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Washington State offers one of the most diverse boating environments in the country, from the protected inlets of South Sound and Hood Canal to the island passages of the San Juans, the freshwater waters of Lake Washington and Lake Union, and the broader conditions of Puget Sound and the Columbia River. That range gives boaters the chance to build skill in everything from close-quarters handling and docking to navigation, currents, changing weather, and open-water decision-making.

NauticEd connects you with recognized schools and experienced instructors across Washington who provide hands-on, on-the-water training for both sailing and powerboating. Combined with NauticEd’s multimedia online courses, this approach builds real-world competence in line with U.S. Coast Guard American National Standards and international licensing frameworks, so you can confidently sail and powerboat anywhere in the world.
 

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Cruise-n-Learn Sailing International - SAILING TRAINING

Shelton, WA, USA
American National Standards
Rated 5/5 by 8 students
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Cruise-n-Learn Sailing International - Small Keelboat / Large Keelboat Instruction / Assessments - Bareboat charter master and SLC Instruction / Assessments - Monohull or Catamaran - Private / Customized Sailing courses - Pacific Northwest or Sea of Cortez Mexico

Raymond McCormack - SAILING TRAINING

Private Instructor - VANCOUVER, WA, USA
Rated 5/5 by 1 student
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Since a small child I have been on the water. From sailing in Connecticut, to a junior at Kaneohe Yacht Club, and college sailing laid my foundation for a passion of the water. Owned a Melges 24, Cal 20, and many laser's. For 12 years raced lasers at Willamette Sailing Club, while also performing race management at WSC, VLSC, CGRA, and CYC in PDX. Raced on many larger sailboats and multihulls. Commercially fished off the oregon/washington coast line and up in alaska. For 6 years ran the sailing school at VLSC. Over 109k miles on the water with over 3600… more›
Since a small child I have been on the water. From sailing in Connecticut, to a junior at Kaneohe Yacht Club, and college sailing laid my foundation for a passion of the water. Owned a Melges 24, Cal 20, and many laser's. For 12 years raced lasers at Willamette Sailing Club, while also performing race management at WSC, VLSC, CGRA, and CYC in PDX. Raced on many larger sailboats and multihulls. Commercially fished off the oregon/washington coast line and up in alaska. For 6 years ran the sailing school at VLSC. Over 109k miles on the water with over 3600 days, and 8 hawaii crossings. Experience in alaska, east and west coast of US, mexico, central america, panama canal, and the carribean.
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I am based here in Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR area. Can operate any where in the world, and only 10 minutes from PDX airport.

Kirkland Sailing Club - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING

Kirkland, WA, USA
American National Standards SLC Offshore Captain Catamaran
Rated 4.95/5 by 15 students
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Sailing lessons and international SLC assessments in Kirkland and Seattle.

Chance Encounters Sailing - SAILING TRAINING

Bellingham, WA, USA
Offshore Captain
Rated 4.8/5 by 2 students
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Chance Encounters Sailing offers premier Cruise & Learn courses in the San Juan Islands and Salish Sea Capt. Alan Somervell, a +30 year veteran of sailing instruction, founded Chance Encounters to offer beginner to advanced training, mile building and adventure sailing aboard the S/V Anthea in the Pacific Northwest.

Chance Encounters Sailing - SAILING TRAINING

Brinnon, WA, USA
American National Standards SLC Offshore Captain
Rated 4.8/5 by 2 students
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Chance Encounters Sailing offers premier Cruise & Learn courses in the San Juan Islands and Salish Sea Capt. Alan Somervell, a +30 year veteran of sailing instruction, founded Chance Encounters to offer beginner to advanced training, mile building and adventure sailing aboard the S/V Anthea in the Pacific Northwest.