Sailing School
Located on beautiful Puget Sound, our Seattle sailing school provides students with the highest level of instruction on the best fleet available. Our Shilshole Bay Marina location couples a majestic setting with prime sailing real estate, offering a stunning view of the Olympic Mountain range and easy access to open water and wind just minutes from our docks.
Sailing Lessons – Beginner
Taking the first step into the sailing community doesn’t have to feel like a giant leap. Our beginner sailing courses – ASA 101 Basic Keelboat, ASA 102 Keelboat Sailing 2, and ASA 103 Coastal Cruising – give you the skills and knowledge to sail with confidence on Puget Sound.
Liveaboard Sailing Lessons – Beginner to Intermediate
Our liveaboard courses put you on the water for multiple days and nights, living aboard and learning in real sailing conditions. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals in our 7-day ASA 101/103/104 Beginner to Bareboat program, building on existing skills in our 5-day ASA 103/104 combo course, or completing your ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising certification, you’ll earn your American Sailing Association credentials through hands-on cruising on Puget Sound – experiencing the full lifestyle of a cruising sailor.
Sailing Lessons – Advanced & Endorsements
We specialize in helping students reach their goals and our elective courses add value by reinforcing confidence and skill on the water. From Spinnaker Handling to Weather Endorsement, our sailing school offers lessons to further your education.
Continuing Education Courses
Gain hands-on sailing practice with an instructor to polish skills and build confidence before advancing to your next ASA class!
Team Building & Corporate Programs
Sailing is an excellent representation of teamwork. Whether you are thanking a group of dedicated employees or setting the foundation for a new team, let us help plan an unforgettable excursion. Plan a race event or a casual sail with one of our Team Building or Corporate Programs.
Meet our Instructors
All of our sailing instructors are USCG licensed skippers and American Sailing Association certified, ensuring the hands-on training and expertise you deserve.
Why the American Sailing Association?
Apart from being the oldest sailing association in the United States, the American Sailing Association sets itself apart from the rest by promoting best practices, superior curriculum and a universal passion for sailing. Seattle Sailing Club is a proud member of ASA. More about ASA here.
