Anacortes Yacht Charters (AYC) is located at the Anacortes Marina in Fidalgo Bay which sits at the doorstep of the San Juan Islands, one of the world’s most magnificent cruising grounds.

AYC offers structured ASA classes every weekend in the Spring (April, May and June) and the Fall (Sept. and Oct.) which provides excellent sailing conditions for training.

The other benefit to training with AYC is that our location provides an abundance of conditions that you don’t see anywhere else; we can provide variations of tides, currents, challenging straits, close anchoring, etc., all including magnificent Mt. Baker in the background. Training in these conditions will help prepare you for chartering and sailing almost anywhere in the world.

Other than the stunning scenery and attractive training model, AYC offers the combination course ASA 101/103/104 into a long weekend – you can become ASA certified up to 104 in just 4 days – all while cruising through the beautiful San Juan Islands! This is incredibly valuable to those students who have busy work and family schedules.

New for 2024, Summer classes are now available during July and August including the popular 4-day combo course and a new 7-day option with even more days and nights exploring the San Juan Islands.

NOW OFFERING ASA 114! Learn to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 38 to 48 feet in length during a multi-day liveaboard cruise in the San Juan Islands in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of catamaran structure, components and features, performance under sail and power, boat systems, seamanship and safety, heavy weather operation, and emergency response.

Graduates also gain immediate membership in AYC’s Captain’s Club with special discounts on AYC charters and other great loyalty program benefits.