Welcome to the Northwest Maritime Center

 

 

SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE UNDERWAY!

We offer a wide variety of sailing and boating-skills classes as well as camps for kids. We also host many lectures and events that are produced by other organizations, but open to the public.

Here's the place to find out what's going on

First, find out which class you'd like to take, then you can check out the availability spreadsheet to see if your class has space in it. Finally, click here for registration forms, or give us a call. 360.385.3628 x 103.

For current class availability click here (pdf). The list is updated weekly; for up-to-the minute-availability, call Rob Sanderson 360.385.3628 x103

Adult Sailing Classes

There are evening classes, weekend classes, family classes and private lessons for all skill levels. Here is a pdf of the adult class brochure.

Youth Classes & Camps

Kids love being out on the water, and we love teaching them the ropes. Everything you need to know about youth classes and camps is here.

 

Charters & Day Sails

Schooner Merrie Ellen is at our pier now through July 10th, (and back on the 19th). Take a free tour or go for an afternoon sail, daily from 1-4pm for $60 a person. Head on down to the NWMC dock to sign up. Capt. John Holbert loves to show off his beautiful restoration work. Merrie Ellen is also available for extended charters.

Schooner Suva is also available for charters from Pt. Hudson Marina directly next to the Northwest Maritime Center facility. She sails most afternoons and is available for week long sail training trips to the San Juan Islands for youth, adults and families.

Schooners Martha, and Alcyone offer sail training experiences for youth and families to the San Juan Islands and beyond. Click to their websites, or call us for more information. 360.385.3628

Diesel Engine Maintenance & Repair

There are two options for learning more about your small marine diesel engine. The women-only class (taught by Crystal Goodner of Dirty Girl Mechanics, LLC) will be on four subsequent Tuesdays starting on June 29, and the co-ed class takes place on Wednesdays starting June 30 (taught by Carl Allen of Pacific Marine Consulting, LLC). Both classes will offer instruction on how your engine works, changing the oil and filters, and other practical information. The fee is $90 per student.

 

You can also click on over to the Programs Page for more information about all that we offer.

WE DID IT!

Thanks to your generous support we unlocked
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation & Kresge Foundation
$1.1 million challenge grants.