Sail Austin

We had the absolute best time on this charter. The entire experience was so professional. When I submitted a request for a charter date on the website, I got a call back that very same day to confirm and book. Tim, the captain went over all my questions and put my mind at ease. The actual sailing experience was great too! We did the sunset cruise and it was so romantic for my husband and I. It’s the perfect date night activity. You can’t beat the view. My favorite part is that Captain Tim took high quality photos so we have those memories forever. We definitely want to do this again — but next time we might bring a few friends. Perfect for couples or groups. I highly recommend it. Thanks, Tim!

I contacted Tim, the captain, for a sunset sailing to propose to my sweetheart. He was very easy going and made the setup process super easy. The pricing was great to have a private sailing for 2 hours. He greeted us very nicely, provided drinks and snacks to us. He stopped at various photogenic spots for us to take some nice photos. He actually has his own professional camera so he took some photos and send us a dropbox link the next day. We were also listening classical guitar through the boats nice stereo system. Just because it was a special occasion, he kept on sailing for another extra hour without any charge. This was one of the most memorable time of my life. And my fiancé :) loved the whole setup. It’s worth every penny!

I worked with Captain Tim to plan my boyfriend’s surprise party and it was perfect! He made sure we were prepared ahead of time and we were able to bring our own food, drinks and music! We had a wonderful time swimming and enjoying the sunset. I would recommend to anyone! Try it out — It’ll be an unforgettable experience! :)

I scheduled a sunset sail with Tim. It was the best sunset ever, as I proposed to the love of my life. Tim was a real sport and we look forward to sailing with him again one day.

A first-​class, memorable day! Beautiful, luxurious sailboat, beautiful lake and fantastic host. Captain Tim will make sure you know exactly where to show up, what to bring, and (for those not familiar to sailing) best ways to maneuver around the boat so you can feel safe and confident aboard. I went out for a half day sail with my mom and two of her friends, no special occasion, just wanting to live it up, and we had a blast! We had not thought about music — no problem, Tim is savvy with Google Radio and quickly found something to suit our taste.
Highly recommend!

Captain Tim was awesome and we had a great time on his sailboat! He is very knowledgeable about sailing and made us all feel very comfortable. He also took such great pictures so we have lots of memories of a great day out on Lake Travis. I highly recommend his sailboat cruise!

This was a great time! Took a sunset/​moonlight cruise on Lake Travis. The scenery was beautiful & the service was superb — highly recommend!

Absolute perfection! We felt treated like a guest in Tim’s home, not just a charter group. I took my office staff and their spouses for a cruise, a swim, and good times. This was an awesome experience!

My family booked a Sunset Sail with Tim for my Dad’s 63^rd birthday. Tim is very knowledgeable and passionate about sailing, and also had a knack for knowing when to communicate interesting anecdotes and sailing/​life stories without interrupting the flow of his guests’ conversations. His boat is immaculately maintained and fit our group of 7 very comfortably. We were able to play our own music and enjoy some adult beverages. Tim was able to time the sunset perfectly and showed us a wonderful time, all while snapping some pictures of the event which he emailed to us the very next day. I’d definitely recommend Tim to anyone considering this type of charter!

We booked an evening cruise with friends to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Though it was stressful to get the kids organized and get everyone to the marina, everything was on ‘cruise control’ the moment we stepped onboard. Tim has a knack to put you at ease and get you to enjoy the moment. Though there were 9 of us with 3 restless kids, we had a great time. He knows the all the right spots if you’d like to swim, watch parties on the lake or simply sail the lake

Beautiful boat on a now full lake — great crew, great way to spend your weekend. Check the free app sail flow for a wind forecast and book a sail, you will not regret it! Added bonus the captain take some great photos and shares them with you free!

Tim is the real deal! We felt at ease through a range of weather conditions on the lake, always in capable hands. He was also flexible enough to let one of our members with sailing experience take the helm. And he’s a fun guy to boot.

I was fortunate to be included on a Charter just last evening for a friend/coworker’s Birthday! It was such a great experience! First and foremost, Captain Tim is extremely professional and kind, and not only takes care of all the details but provides the passengers with photos afterwards so that they can enjoy the ride and look back on the great experience! His Sail Boat is immaculate, with sun pads, two bathrooms, two bedrooms, a kitchen, dining space and more! The boat is absolutely beautiful! Our group came prepared with food, cake, champagne and beverages for the ride and we had enough space for the large quantity that we brought, which is great! There is something so beautiful and calming about sailing during the sunset and I know my friend had the perfect birthday! I left the boat saying, «When can we do this again!» Thank you Captain for a delightful evening!

I love reading all of the other reviews here BECAUSE THEY ARE SO TRUE!!! My girlfriends and I booked with Captain Tim and Sail Austin for a bachelorette weekend and could not have asked for a better experience!
The boat is REALLY nice — my friends were not expecting how big it was when we arrived. We brought sandwiches and wine/​beer on board, which was so great. Captain Tim taught us a bit about sailing, and then we anchored in the cove and swam for a little while. Captain Tim and his co-​captain took lots of pictures for us and shared them with us immediately. Whatever you’re in the mood for, Captain Tim is super accommodating.
In general, he’s just a great person, and I really enjoyed getting to know him a bit more. DEFINITELY book with Sail Austin! You will NOT regret it!!!

