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Passion Yachts

Passion Yachts teaches on modern Beneteau and Jeanneau sailboats on the Columbia River and throughout the San Juan Islands.

Passion Yachts teaches on modern Beneteau and Jeanneau sailboats on the Columbia River and throughout the San Juan Islands. Boat sizes range from 22 to 45 feet. Passion Yachts will even teach students on their own boat if it is properly equipped. “Hands-on instruction” is paramount in Basic Sailing through Advanced Coastal Cruising. We believe that students learn best when 60%-90% of the instruction is on the water. Our instruction is comprehensive, yet relaxed! We want sailors to have fun while they are learning. Class sizes range from two to four students per boat.

Certifications

101

Keelboat Sailing 1

Welcome aboard to ASA 101, the gateway to your sailing adventure! This foundational course sets the stage for mastering the art of sailing

102 Keelboat Sailing 2

Step up to the next level with ASA 102: Keelboat 2, your gateway to advanced sailing skills and coastal exploration!

103 Coastal Cruising

Welcome to ASA 103 Coastal Cruising, where you take your sailing skills to the next level!

104 Bareboat Cruising

ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising, where your sailing journey reaches a new level of independence and adventure

105 Coastal Navigation

ASA 105 Coastal Navigation is essential for anyone ready to move beyond day sailing and take command of extended trips along the coast.

106 Advanced Coastal Cruising

Advanced Coastal Cruising is the ultimate course for sailors looking to sharpen their skills and expand their cruising horizons

111 Sailing Review

Improve or re-familiarize sailing knowledge and skills imparted during previous ASA certification courses.

118 Docking Endorsement

ASA 118 Docking Endorsement is the perfect course for sailors who want to master the art of docking with confidence and precision.

Amenities

ASA 'Challenges'Private Courses

INITIATIVES

10% Discount

Veterans Program

At American Sailing we recognize the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served or are serving in our country’s armed forces. As a token of our appreciation, and our way of saying thank you, we invite veterans and active military personnel to share our passion for sailing by offering a discount on our ASA 101 Keelboat 1 sailing course.

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Chris T.

Just finished Keelboat 101 with Cpt Lilli. Great fun. Great knowledge. I’m hooked.

Danielle F.

Capt Lilli made my class comfortable and challenging at the same time. It was great. I feel confident in my certification to start sailing. Everything was simply well run. I booked last minute and it still went off without a hitch. I will certainly use this school again!

Phil H.

Took the ASA 101 class recently with Captain Skylar at Passion Yachts. It was a great experience Skylar made it fun, informative and explained all aspects of the course in an uncomplicated manner that even for myself as a beginner was easy to understand.

David C.

Happy and very impressed with the quality and content of their sailing courses. Captain Lilli’s enthusiasm and passion for sailing and the course materials, her on-water experience and guidance, and the way she wove interesting anecdotes into the course made this an enjoyable and informative course.

Taufik M.

Just completed my sailing training at Passion Yachts… took ASA 101 and ASA 103 back to back with Skylar Windham (103) and Sean Maloney (104). They were both awesome instructors.. with detailed instructions, coaching and patience to deal with our endless questions. I’d highly recommend them.