Sailing Courses
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 »
Sailing Club
Join the club and sail locally in Portland, Kirkland and Olympia.
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 »
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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San Juan Cruise & Learn · Bareboat Charter Master Certification
Explore a world-class sailing destination while sailing and training with local and veteran instructors.
Earn your Bareboat, Skipper or Crew certification.
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Bareboat Course · Bareboat Charter Master Certification
Sail and charter large sailboats in exotic locations.
The Bareboat course teaches you a complete understanding of vessel systems, trip planning, and large boat handling so you can fully enjoy your charter adventure.
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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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Portland Race Group
Join Portland’s Races!
Island Sailing members race weekly – a great opportunity to gain skills and meet fellow sailors.
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Cruising Group
Joining cruising events are a great opportunity to meet other members and sailors, explore destinations, and simply have fun sailing!
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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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2019 Oregon Offshore – Pics from Lilli
Club Members Participating In The Oregon Offshore!
Island Sailing’s Spring Fling Member Party
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.
Sign-up with NauticEd > receive 2 FREE online courses, learn the basics and gain access to free online sailing resources. If new to sailing, this is an instructive and interactive introduction.