SailNOW! LEARN-TO-SAIL PROGRAM
AGES: 18+, 12+ with an adult
DATE: Year-round
TIME: Weekends year-round; Weekends and Evenings March - September
CLASS SIZE: Maximum 2 students per instructor
MEMBER PRICE: $500 - $650 (varies with season)
GENERAL PRICE: $650 - $800 (varies with season)
INSTRUCTOR: CWB Sailing Instructors
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
THE DETAILS
This is the signature CWB learn-to-sail program for adults and families. Students learn basic sailboat handling skills forming the foundation for a lifetime of sailing.
The program begins with a two-hour interactive Shore School session on the first day, where students will be introduced to the fundamentals of sailing. This includes essential knowledge about boat safety, rigging, and basic sailing principles.
Following Shore School, students will participate in 10 hours of on-the-water lessons, led by our dedicated sailing instructors. These experienced sailors ensure a well-rounded learning experience, offering personalized guidance as you develop your sailing skills. On-the-water lessons are available on weekends 10:00am-2:30pm year-round, and late afternoon weekdays and evenings March through September. Each student will take five 2-hour lessons, typically sailing with 2 students per instructor.
Please note that we ask all students to complete the course within one month from the start date. This allows for consistent progress and ensures you get the most out of your sailing experience.
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Session 5: May 4 - June 1, 2024 - Member Price $650, General Price $800
Session 6: June 1- July, 2024 - Member Price $650, General Price $800
Session 7: July 6- August 3, 2024 - Member Price $650, General Price $800
Session 8: August 3- September 7, 2024 - Member Price $650, General Price $800
Session 9: September 7- October 5, 2024 - Member Price $600, General Price $750
Session 10: October 5 - November 2, 2024 - Member Price $600, General Price $750
Session 11: November 2- December 7, 2024 - Member Price $500, General Price $650
2025
Session 1: January 4 - February 1, 2025 - Member Price $500, General Price $650 (Special off-season pricing. Get your blue card before prime sailing season!)
Session 2: February 1 - March 1, 2025 - Member Price $500, General Price $650 (Special off-season pricing. Get your blue card before prime sailing season!)
Session 3: March 1 - April 5, 2025 - Member Price $600, General Price $750 (Special off-season pricing. Get your blue card before prime sailing season!)
Enrollment for 2025 Open now! Exciting opportunities are on the horizon! Use our waitlist to be instantly notified!
WAIT LIST FOR THIS COURSE: If this course is full for your preferred dates or you would like to be notified of future offerings this year or next, please complete our wait list form HERE!
Next Steps
Boat of the Month Sailing Clinic: Use this class to become comfortable and confident on CWBs fleet of smaller traditionally rigged boats.
Small Boat Navigation: Learn navigation and piloting skills for small boats. This class is ideal for small boat cruisers, kayakers and others who want to roam closer to nature.
Small Boat Cruising Clinic: Small boat cruising is a fantastic way to discover our local waters and provides to opportunity to explore countless lakes and waterways all over North America.
SailNOW! Refresher Clinic: This refresher is for Sailors who have a current Livery Card at The Center for Wooden Boats but have not sailed in a while and wish to sail with an instructor's supervision before going out on their own again.