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4.9
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Windworks Sailing & Powerboating Club + Windworks Yacht Sales
4.9
Ryan VanDyke
23:52 29 Mar 21
Edit: Just completed my Bareboat cruising cert after doing basic cruising last fall; Eulalie was a great instructor, the... gale force wind warning on the way back made the course all the more informative! The 40’ Beneteau (Le Reve) was a perfect match for the weekend.——Just completed the Basic Keelboat certification! Great experience with Rainer whose instruction was great for all three courses. Definitely intend to charter the boats in the coming months and look forward to Basic Cruising in the spring.read more
NerdTM
18:38 07 Feb 21
I had a fantastic experience in the sailing class. Will is an awesome teacher with a wealth of knowledge. The company is... fortunate to have him. Id recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn how to sail.read more
Mark Barrett
18:17 25 Nov 20
My first sailing lesson Keel Boat 1, in the 22' sailboat was awesome. There were 3 students and the instructor. We were... given study material to prepare which helped us understand the maneuvers we were going to learn. The instructor was excellent. I'm continuing through the entire sail training program. Highly recommend.read more
Toni Page
00:24 21 Nov 20
Windworks has a great fleet of vessels and fantastic instruction. As a US Sailing affiliate they offer the full suite of US... Sailing Certifications. The location is perfect and the staff is phenomenal. Schedule a lesson with Nancy, who is both patient and superiorly knowledgeable! I cannot say enough good things about the experience.read more
Bethany Glaser
02:19 20 Nov 20
I took the basic power boating course with Brian this past weekend and had a blast! Initially, I thought he was nuts to have... boating newbies docking and doing tight turns around ridiculously expensive yachts at Shilshole. It turned out to be great practice and stellar motivation to get your angles right!Brian was calm, good humored and very knowledgeable. I'd highly recommend this class for those with little to no prior boating experience.read more
Merle Stephey
02:35 16 Nov 20
Just finished a very fun and educational weekend doing the basic powerboat and cruising 1 and 2. Our instructor was Brian. ... Very calm, informative, and a very good instructor. I would highly recommend using him for a very good boating course. Mread more
Ray Hyun
20:44 12 Nov 20
My wife and I completed the KB1 class with Nancy. We had a great time learning and being introduced into sailing. Nancy... was a good instructor, clearly communicating and giving everyone aboard ample instruction and practice. It was a wonderful introduction into the world of sailing. Thanks Nancy and Windworks!read more
max jacobs
17:04 09 Nov 20
Victor is always incredibly helpful with any charter question or issue. This past weekend he was particularly key helping... us handle a very tricky docking situation in high winds. He gave us expert advice, jumped into action and walked us through rapid steps perfectly - all while perfectly calm. Thanks Victor!read more
Mary Catherine
18:11 26 Oct 20
I had a great time with Gordon and Chris out on the water this weekend. They were great teachers that got our boat of... newbies comfortable with handling a boat. Their instruction was clear and the whole experience was just great.read more
Michael Steinberg
18:03 05 Oct 20
Took the basic keel boat certificate course. Had Nancy and Will as instructors. Phenomenal teachers and would highly... recommend. Passed the certificate exam and ready to do more sailing!read more
Christopher Arnold
20:08 24 Sep 20
I found Windworks looking for a sailing school shortly after moving to Seattle. This place is it! Great instructors and... really reasonable club memberships. I'll be back for more instruction and more time on the water.read more
Kendra Mirasol
19:45 20 Sep 20
I had an excellent experience taking the Basic Keel course series and walked away feeling very competent with abilities. The... instructors were very thorough in their teaching and made me feel comfortable while trying new skills. Despite their very different teaching styles, both Norm and Gordon were excellent! They prepared me well for the test, allowed me plenty of chances to hone my maneuvers and inspired me to continue learning the sport. I look forward to continuing my experience and education through Windworks and finding new sailing friends along the way.read more
Vitaly Filimonov
01:51 15 Sep 20
