Sailing Courses for every experience and skill level from learning to sail to advanced and offshore sailing.
Our programs and instructors exceed the highest national training standards, rated 4.9/5 by students. Learn »
Join the club and sail locally in Portland, Kirkland and Gig Harbor.
The sailing club empowers sailors to gain experience, meet other sailors and have fun sailing - all without the hassle and expense of boat ownership. Sail »
Additional Programs
Earn your international SLC, ICC or RYA certifications, receive private instruction, or join Island Sailing's race or cruising programs - and more.
Island Sailing offers many programs to fit the needs of modern sailors. Explore»
Basic Sailing Course · Keelboat Certification
Learning to sail is easy, and once sailing you’ll wonder why you waited so long to learn!
This fun 2-day course teaches you how to sail safely and confidently
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Basic Cruising Course · Skipper Certification
Sail further and faster with the 2-day Cruising Course.
Learn improved sail and boat handling techniques, including extended and heavy weather sailing on sailboats 25′ and larger. Gain your Skipper Certification.
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Weather Seminars
Learn weather planning and applied sailing skills to the full range of sailing conditions, from gusts to lulls to heavy weather. Oct. 26-27, Portland.
• Gusts and Lulls: Helm & Trim Response
• Weather for Cruisers: Cruise Planning & Resources
• Heavy Weather: Strong Wind & Big Seas
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San Juan Cruise & Learn (Bareboat)
Explore a world-class sailing destination while sailing and training with veteran instructors. The San Juan Cruise & Learn is a premier course.
Earn your Bareboat, International SLC, Skipper or Crew certification.
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Island Sailing Club
Fall Membership Special!
Joining Island Sailing Club gives sailors opportunities to affordably sail, gain experience, and meet other sailors…
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Florida 5-day RYA Dayskipper and Bareboat
**NEW** Learn and Explore the South Florida coast on a 5-day vacation adventure.
Earn your RYA Day Skipper or ICC certification
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International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
Earn your ICC! Assessments ongoing through 2019. The ICC is the only sailing license recognized by the United Nations.
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Island Sailing Club was founded in 1979 by Northwest sailors inspired to learn, explore and have fun sailing. They taught others to sail, more sailors joined and humble inspiration became a passion to create the Northwest’s best sailing school and club.
What worked then still works today: experienced instructors train students to the highest standards, sailors join our Club to sail affordably, and the fleet has grown across the Pacific Northwest. We remain inspired to learn, passionate about sailing and creating the best programs available for beginner and salty sailors. Learn more about Island Sailing »
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Pacific Lady – Sharon Sites Adams
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Club Members Participating In The Oregon Offshore!
Island Sailing Courses adhere to legal and official American and International standards for sailing certification and training. Our combination of knowledge training, practical assessment and sailing experience exceeds United States and United Nations training standards.
