FAQs

What do I need to join?

If you have sailing experience you can request a checkout ($145). All new members, regardless of experience have to complete a docking clinic $99. All new members will be given a complementary orientation sail with one of our instructors. If you have no experience then Basic Keelboat + Basic Keelboat 2 class is required for you to use our boats. If you have Basic Keelboat from another school or ASA101 we still recommend taking Basic Keelboat 2 as you might not yet have the skills to pass the checkout. Taking Basic Keelboat 2 negates the need for a checkout.

Should I take the class before or after joining?

Up to you- eligibility to use the boats is based on your experience and qualifications however you can still crew on group sailing events without Basic Keelboat 2. You just can’t reserve a boat without.

Do you cancel for weather?

If there’s severe weather, we may change the class time. For multi-day classes we find that there are usually opportunities to work around the worst of the weather. If it’s just light or intermittent rain, we don’t cancel. Either way, the deck of the boat where you sit might be wet so you should prepare and bring waterproof pants and jacket. If we need to add makeup time to complete the class we’ll work with your schedules to find a good time for you to come back and complete the class. The same goes for very light wind, if we are not able to complete the sailing parts on the water.

What does membership cost?

Current rates are available on our Join page

I can’t make the group class times published- are there other options?

Contact us and ask- we can often create custom class times for you. Our Basic Keelboat Private Lesson incorporates Basic Keelboat and Basic Keelboat 2 classes. It’s a little more expensive than the group class for one person but for 2 people it costs the same as taking the group classes. Private lessons run on afternoons and evenings, when there’s more wind. You’ll need 3x 4 hour sessions on the water for one student and 4x 4 hour sessions for 2 students. We send you some pre-work to do using our interactive online learning system before you arrive for your on-water sessions

Do you have any kids sailing or camps?

no our programs are all adult 18+. For children’s programs we recommend Meydenbaur Yacht Club, Seattle Yacht Club and Sail Sand Point.

Do you have dock space to rent for my boat?

No, the Club only has space for club owned boats