Excellence in teaching sailing is our main goal at Puget Sound Sailing Institute (PSSI). We achieve this through

EXPERIENCE – Owner Mike Rice has sailed over 100,000 nautical miles including 7 Pacific crossings and has instructed over 10,000 students. He founded PSSI 30 years ago and personally selects and trains his instructors, who are seasoned sailors in their own right. Mike has been awarded the prestigious ASA Outstanding Instructor eight times, solely based on anonymous evaluations from students! There are also 3 other instructors at PSSI who have been recognized by ASA as Outstanding Instructors.

ORGANIZATION –Mike has personally designed the curriculum for each course. PSSI doesn’t take any short cuts. Textbook, 4 hour lecture with notebook (most courses) and adequate hours on the water on size appropriate boats are included to give you the skill AND confidence to achieve your sailing goals.

COMMITMENT – Mike and his experienced staff are dedicated to each student. We take the certification process seriously and guarantee your complete satisfaction with your class!

IN SHORT, WE DO IT RIGHT!

PSSI has one of the most complete and varied programs in the country. Besides the standard Basic Keelboat to Bareboat Cruising classes, PSSI offers Coastal and Celestial Navigation, Cruising Multihull and Offshore Passagemaking.
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!

Why are our programs better? Testimonies from thousands of students, ASA awards for Outstanding Instructor, great curriculum on great boats in great locations! Classes are taught out of Tacoma, Seattle, Gig Harbor, Bremerton and Anacortes.