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Seattle Yachts Sailing Academy

Seattle Yachts Sailing Academy, an American Sailing Association (ASA) affiliate school based in Anacortes, WA, can help you realize your dream of learning to sail, whether you are a beginner or experienced sailor.

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.

Accelerate Skills Development

Experiential Education

All of our instructor-captains are USCG-licensed and ASA-certified.
SailTime supports the national recreational boating education standards as recognized by the United States Coast Guard.

ASA 101 Course

Students learn to sail on a boat approximately 20-27 ft in length, designed specifically for ASA 101 classes.

ASA 103 Course

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25-35 feet in length by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions.

ASA 104 Course

Students will learn to skipper a 30-foot 50-foot sloop-rigged charter sailboat during a multi-day liveaboard cruise on inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy wind and sea conditions.

ASA 105 Course

Learn to apply navigational theory and practices for safe piloting of a vessel in coastal and inland waters. This is a classroom-only course and no prior experience is required.

ASA 106 Course

Learn to skipper and navigate a 30-foot 50-foot sailing vessel in any conditions day or night. This is a challenging advanced course expecting the highest level of achievement.

ASA 118 Course

This 1-day course is designed to practice docking in various wind and current angles. Learn basic theory and hands-on docking techniques needed to safely approach and depart in an efficient manner without damage or injury in an auxiliary powered sailboat.

ASA 103/104 Combo Course

This is a 5-day 4-night course certifying students for ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising and ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering. Learn to skipper a 30'-50' charter sailboat during this liveaboard cruising course in moderate to heavy wind and sea conditions.

Docking Endorsement Instructor (ASA-218)

This one-day clinic is designed to verify your qualifications as an ASA 218 Docking Endorsement Instructor.

Coastal Navigation Instructor Qualification Clinic (ASA-205 IQC)

ASA Coastal Navigation 205 candidates certify to teach the application of navigational theory and practices for safe piloting of a vessel in coastal and inland waters.

Bareboat Cruising Instructor (ASA-204)

This one-day clinic is designed to verify your qualifications as an ASA Bareboat Cruising Instructor.

Basic Coastal Cruising Sailing Instructor (ASA-203)

This one and one-half day clinic is designed to verify your qualifications as an ASA Basic Coastal Cruising Sailing Instructor. 

Basic Keelboat Sailing Instructor (ASA-201 IQC)

This two and one -half day clinic is designed to verify your qualifications as an ASA Basic Keelboat Sailing Instructor.

Coastal Navigation (ASA-105) Evening Course

Learn to apply navigational theory and practices for safe piloting of a vessel in coastal and inland waters.

Basic Keelboat (ASA-101) Evening Course

Each evening students learn to sail on a Beneteau/ASA 22 designed specifically for ASA 101 courses.

Gift Cards (Anacortes)

Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card for ASA sailing lessons with a value of your choosing!

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Boating Education

SailTime supports the national recreational boating education standards as recognized by the United States Coast Guard.