Continuing Education Programs
Seattle Sailing Club hosts a number of Continuing Education classroom and on-the-water clinics for our members and students every year. Our goal is to provide further education and help sailors polish their skills and gain confidence.
Hands-on Sailing Practice
Join a Seattle Sailing Club instructor and set sail with our 4-hour on-the-water sailing practice clinics, perfect for newly certified sailors or those needing a refresher. These dynamic sessions are crafted to boost your foundational sailing skills and build your confidence on the water. Our Sailing Practice clinics are designed to reinforce basic sailing maneuvers, safety procedures, and boat handling, ensuring students are well-prepared for more complex sailing conditions and techniques.
Whether you’ve taken lessons with American Sailing Association (ASA), U.S. Sailing, Royal Yachting Association (RYA), International Yacht Training (IYT), Sail Canada, or others, these clinics offer the perfect opportunity to gain the necessary on-the-water experience, making the transition to advanced sailing education smoother and more successful. We invite you to join as many as you like!
Important: this program is designed to build upon a student’s existing Basic Keelboat sailing certifications. It is not an introduction to sailing class nor is it designed for dinghy sailors. If you do not have any sailing certifications, we invite you to join one of our lessons instead!
- Sailing Practice – Keelboat 1 (ASA 101) and Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) Levels
- Sailing Practice – Bareboat Charter (ASA 104) Level
- 18+ years old
- American Sailing Association certifications of the appropriate level or equivalent:
- Important: this program is designed to build upon a student’s existing Basic Keelboat sailing certifications. It is not an introduction to sailing class nor is it designed for dinghy sailors. If you do not have any sailing certifications, we invite you to join one of our lessons instead!
Clinic Size:
Minimum to run a lesson: 3 students/lesson
Maximum in each lesson: 4 students/lesson
Clinic Duration
4-hours
*Important: Please be punctual; the group will head out on the water 15 minutes into the clinic. We cannot guarantee late arrivals will be accommodated. Please call if you are running late.
Clinic Cancellation & Refund Policy
Clinics are popular events at Seattle Sailing Club. We have a running waitlist for members & students who would like to participate. Please let us know if you would like to cancel as soon as possible.
- All cancellations must be sent directly to info@seattlesailing.com. Do not reply to any of your automatic event emails – we will not receive your cancellation.
- Cancellations are available up to 72 hours in advance for a full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours of the event are non-refundable or transferable.
- Refunds or transfers are not given to no-shows.
Q: How can I prepare for my clinic? Are there any course materials I need before the clinic?
- Review the relevant course material from your sailing lesson. Your confirmation email will contain important links to clinic outlines and further instructions to better prepare for your clinic.
- Student Release Form
In your confirmation email and reminder email, there is a link to complete your Release Form. This must be signed prior to the first day of your course. - Check the Weather & the Tides
The weather conditions on the Puget Sound can get chilly. Check the weather conditions before showing up for your clinic. Seattle Sailing Club uses NOAA Weather Forecast (scroll down to the bottom of the page to view Puget Sound & Hood Canal Forecast) as well as Wunderground Weather. The clinic will continue in rain or shine.
Q: What sailing certifications do you accept?
We accept certifications from:
- American Sailing Association (ASA)
- U.S. Sailing
- Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
- International Yacht Training (IYT)
- Sail Canada
- For all other certifications, please reach out
SSC Member Price
$165
Non-Member Price
$195
Classroom Clinics
Seattle Sailing Club hosts a number of classroom-based clinics every year. Our goal is to provide further education and help sailors polish their skills. Below are examples of some of the clinics we host each year.
- Handling Emergencies
- ASA 104 Knowledge Review
- Knots, Lines, and Crew Communication
- VHF Radio Usage
- Rules of the road COLREGS deep dive
- Tutorial on Navionics Navigation App
- Marine diesel engines
- And many more!
SSC Member Price
$35
Non-Member Price
$45
