Adult KSC In-House Classes
Why Learn to sail with Kirkland Sailing Club?
KSC In-House Classes fill gaps that the US Sailing courses don’t cover. We offer premier training in less time and for less money!
Student class sizes are limited and fill up quickly!
All our instructors are fully qualified (not in-training) with US Sailing. They also hold full USCG Captain’s licenses (not limited), meaning they have many years of verified sea-time experience to share with you. No exceptions.
Basic Keelboat PLUS
Extending on from the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification, this class is designed for students who want to continue building their skills and sea miles with the help of an instructor.
Each class holds a maximum of 3 students and runs for 4 hours aboard one of the Club’s 22 foot sloops. This is a great class both to springboard from Basic Keelboat and also as a refresher for a new season.
Take it once or on a regular basis!
PRICE: Members $185; Non-members $245
DATES: Click “BOOK NOW” to check availability. If you don’t see dates that work for you, let us know- we may be able to schedule additional classes
Basic Cruising PLUS
Designed primarily as a follow-up to the US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification, this class offers students the opportunity to continue building skills and sea miles with the assistance of an instructor. It can also be taken by Basic Keelboat graduates looking for bigger boat experience.
Each class holds a maximum of 4 students and runs for 4 hours aboard one of our larger boats with wheel steering and an inboard diesel engine.
PRICE: Members $185 ; Non-members $245
DATES: DATES: Click “BOOK NOW” to check availability. If you don’t see dates that work for you, let us know- we may be able to schedule additional classes
Symmetrical Spinnaker
Learn how to rig and fly a symmetrical spinnaker!
Highly recommended for our members who wish to start One Design Racing, this class runs for 4 hours with a maximum of 3 students aboard on one of our fleet of J/22’s
PRICE: Members $185 ; Non-members $245
DATES: Click “BOOK NOW” to check availability. If you don’t see dates that work for you, let us know- we may be able to schedule additional classes
Asymmetrical Spinnaker
Learn how to rig and fly an asymmetrical spinnaker!
This class runs for 4 hours with a maximum of 3 students aboard one of our J/80’s at Shilshole.
PRICE: Members $185 ; Non-members $245
DATES: Click “BOOK NOW” to check availability. If you don’t see dates that work for you, let us know- we may be able to schedule additional classes
Performance Sailing
Go faster!
Taught aboard our J/80’s and J/22’s by our experienced instructors with proven race pedigrees, this 3 day class will help you tune and trim the boat to improve speed and sailing efficiency.
Not just for racers, cruisers also benefit from being able to sail from point-to-point as efficiently as possible. Learn about rig tuning, sail shape, trim, asymmetric and symmetric spinnakers, weight balance and much more.
PRICE: Members $995 ; Non-members $1195
DATES: Click “BOOK NOW” to check availability. If you don’t see dates that work for you, let us know- we may be able to schedule additional classes
Racing Fundamentals
Don’t be afraid to come racing with us!
This 3- hour shore-based class will cover the basic racing rules, strategy, tactics and crew positions to give you some background before you hop onboard as crew.
PRICE: Members $99 ; Non-members $129
DATES: Click “BOOK NOW” to check availability. If you don’t see dates that work for you, let us know- we may be able to schedule additional classes
Docking Clinic (Capri 22) & Big Boat Docking Clinic
Under the guidance of an instructor, practice and build your docking technique and close-quarters maneuvering in this 3-hour class. Capri at Homeport Marina, Big Boat at Shilshole Marina.
PRICE: Members $99 ; Non-members $129
CAPRI DATES: Jun 13, July 11, July 26, Aug 15, Sept 26, Oct 10, Nov 14 (Tuesday 1pm-4pm)
DATES: Click “BOOK NOW” to check availability. If you don’t see dates that work for you, let us know- we may be able to schedule additional classes
Learn J/22
Many of our members only sail the Capris because that’s what they learned on. We have other boats too!
The J/22’s are only slightly different to sail and the performance is very rewarding. This free 2-hour class will show you the differences and prepare you for sailing these amazing boats.
PRICE: KSC Members are FREE
J/22 Race Coaching
On Tuesday evenings, our race members race J/22’s in Kirkland. This class will put you aboard a J/22 with a highly experienced race instructor to help you learn the roles around the boat and go fast!
Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat, Racing Fundamentals and Symmetrical Spinnaker.
Join in once or often!
PRICE: Members: $95
DATES: Click “BOOK NOW” to check availability. If you don’t see dates that work for you, let us know- we may be able to schedule additional classes
KSC Race School
This exciting 4-week class will teach you how to go fast!
Join the Monday night Ballard Cup Series in a sporty J/80 with an accomplished racer and USCG Captain as coach out of Shilshole Bay marina. On-shore instruction will cover everything from race formats to starting sequences to strategy and tactics, as well as guidance on pre-race routines, tips for each role on the boat, valuable advice for aspiring skippers and much more.
Each week you’ll rotate roles on the boat to develop a full appreciation of each and their synergy. On-water coaching will include practice time for all maneuvers including mariner overboard drills to ensure you develop the skills necessary to make you a competent racer.
PREREQUISITES:
- Basic Keelboat
- Racing Fundamentals
- Asymmetric Spinnaker
PRICE: $595
DATES: Click “BOOK NOW” to check availability. If you don’t see dates that work for you, let us know- we may be able to schedule additional classes
Participants must be familiar with points of sail, basic maneuvers and helming a tiller-steered boat. Private lessons with the coach are available through Kirkland Sailing Club to help you brush up on any of these areas prior or during the four-week program.