Sail Northwest Charters

"Four star service on the water"

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Sailnorthwest is a sailing charter company with an emphasis on adventure, luxury and relaxation at affordable prices. We'll take care of the provisions, ice the icebox, provide the linens and towels, and put a vacation of a lifetime together that exceeds your expectations. The only thing you have to worry about is how to have fun. We are dedicated to bringing you memories that will last a lifetime.

Crewed Vacation, ASA Sailing Instruction, Bareboat Charters

Whether you would like the experience of bareboat chartering, learning to sail, or letting us pamper you for a week as your captains, we offer it all. Our goal is to give you a memorable time as you learn and explore the beautiful Gulf and San Juan Islands.

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American Sailing Association Certified Instruction

If getting your sailing certification is your goal our ASA Certified Sailing Instruction is the best. We keep our classes small so that we can give you the extensive hands on learning experience you deserve. Spotlight Gal, our 32' Islander, and Judy or Nate, our ASA instructors, are a perfect match for a weeklong 'Cruise 'N Learn'. Class size is up to three people. Private classes for two are very popular! Our ALL WOMEN'S CLASS for 2010 is June 6th.

Whether you want to learn, relax or just take the wheel for a time, we are dedicated to making your vacation a time of fun and great memories.



Recent Blog Posts


 
Crabbing is one of our favorite pastimes
Crabbing on one of our favorite pastimes whether we are in a class or a crewed vacation. Everyone enjoys a crab feast and dungeness crab are the best tasting of all. Add a little melted lemon butter, dip, and enjoy!

 
How does one choose a sailing class?
All guys, all gals, a big class, a small class, a man or woman instructor... there are many things to consider when choosing a sailing class. Today let's talk about a woman learning to sail. A gal learns best with a woman instructor and a small class size. If her guy is with her he needs to let the instructor do the instructing. Teaching your wife or girlfriend to sail a boat is like trying to
Charter Cruise the San Juan Islands
A crewed charter around the beautiful San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest has cruisers sailing from one spectacular anchorage to the next. Sailors and cruisers alike enjoy SE winds of 8-20 knots during the summer months. The orca whales, Dahl porpoise and a wide variety of seals can be seen along your passage from island to island. Beautiful anchorages can be found within one to four hours
Sailing Skills for women
I have learned over the last 12 years of teaching men and women to sail that women prefer a female instructor and their spouses highly encourage them. Women are mostly visual and hands on learners. Small classes with up to three students meet this need. This gives them the time they need to feel where the wind is coming from and how the boat responds in relationship to the wind. It is important
Sailing in the Pacific Notrhwest
The San Juan Islands offer a great place to sail. Southeast winds prevail with Bellingham Bay offering the most and constant winds of the entire area. We had an afternoon sail on Tuesday with 8 knots of wind on the 38' Ericson. The sun was out and we had a lovely sail at four knots. Several weeks ago I went out with a class of first time students on our 32' Islander. It was the first dayof class