Adult Maritime Classes
Sailing | Navigation | Boatbuilding
2024 Adult classes are now open! Join our NWMC News email list to be the first to hear about our classes.
Learn new sailing, navigation, & boatbuilding skills in classes & workshops for any skill level!
Improve your boating skills and maritime knowledge with sailing, boatbuilding, navigation, and maritime classes offered all year long. Build a boat from the ground up, learn how to sail, or build skills for professional maritime trades. Register for classes online by clicking the button below. For questions, please call 360.385.3628 x1 or email registrar@nwmaritime.org.
Navigation & Maritime Skills Classes – In Person & Online
Our Navigation & Maritime Skills classes, offered in person and online, are designed to make you a better, safer, and more confident mariner. Offerings include radar & navigation, charts & dead reckoning, docking, and more. Online classes are taught live from the Stan Cummings Classroom with interactive presentations!
Boatshop Workshops
Delve into the maritime world through craftsmanship, creativity, and education. From one-day skill-building classes to week-long boat builds, our Boatshop offers a wide variety of workshops for all abilities!
Simulator Rental
Our state-of-the-art 120-degree, plasma-screen simulator is available for hourly rental to marine harbor pilot candidates wishing to prepare for any of the west coast pilot association practical exams.
Those booking the simulator need an approved operator/trainer with them; we are happy to provide contact details of recommended local trainers. Simulator rental cost is $250 per hour (a trainer will invoice additionally).
For reservations and operator/trainer contact details, get in touch with our registrar at registrar@nwmaritime.org or 360-385-3628 x 1.

Coming from out of town?
Book a room at the Swan Hotel—right across the street from our NWMC campus! Revenue from the Swan Hotel supports our programs and mission at the Northwest Maritime Center. Learn more about the Swan Hotel.
Questions?
Our registrar is here to help guide you in your class selection. Please call 360.385.3628 x1 or email registrar@nwmaritime.org.