The Seattle area boasts some of the best sailing in the US, with stunning scenery and ample wildlife like seals and whales. Combine this with variety of interesting destinations, plus the relatively protected waters of the Puget Sound, and you’ve got a perfect place to get out on the water and learn to navigate your way around a sailboat.
Sailing isn’t difficult, but all of the jargon and equipment on board requires some learning for the uninitiated. One of the best ways to learn to sail is to find a friend or experienced sailors looking for crew. It takes more than one person to navigate a larger boat, and being a crew member is a great way to learn the ropes, or the sheets, as a proper sailor would call them!
There are also some great sailing clubs in the Seattle area that offer lessons and certification to get you the experience you need to skipper and charter your own boat. Here are a few places to sign up for classes:
- Windworks Sailing Center – Shilshole Bay Marina
- The Center for Wooden Boats – Lake Union
- Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center – Lake Washington
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