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Sailing Lessons in Seattle

Embark on a Seafaring Adventure with Seattle’s Premier Sailing and Powerboating Club

 

Established in 1992, Windworks Sailing & Powerboat Club stands as the vanguard for US Sailing and Powerboating Lessons in the Pacific Northwest. Our passion is to impart the art of sailing and powerboating to enthusiasts of all levels, from novices setting sail for the first time to seasoned mariners.

Experience the Thrill of Sailing and Powerboating

Our fleet boasts an impressive array of late-model cruising sailboats and powerboats, ensuring that every voyage with Windworks is a journey of comfort and style. Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of sailboats or the exhilaration of powerboating, our offerings cater to your maritime desires.

Accessible, Affordable, and Approachable Boating

At Windworks, we’re dedicated to democratizing the boating experience. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to explore the waters, regardless of their level of expertise or budget. We’re not just a club; we’re your gateway to sailing lessons, unforgettable boat charters, and vibrant social sailing events.

Our base is located in Shilshole Marina, nestled alongside the iconic Ballard Locks in Seattle, WA. This prime location provides easy access to the scenic wonders of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

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Seattle sailing club and boat charter service

Eddie Melvin
Eddie Melvin
2022-08-27
Friendly staff and easy process. Shilshole location has good amenities and ample parking.
Mary Danielle Burton
Mary Danielle Burton
2022-08-26
We worked with Victor Evans to sell our sailboat and we really had the best possible experience. He was very easy to work with and was super responsive through the entire process. I would highly recommend him if you are looking to buy or sell a boat!
Matt Velinder
Matt Velinder
2022-08-26
Victor and the Windworks family are truly amazing. Victor guided me through the boat buying process and was always responsive and professional. He made the entire process a wonderful experience. He is also a thoroughly capable and experienced sailor. I cannot recommend him and Windworks enough!
Taylor Beck
Taylor Beck
2022-08-12
I had a wonderful day taking BK1 with Victor as my instructor. Victor has a vast fund of knowledge for sailing and creates a great learning environment. His passion for sailing comes through in his teaching. I also appreciated the small class size (four students). I highly recommend this class if you have an interest in learning to sail, you learn a lot in your first day!
David Lester
David Lester
2022-08-10
We took out Chester, a 34 ft Bavaria on a trip to Port townsend. Nice roomy boat. Most everything was in working order. A couple of minor things: no electric hot water but engine warming worked good and we used shore facilities at all our stops. We were somewhat disappointed with the mainsail not coming totally out from the roller furler. Don't know what was wrong. Otherwise, the boat was clean, roomy and in good shape. Before departure we had good support from the shore crew. Also good support coming back in. Because of problems with moorage at our destination I had to change boats on this reservation two times. Windworks staff were very helpful and patient with those changes.
Daniel Wicklund
Daniel Wicklund
2022-07-13
Basic keelboat one with Chris, was an excellent class. The instructor was patient, knowledgeable, and willing to answer all the questions we threw at him. The experience was also an excellent value with the midweek discount!
Sophia Kassotakis
Sophia Kassotakis
2022-06-27
Spent two full days with #Windworks instructors (Gordon and Norm). Had a blast, learned a lot, and met some new people. Highly recommend Windworks if you're wanting to learn to sail. The instructors had very different teaching styles and approaches, but were equally effective at teaching the class what we needed to know.
Garett Bass
Garett Bass
2022-06-24
My wife and I took the Basic Keelboating 1 course to begin learning how to sail and make progress toward a sailing license, which will require 2 more 8-hour courses. Our instructor, Victor Evans, was very knowledgeable and patient, and helped us clearly understand how the boat was sailing, and how to effectively perform both a tack and a jibe maneuver including which instructions we should provide to the crew, and which actions we should perform as skipper. After a day of sailing, we have scheduled our Basic Keelboating 2 course and look forward to becoming licensed and spending more time on the water.