Very professional instructors. Loads of detailed information even experienced people will appreciate. Good... instructor/student ration giving a ton of practice tine for each student.read more
Chris Doughty
16:50 02 Sep 20
Had a great time with the Basic Keel Boat 1 class. Nancy really came into her element when we were out on the water and had... a class of 4 newbies feeling like we were a hardened crew of racers by the end of the day. Looking forward to KB2!read more
Marissa Joehler
15:17 01 Sep 20
I recently completed the Basic Keelboat course with Nancy as my instructor. The classroom instruction was very informative,... the on-the-water sailing instruction was excellent, and Nancy herself was very personable and helped make it a truly enjoyable experience. After the class I now feel very confident sailing the smaller boats, and I can't wait to take the next series of classes.read more
CHAD MARTIN
17:07 31 Aug 20
Barend is a great instructor who I would highly recommend! His sense of humor, knowledge of sailing, and great people... skills set the tone for a fun and informative day of sailing. I am looking forward to taking the next classes!read more
Olivier Lamotte
00:47 27 Aug 20
Just achieved (successfully!) my 3-day Basic Keelboat certification. The experience was great: Nancy (our instructor)... provided a good mix of theory and practical learning, she patiently took us through all the need-to-know aspects of sailing (safely handling the boat, docking, rescuing an overboard crew, basic navigation knowledge) and shared her tips and tricks with us. Recommending to everyone.read more
Dan Robinson
23:36 24 Aug 20
Great day on the water as usual. Windworks accommodated our young sailors, 4 and 6 with proper personal floatation devices... and the boat was clean, ready and fun all day. I Love getting on the Sound!⛵️🏆read more
Jackson Chuang
19:31 12 Aug 20
Nancy was our instructor and for a first time sailing class. We where on the water sailing after the in class session and... you really get a good feel for learning to sail. She communicates well and very patient with her instructions. Overall great instruction in class and on the boat . We sail in the Sound and it was a great experience to just get a feel for beginning manuvers on a sail boat. Looking forward to do learning and experiencing more. Windworks is also a top certified club so when you have certification from them you can sail anywhere. The boats are nice and clean ready to go.read more
Jaci Halen
02:24 11 Aug 20
Great 8 hours of sailing instruction! Hated for it to end. I structure was easy to follow and extremely patient with 2... newbies on his boat. Learned a lot and going for the next class!!read more
Quailynn McDaniel
15:04 05 Aug 20
I am learning to sail though wind works and absolutely love it! The boats are beaucoup and well kept. The dock hands... always willing to help. The teaching staff holds a high bar and have excellent teaching techniques. At first I was overwhelmed and lacked confidence. Margaret Pommert took the time to hear me out and teach me what I needed to know to build up my confidence. I was so inspired by her knowledge and how high her bar is. I can’t wait to sail again and to continue learning. Windworks is a really great sailing community to be a part of.read more
Daniel Shotton
21:35 04 Aug 20
Love this club! I have been a member for the better part of a decade and never had a bad experience. Always helpful,... professional, and courteous.read more
Jim Mckinney
09:09 29 Jul 20
Always love going on this sailing adventure so close to the water compared to a bigger boat trip. Very personal and the crew... are always great.read more
Damion Nichols
00:32 22 Jul 20
Nancy was a great instructor and had me feeling in control of the boat in short order .. thank you guys for the experience!... hope to be able to catch the other classes you offer .read more
Marcus L
18:02 06 Jul 20
Very friendly, professional and excellent instructors (I've worked with Will and Margaret so far) with a great fleet of... boats.. They also a have a great dock crew to help with docking if needed. I highly recommend and v happy I signed up.read more
max jacobs
04:44 02 Jul 20
I’ve had great experiences in all my classes at Windworks. Gordon is an excellent teacher. Knowledgeable, Patient,... Thoughtful, and passionate about sailing and Good seamanship. Thank you!read more
Mike Resendiz
02:05 29 Jun 20
Just took the Bareboat Cruising class and Brian was fantastic. He is such a great instructor with so much knowledge,... patience and experience as well as a great sense of humor. This surely was an unforgettable experience.read more
James Zimmerman
