Seattle Yachts Sailing Academy can help you realize your dream of learning to sail, whether you are a beginner of experienced sailor. Anacortes is the gateway to the San Juan Islands, one of the most beautiful sailing areas in the world. Our friendly instructors have been certified by the ASA and are licensed as Captains by the US Coast Guard. They have a passion for passing on their love of sailing to students, and have many years of experience teaching sailing.

Anacortes Yacht Charters (AYC) is located at the Anacortes Marina in Fidalgo Bay which sits at the doorstep of some of the world’s most magnificent cruising grounds. AYC offers ASA classes every weekend in the Spring and the Fall which provides better sailing conditions for training. Our location also provides an abundance conditions that you don’t see anywhere else; we can provide variations of tides, currents, challenging straits, close anchoring, and more…