joel y Marta se merecen un once como encargados. Suele pendientes y dispuestos a intentar complacer a sus visitantes. Lo recomiendo. Cuando pasan los días cada vez te apetece menos marcharte y quedarte con ellos a disfrutar de esa preciosa isla y de todo lo que ofrece

Aventura espectacular con Sailing Club. Joel y Marta fueron increíbles y se aseguraron que nuestra experiencia fuera inolvidable. El mejor tour que he sido parte en todo mi año aquí en Panamá. De estar en el archipiélago, les recomiendo ir a Saboga y compartir con dos personas magníficas en Sailing Club.

Buenisimo!

Hicimos el tour de snorkel y paddle y fue algo totalmente increíble. El agua cristalina y se puede observar todo tipo de peces y corales.

La atención buenísima, nos atendió Marta y Joel los cuales fueron muy amables y atentos, nos guiaron todo el camino en el tour. Si vienes a la isla de Saboga, hazte un favor y pásate por Sailing Club Panama, una muy buena experiencia.