Seattle Sailing Club – Learn, Sail, and Explore Puget Sound Since 1968
Whether you’ve never stepped foot on a sailboat or you’ve crossed oceans, the staff and instructors of Seattle Sailing Club welcome you into this thriving community of great people and great sailors. We’re Seattle’s home for sailing lessons, boat rentals, club membership, team building on the water, and sailing gear — all based at beautiful Shilshole Bay Marina on Puget Sound.
Sailing School
Seattle Sailing Club is an ASA-certified sailing school in Seattle, offering the highest level of instruction on one of the best teaching fleets available on Puget Sound. All of our sailing instructors are USCG-licensed skippers and American Sailing Association (ASA) certified, ensuring the hands-on training and expertise you deserve.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build on current skills, we offer sailing lessons from introductory through advanced levels — including ASA 101 through ASA 118, private lessons, continuing education programs, and specialized endorsements like Spinnaker Handling and Weather. We also offer a Veterans’ Sailing Education Program.
Club Membership
For less than the cost of moorage here at beautiful Shilshole Bay Marina, a Seattle Sailing Club membership gives you access to the sailboats in our fleet. Members also get great discounts on sailing lessons and sailing gear, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun member programs throughout Puget Sound.
We offer three membership levels to fit different goals and budgets:
Northwest Club ($323/month) — Unlimited day sailing on under-30-foot sailboats.
Olympic Club ($97/month) — Pay-as-you-go access to the entire SSC fleet.
Seattle J Club ($447/month) — Unlimited day sailing on all boats in our fleet.
All members can reserve boats for daysailing or overnight charters. Seattle is close to some extraordinary destinations — most notably the internationally renowned cruising grounds of the San Juan Islands, just a day’s sail to the north.
The Fleet
The Seattle Sailing Club fleet is nothing without our fleet of excellent sailboats moored right here on Puget Sound. We’re confident you’ll find our boats of the highest quality design and craftsmanship, and our professional maintenance staff keeps them in clean, fully functional order.
The fleet ranges from 22 to 45 feet and is divided into two categories. The Northwest Club Fleet includes our under-30-foot day sailors, club racers, and pocket cruisers — including J/80s, the Ericson 26, and C&C 27s. The Seattle J Club Fleet opens the door to extended cruising, with larger, well-equipped boats including J/105s, Beneteau Oceanis models, Jeanneau Sun Odysseys up to 45 feet, and a fully electric J/35c.
Member Programs & Community
The member programs at Seattle Sailing Club give members a chance to try new things and enjoy the shared experience of sailing. From race programs to casual sails around Puget Sound, our fun programs keep members sailing throughout the year.
Race Programs — Competitive sailing for members who want to push their skills.
Women Sailing Programs — A welcoming environment for women sailors at every level.
LGBTQ+ Sailing Program — An inclusive program for LGBTQ+ sailors and their friends.
Sailfest! — Flotillas, racing, seminars, and good old-fashioned Club parties that keep the fun meter in the red.
Corporate & Team Building Events
Sailing is an excellent representation of teamwork. Seattle Sailing Club hosts corporate team-building events on the waters of Central Puget Sound, out of Shilshole Bay Marina, with the Olympic Mountains on one side and the Seattle skyline on the other. Whether you’re thanking a group of dedicated employees or setting the foundation for a new team, we’ll help plan an unforgettable excursion.
Trusted by Amazon, Google, Meta, the Gates Foundation, and dozens of Seattle’s most recognized companies. No sailing experience required — your USCG-licensed captain handles the boat, and your team handles everything else.
Event formats include the Shotgun Race, Buoy Racing, and a range of Cruising Events from 3-hour fun sails to full-day trips to Blake Island. Groups of 6 to 50 welcome.
Sailing Gear Pro Shop
Seattle Sailing Club’s Pro Shop is stocked with the sailing gear and equipment every Puget Sound sailor needs — foul weather gear, waterproof sailing boots, inflatable PFDs, navigation tools, charts, cruising guides, and sailing apparel. Chosen by sailors, for sailors. We carry trusted brands including Gill, Dubarry, Mustang Survival, and Grundéns.
Our Pro Shop is located at Shilshole Bay Marina. You can also shop our full selection online anytime at shop.seattlesailing.com.
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Where to Find Us
Seattle Sailing Club is located at Shilshole Bay Marina, offering a stunning view of the Olympic Mountain range and easy access to open water and wind just minutes from our docks.
Address: 7001 Seaview Ave NW, Suite 130, Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 782-5100
Email: info@seattlesailing.com
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