Sail Austin Charters delivered way more than expected for our family sunset cruise! It was a perfect evening of relaxed sailing with our teenagers for my husbands birthday! Can’t wait to sail again!!!

I would highly recommend this to everyone going to Austin. It was an experience of a lifetime and was absolutely beautiful. Captain Tim is an amazing person and was genuinely happy and very interested in teaching us and making sure we had a great time. I would definitely go back and would recommend him to anyone who wants a fantastic experience on Lake Travis.

Captain Time was the sweetest person! He made the entire ride absolutely amazing and even gave us lessons and let us steer the boat! His co captain was also super helpful and took our pictures constantly to let us remember this amazing experience. We went for the sunset cruise and we sailed into the night which was absolutely stunning. It’s worth every penny and I would definitely recommend anyone who goes to Austin and wants to have this experience to sail with Captain Tim! :)

WE LOVE CAPTAIN TIM BEST! I contacted him about surprising my husband with a sunset cruise for his 30^th birthday, and I couldn’t be happier. He was so accommodating and willing to brainstorm ideas with me about how to make it perfect and special. We ended up taking lobster rolls and eating them on board, it was super nice! He has a great sense of humor — we got to see not one but 5 different sunsets, hahaha. We saw butterflies flying all over. He lives on Lake Travis, in his other awesome house boat, so he knows a lot about the area. He’s got a ton of fascinating sailing stories. And what was very sweet was that he took very nice photographs of us on the yacht and emailed them within a day, with a very sweet note. I really appreciated that he did that — my husband and I could be present and just enjoy ourselves and still have the moment captured. Very thoughtful!

Tim made sure my wife and I had a great time! Will be booking another trip with Sail Austin soon

Captain Tim, getting me to pull out my dusty Unilocaly keyboard in order to write a most deserving review!
I really had no idea what to expect. I’ve been on a cruise ship, small fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, whatever have you, but a sailboat just tops the cake!
I had images of the wind whipping us around, getting sea-​sick, and spending a precious day of my vacation puking over the back of the boat wishing I was dead.
But that didn’t happen. In fact, I had one of the best times ever! After stopping by the nearest Randall’s for some snacks and supplies, we drove down to Lake Travis and met up with Captain Tim.
He has a beautiful sailboat! The largest boat on the lake, it is bigger than it looks!
It may seem different to live on a boat, but this one has more living space than your average San Francisco studio!
Downstairs, it has 2 bedrooms with 2 full sized beds, 2 full bathrooms (both equipped with shower access), a fully stocked kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave, and sink, as well as a living space where you could play music, sit down and eat at a table area.
On deck, you have the captain’s area with plenty of couch seating, as well as 2 spots to lounge in the tail end. Lay out a towel and sunbathe to your liking! There’s a couple more seats on the very tail end of the boat as well. I sat back there and stuck my feet into the icy cold water for a while.
Cap’t Tim of course started off the adventure by going over some brief house and safety rules, how to use the bathroom, and what to expect. We started the engine up and we were on our way!
It was an extremely calm day, with very little wind. Unfortunately, being a sailboat-​that didn’t work too well for us. We relied on the engine a lot to get us moving around, but Cap’t was great at what he does. He was like a wind-​hunter. He’d spot some wind, go full blast towards it, throw up the sails, and catch the winds!
After the initial I-think-I’m-going-to-be-sick feeling, I felt much better. For the next 5 hours, we cruised around this enormous lake! Drinking beer, jamming to Bob Marley, sunbathing in the warm Texas sun, eating more hummus than I’d like to admit, and re-​enacting Titanic scenes (I’M ON TOP OF THE WORLDDDDD!!!)
Cap’t seems to know everything and anything relating to boats and water. He is super easy to get along with and to talk to. The hours flew by fast, even letting us steer the boat at times!
Finally, the food ran out, we were on our last beers, and our lingering buzzes kept our eyes alert long enough to catch the sunset over the cliffs. It was super beautiful and unforgettable. Finally, the heat left the lake and coldness swept in. We drifted back to land where we thanked Captain Tim for an amazing day and made the drive back to Austin.
Here are some tips I’d love to give out to make the most of your sailing adventure with Captain Tim!
1) Wear light clothing! Shorts, tank tops, flip-​flops. It was like a beach trip. Pack a swim suit to sunbathe in!
2) Wear lots of sunblock! You’re out in the sun all day, and the only way to escape it is to go downstairs where you’ll miss out on the amazing views!
3) Bring lots of snacks and water/​beer! He has a full kitchen stocked with cups, plates, knives, etc. We brought loaves of break to make quick sandwiches, as well as veggie platters, hummus, chips, and snacks. Make sure you hydrate with plety of water. Of course, don’t forget about the beer!!!
4) Bring a towel! Lay it out on deck and take a nap!
5) Bring music! Captain Tim has a music player that will play ipods/​phones/​etc. Bring slow-​tempo music for those relaxing moments. Bring high-​volume pumped up music for the party moments! Tim has some great music selection as well and he’s down for anything!
6) (I learned this from my cousin who has gone a few times before). Bring along a couple Coke Zeros for the captain! (They’re his favorite. I hope he doesn’t see this!)
His boat can comfortable fit up to 10 – 12 people, so book a party! Birthdays, bachelorette parties, girls day out. This is perfect to get away from real life for a few hours.
Thanks Tim! See you next time I’m in Texas!