Small Boat Cruising Clinic

This 4-hour course will introduce you to the world of small boat cruising. 

DATE: Year-round

MEMBER PRICE: $120

GENERAL PRICE: $150

INSTRUCTOR: CWB Sailing Instructors

LOCATION: South Lake Union

Prerequisites: None

Topics include:

  • How to plan and execute large and small voyages in boats under 22 ft

  • Features a boat needs to keep you safe and comfortable

  • Gear you need

  • Salish Sea destinations 

Small boat cruising is a fantastic way to discover our local waters and provides an opportunity to explore countless lakes and waterways all over North America.

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March 23 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

May 25, 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

August 17, 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

September 28, 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

November 23, 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

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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.

US Sailing Basic Keelboat: The US Sailing Basic Keelboat class is for students who are interested in a comprehensive entry level sailing course which should equip them to skipper keelboats under 27 feet in length, in winds up to 15 knots. There are no prerequisites for this class.

Performance Sailing: This course will help you learn to analyze, adjust, and shape your sails for maximum performance. Prerequisite: US Sailing Basic Keelboat

Safe Powerboat Handling: Coming in March

Cancellation Policy: 

  • Cancellation more than 10 days in advance: refund less a 10% administrative fee. 

  • Cancellation 5 or fewer days in advance of the event: No refund.

Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to: adultsailing@cwb.org.

Please Note: CWB reserves the right to cancel any course due to emergency or lack of enrollment. In such case, we will refund tuition in full. If traveling from out of area, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance in the event we must cancel this class.