12:49 17 Jun 20
Will Rodman was and excellent instructor and our sailing experience on the basic to bareboat course was exceptional. We were... scheduled to stay on the boat the night before as we were coming from out of town but the staff mysteriously disappeared for four days and were gone on the day of our arrival so we ended up getting a hotel the night before. Laurie in the office has been very helpful in getting us going in the sailing courses over the past few months.read more
Todd Beahm
17:19 01 Jun 20
Love Windworks; staff is so helpful. It's very enjoyable to show up and get the help needed when prepping to depart. Staff... will take the time to ensure you're ready and comfortable with the boat. Always there for you on departure and arrival back to the marina. Boats are in great shape; and fleet continues to upgrade (at least the past few years we've been Members). I always recommend Windworks when friends and other sailors inquire. Thanks again for the experiences!read more
Bede Kortegast
02:54 01 Jun 20
Had a great day out. Class was fun and filled with invaluable information. Well explained and then put into practice. Nancy... our teacher was fantastic!!read more
David lerner
01:35 26 May 20
I purchased a Capri 22 from Windworks a few weeks ago. It was a good price and kept in very good shape. I appreciate the... attention to detail in how they take care of their boats. Mark and his team were very professional throughout the whole process and did a great job answering all of my questions. They stand behind their boats, and I know if I ever have questions, they'll happily take the time to chat with me. Once my skillset improves, I anticipate hopefully purchasing another larger one from them in the future.read more
Bede Kortegast
16:43 10 May 20
Had a great day out. Class was fun and filled with invaluable information. Well explained and then put into practice. Nancy... our teacher was fantastic!!read more
Greg Duplessie
16:37 04 May 20
Had a fantastic one-on-one inshore powerboating course/test with Captain Brian this past weekend. Brian was an awesome... instructor and I learned a ton. Would highly recommend this type of course if you want to learn new tricks, knock the rust off of old skills, or just want to become a better boater. Thanks !read more
Chip Barron
04:44 08 Mar 20
Great experience in my first ever sailing class. Three students, half day in class then a half day in the water on a Capri... 22. We all got lots of time to sail the boat and learn what needs to be done. I understand the maneuvers like tacking and jibing like I never have been able to before and I'm excited to sail more now!read more
Chip Barron
04:44 08 Mar 20
Great experience in my first ever sailing class. Three students, half day in class then a half day in the water on a Capri... 22. We all got lots of time to sail the boat and learn what needs to be done. I understand the maneuvers like tacking and jibing like I never have been able to before and I'm excited to sail more now!read more
Michael Chapman
18:41 16 Feb 20
I had another GREAT day of intersection. The winds were a bit on the high side but with an amazing instructor, it really... allowed us all to see and feel how the wind works with the boat and to have the opportunity to apply what we learned in class about high wind sailing was such a great experience.read more
Eric Greenwood
17:04 29 Jan 20
In early November 2019, I walked into the Windworks office at the Shilshole Bay Marina, where I moored by 2000 Bavaria... Ocean 38 sailboat to discuss listing my boat for sale. I selected Windworks because they are the local Catalina dealer and had Bavaria sailboats in their local boat club and charter service. Mark and Victor understood family cruising sailboats, and were very aware of the Market for boats like mine.I had planned to list in early Spring 2020, but Mark advised me to not wait, and provided data to support the benefit of a winter listing and pricing. Following listing Victor went full speed with advice on preparing my boat for showing, and had prospects viewing within a week. Within within three weeks we had a solid offer. From that point, I just stood back and Victor took care of the sea trials, survey and final negotiations. It was a professional, and, surprisingly, fun process made possible by Mark and Victor’s customer approach.read more
Ron Fugere
00:53 10 Dec 19
As the owner/operator of NW Sailing Adventures, I can really appreciate the level of service Mark and his team offer. I... contacted Mark about possibly buying a newer boat to better serve our guests. He took an active interest in our business and fully grasps what we do and what we need. We ultimately decided not to buy a new boat, yet Mark took our decision in good grace. If and when we do decide to upgrade, his team will be the first we call.read more
