These classes combine the “Crew” and “Skipper” classes into one week.  Receive your US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification.   No prerequisite.

Includes: Basic Keelboat books & exam, and US Sailing Membership for 1 year.

$750 non-member

$675 member

Start from scratch- learn the parts of the boat, points of sail, tacking and gibing.  Get on the water the very first day in our fleet of Optimists.

This is a half day program for children ages 8-16, which runs for one week.

$200 non-member | $180 member

Click here to register online, register over the phone by calling 360.385.3628 x104, or register in person in our Wooden Boat Chandlery at 431 Water Street.

The perfect entry-level program for building self-confidence and basic boating skills in a fun maritime environment.  Students drive powerboats, scavenge the beaches for treasure, row, build toy boats and sail on big boats.  For ages 5-7.  Half day camp for one full week.

$150 non-members

$135 members

The perfect entry-level program for building self-confidence and basic boating skills in a fun maritime environment.  Students drive powerboats, scavenge the beaches for treasure, row, build toy boats and sail on big boats.  For ages 5-7.  Half day camp for one full week.

$150 non-members

$135 members

Put the wind in your sails and go where you want.  Trim your jib and steer your boat fast, master knots and learn the rules of the road on our Vanguard 14s.

Prerequisite: Beginner Sailing class

This is a half day program for ages 8-16, which runs for one week.

$200 non-member | $180 member

Click here to register online, register over the phone by calling 360.385.3628 x104, or register in person in our Wooden Boat Chandlery at 431 Water Street.

Come on down to the NWMC dock for a free waterfront boat tour of the Port Townsend waterfront.

• donations accepted
• life jackets provided
• 15 minute ride
• first come, first served
• noon – 4 p.m. every Friday & Saturday
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday

Spend 3 hours with an experienced US Sailing Instructor on a 26’ Keelboat sailing on Port Townsend Bay.  This class gives you the opportunity to discover what sailing is all about without committing to an entire course.

Offered on Friday nights from 4-7 pm.  Cost is $70.

Learn parts of the boat, points of sail, sail theory, sailing upwind and downwind, steering, basic knots, safety on the water and practice crew overboard drills.  Step 1 toward your US Sailing Certification.  Fifteen hours over a weekend.  No prerequisite.

$350 for non-members

$315 for members

Come on down to the NWMC dock for a free waterfront boat tour of the Port Townsend waterfront.

• donations accepted
• life jackets provided
• 15 minute ride
• first come, first served
• noon – 4 p.m. every Friday & Saturday
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday

Come on down to the NWMC dock for a free waterfront boat tour of the Port Townsend waterfront.

• donations accepted
• life jackets provided
• 15 minute ride
• first come, first served
• noon – 4 p.m. every Friday & Saturday
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday

Build a 10′ boat and launch it!  Learn how boats float through exciting games, build and race small toy boats and learn from our own shipwrights in the boatshop.

This is a full day program for 7-10 year olds that runs for one week.

$350 non-members | $315 members

Click here to register online, register over the phone by calling 360.385.3628 x104, or register in person in our Wooden Boat Chandlery at 431 Water Street.

Start from scratch- learn the parts of the boat, points of sail, tacking and gibing.  Get on the water the very first day in our fleet of Optimists.

This is a half day program for girls ages 8-18, which runs for one week.

$200 non-member | $180 member

Click here to register online, register over the phone by calling 360.385.3628 x104, or register in person in our Wooden Boat Chandlery at 431 Water Street.

These classes combine the “Crew” and “Skipper” classes into one week.  Receive your US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification.    No prerequisite.

Includes: Basic Keelboat books & exam, and US Sailing Membership for 1 year.

$750 non-member

$675 member

Spend your day mastering the helm.  Sail in demanding conditions, learn to roll tack and get the best performance out of your boat. This is a program for children 10-18.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Sailing

This is a half day program that runs for one week.

$200 non-members | $180 members

Click here to register online, register over the phone by calling 360.385.3628 x104, or register in person in our Wooden Boat Chandlery at 431 Water Street.

Come on down to the NWMC dock for a free waterfront boat tour of the Port Townsend waterfront.

• donations accepted
• life jackets provided
• 15 minute ride
• first come, first served
• noon – 4 p.m. every Friday & Saturday
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday

Spend 3 hours with an experienced US Sailing Instructor on a 26’ Keelboat sailing on Port Townsend Bay.  This class gives you the opportunity to discover what sailing is all about without committing to an entire course.

Offered on Friday nights from 4 -7 pm.  Cost is $70.

Learn advanced sail trim, tacking, gibing, rules of the road, basic navigation, knots, reefing, heavy weather sailing tactics, line handling, outboard engine basics, docking.  Receive your US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification!

Prerequisite: Basic Keelboat Crew or Beginner class with NWMC.
Includes: Basic Keelboat books & exam, and US Sailing Membership for 1 year.

$425 non-member

$380 member

Come on down to the NWMC dock for a free waterfront boat tour of the Port Townsend waterfront.

• donations accepted
• life jackets provided
• 15 minute ride
• first come, first served
• noon – 4 p.m. every Friday & Saturday
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday

Come on down to the NWMC dock for a free waterfront boat tour of the Port Townsend waterfront.

• donations accepted
• life jackets provided
• 15 minute ride
• first come, first served
• noon – 4 p.m. every Friday & Saturday
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday

These classes combine the “Crew” and “Skipper” classes into one week, with a female Sailing Instructor and all female students.  Receive your US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification.   No prerequisite.

Includes: Basic Keelboat books & exam, and US Sailing Membership for 1 year.

$750 non-member

$675 member

Explore the rich marine and tidal life in Port Townsend Bay!  Discover our world through beach walks, boat trips and a visit to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.

This is a full day program for 7-10 year olds that runs for one week.

$350 non members | $315 members

Click here to register online, register over the phone by calling 360.385.3628 x104, or register in person in our Wooden Boat Chandlery at 431 Water Street.

Start from scratch- learn the parts of the boat, points of sail, tacking and gibing.  Get on the water the very first day in our fleet of Optimists.

This is a half day program for children ages 8-12, which runs for one week.

$200 non-member

$180 member

Put the wind in your sails and go where you want.  Trim your jib and steer your boat fast, master knots and learn the rules of the road on our Vanguard 14s.

Prerequisite: Beginner Sailing class

This is a half day program for ages 8-16, which runs for one week.

$200 non-member | $180 member

Click here to register online, register over the phone by calling 360.385.3628 x104, or register in person in our Wooden Boat Chandlery at 431 Water Street.