Adult Maritime Programs

Now offering private charter sails and virtual navigation & seamanship classes in the summer of 2020! Due to COVID-19, our program offerings are limited. Stay up to date by signing up for our email list.

Developing Maritime Knowledge One Class at a Time

Improve your boating skills and maritime knowledge with sailing, boatbuilding, navigation, and seamanship 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 or register in person in our Wooden Boat Chandlery at 431 Water Street. For questions, please call 360.385.3628 x100 or email registrar@nwmaritime.org.

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Navigation & Seamanship Classroom Training

We offer classes from traditional navigation with paper charts through cutting-edge Pilothouse Simulation courses—our goal is to make you a better, safer and more confident mariner. Class sizes are small and are designed to be hands-on, so that you are learning while doing.

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Navigation & Seamanship Virtual Training

We’re now offering virtual Navigation & Seamanship classes during the summer of 2020! These online classes will make you a better, safer and more confident mariner, all while learning from home via Zoom.

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Sailing Classes

Our highly experienced US Sailing instructors, a year-round windy bay, and a beautiful waterfront location surrounded by the Olympic and Cascade Mountains combine to make the Northwest Maritime Center’s Basic Keelboat Program one of the best and most beautiful in the region. Experience sailing for the first time or take your skills to the next level!

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Sailing Classes

Our highly experienced US Sailing instructors, a year-round windy bay, and a beautiful waterfront location surrounded by the Olympic and Cascade Mountains combine to make the Northwest Maritime Center’s Basic Keelboat Program one of the best and most beautiful in the region. Experience sailing for the first time or take your skills to the next level!

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Boatshop Classes & Workshops

We offer boatbuilding classes for all abilities in all kinds of watercraft—sailboats, stitch & glue plywood kayaks, Scamps, surfboards, and more—from a number of different companies.

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Adult Teambuilding

Experience adult teambuilding programs that foster trust, teamwork, communication, and connection among co-workers. Step back in time aboard an historic 26 foot wooden replica rowing and sailing vessel. Up to 10 participants per longboat accompany our experienced Captains and Mates for an experience designed to allow every member of your team to realize their importance in the group’s success and have the opportunity to contribute.

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Adult Teambuilding

Experience adult teambuilding programs that foster trust, teamwork, communication, and connection among co-workers. Step back in time aboard an historic 26 foot wooden replica rowing and sailing vessel. Up to 10 participants per longboat accompany our experienced Captains and Mates for an experience designed to allow every member of your team to realize their importance in the group’s success and have the opportunity to contribute.

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Questions?

Our registrar is here to help guide you in your class selection. Please call 360.385.3628 x100 or email registrar@nwmaritime.org.