James Riley
19:36 26 Nov 19
Mark and Victor at Windworks did a great job helping me to find a buyer for my Catalina 18, getting the boat ready to show,... and taking the entire effort to a successful completion. I am now confident that the new owner will be very pleased with his purchase, and enjoy sailing the boat as much as I did. Victor is well known around Seaview Boatyard, the company that launched, hauled, and cleaned the boat once the sale was made. His ties with their workers really helped get the job done, and he is respected there as a hard working, knowledgeable individual around the docks. Thanks guys. I'll be back for some sailing next spring!read more
Thomas Franks
17:18 18 Nov 19
What a great day on Puget Sound with Blue Duet from Windworks! Blue Duet sailed easily through the wind and was... comfortable for our whole group which included 3 senior citizens. Boat was in great shape and the land crew were friendly and helpful.read more
Ryan VanDyke
20:59 06 Nov 19
Just completed the Basic Keelboat certification! Great experience with Rainer whose instruction was great for all three... courses. Definitely intend to charter the boats in the coming months and look forward to Basic Cruising in the spring.read more
John Brooks
03:29 30 Oct 19
I just had my first lesson with Windworks. I thought it was going to be much more difficult but we were actually sailing the... first day. Our instructor, Ranier, made the concepts easy to understand and was really fun. If you want to learn how to sail, don't hesitate to sign up with Windworks.read more
Beth Kelly
14:31 22 Sep 19
I do really like Frolic even though we went form a 32' to 28' (due to mechanical problems on Selkie) she was just big enough... for 6 adults and 2 boys. Victor always super helpful on the dock. We had a great day in very light winds.read more
Mark McKelvey
00:59 09 Sep 19
In late July, I had the pleasure of sailing with Captain Brian Gross from Windworks Sailing Club to get my Bareboat Charter... certificate. We sailed to Poulsbo and spent the night anchored out. Throughout we practiced numerous emergency drills and lots of docking. In addition to getting the certificate, the class really built my confidence in being able to handle any situation that might occur. Brian has tremendous experience and he constantly shares tips that I hadn't been exposed to before. He was also great at making it a fun experience while we were learning. If you are looking to get your BBC, I highly recommend Brian.read more
Christa Shackleford
06:35 02 Sep 19
Took BK1 with Rainer, such a passionate and fun instructor! Loved this class and learned so much on the water in one day.... Will most likely be taking BK2 & BK3 for the certification!read more
Cem Sibay
00:54 02 Sep 19
Maybe I got lucky, and ended up with a great/passionate instructor (Rainer, who I highly recommend for beginners like... myself). But sure doesn't seem that way given how many other 5-star reviews Windworks seems to have drawn. After getting my first level certification (Basic Keelboat), am hooked and see myself now getting through all the courses they have to offer...read more
Cem Sibay
00:54 02 Sep 19
Maybe I got lucky, and ended up with a great/passionate instructor (Rainer, who I highly recommend for beginners like... myself). But sure doesn't seem that way given how many other 5-star reviews Windworks seems to have drawn. After getting my first level certification (Basic Keelboat), am hooked and see myself now getting through all the courses they have to offer...read more
Jeanine Spence
21:05 19 Aug 19
Wonderful staff provided a great learning experience. After BK1, BK2, BK3 I feel confident in my basic skills. Will and... Brian made it easy and fun to learn.read more
Jeanine Spence
21:05 19 Aug 19
Wonderful staff provided a great learning experience. After BK1, BK2, BK3 I feel confident in my basic skills. Will and... Brian made it easy and fun to learn.read more
Kent Ta
05:28 19 Aug 19
I am very impressed after finishing my BK classes with Windworks! Brian and Will are superb instructors with amazing... knowledge, teaching skills, patience and humor who went above and beyond their call of duty to help their students. Many thanks, Windworks, for introducing me to the joy of sailing!read more
Jerry Van Galder
16:18 16 Aug 19
Rainer was an awesome instructor! Very knowledgeable, patient and humorous which made it fun too. Great boat as well. Top... notch all around.read more
