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     Rated #1 charter company in the Pacific Northwest & British Columbia!

     Rated #1 charter company in the world for value for your money!

     Rated #1 charter company in the world for customer service!

                                      ~ rated by the readers of "Cruising World" Magazine.

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Caribbean Basic Sailing to Bareboat Charter L-N-C or Catamaran L-N-C

February 24 - March 3

Victoria & The Salish Sea Flotilla

May 29 - June 7

San Juan Islands & Vancouver Flotilla

June 22-28

Alaska Charter Opportunities

Spring/Summer

Desolation Sound Flotilla

September: 14 days or 21 days

 

N 48° 45.433'

W 122° 30.280'

 

 

 

 

 

Ranked #1 Sailing School in the Pacific Northwest by the readers of "Practical Sailor"!

Begin A New Adventure!

 

Why choose San Juan Sailing School?

bulletThe world's finest classroom: the beautiful U.S. San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands!
bulletValue!  You will not find finer boats, better instructors, or a more enjoyable learning environment than San Juan Sailing, and our rates are extremely competitive!
bulletFounded in 1982, San Juan Sailing School is one of the most experienced and well-respected sailing schools in the Northwest.
bulletAccredited by the internationally recognized American Sailing Association - Basic Sailing through Advanced Cruising and Catamaran Instruction.
bulletProfessional, experienced, patient instructors - people you'll enjoy!
bulletHands-on learning, small classes (4 students) and individual attention.
bulletModern, fully equipped, coast guard approved sailboats 30' - 49'.
bulletCourses begin and end in Bellingham, WA... conveniently located and easily accessed by air or Interstate 5.
bulletDiscounts on future charters for our sailing school graduates!
bulletFriendly, helpful staff to answer your questions and help you achieve your sailing goals.

Spring Special

Reserve your space in an April or May Learn-N-Cruise or weekend package and receive a manual/automatic inflation Type V, Coast Guard approved PFD (personal flotation device) - a $129.99 value - when you arrive for your cruise.

 

bulletDifferent formats to fit your schedule:
bulletLearn-N-Cruises: Week-long (Saturday through Friday) live-aboard courses.  Learn while you cruise through North America's #1 cruising ground.  There are three Learn-N-Cruises.  They are Basic Sailing to Bareboat Charter Certification (ASA 101, 103, 104), Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran and ASA 105 Coastal Navigation), and Advanced Coastal (ASA 105 Coastal Navigation and ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising).
bulletWeekend Courses: 9AM Saturday - 5PM Sunday.  Choice of Basic Sailing (ASA 101), Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103), Bareboat Charter (ASA 104) Certification, Advanced Sail Trim, and Big Boat Maneuvering..
bulletCruising Catamaran Instruction:  Weekend Cruising Catamaran Course or week-long Cruising Catamaran Learn-N-Cruise.
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Private Instruction: Available on our boats or yours

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Flotilla Opportunities:  A great next step!  Join a flotilla as your first charter... a great way to gain confidence while traveling with other boats.  Click here for more information on flotillas.

 

San Juan Sailing provides San Juan Islands Sailing Charters, San Juan Islands Sailing School, Bareboat Sailing School, Pacific Northwest Sailing School, & Pacific Northwest Sailing.

 

 

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