Seattle Sailing Club

Ready to go beyond day sailing?

If you've completed ASA 101 and you're ready for the next step, Cruise N Learn is where your sailing really starts to expand.

Spend five days and four nights living aboard a cruising sailboat while earning your ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising and ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising certifications. You'll gain the confidence to plan passages, navigate unfamiliar waters, anchor overnight, manage onboard systems and skipper a larger cruising boat.

We're offering 20% off our Cruise N Learn class on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM – Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Whether your goal is chartering a boat on vacation, taking longer trips around the Sound or becoming a more capable skipper, this is one of the best ways to build real cruising experience.

⚓ Earn ASA 103 & ASA 104
⚓ 5 days & 4 nights aboard a 35' to 45' cruising sailboat
⚓ Available in Seattle and Anacortes

use code LIVEABOARD20 when you book your class here: https://seattlesailing.com/sailing-school/liveaboard-sailing-lessons/

The certifications are why many people sign up.

The week they spend living aboard is why they never forget it.

Seven days of waking up in new harbors.

Cooking meals together.

Learning to navigate, dock, anchor, and plan real passages.

Watching another Puget Sound sunset from the cockpit.

Yes, you'll earn ASA 101, 103, and 104.

But more importantly, you'll leave with the confidence that comes from actually living the cruising lifestyle—not just reading about it.

If your goal is to one day charter your own sailboat, this is where that journey begins.

Save $450 with promo code BTB450. Find more information about the course here: https://f.mtr.cool/bsjdajcmzg

We're pretty lucky to have such an active racing scene here at Shilshole.

On race nights, the docks come alive. Crews are getting boats ready, talking through the course, making a few last-minute adjustments and catching up with friends before casting off. There's a buzz in the marina that's hard to describe until you've experienced it.

Whether you're joining a Friday Sailfest, racing in Ballard Cup, or hopping aboard for one of the weekend regattas, there's always an opportunity to get out there and be part of it.

Some people come for the competition. Others come for the people. Either way, it's a pretty great way to spend an evening on the water.

Have you ever raced out of Shilshole before??

The best Fourth of July plans don't need much.

A little wind, a little sunshine, good people, and a day on the water.

Wherever you're celebrating today, we hope it's a safe one filled with fresh air, great memories, and time spent doing what you love.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Seattle Sailing Club.

Have you ever imagined dropping the lines in the Caribbean, exploring quiet Greek islands, or spending a week sailing somewhere you've only seen in photos?

Getting there takes more than knowing how to sail. It takes knowing how to charter.

Our Chartering Beyond SSC Overnight Clinic is designed to help you make that leap. Over one immersive weekend, you'll learn what it's really like to charter a boat, from checking in with the charter company and planning your route to managing your crew and making decisions underway.

Friday evening begins in the classroom, where you'll cover everything you need to know before taking over a charter yacht. Then you'll spend the night aboard and head out early Saturday morning for two full days on the water, rotating through skipper and crew roles while working through real-world chartering scenarios with Captain Ruddy.

Whether you're dreaming of the Caribbean, the Mediterranean or your first bareboat charter anywhere in the world, this clinic is designed to give you the confidence to take the next step.

📅 August 14–16

We are offering a $100 off this clinic, by using code OVERNIGHTCLINIC! Click the link https://f.mtr.cool/rcmtaxbwdz for more information and to book your spot!

Open to the public. Prerequisite: ASA 104 (or equivalent).

We've added more spots to join Sailfest in July! This casual Friday night race is a good environment for first-timers to try sailing in a fun and exciting setting, and a safe environment for racers to learn and practice. Sailfest registration is FREE for SSC Members and only $45 for Non-Members. Sign up on seattlesailing.com!