David Steere
17:47 11 Aug 19
We've been members of Windworks for the past two years, taking classes and going on day and overnight trips. The staff,... especially the dock staff, are incredibly helpful and cheerful. And the classes are fun, very useful, and great preparation for getting you out on your own. They have a good selection of boats, and have never had a problem reserving boats. You do have to plan ahead during the summer a bit, but we've always been able to find a boat when we want one.read more
Alexis R
03:07 07 Aug 19
We loved every minute of the BK1 course! Will was an excellent teacher, who knew the boat and the water inside out and... explained everything clearly and with patience. Can’t wait to take the next level!read more
Carrie Dixon
16:34 21 Jul 19
Windworks Sailing course was exciting and empowering. Their instructor was engaging and personable, articulate yet also... accessible. We were sent a predatory study guide, light enough to grouse with a beer, which introduced the vocabulary of the boat. This helped us piece together the instruction with ease as we we already familiar with terminology. The practical phase left us feeling like we could head to sea and man a ship! Lots of repetition, with small ratio of students to instructor! My husband and I had a lovely date tacking and jibing around in the Sound!! Thanks Windworks Sailing!! Rainer’s instruction and humor made for a great day!!read more
Elisa Gentile
23:13 17 Jul 19
KB1: First rate instructors, small classes, comprehensive teaching. You can tell they love their job.No wind out there, so... we learnt about knots, docking and wires. No waste of time with them.read more
Amy Hunt
16:59 16 Jun 19
I just completed the Basic Powerboat Cruising 1 and 2 classes and learned a lot of practical skills, gained experience and... confidence. I would highly recommend Brian as an instructor. He was a great teacher who kept the class fun while sharing great tips.read more
Simon Griffith
19:47 12 Jun 19
I've enjoyed many pleasant days sailing on Puget Sound on various sized sailboats rented from Windworks. The office staff is... courteous, the boats are in great shape, the dock staff are patient and knowledgeable and helpful. Overall, Windworks is a great way to make getting out on the water more affordable.read more
Ky Calder
17:20 03 Jun 19
The instruction was comprehensive. The on-water practice was invaluable. The instructors were patient. After completing the... Basic Keelboat series I felt confident to skipper a boat with the help of novices. I highly recommend.read more
Sarah Zayic
01:00 21 May 19
I just finished my bareboat cruising course with captain Brian and it was an absolute hoot! I've taken a few classes through... windworks, but this was my favorite. We did a ton of practice and emergency drills, which made every sailor on the trip walk away feeling more confident of their skills in every type of situation. The added bonus to learning and practicing so much was the event was fun! We laughed, drank beers (after parking of course), and enjoyed 2 days of sailing!read more
Sarah Zayic
13:52 20 May 19
I just finished my bareboat cruising course with captain Brian and it was an absolute hoot! I've taken a few classes through... windworks, but this was my favorite. We did a ton of practice and emergency drills, which made every sailor on the trip walk away feeling more confident of their skills in every type of situation. The added bonus to learning and practicing so much was the event was fun! We laughed, drank beers (after parking of course), and enjoyed 2 days of sailing!read more
Sarah Zayic
13:52 20 May 19
I just finished my bareboat cruising course with captain Brian and it was an absolute hoot! I've taken a few classes through... windworks, but this was my favorite. We did a ton of practice and emergency drills, which made every sailor on the trip walk away feeling more confident of their skills in every type of situation. The added bonus to learning and practicing so much was the event was fun! We laughed, drank beers (after parking of course), and enjoyed 2 days of sailing!read more
Michael Bowers
00:21 28 Apr 19
Just completed the U.S Sailing Basic Cruising class through Windworks. This is by far the best sailing school in the Seattle... area. All three instructors, Norm, Will, and Brian, were great with different methods of teaching. I totally recommend Windworks for sailing.read more
Dmitry Guyvoronsky
02:32 24 Apr 19
We took Basic Keelboat class, and had a great experience all 3 days, in no small part due to outstanding coaching by Elena,... Dave and, especially, Brian, who's cheerful and calm attitude helped my wife to overcome fear of tests 😉read more
