ASA Sailing Schools in Washington

Anacortes Yacht Charters (AYC) is located at the Anacortes Marina in Fidalgo Bay which sits at the doorstep of some of the world’s most magnificent cruising grounds. AYC offers ASA classes every weekend in the Spring and the Fall which provides better sailing conditions for training. Our location also provides an abundance conditions that you don’t see anywhere else; we can provide variations of tides, currents, challenging straits, close anchoring, and more…

The Chariot Adventures ASA Cruise n’ Learn class is a six day and night mini-cruise around the San Juan Islands, which departs from Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham. We will live aboard and practice the skills that you will need in order to be certified to charter a boat and/or develop the confidence to cruise your own boat one day.

Located on San Juan Island in one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the United States, Griffin Bay Adventures is perfectly situated to offer sail and power training against a backdrop of stunning northwest beauty. Our classes are crafted to our students needs and interests. If you’re looking to charter or you are ready to sail off into the sunset GBA can get you there. We offer everything from bareboat cruising certification on liveaboard courses to advanced coastal sail training and even ocean passage-making opportunities. Our instructors are full time mariners. They are professional racers, delivery captains, rescue boat captains, tug boat skippers and experienced world cruisers.

PSSI has one of the most complete and varied programs in the country. Classes can be taken in challenging Puget Sound or on one of our Exotic Sailing Vacations in the Caribbean, Sea of Cortez, South Pacific or Greek Islands!

Sail Olympia delivers a first-class adventure sailing vacation and education experience in the South Puget Sound. We are teachers and sailers only. Our focus is 100% on our students and guests in our sailing school and adventure travel.

Sail Port Townsend is a woman owned sailing school, that specializes in providing positive and inclusive introductory sailing experiences as part of a solid foundation of basic sailing skills and knowledge. We believe that a solid foundation in the basics is essential, and that small boats make great sailors. To achieve this mission, we specialize by teaching only ASA 101 on our fleet of 26ft Thunderbird sailboats. Thunderbird sailboats are iconic Pacific Northwest Boats. The Thunderbird sailboat represents our philosophy as an easy entry boat with big performance from a modest investment. These boats were designed to be economical for …

One of the most well-respected sailing schools in the Pacific Northwest, San Juan Sailing has been offering sailing training for over 35 years! You won’t find a better value anywhere, as we’re the only School that provides an “All Inclusive” experience – each a fully provisioned, live aboard, sleep aboard course – not just on our weeklong Learn-n-Cruises, but even on our 2-day ASA 101, 103 and 104 Weekender classes!

Seattle Sailing Club is the home of fun, affordable sailing on the Puget Sound. As one of the most active and vibrant ASA certification schools in the country, our experience teaching sailing is second to none. The priorities for each course are simple: Safe, Fun, and Professional. Our staff of well-qualified sailing instructors are licensed through the U.S. Coast Guard and American Sailing Association, and more importantly are committed to helping you achieve your sailing goals.

Seattle Yachts Sailing Academy can help you realize your dream of learning to sail, whether you are a beginner of experienced sailor. Anacortes is the gateway to the San Juan Islands, one of the most beautiful sailing areas in the world. Our friendly instructors have been certified by the ASA and are licensed as Captains by the US Coast Guard. They have a passion for passing on their love of sailing to students, and have many years of experience teaching sailing.

Starpath School of Navigation is a world leader in marine navigation and weather training. We are a unique resource with over 18 years’ experience in online teaching. Our courses are guaranteed to make your time on the water safer and more enjoyable.