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 an experienced sailor. Anacortes is the gateway to the San Juan Islands, one of the most beautiful sailing areas in the world.

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.

Your lessons will start with classroom instruction to pass on fundamental information, then it’s off the boat to put your new knowledge into action.

With your new sailing skills, you may join SailTime Anacortes, a shared yacht program that lets you use quality yachts based in Anacortes at a fraction of the cost of ownership.

Seattle Yachts Sailing Academy is based at Cap Sante Marina in the town of Anacortes on Fidalgo Island, the gateway to the San Juan Islands, which has some of the finest cruising grounds in the world. The San Juan archipelago has dozens of islands and amazing wildlife such as bald eagles, orca whales, sea lions, and otters. Bring your camera!