John Sanders
16:26 21 Apr 19
I took the Basic Keelboat series of classes consisting of three full-day lessons from three different instructors, Phil... (don't know last name), Eric Johnson, and Brian Gross. All three instructors were absolutely first rate. They were knowledgeable, personable and fun. The lessons consisted of both classroom instruction (sailing theory, operation of the sailboat, rules of the road, etc.) and lots of time on the water. I think I have a good grounding in sailing, and now I need to get more practice. I would strongly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning to sail.read more
Margaret Sanders
03:52 21 Apr 19
All three instructors for the Basic Keelboat classes we took were terrific coaches and teachers. They knew when to teach,... when to coach and when to reassure -- and offered supportive and constructive messages. I had only wanted to learn enough to be a helpful crew member on family sails, and I accomplished that and much more. Tacking, jibing, docking and even learning how to rescue a person who has gone overboard! More practice needed, of course, but well on my way.read more
Ray Tan
15:11 18 Apr 19
well maintained boats, super helpful and friendly staff at the dock (thanks Aaron and team!) I've chartered with... Windworks twice now, looking forward to the third.read more
Brendan S
23:16 14 Apr 19
Took the Powerboating 1 & 2 course with Margaret and Brian and had a great experience. Very knowledgeable instructors who... make it fun to learn! Thank you!read more
Jim Costakis
03:13 02 Apr 19
My wife and I chartered a Capri 22 today. It was a beautiful day with moderate wind and snow still on the Olympics. We had... never been there before, but the checkout process was seamless. They do require a resume and one should budget a bit of time for the process, but everyone was very nice and helpful. The boat was in fantastic shape. We will DEFINITELY be back.read more
Max Manndorff
23:48 17 Mar 19
Went out with Brian and Will for my Basic Cruising series and loved everything about it. Great and knowledgeable instructors.
Keith Dager
23:40 17 Mar 19
Had BC3 today with Brian, learned a lot, great day of sailing. Quality experience all the way through since BK1
Beck P
00:44 12 Dec 18
The Catamaran course was great! Our instructor Brian was calm and cool and did a great job showing me how the Catamaran... operates and handles. A great way to spend the weekend!read more
Steven Bryerton
01:13 28 Oct 18
Took the basic powerboat cruising 1 course with Brian and he was great. He made it fun and the skills we picked up were... great - he had a great way of instilling confidence in everyone even though the majority of the class had little on water experience with those manuevers in tight space with 30’+ boats. Great course, great instructor!read more
Mona S.
22:28 01 Oct 18
I took the Basic Keelboat course recently and had a fantastic experience! My instructor, Phil, was really knowledgeable and... fun. I shared the experience with 2 others and he was really great about making sure everyone got equal time learning different skills sets and manning different positions on the boat. He also assessed areas we all needed more specific practice with and reinforced that by allowing for even more hands-on experience. I'm new to sailing and often notice there aren't always many women out there on the open water. In fact, on this day sail I was the only girl with the other two male students and my male instructor. Phil made me feel very comfortable and I felt like an equally contributing member of the team! I'm very appreciative of this aspect the most, especially as a new sailing student. I absolutely recommend Windworks and I highly recommend asking for Phil! I look forward to completing more courses soon to get closer to sailing certification. Keep up the great work, guys!read more
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Learn to sail with Seattle’s premier sailing and powerboating club for US Sailing lessons, sailboat charters, powerboat charters & lessons since 1992
Windworks Sailing & Powerboat Club is the only club that offers both US Sailing & US Powerboating Lessons in the Pacific Northwest. Windworks is fun, specializing in larger late and new model cruising sailboats and powerboats.
Windworks is committed to making boating available, affordable, & approachable. We are your home for sailing lessons, boat charters and social sailing events!
Located in Shilshole Marina next to Ballard Locks in Seattle, WA.
