The Bay Area is an incredible natural playground for adventure sports. It is often expensive and intimidating getting into these sports, if you are solo or new to the area, Days In The Bay's mission is to provide a unique opportunity for Bay Area residents to tap into their adventurous spirit by trying a new sport and making active friends in an organized group setting.

Jessie Hassell - Founder
Originally from the New York area is proud to have left her east coast roots for a more active lifestyle in the Bay Area. She started Kite Adventures, a kiteboarding travel company, in August of 2004 and spends her time between the trails of Sausalito and the beaches of the northeast coast of Brazil. Jessie is involved with many groups in the Bay Area that are community focused. She loves bringing people together for a purpose of self-discovery and active passions.

Jeff Kafka
Kiteboarding Instructor for Days In The Bay and owner of Wind Over Water Kiteboarding. He first saw kiteboarding in the 90's on Maui and got into this sport as an alternative to surfing. He's been stoked on it ever since. He enjoys the several different styles of kiteboarding that the sport has broken off to, snow kiting in the winter, big wave riding, and freestyle. It is always fun and fresh. People call him an extreme athletic but he sees himself as just having fun.

Modern Sailing
For over 24 years, Modern Sailing Academy has been introducing people to sailing from our headquarters in Sausalito, California. They have the most experienced instructors on the Bay. Modern Sailing's instructors hold US Coast Guard 50 Ton (or greater) Master's Licenses, representing decades of sailing experience. The instructors are former America's Cup campaigners, world cruisers, and Coast Guard commanders. Their high standards have earned them accolades in the sailing community, including the American Sailing Association's 2004 School of the Year award.